Story Behind The Song
It is so hard to know how you can personally make a difference to the big issues of the world. There is the possibility that you will even make things worse by your actions. This creates a nebulous cloud of concern which the song addresses.
Song Description
The song is about retreat from the overwhelming onslaught of concern and worry about the world. You need to get away, but you actually have to come back again. Can't close my eyes forever.
| Song Length |
2:20 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
World, Existence |
Similar Artists |
Neil Young, Garbage |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Closing My Eyes
I counted down to nothing
Far as I could go
Everything is in my sights
Everything must go
I'm closing my eyes
Remove the distractions
Shadows on the wall
Let the silence penetrate anything at all
I'm closing my eyes
Can't close my eyes forever
Don't want to close them now.
Make the world a better place but I don't know how.
I'm closing my eyes.