Shut Your Eyes
Snow Patrol
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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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Written by: Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, Jonathan Graham Quinn, Tom Simpson, Paul Wilson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceIt 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.
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BackgroundThe 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.
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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.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchy melody and optimistic lyrics.
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Music VideoThe official music video was shot in Berlin and was directed by Robert Hales.
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Production TeamIt was produced by long-term Snow Patrol collaborator, Jacknife Lee, who helped shape the band’s infectious alternative rock sound.
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AwardsThe song's album "Eyes Open" won the Ivor Novello Award for album of the year in 2007, having multiple contributions from "Shut Your Eyes."
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by some musicians, including Alex Goot, an American singer, and songwriter.
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GenreSnow 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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