Dancing with your eyes closed Lyrics – Jane Remover

Dancing with your eyes closed Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro sounds like someone being accused of jealousy, but the conversation is cut off, like emotions are too intense or messy to fully express. It sets up a feeling of tension or misunderstanding.

[Verse 1]
The singer feels stretched thin, possibly overwhelmed by unseen pressures. They talk about letting go of past dreams, maybe influenced by others’ expectations. There’s a desire to escape and just enjoy the moment with friends, even if it’s chaotic. The repeated “promise I like it like that” could be a way of convincing themselves they’re okay with everything.

[Chorus]
The phrase “Promise I like it like that” is repeated like a mantra, almost as if they’re forcing themselves to believe it. It could mean accepting their messy life or ignoring deeper feelings. The repetition also creates a hypnotic effect, reinforcing a feeling of numbness or going through the motions.

[Verse 2]
The singer reaches out to someone from the past, maybe trying to reconnect or relive old habits. Smoking together could symbolize escaping reality or holding onto nostalgia. The mention of “dirty needles” hints at something self-destructive, whether literally or metaphorically. They’re surrounded by people from the other person’s life, but it feels more like drifting rather than truly belonging.

[Build]
The repeated phrase keeps the mood distant and detached. It’s like trying to drown out deeper thoughts or emotions, focusing on the immediate moment rather than confronting anything painful.

[Drop]
This section continues the detached, looping thoughts. The singer keeps insisting they “like it like that,” reinforcing the idea that they’re either convincing themselves or numbing their emotions.

[Verse 3]
The singer and their friends arrive at a party already stumbling, suggesting recklessness. They admit to only liking someone because their close friend does, making their relationships feel shallow. The line about dying tomorrow and “doing too much” hints at living fast and dangerously, possibly without thinking about the consequences.

[Chorus]
This part suggests a cycle of seeking validation or escape. The singer recognizes that what they’re doing “pays enough,” meaning it gets them through, but at a cost. They talk about boosting egos while others turn them down, hinting at struggles with self-worth or being overlooked. The repetition still feels like a forced reassurance, as if they’re stuck in a loop of trying to enjoy things that might actually be harming them.

[Bridge]
The singer talks about telling their friends that they’re all heading toward a bad place, possibly in terms of their choices or emotional states. There’s frustration over unfulfilled dreams, and the mention of lights turning off could symbolize losing time or slipping deeper into destructive habits.

[Drop]
Again, the phrase is repeated like an echo, reinforcing a feeling of being stuck in the same cycle of emotions or actions.

[Bridge]
This part seems to break the fourth wall, acknowledging the intensity of the song. It’s like a brief moment of awareness before diving back into the chaos.

[Outro]
The singer talks about leaving but still feeling tied to where they are. They admit to letting someone drown in their struggles, either literally or emotionally, while they deal with their own pain. There’s regret, guilt, and a feeling of being lost. Mentioning their mother suggests they know they’ve gone down a dark path, but instead of fixing things, they just acknowledge how messed up everything is.