Close My Eyes
The Pierces Lyrics


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Lala lala love
Lala lala love
Lala lala love
Lala lala love

Love it isn't easy babe
But I don't want to play
You are knocking at my door
But I cannot come out today
Let me pull down the sheets
Now the room is blue
I don't want nobody else
If I can't be with you

Close my eyes
Leave me in quiet
You said I was hiding
And I will not deny it, oh

Lala lala love

Your eyes look heavy babe
So why won't you just sleep
You said I should let it go
But this one I will keep

Close my eyes
Leave me in quiet
You said I was hiding
And I will not deny it, oh
Lala lala love
Lala lala love
Lala lala love

Close my eyes
Leave me in quiet
You said I was hiding
And I will not deny it, oh

Lala lala love
Lala lala love
Lala lala love




Lala lala love
Lala lala love

Overall Meaning

The Pierces's song Close My Eyes is a beautiful song that speaks about love – how it's not easy, how it can make us hide sometimes, and how sometimes we just want to close our eyes and be left in peace. The song starts with the repeated phrase "Lala lala love," which serves as a reminder that, despite the challenges, love is still worth pursuing. The lyrics then launch into the challenges of love, with the singer admitting that she doesn't want to play games with love, but that it's not easy to navigate. She notes that someone is knocking at her door, but that she can't come out today – potentially indicating that she's been hurt before and isn't ready to risk it again.


The song takes a turn when the singer pulls down the sheets and turns the room blue, setting the mood for introspection. She admits that she doesn't want anyone else if she can't be with the person she loves. The chorus reinforces the theme of hiding, with the singer acknowledging that she's been accused of hiding and admitting that it's true – she wants to close her eyes and be left in quiet, with her love still present.


The last verse shifts the focus to the other person, with the singer commenting that the person's eyes look heavy and that they should sleep. The person had previously suggested that the singer let go of something, but the singer insists on holding onto it. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus and the phrase "Lala lala love," suggesting that love continues to be a mysterious force that we can't quite explain, but that we continue to pursue regardless.


Line by Line Meaning

Lala lala love
Repetition of phrase to emphasize the theme of love throughout the song


Love it isn't easy babe
Love is difficult and not always straightforward


But I don't want to play
Not interested in playing games when it comes to love


You are knocking at my door
Potential love interests are vying for attention


But I cannot come out today
Not ready or willing to pursue a relationship at this moment


Let me pull down the sheets
Seeking comfort and privacy in solitude


Now the room is blue
Feeling a sense of sadness or melancholy


I don't want nobody else
Already have someone in mind


If I can't be with you
Only interested in being with a specific person


Your eyes look heavy babe
Addressing a specific person, noticing their tired appearance


So why won't you just sleep
Encouraging the person to rest and relax


You said I should let it go
Recalling advice given by the other person


But this one I will keep
Refusing to let go of a particular love interest


Close my eyes
Seeking solitude and comfort


Leave me in quiet
Desire to be alone


You said I was hiding
Acknowledging that the other person has noticed their emotional distance


And I will not deny it, oh
Admitting to the emotional distance and lack of openness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLISON MARGARET PIERCE, CATHERINE ELEANOR PIERCE, ROGER WILLIAM GREENAWALT

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