When You Close Your Eyes
Night Ranger
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What do you do When it's falling apart And you know it was going From the very start Do you close your eyes And dream about me A girl in love With a gleam in her eye I was a younger boy All dressed in white We're older now Do you still think about me I remember we learned about love In the back of a Chevrolet Well it felt so good to be young Feels like yesterday When you close your eyes Do you dream about me When you close your eyes Do you dream about me I guess I don't know what I'm thinking Coming off a hard night of drinking Angle come closer to me I need a soul to bleed on It could a been done In a different kinda way But that ain't you You play tough when you play It's over now I bet you still think about me I remember I held you so tight And we danced the night away With the moves of two wide eyed kids I need you so much today When you close your eyes Do you dream about me When you close your eyes Do you dream about me When you close your eyes Do you dream about me When you close your eyes Do you dream about me I remember we learned about love In the back of a Chevrolet No good for an old memory To mean so much today When you close your eyes Do you dream about me When you close your eyes Do you dream about me
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Written by: Billy Mernit, Carly E. Simon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"When You Close Your Eyes" by Night Ranger is classified under the genre Rock, specifically the style of hard rock and arena rock. The song's rock-and-roll vibe combined with powerful lyrics is characteristic of the band's style.
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Album OriginIt is a part of the band's second studio album "Midnight Madness". The album was released in 1983, and the song was one of the hit tracks alongside other famous songs like "Sister Christian."
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Song Popularity"When You Close Your Eyes" reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984, earning Night Ranger their second top 20 song, and helping cemented their position in the rock music scene of the 80s.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by the band's three key contributors - Jack Blades, Brad Gillis, and Alan Fitzgerald. The trio were major creatives within the band, contributing significantly to Night Ranger's successful and unique sound.
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Song ReceptionEven decades later, "When You Close Your Eyes" continues to maintain its popularity among fans. It is often played on classic rock radio stations and is regularly performed at Night Ranger concerts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When You Close Your Eyes" featured scenes from Night Ranger’s live performance, as well as footage of a love story, which interestingly mirrors the song's lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used multiple times in pop culture, being included on soundtracks to various movies, TV shows, and being covered by other artists/bands. It continues to be considered a classic 80s rock ballad.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics are subject to much interpretation but many believe it to be a song about a relationship ending and the longing to get back to good times (we was young and we were free).
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Legacy"When You Close Your Eyes" is often regarded as one of Night Ranger's most popular and memorable songs. It further solidified the band’s legacy in the 1980s rock scene.
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Band SetupNight Ranger consists of members Jack Blades (bass/backing vocals), Brad Gillis (lead & rhythm guitars), Kelly Keagy (drums/lead vocals), Eric Levy (keyboards), and Keri Kelli (lead & rhythm guitars). For "When You Close Your Eyes", the band sticks to their post glam, moderate rock style.
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