In March 2021, Rosé made her solo debut with her single album R. The album sold 448,089 copies in its first week, the highest figure by a Korean female soloist. Its lead single "On the Ground" was a commercial success, peaking in the top five of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean female soloist on the US Billboard Hot 100, the Canadian Hot 100, the ARIA Singles Chart and the UK Singles Chart. It was the first song by a Korean soloist to top the Billboard Global 200 and the most-viewed music video in 24 hours on YouTube by a Korean soloist, which earned Rosé two Guinness World Records. The album's second single "Gone" peaked in the top ten in South Korea as well. As a solo artist, she has featured in labelmate G-Dragon's 2012 track "Without You".
Eyes Closed
Rosé Lyrics
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It's all the same and I, I know how to play
I know this game it's all the same
Now if I keep my eyes closed
He looks just like you
He'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed
But you've been replaced, I'm face to face
With someone new with someone new
I would've gave it all for you
Been there for you
So tell me where I went wrong
Would've gave it all for you
And cared for you my lover, my liar
Would've traded all for you
Been there for you so tell me how to move on
Would've traded all for you
Been there for you my lover
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
And he don't realize I'm thinkin' about you
It's nothing new, it's nothing new
The lyrics of Rosé's song "Eyes Closed" depict a complicated emotional journey after a breakup. The singer acknowledges that they are skilled at navigating the aftermath of a relationship - knowing where to go and what to say. They have become accustomed to the patterns and games that are often involved.
However, when the singer closes their eyes, they are transported back to the memories of their past love. The person they are currently seeing or replacing their ex with in their mind momentarily becomes indistinguishable from their previous partner. They long for the old love to stay, but understand that they never do. The singer is faced with the reality that they are now face to face with someone new, no matter how much the current person resembles their previous lover.
The chorus reflects the pain and confusion of moving on from this past relationship. The singer would have given everything, been there, and cared for their ex-lover. They question where they went wrong and how to move on from the heartbreak. They would have traded everything for their ex, but now they are faced with the challenge of finding a way to heal and move forward without them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Eyes Closed" express the complex emotions experienced after a breakup, the longing for the past love, and the struggle to let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I know where to lay i know what to say
I am familiar with the places to go and the words to speak in this situation
It's all the same and I, I know how to play
Everything feels repetitive and I am aware of how to navigate this game
I know this game it's all the same
I am familiar with this game and it always follows the same pattern
Now if I keep my eyes closed
If I choose to ignore the truth and pretend
He looks just like you
The person I'm with resembles you physically
He'll never stay, they never do
This person, like others before, will not commit
Now if I keep my eyes closed
If I continue to avoid facing the reality
He feels just like you
His touch and presence remind me of you
But you've been replaced, I'm face to face
You have been substituted, and now I am confronted
With someone new with someone new
I am now interacting with a different person
I would've gave it all for you
I was willing to give everything for you
Been there for you
I have always supported and been by your side
So tell me where I went wrong
Please explain my mistake to me
Would've gave it all for you
I would have sacrificed anything for you
And cared for you my lover, my liar
I have shown love and concern for you, even though you lied
Would've traded all for you
I would have exchanged everything for you
Been there for you so tell me how to move on
I have always been there for you, now guide me in moving forward
Would've traded all for you
I would have given up everything for you
Been there for you my lover
I have been present for you, my beloved
And he don't realize I'm thinkin' about you
He is unaware that my thoughts revolve around you
It's nothing new, it's nothing new
This situation of longing for you is not unfamiliar, it has happened before
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@nallie017
[Verse 1]
I, I know where to lay
I know what to say
It's all the same
And I, I know how to play
I know this game
It's all the same
[Chorus]
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he looks just like you
He'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he feels just like you
But you've been replaced, I'm face to face
With someone new
With someone new
[Verse 2]
I would've gave it all for you, been there for you
So tell me where I went wrong
Would've gave it all for you, and cared for you
My lover, my liar
Would've traded all for you, been there for you
So tell me how to move on
Would've traded all for you, been there for you
My lover
[Bridge]
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
[Outro]
And he don't realize I'm thinkin' about you
It's nothing new, it's nothing new
@valentinamontano5885
LETRA
I, I know where to lay
I know what to say
It's all the same
And I, I know how to play
I know this game
It's all the same
Now if I keep my eyes closed he looks just like you
But he'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed he feels just like you
But you've been replaced
I'm face to face with someone new
Would've gave it all for you, cared for you
So tell me where I went wrong
Would've gave it all for you, cared for you
(My lover, my liar)
Would've trade it all for you, there for you
So tell me how to move on
Would've trade it all for you, cared for you
(My lover, my liar)
Now if I keep my eyes closed he looks just like you
But he'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed he feels just like you
But you've been replaced
I'm face to face with someone new
They don't realize that I'm thinking about you
It's nothing new, it's nothing new
Now if I keep my eyes closed he looks just like you
But he'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed he feels just like you
But you've been replaced
I'm face to face with someone new
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@LUPAS_
I love her voice <3
@blinkring.5634
MAIN KOREA VOICE
@simplyririka
ikr
@612aekkaratkajornrit2
I love your voice as well from Thailand😍
@azkanaufal4653
😍😍
@ikramahabub1715
Korea Queen Rosé
@jjrlhjjssjr
It's been 4 years and I'm still listening to this cover. it's a masterpiece
@cs8935
fr
@lucianablink
4 años han pasado y Rosé nos sigue dando covers en su cumpleaños. Ella es un ángel.
@valeriahernandez1082
Somos afortunados <3