Close My Eyes
Redding Hunter Lyrics
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To hear the corn come out
Don't you hear the stars they glisten
As we go in and out
Down where the trees grow together
And the western path comes to an end
See the sign it says clear weather
Will the corn be growing a little tonight
As I wait in the fields for you
Who knows what grows in the morning light
When we can feel the watery dew
I just can't be there with no other
I know those hills will be true
Away from my sister and brother
Down through the grasses so new
The air is sweet and steady
And flowers bloom out of sight
I know the sky is ready
Come meet me down here tonight
Will the corn be growing a little tonight
As I wait in the fields for you
Who knows what grows in the morning light
As we can feel the watery dew
The song "Close My Eyes" by Redding Hunter is a beautifully poetic piece that expresses a deep yearning for a loved one. The first verse of the song reveals the singer's spiritual connection to nature. The singer closes their eyes to listen to the sounds of the corn as it grows, and feels the stars glistening as they move in and out. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's connection to nature, as they express their desire to be surrounded by nature and meet their loved one in a spot that is surrounded by trees and a western path that comes to an end. There is a sense of purity in the air and the flowers that bloom out of sight bring a sweetness to the surroundings. The singer yearns for the corn to be growing, as they wait for their loved one in the fields.
The chorus of the song is a powerful statement of the singer's love for their partner. They cannot be with anyone else; the hills and grasses are true to them. The final verse expresses the singer's confidence in the readiness of the sky and their eagerness to meet their loved one. The watery dew that symbolizes the new beginnings of love is suggested to grow as they wait for their loved one. The song is a beautiful depiction of the purity of nature, the spiritual connection that people form with it, and the power of love to transcend all barriers.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes and listen
I shut my eyes and focus on the sounds around me
To hear the corn come out
To hear the sound of the corn as it grows
Don't you hear the stars they glisten
Can't you hear the twinkling of the stars above?
As we go in and out
As we navigate through different experiences in life
Down where the trees grow together
In a place where trees are intertwined, forming a beautiful canopy
And the western path comes to an end
Where the path to the west stops and something new begins
See the sign it says clear weather
Noticing a sign that predicts good and clear weather ahead
I'll meet you tonight, my friend
I will see you later tonight, my friend
Will the corn be growing a little tonight
I wonder if the corn will grow a little tonight as I wait for you
As I wait in the fields for you
As I patiently wait for you in the farm fields
Who knows what grows in the morning light
The morning holds a mystery of what new things will grow and bloom
When we can feel the watery dew
As we experience the moisture of the morning dew under our feet
I just can't be there with no other
I cannot be in this place without anyone else
I know those hills will be true
I trust that the hills will remain as they are
Away from my sister and brother
Leaving my siblings behind in this journey
Down through the grasses so new
Walking through freshly grown grasses
The air is sweet and steady
The air is fresh and constant
And flowers bloom out of sight
Flowers are blooming, hidden from view
I know the sky is ready
I have a strong feeling that the sky is ready for what's to come
Come meet me down here tonight
Come join me here tonight
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jenniferb4200
The Affair Season 5 Episode 10 brought me here!
@michellespiritual7729
@ Jennifer Bily - Ditto
@jonnyjaywick
arguably arthur's best track.
@maxsanchez4006
mellow
@michellespiritual7729
I'm confused. Is the artist "Redding Hunter" or "Red Hot?"