Close My Eyes Forever

Lita Ford

About Close My Eyes Forever

"Close My Eyes Forever" is a duet by Lita Ford with Ozzy Osbourne from Ford's 1988 album Lita and later remixed and released as a single titled "Close My Eyes Forever (remix)" in 1989, with the single only differing from the album version in sound quality editing. The song was written by Ford and Osbourne as the result of an accident in the studio during which they both drank heavily and inadvertently wrote the lyrics to the song together. This song is Ford's highest charting single, peaking at number eight on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989 and also peaked at number 25 on the U. S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. This song is also Osbourne's highest charting single of his solo career. It was one of four singles from the album, Lita. 


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2004
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Baby, I get so scared inside and I don't really understand
Is it love that's on my mind or is it fantasy?
Heaven is in the palm of my hand and it's waiting here for you
What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?

If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?

Sometimes it's hard to hold on, so hard to hold on to my dreams
It isn't always what it seems when you're face to face with me
You're like a dagger, and stick me in the heart
And taste the blood from my blade
And when we sleep, would you shelter me in your warm and darkend grave?

If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?

Will you ever take me?  No I just can't take the pain
Would you ever trust me?  No I'll never feel the same

I know I've been so hard on you; I know I've told you lies
If I could have just one more wish, I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes

If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever, will it all remain the same?

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Lita Ford

Carmelita Rossana "Lita" Ford (born 19 September 1958) is a British-born, American-raised rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, who was the lead guitarist for The Runaways in the late 1970s before embarking on a successful solo career in the 1980s. more »

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Written by: Lita Rossana Ford, Ozzy Osbourne

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11 facts about this song

Release and Performance
"Close My Eyes Forever" was released in 1988 as part of Lita Ford's third solo studio album entitled "Lita."
Collaborations
This song is a duet featuring British rocker Ozzy Osbourne. It is considered one of the most significant musical collaborations of the '80s.
Songwriters
"Close My Eyes Forever" was written by Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne. They reportedly wrote the song spontaneously during some downtime in the studio.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No.8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989, making it Ford's highest charting single to date.
Music Video
The video for "Close My Eyes Forever" is set in a surreal, dreamlike environment which matches the haunting tone of the song.
Genre
Consistent with Ford's typical style, "Close My Eyes Forever" falls under the genre of hard rock and also has elements of heavy metal.
Ballad Style
Unlike many of Ford's other songs, "Close My Eyes Forever" is a power ballad, which was a popular style for rock music during the 1980s.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Device and Disturbed vocalist David Draiman in 2013.
Popularity
It continues to be a staple of classic rock radio and remains Ford’s most well-known song.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, Ford announced in 2011 that she would no longer be performing the song live as she felt it was too associated with her past.
Comeback
Ford also notably performed "Close My Eyes Forever" on the show "That Metal Show" in 2013 after a long hiatus from performing and recording.

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