Close My Eyes
Mariah Carey
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I was wayward child With the weight of the world That I held deep inside Life was a winding road And I learned many things Little ones shouldn't know But I closed my eyes Steadied my feet on the ground Raised my head to the sky And though time's rolled by Still feel like that child As I look at the moon Maybe I grew up A little too soon Funny how one can learn To grow numb to the madness And block it away I left the worst unsaid Let it all dissipate And I try to forget But I closed my eyes Steadied my feet on the ground Raised my head to the sky And though time's rolled by Still feel like that child As I look at the moon Maybe I grew up A little too soon Nearing the edge Oblivious I almost Fell right over A part of me Will never be quite able To feel stable That woman-child falling inside Was on the verge of fading Thankfully I Woke up in time Guardian angel I Sail away on an ocean With you by my side Orange clouds roll by They burn into your image And you're still alive But I closed my eyes Steadied my feet on the ground Raise my head to the sky And though time rolls by Still feel like a child As I look at the moon Maybe I grew up A little too soon
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Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"Close My Eyes" is a song by Mariah Carey from her sixth studio album, "Butterfly," released in 1997.
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Genre CategorizationThe song belongs to the R&B and pop genres of music. It also has strong elements of soul music.
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Creative Participation"Close My Eyes" was written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff.
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Song DurationThis track clocks in at a length of approximately 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Concept SharingThe song is often recognized as one of Mariah Carey's most personal songs, given its introspective lyrics.
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Critical AppreciationDespite not being released as a single, the song earned critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and smooth melody.
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Album Chart PerformanceIt's from the album "Butterfly," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song ContentMariah Carey has confirmed that "Close My Eyes" is a reflection on her childhood, dealing with themes of innocence, loss, and personal evolution.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of her popular tracks, "Close My Eyes" has been performed live by Mariah on multiple occasions, including during her Butterfly World Tour.
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Emotional ImpactMariah has described "Close My Eyes" as one of her most emotional tracks. She is often seen tearing up while performing the song live.
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Song AcknowledgementIn an interview with Fred Bronson, Carey stated that "Close My Eyes" is among her favorite songs from her album "Butterfly."
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Personal RelevanceCarey often explains before live performances that the song is deeply personal, dealing with painful and transformative moments from her past.
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Interpretative UnderstandingMany music critics and fans interpret "Close My Eyes" as a song about childhood abuse, although Carey has never explicitly confirmed this perspective.
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Inspirational Influence"Close My Eyes" has influenced several younger artists, including Ariana Grande, who has cited the song as one of her favorites by Mariah Carey.
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Album Influence"Butterfly," the album that "Close My Eyes" belongs to, is often considered Carey's most personal and progressive album, marking a significant artistic leap in her career.
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