The Weeknd

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I, I know where to lay
I know what to say
It's all the same
And I, I know how to play
I know this game
It's all the same

[Chorus]
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he looks just like you
But he'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he feels just like you
But you've been replaced
I'm face to face with someone new

[Verse 2]
Would've gave it all for you, cared for you
So tell me where I went wrong
Would've gave it all for you, cared for you
(My lover, my liar)
Would've traded all for you, there for you
So tell me how to move on
Would've traded all for you, cared for you
(My lover, my liar)

[Chorus]
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he looks just like you
But he'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he feels just like you
But you've been replaced
I'm face to face with someone new
[Bridge]
He don't realize that I'm thinkin' about you
It's nothing new, it's nothing new

[Chorus]
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he looks just like you
But he'll never stay, they never do
Now if I keep my eyes closed, he feels just like you
But you've been replaced
I'm face to face with someone new

Eyes Closed is one of the most popular songs by Halsey, an American singer, and songwriter. Initially released on May 4, 2017, on Beats 1 radio, it is the second single from Halsey's second studio album, "hopeless fountain kingdom," which was released on June 2, 2017. The song is about being in a new relationship but still having feelings for your ex. It is an emotional journey narrated through Halsey’s beautiful and soulful voice with lyrics that paint vivid imagery of lovers caught between past and present.

About Eyes Closed

The song Eyes Closed is a collaboration between Halsey and The Weeknd. In a direct message to a fan, Halsey clarified that The Weeknd contributed to the song’s melody. The song was produced by Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat, who have also worked with artists like Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Ariana Grande.

The song has a slow and steady beat and resonates with the listener's emotions. The music is hauntingly beautiful and blends well with Halsey’s haunting vocals. The lyrics of the song are evocative and speak to our innate human desire to be loved by someone who can understand us on a deeper level.

The lyrics of the song carry a heavy emotional weight and speak to everyone who has ever been in a new relationship while still harbouring feelings for their ex. The chorus of the song is a poignant reminder of how difficult it can be to let go of past loves. The lyrics read, “Now if I keep my eyes closed, he feels just like you. But you've been replaced, I'm face to face with someone new.”

Halsey's voice in the song is absolutely captivating, starting off with a soft melody that grows into a heart-wrenching climax as she sings about the pain of losing someone you once loved. Her soulful voice is the perfect match for The Weeknd’s hypnotic melody.

On May 19, 2017, Halsey released a stripped-down version of the song, which resonated well with fans. The stripped-down version of the song is raw and emotionally charged, allowing Halsey’s voice to take center stage. It is a beautiful acoustic interpretation of the song that further highlights the emotion and sentiment behind the lyrics of the song.

Eyes Closed was performed live by Halsey on June 1, 2017, during her VEVO Presents performance. It is one of the most popular songs from hopeless fountain kingdom, and understandably so, as it speaks to the heartbreak that comes with new beginnings and the difficult process of moving on from past relationships.

In the end, Eyes Closed is a beautiful and haunting song that speaks to the complexities of love. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled to move on from a past relationship. Halsey’s powerful and emotive vocals, combined with The Weeknd’s hypnotic and evocative melodies, make this song a masterpiece that will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.

• Release Date: May 4, 2017
• Artist: The Weeknd