1. Watershed (US) is a po… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. Watershed (US) is a power pop band based in Columbus, OH, heavily influenced by The Kinks and Cheap Trick. The most recent Watershed lineup consisted of Colin Gawel (guitar, vocals), Joe Oestreich (bass, vocals), Dave Masica (drums), and Joe Peppercorn (guitar). Mark "Poochie" Borror (guitar) and Herb Schupp (drums) played in previous lineups.
2. Watershed is a South African band featuring lead singer Craig W. Hinds, who also plays piano and acoustic guitar, alongside Nic Rush (guitar), James Sunney (bass guitar), Peter Auret (drums), and Hylton Brooker (keyboards).
Watershed became a 'natural' success when a German radio DJ heard the single whilst vacationing in South Africa, and played it on the air in Germany. They are most famous for their signature tune "Indigo Girl".
3. A third, unrelated Watershed was a 1990s emo band. They released one split 7'' with Shotmaker in 1994.
Close My Eyes
Watershed Lyrics
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Dreaming of my past along the shore
It took a while to realise the burning side
Of life alone and life to come from now
All my instincts tell me that I need to know
What It's like tumbling down
Pretty minds and pretty thoughts control my life
But who ever thought it would be
Such a long time coming
Holding onto a dream
So I close my eyes and keep them tight for a real long time
I close my eyes and hope that I see you
You and I should role the dice for one last time
Cause the moment I hold you to me is when I stop running
Is when I stop running
The 747 is all mine tonight
I never look down, I never look out at all
A drink for one, a drink for two and then a drink for three
Until I see a light shining down on me
And who ever thought it would be
Such a long time coming
Holding on to a dream
So I close my eyes and keep them tight for a real long time
I close my eyes and hope that I see you
You and I should role the dice for one last time
Cause the moment I hold you to me is when I stop running
And I won't let you go
I need you to know this time
I won't let you go
Tonight
So I close my eyes and keep them tight for a real long time
I close my eyes and hope that I see you
And you and I should role the dice one last time
Cause the moment I hold you to me
Is when I stop running
Is when I stop running
The lyrics of the song Close My Eyes suggest a sense of longing for the past and a yearning for the comfort of human connection. The first verse indicates a feeling of isolation, as the singer belongs "a hundred miles from anyone." However, he finds solace in reminiscing about his past experiences along the shore. The lyrics suggest an awareness of the downsides of independence and growth, but they also indicate a willingness to accept it - "life alone and life to come from now."
The second verse further explores the singer's fears about age and the passage of time. He acknowledges the "pretty minds and pretty thoughts" that control his life but suggests an uneasiness with this fact. It appears that the singer is grappling with a sense of purpose and direction in life.
The chorus reveals the singer's attempt to escape from these feelings by closing his eyes and hoping to see someone who appears to represent a source of comfort and familiarity. He desires a return to a time when he was less afraid of taking risks and is still clinging to a dream that seems beyond his grasp.
Overall, the song expresses a range of emotions from isolation and fear to desire and hope, and it leaves listeners with a sense of longing for deeper human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
I belong a hundred miles from anyone
I feel a sense of distance and isolation from the world around me
Dreaming of my past along the shore
Recollecting my fond memories of the past on the beach
It took a while to realize the burning side
It took me some time to understand the painful aspects of life
Of life alone and life to come from now
The present moment and future of my life seem lonely and uncertain
All my instincts tell me that I need to know
My intuition is urging me to find out more
What It's like tumbling down
What it feels like to experience a significant loss or failure
Pretty minds and pretty thoughts control my life
My life is largely influenced by superficial and attractive ideas
And getting old is something we all know
We are aware that aging is inevitable
But who ever thought it would be such a long time coming
None of us expected the years to pass by so slowly
Holding onto a dream
Clutching onto a hope or aspiration that seems distant or unlikely
So I close my eyes and keep them tight for a real long time
I shut my eyes tightly for an extended duration
I close my eyes and hope that I see you
I shut my eyes while yearning to envision your image
You and I should role the dice for one last time
We should take one last chance to seize an opportunity together
Cause the moment I hold you to me is when I stop running
The moment I embrace you is the moment I cease from escaping or evading
The 747 is all mine tonight
I have exclusive access to the 747 aircraft tonight
I never look down, I never look out at all
I refuse to confront or observe the reality of my surroundings
A drink for one, a drink for two and then a drink for three
I consume a series of alcoholic beverages progressively
Until I see a light shining down on me
I continue drinking until I feel a moment of clarity or hope
And I won't let you go
I refuse to lose or release you
I need you to know this time
It is crucial for you to acknowledge this fact
Tonight
This very evening
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@memeguyTM
Absolutely fantastic. Lyrics mean so much.
@wlcvn
I had the privilege to see them live about a month ago. They are in my opinion one of the best bands out there. Totally underrated!!!
@rp6760
Masterpiece!!!!👌
@geoffreycarr83
Omg such a beautiful song to listen to 😍😍🥺🥺😭😭
@markisaki979
To this day, I can't listen to this song without crying. It's like the one song that jerks my tears no matter what mood I'm in. So weird.
@patrickthene7346
what really happened to this group?? never in a million heard this kinda music in South Africa before, they were the best i am so not cool that they don't release
@shadowline325isnkateko5
Watershed- close my eyes