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In this original version, the song is a song of regret, with a verse introducing the theme in words which include: "Love was mine, you gave me a chance; But my heart was not content and I lost my romance.." The main song refrain then begins (as it does in the later version) "I'll close my eyes" but continues "and make believe it's you". [1]
"Close My Eyes" is a downtempo piano led song, [5] which runs for a duration of four minutes and 19 seconds. [6] The lyrical content of the song speaks indirectly about Carey's relationship with Mottola, [7] and reflects on times in her life where she has had personal struggles and troubles. [5]
(The US release of "I Close My Eyes..." replaced the UK B-side "No Stranger Am I" with Springfield's rendition of "La Bamba".) Cash Box said that it is an "exceptional lovesong with arrangements that should excite listener response" and with "classical orchestration and a brilliant performance from Dusty Springfield." [2]
The song is featured in the film The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), during a murder scene, and in the 1996 BBC TV detective series The Mrs Bradley Mysteries, which starred Diana Rigg. The song was the end of transmission tune of Radio MonteCarlo in the 1960s.
I'll Close My Eyes may refer to: "I'll Close My Eyes" (song), a 1945 song by Billy Reid; I'll Close My Eyes (Doug Raney album), 1982;
"If I Close My Eyes" (also called "Theme from Up the Sandbox") is a song recorded by American vocalist Barbra Streisand for the 1972 American film Up the Sandbox. It was distributed for radio airplay in January 1973 through Columbia Records , while in later years it was made available as a 7" single .
I can't cancel that again. 7:00, wrestle with my self-loathing. I'm booked. Of course, if I bump the loathing to 9, I could still be done in time to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and slip ...
Close My Eyes can refer to: Close My Eyes, the 1991 film written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff; Close My Eyes , the 2003 album by The Slackers "Close My Eyes (Mariah Carey song), 1997 "Close My Eyes" (Sander van Doorn song), 2009 "Close My Eyes" (Luke Hemmings song), 2024