Released via Sordo Recordings on 20th November 2008.
A second release "From Here" was released on 20th November 2009.
Both albums are available for free download from Sordo Recordings.
http://tosarah.bandcamp.com
Close Your Eyes
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When you were here I didn't notice
The little things you said and done
Now your not here
I need you closer
I want you back I want you back
I wear my heart on my sleeve
I don't want to believe your story's over,
I can't let go of
When I close my eyes
I think of you
I think of all we've been through
In my dreams I see your smile and your embrace
But now your gone
Ohh ohh oh oh
Im all alone inside my head now
The silence is so loud I can't escape
Im try'na make sense of this mess now
There's twists and turns just help me find my way
I wear my heart on my sleeve
I don't want to believe your story's over
Im so glad for the time that we spent memory
I can't let go of
When I close my eyes
I think of you
I think of all we've been through
In my dreams I see your smile and your embrace
But now your gone
Ohhh ohhh oh oh
I can't forget I made my mistakes
It was you that pulled me back when I strayed
If I put the world up on a plate
I would serve it to you night and day
When I close my eyes
I think of you
I think of all we've been through
In my dreams I see your smile and your embrace
But now your gone
Ohh ohh oh oh
The song "Close Your Eyes" by Sarah, reflects on the personal experiences of a person who is missing the company of someone who was once close to them. The individual did not appreciate the little things that the other person did or said, and it is only when they are not around that the person realizes how much they need them around. They wear their heart on their sleeve and cannot come to terms with the fact that their story is over, and as such are holding on tightly to past memories, and struggles to get through life as it is now. The lyrics imply that the person is struggling with loneliness and the lack of the other person's presence. They observe that the silence that surrounds them is so great that they find it hard to cope.
The artist, Sarah, shares a story that most people can relate to, as rejection and loss are life events that any human being encounters. The song reflects love, loss, despair, and hope at the same time. The song is an emotional expression by the artist of the deep feelings in her heart. It talks about how one misses someone who is no longer there due to some circumstance or even death. The song acts as a form of therapy for someone going through a similar experience. It reminds listeners of the importance of cherishing the small moments in life and the people they share them with.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here I didn't notice
I did not appreciate you and took you for granted when you were with me.
The little things you said and done
I failed to acknowledge and value the thoughtful actions and words you expressed.
Now your not here
You are no longer with me in this physical world.
I need you closer
I yearn to have you by my side.
I want you back I want you back
I desire to have you in my life again.
I wear my heart on my sleeve
I am emotionally vulnerable and open in expressing my feelings.
I don't want to believe your story's over
I struggle to accept that our relationship has ended.
Im so glad for the time that we spent memories
I am grateful for the moments we shared together.
I can't let go of
I am unable to move on from and forget about the memories we made.
When I close my eyes
When I shut out the external world and reflect internally.
I think of you
You are constantly on my mind and in my thoughts.
I think of all we've been through
I reminisce about the experiences we shared together.
In my dreams I see your smile and your embrace
You feature prominently in my subconscious thoughts and desires.
But now your gone
You are no longer a physical presence in my life.
I can't forget I made my mistakes
I am aware that I made errors in our relationship.
It was you that pulled me back when I strayed
You helped guide me back when I veered off course in our relationship.
If I put the world up on a plate
If I could offer you anything and everything in the world.
I would serve it to you night and day
I would give endlessly to you, without hesitation or reservation.
The silence is so loud I can't escape
The quietness is deafening and inescapable, making me feel isolated and alone.
Im try'na make sense of this mess now
I am attempting to comprehend and sort through the complexities and difficulties of our separation.
There's twists and turns just help me find my way
The road ahead is complicated and challenging, and I need guidance and assistance to navigate it successfully.
Ohh ohh oh oh
Vocalization expressing emotional pain or longing.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Emma Horan, Jonny Fitch, Sarah McTernan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarahclose
the music video for this song is out now! I spent 5 months re-training as an ice skater for this song... you can watch it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86eivBsZ6O0
@sofiamolano8710
Been waiting for this so long, really happy that you finally released it!!β€οΈ This is a masterpiece Sarah, congrats!
@alexcooney1443
already listened like 10 times on spotify, Love it Sarah!
@_jenaissante_
Classic Sarah coming out with bangers song after song!!πΆπΆ
@iratxe_stark
Absolutely love this. Thanks, Sarah, for writing this. It mustβve been very difficultπ
@bastiangilthorn5452
A beautiful song. I can listen it thousand times
@frankwill8073
This is so amazing, thank you for sharing your music & incredible voice with the world <3
@kaazzaaaa
thank you for sharing your art with us. I will forever be a fan! I love itβ£οΈ
@143yaknow
This is so painfully beautiful, also such good songwriting, goodness Sarah! <3
@rebeccaharris533
i have literal tears!π₯ sarah oh my god, you've done an absolute madnessπ forever proud of you, this is amazing, cannot stop singing itπ