Close Your Eyes Steve Earle

"Close Your Eyes" by Steve Earle, released in 1996, is a #Country song that explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the desire for emotional connection. The lyrics convey a sense of comfort and reassurance, encouraging listeners to find solace in each other. The song features Earle's signature storytelling style and heartfelt delivery, resonating deeply with fans. Its introspective nature has made it a poignant piece in Earle's discography, contributing to his reputation as a profound lyricist.

[Verse 1]
I dreamed you were standing on the edge of the world
And I thought I heard you call out
One foot on the rock and one on a cloud
Was it just the wind that I heard?

[Chorus]
Close your eyes
This world won't stop spinning, you know
Close your eyes
Why don't you just let go?

[Verse 2]
Thousands of people searching out there
Most of them looking for love
But nothing is something that there's plenty of
In time, we'll all get our share

[Chorus]
Close your eyes
This world won't stop spinning, you know
Close your eyes
Why don't you just let go?

[Verse 3]
When I was a child and they put me to bed
They always took care that I prayed
But the part that goes, "if I should die before I wake"
Echoed all night in my head

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