Now he returns to Nebula HQ to unleash another epic dancefloor cut in the form of new single 'Close My Eyes' a crafty mash up of 'We're The Pet Shop Boys' (a Robbie Williams - Pet Shop Boys collaboration). Sander turned the track into a thumping tech-trance monster and thankfully for everyone he got the blessing from the Williams/Pet Shop Boys camp for an official release.
Close My Eyes is a no holds barred, peak time destroyer. Sander's tight production skills set the perfect background for Robbie's vocals, proving why the lad from Eindhoven is at the top of the game. With a Radio Edit and Club Version, there's also an Alternative Club Version that highlights the dramatic build-ups and if you prefer your tunes a little stripped back, there's also a Dub sans Robbie.
So there you have it - one of the biggest DJ / Producers on the planet reworking one of the most famous vocals in pop music history to MASSIVE effect. Essential.
Close My Eyes
Sander Van Doorn vs. Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Maybe it's a sin,
But iโฒll find out when i try it and it crawls beneath my skin,
Once it gets inside you it won't go,
I close my eyes and see you,
Better than before,
Then I feel you touch me,
And it's 1984,
Before you start
The lyrics to "Close My Eyes" delve into the theme of addiction and the hold it can take on someone. The opening lines suggest that the singer is aware of the potential harm that their habit may bring, but they are willing to take the risk regardless. The use of the phrase "it crawls beneath my skin" adds to the intensity of the addiction and highlights how it can quickly take hold of someone's life. The second verse, however, suggests that the addict is using a memory or a particular feeling associated with the addiction to cope. When the singer closes their eyes, they are transported back to a moment where they felt alive and happy, even though it may not have been the best decision to make. The reference to 1984 adds to this idea of nostalgia and a desire to relive a time that felt more carefree.
Overall, the lyrics carry a theme of internal struggle with addiction and the emotional power it can hold over someone's life. The singer acknowledges the potential harm but is willing to take the risk anyway. They also use the memory of a past event to cope with the addiction, indicating that it may not be a conscious decision to indulge in this behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it's a habit,
It could be a tendency I have,
Maybe it's a sin,
This action may be morally wrong,
But i'll find out when i try it and it crawls beneath my skin,
I'll only understand the effects of this action once I experience it and it starts to deeply affect me,
Once it gets inside you it won't go,
This action will stick with you for a long time and won't easily go away,
I close my eyes and see you,
When I shut my eyes, I can vividly picture you in my mind,
Better than before,
This image of you in my mind is more enhanced and vivid than my previous memories of you,
Then I feel you touch me,
Suddenly, I feel your touch and presence beside me,
And it's 1984,
This touch takes me back to a nostalgic moment in time,
I know what you will say,
I can anticipate what you're about to express,
Before you start
Even before you begin speaking.
Writer(s): Rigberg Howard Evan
Contributed by Hunter P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Purchawa2137
Now we have 2024 and still this song is brilliant, one of the best techno trance tracks ever
@juicycro
12 years already..
This song needed, and still needs much more recognition
@brankomitrov3667
And im replying in 2021.. Awesome tune
@Psykeromania
Yep, still here 2020 :)
@MrDoering89
yhym
@partishgadekar3179
Dec 20
@davidkhz8556
2021 ;3
@mahmoodalzoubi2234
Stfu
@elnazhg
May 30th 2021
@madman40mty
Casualmente me puse a escuchar unos cds de mรบsica electrรณnica y me topรฉ con รฉste rolรณn ๐ง y no la he dejado de poner una y otra vez!
2023 presente!
Saludos desde Mรฉxico ๐ฒ๐ฝ