Shut Your Eyes

Snow Patrol

About Shut Your Eyes

"Shut Your Eyes" is a song by the Northern Irish band Snow Patrol. Initially a track on their 2006 album Eyes Open, it was released as a single in several countries in 2007. The various B-sides featured on the single are taken from a Snow Patrol live performance at Columbiahalle, Berlin on 9 February 2007. The live renditions of "Spitting Games", "Run" and "Chocolate" included on the single later appeared on the Australian version of the "Signal Fire" single. The band's drummer, Jonny Quinn, has declared that "Shut Your Eyes" is his favorite song to play live because of the interaction with the audience when the band perform it.  


Year:
2006
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Shut your eyes and think of somewhere
Somewhere cold and caked in snow
By the fire we break the quiet
Learn to wear each other well

And when the worrying starts to hurt
And the world feels like graves of dirt
Just close your eyes until
You can imagine this place
Yeah, our secret space, at will

Shut your eyes, I spin the big chair
And you'll feel dizzy, light, and free
And falling gently on the cushion
You can come and sing to me

And when the worrying starts to hurt
And the world feels like graves of dirt
Just close your eyes until
You can imagine this place
Yeah, our secret space, at will

(Shut your eyes)
(Shut your eyes)
(Shut your eyes)
(Shut your eyes)

Shut your eyes and sing to me (shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me (shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me (shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me (shut your eyes and sing to me)
Shut your eyes and sing to me (shut your eyes and sing to me)

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Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol are a British alternative rock band formed at the University of Dundee in 1994. The group comprises Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Jonny Quinn (drums), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals), Paul Wilson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Simpson (keyboards). (piano, guitar, backing vocals). Initially an indie rock band, their first three records, the EP Starfighter Pilot (1997), and the studio albums Songs for Polarbears (1998) and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up (2001), were commercially unsuccessful and were released by the independent labels Electric Honey and Jeepster respectively. The band then signed on to the major record label Polydor Records in 2002. more »

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Written by: Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, Jonathan Graham Quinn, Tom Simpson, Paul Wilson

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Shut Your Eyes" was included in Snow Patrol's fourth studio album, "Eyes Open", released in May 2006.
Chart Performance
It was a commercial success, reaching the Top 40 on the UK Singles Chart. Besides, it found a place among the Top 20 in Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks in the USA.
Background
The song was written by the lead vocalist Gary Lightbody, who opened up about it saying, the upbeat vibe of "Shut Your Eyes" was influenced by his struggles with depression. It is a cheerfully melodic song that talks about finding hope in the darkest times.
Live Performances
"Shut Your Eyes" became a popular choice for Snow Patrol’s live gigs. The performances often had Lightbody instructing crowds to close their eyes and jump in tandem with the song's climax.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchy melody and optimistic lyrics.
Music Video
The official music video was shot in Berlin and was directed by Robert Hales.
Production Team
It was produced by long-term Snow Patrol collaborator, Jacknife Lee, who helped shape the band’s infectious alternative rock sound.
Awards
The song's album "Eyes Open" won the Ivor Novello Award for album of the year in 2007, having multiple contributions from "Shut Your Eyes."
Cover Versions
The song was covered by some musicians, including Alex Goot, an American singer, and songwriter.
Genre
Snow Patrol has a post-Britpop genre and "Shut Your Eyes" has this alternative rock vibe which mingles well with its expressive lyrics.

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