When I Close My Eyes Lyrics – Tom Odell

When I Close My Eyes Lyrics - Tom Odell

“When I Close My Eyes” Lyrics by Tom Odell is a latest English song in the voice of Tom Odell. Its music too is composed by singer while brand new “When I Close My Eyes” song lyrics are also written by Tom Odell.

The song is about missing someone deeply after they are gone. The singer feels lonely in an empty house and struggles with everyday life, but when he closes his eyes, he imagines the person is still there. It’s a mix of comfort and pain, remembering someone who’s only a memory now.

Lyrics of When I Close My Eyes by Tom Odell

[Verse 1]
The house, it feels so empty
‘Cause now I live alone
The kid next door keeps asking me where you’ve gone
And I tell him, I tell him you’ve gone home

[Chorus]
But when I close my eyes
You’re standing there, in front of me
When I close my eyes
It’s almost like it used to be
Then I realise you’re just a ghost

Maybe at most, a fragment of my mind
When I close my eyes

[Verse 2]
The days can be so lonely
So I stay out all night
My friends say “Take it slowly”, hmm
I tell ’em that I’ll try

[Chorus]
But when I close my eyes
You’re standing there, in front of me
When I close my eyes
It’s almost like it used to be
Then I realise you’re just a ghost
Maybe at most, a fragment of my mind
When I close my eyes

[Bridge]
Every thought I think
It cuts me like a knife
I just wanna bring
Bring me back to life
Tonight, the sun will set
Tomorrow, when we’ll rise

All that I’ve got left

[Chorus]
Is when I close my eyes
You’re standing there, in front of me
When I close my eyes
It’s almost like it used to be
Then I realise you’re just a ghost
Maybe at most, a fragment of my mind

[Outro]
When I close my eyes
When I close my eyes
When I close my eyes

Meaning of When I Close My Eyes Lyrics

Verse 1 Meaning:
The singer feels lonely living alone in an empty house. Even the neighbor notices the absence, and he struggles to explain that the person he misses is gone, showing how much the emptiness affects his daily life.

Chorus Meaning:
When he closes his eyes, he can almost see the person in front of him, and for a moment, it feels like things are back to how they used to be. But he quickly remembers it’s only a memory, a ghost, or just a part of his mind, not real.

Verse 2 Meaning:
The singer tries to cope with loneliness by staying out late. Friends advise him to take things slowly, but he’s still struggling and unsure if he can really follow that advice, showing how hard it is to move on.

Chorus Meaning:
Closing his eyes gives him a temporary escape, bringing back the presence of the person he misses. It feels comforting at first, but he knows it’s only in his imagination, a fragment of his memory, reminding him that the real person is no longer there.

Bridge Meaning:
Every thought about the person hurts deeply, like an emotional knife. He wishes he could feel alive again and hold on to the hope that life will continue, but all he truly has left are these memories and feelings.

Chorus Meaning:
The memories come alive when he closes his eyes, almost making him feel like the person is still there. It’s bittersweet because he knows it’s only a ghost or a fragment of what used to be.

Outro Meaning:
Closing his eyes is the only way he can feel close to the person he misses.

When I Close My Eyes Song Credits & Production Details

Song Title When I Close My Eyes
Singer(s) Tom Odell
Musician(s) Tom Odell
Lyricist(s) Tom Odell
Language English

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Frequently Asked Questions About When I Close My Eyes Song

Who is the singer of the song ‘When I Close My Eyes’?

The song ‘When I Close My Eyes’ is sung by Tom Odell.

Who wrote the song ‘When I Close My Eyes’ by Tom Odell?

The song ‘When I Close My Eyes’ by Tom Odell is written by Tom Odell.

Who produced the music for the song ‘When I Close My Eyes’?

Music of the song ‘When I Close My Eyes’ is produced by Tom Odell.

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