Her singing talent has lent itself to a wide range of genres, although earlier works, such as 'Angel With a Lariat' and 'Absolute Torch and Twang' (the last of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance) were predominantly country, with hints of jazz and salsa. Later works, including Ingénue and All You Can Eat, were more pop-ish in execution. No matter the genre, all left her talent undeniable. She has since garnered four grammys and many other awards, and was even made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1996, Canada's highest civilian honour.
Close Your Eyes
k.d. lang Lyrics
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Could you feel me moving softly through the air?
Lay me down and still your mind say nothing, nothing
Now close your eyes
I will never leave
I'm a dream that answers to you
Say nothing, nothing, now close your eyes
Close your eyes, close your eyes, close your eyes
I will never leave
I'm a dream that answers to you
Close your eyes, close your eyes, close your eyes
The lyrics to k.d. lang's song "Close Your Eyes" capture the essence of being present in someone's thoughts even when physically absent. The opening lines, "If I were near you would you feel me there? Could you feel me moving softly through the air?" speak to the idea that even when the person is not physically present, their presence can still be felt. This could refer to a long-distance relationship, a lost loved one, or the memory of someone who has passed away.
The chorus, "Lay me down and still your mind say nothing, nothing, Now close your eyes," suggests a moment of meditation or contemplation, where the person is encouraged to clear their mind and focus on the feeling of the presence being offered. This moment of stillness offers a chance to connect with the dream-like state the singer refers to later in the song.
The final lines of the song, "I will never leave, I'm a dream that answers to you," reinforce the idea that the singer's presence, though intangible, is always available to the person they are addressing. Overall, "Close Your Eyes" is a beautiful and ethereal song that speaks to the power of human connection, even in the absence of a physical presence.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were near you would you feel me there?
The singer wonders if the person she loves would have a special sense to feel her physical presence if she were close to them.
Could you feel me moving softly through the air?
The singer further explores the idea of her spiritual presence, wondering if the person she loves could even sense the way she moves.
Lay me down and still your mind say nothing, nothing
The singer requests for the person she loves to calm their mind and focus on the present moment. The line repeats, emphasizing the need for clarity and stillness in the thoughts.
Now close your eyes
The singer requests for her lover to physically close their eyes, as the mental picture of their connection becomes clearer and more intimate.
I will never leave
The singer reassures her loved one that she will always be present in some way, either physically, spiritually or emotionally.
I'm a dream that answers to you
The singer feels her role in their relationship is to be the unobtrusive, ever-present guide that can answer and comfort the person if they need it.
Close your eyes, close your eyes, close your eyes
The singer repeats the request to close the eyes, drawing the song to a close. She wants to evoke a sense of peace and heightened sensory awareness with this final repetition.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY BRIAN LEISZ, DAVID PILTCH, K.D. LANG, TEDDY BOROWIEKI
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