When You Close Your Eyes

Night Ranger

About When You Close Your Eyes

"When You Close Your Eyes" is a song by Night Ranger from their 1983 album Midnight Madness. It reached number 14 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts in the U. S. In the music video, scenes of the band performing are interspersed with a man's memories of his ex-girlfriend, and scenes showing her current situation, a housewife married to a chimpanzee, reportedly played in the video by Tom Segura.


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2012
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What do you do, when it's fallin' apart?
And you knew it was gone, 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, I bet 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
Do you still dream about me

I guess I don't know what I'm thinkin'
Comin' off a hard night of drinkin'
Angie 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

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 go to sleep at night
Do you dream about me

When you close your eyes
Do you dream, dream about me
When you close your big brown eyes
Do you dream about me

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Night Ranger

Night Ranger is an American rock band from San Francisco that gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles. The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The quintet is perhaps best known for the power ballad "Sister Christian", which peaked at No. 5 in June 1984. more »

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Written by: ALAN FITZGERALD, JACK BLADES, KELLY KEAGY

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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.
Album Origin
It 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."
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.
Song Composition
The 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.
Song Reception
Even 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
Lyrics Interpretation
The 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).
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.
Band Setup
Night 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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