Eyes Closed
Halsey
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I, I know where to lay I know what to say It's all the same And I, I know how to play I know this game It's all the same Now if I keep my eyes closed he looks just like you But he'll never stay, they never do Now if I keep my eyes closed he feels just like you But you've been replaced I'm face to face with someone new Would've gave it all for you, cared for you So tell me where I went wrong Would've gave it all for you, cared for you (My lover, my liar) Would've trade it all for you, there for you So tell me how to move on Would've trade it all for you, cared for you (My lover, my liar) Now if I keep my eyes closed he looks just like you But he'll never stay, they never do Now if I keep my eyes closed he feels just like you But you've been replaced I'm face to face with someone new They don't realize that I'm thinking about you It's nothing new, it's nothing new Now if I keep my eyes closed he looks just like you But he'll never stay, they never do Now if I keep my eyes closed he feels just like you But you've been replaced I'm face to face with someone new
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Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, ASHLEY FRANGIPANE, BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, MAGNUS HOIBERG, NATHAN PEREZ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Eyes Closed" is a song by American singer-songwriter Halsey, that was released on May 4, 2017, as a promotional single from her second studio album, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom".
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Halsey with The Weeknd, Benjamin Levin, Magnus August Høiberg, Nathan Perez and William Walsh.
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Genre Specification"Eyes Closed" is a mid-tempo R&B-influenced pop song that showcases Halsey's distinct, smoky vocals.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song managed to reach number 28 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart.
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Music InfluenceAccording to Halsey, The Weeknd's influence could be felt heavily in the track and noted that the song would not exist without him.
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Song MeaningThe song explores the idea of finding it impossible to escape memories of a past lover, even when in a new relationship.
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Featured PerformanceHalsey performed "Eyes Closed" live during her appearance in "The Ellen Show" in May 2017.
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Song InterpretationSome fans interpret the lyrics as Halsey’s expression of her bisexuality and simultaneous struggle with bipolar disorder, which she’s been open about.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was widely well received by music critics as a bold and powerful ballad that showcases Halsey’s range and ability to express raw, painful emotions.
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Song AccoladeIn an unknown pre-album-release listening party attended by fans, Halsey disclosed that "Eyes Closed" was her personal favorite off the "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" album.
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