Verse 1
I was a wayward child
With the weight of the world
That I held deep inside
Life was a winding road
And I learned many things
Little ones shouldn't know
Chorus 1
But I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And let times roll by
Still I feel like that child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up a little too soon
Verse 2
Funny how one can learn
To grow numb to the madness
And block it away
I left the worst unsaid
Let it all dissipate
And I try to forget
Chorus 2
As I close my eyes
Steady my feet on the ground
Raise my head to the sky
And let time roll by
Still I feel like a child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up a little too soon
Bridge
Nearing the edge
Oblivious I almost
Fell right over
A part of me
Will never be quite able
To feel stable
That woman-child feeling inside
Was on the verge of fading
Thankfully I
Woke up in time
Verse 3
Guardian angel I
Sail away on an ocean
With you by my side
orange clouds roll by
They burn into your image
And you're still alive
(You're always alive)
Chorus 3
As I close my eyes
Steady my feet on the ground
Raise my head to the sky
And though time rolls by
Still I feel like a child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up a little too soon
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Review about Close My Eyes Review | Reviewer: Chiaki | 8/1/2008
This song really reflects in a way Mariah, herself, is the only one who can pull it off. The lyrics really touch my heart, even though through my contradictional paradox. The many poetic phrases and soothing words, are amazing. "Close My Eyes", is a song anybody would love to hear through their hard-ships.
Gifted In Voice and Writting | Reviewer: Allie | 1/5/2008
It's hard to write a song about a topic like this but Mariah pulled it off amazing. Not only did she get the message of the song out, but the song suits its lyrics. Which is something alot of artists are lacking today. Her vocals in here are calm, whispery, giving the image of freedom, summer freedom.
She's gifted. 'Nough said
long time fave | Reviewer: Rogue | 12/23/2007
i have loved this song since it first came out and i first heard it. it hits so close to home and like another person said it is pure poetry . . . its perfect!
Mariah usually uses not-so-common words and phrases in her songs which makes it great and unique like in this song among many others - wayward, dissipate, on the verge, steadied my feet
amazing | Reviewer: Carl | 6/5/2007
besides being an incredible song, it´s pure poetry. the lyrics are one of Mariah´s best.
I love it. I can relate to the song a lot. I'm 17 years young. :)
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