I'll Close My Eyes
Washington Dinah Lyrics
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A song through its doors
Just as if it seems to know
I'm exclusively yours
Knowing this
I feel but one way
You will understand too
In these words that I say
To everyone but you
And when I do
I'll see you standing there
Mmh, I'll lock my heart
To any other caress
I'll never say yes
To a new love affair
I'll close my eyes
To everything that's gay
If you're not there
To share each lovely day
And through the years
Those moments
When we're far apart
I close my eyes
Mmh, and see you with my heart
I'll close my eyes
To everything that's gay
But if you're not there
To share each lovely day
And through the years
Those moments
When we're far apart
I'll close my eyes
Oh, and see you with my heart
In “I’ll Close My Eyes,” Dinah Washington sings of her deep love and devotion to her partner. She suggests that heaven sends a song specifically to her, a song that signifies that she is exclusively devoted to her partner. As a result, she can only see and feel him when she closes her eyes, blocking out any distractions that may come their way. She promises to lock her heart to any other caress and never say yes to a new love affair, showing her unwavering commitment to her lover. Even when they are apart, she holds her partner close in her heart, and she can visualize his presence when she closes her eyes.
The lyrics of the song are a touching reminder of the incredible power of love in one's life. Dinah Washington sings with such emotion and depth that you can't help but feel her passion and devotion. The lyrics are incredibly romantic, heartfelt, and genuine, and they capture the essence of a deep and abiding love that stands the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven sends
A sign from the divine that a special person is meant to be mine
A song through its doors
A message delivered through the beauty of music
Just as if it seems to know
As if fate is guiding me to the one I love
I'm exclusively yours
I belong to you and only you
Knowing this
Awareness of the love that binds us
I feel but one way
My heart can only feel one thing
You will understand too
Our love is mutual and understood
In these words that I say
Expressing my feelings through this song
I'll close my eyes
Shutting out the world to focus on you
To everyone but you
All my attention belongs to my beloved
And when I do
When I concentrate solely on you
I'll see you standing there
I picture you in my mind's eye
Mmh, I'll lock my heart
Committing my heart to one true love
To any other caress
No other touch can compare to yours
I'll never say yes
Refusing all other romantic proposals
To a new love affair
My heart belongs to my beloved alone
I'll close my eyes
Focusing only on my loved one
To everything that's gay
All happiness comes from sharing it with you
If you're not there
Without you, nothing is truly joyful
To share each lovely day
Every moment with my beloved is precious
And through the years
Our love will stand the test of time
Those moments
The times when we're apart
When we're far apart
During the times when we're separated
Oh, and see you with my heart
My love for you will always shine through, no matter the distance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY REID, BUDDY KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gino Louis
Heaven sends
A song through its doors
Just as if it seems to know
I'm exclusively yours
Knowing this
I feel but one way
You will understand too
In these words that I say
I'll close my eyes
To everyone but you
And when I do
I'll see you standing there
Mmh, I'll lock my heart
To any other caress
I'll never say yes
To a new love affair
I'll close my eyes
To everything that's gay
If you're not there
To share each lovely day
And through the years
Those moments
When we're far apart
I close my eyes
Mmh, and…
Sharon Lightfoot
I dedicate this to my beloved husband, Bob. I lost him almost 2 years ago. We had a 44 year love affair. Hearing Dinah sing this brings me to tears.
Bruce Merrill
I was your 100th like! Wonder if that's a good sign? I loved your 8yo comment and pray all's well for you and hangin in there.
House71Music
Sharon Lightfoot 😢😢😢
Frederick Cole
Sharon Lightfoot, isn't it wonderful how this song can bring such tender emotion? I had been saving it for years to be the first dance when I married the love of my life. Sadly, he passed away before that could ever happen. It's pure bittersweet beauty isn't it? 😌
totalvicky
I love Dinah ... and also I love all the comments from the young people all around the world proving there is still a market for great vocals! How inspiring! :-)
Wacn Wacn
What a song and voice!!!! My Mom told me about Miss Washington some years ago. She told me the truth about her. The truth is that this woman had a beautiful voice!!!!! Yes, she does.
awwyeahme2
My Mom saw her in concert. She never forgot it or what she wore .
Rajnoma
I'm a big Dinah Washington fan-I have all of her CD collections. She has the most moving
phrasing; her voice is truly unique -very loving music!
colsome miah
I'll be seeing' you....
Tea and Muffins
Clearly a handyman with good tastes :) I don't think Dinah and strings ever collaborated more beautifully or complemented each other more successfully than they do on this record.