Close My Eyes

Backstreet Boys · Other Songs - Backstreet Boys

My feet on the ground but I can't run

Drowning the noise inside my head

Who is this man that I've become

It's killing me to see myself

How do you learn how to forgive

When deep down inside you can't forget

With all that I regret

I pray for the first time in a long time

The lies fade away



Finally I'm waking up

I feel like I can let you go

Say anything I wanted to say

I'm okay with being alone

When I close my eyes

When I close my eyes



I'm alive

I never was sure but now I am

This was the choice I had to make

Maybe I'll never understand

Sometimes you've got to make mistakes



Finally I'm waking up

I feel like I can let you go

Say everything I wanted to say

I'm okay with being alone



Finally I face it all

I feel like I can let it show

I know I can walk away

I'm okay with being alone

When I close my eyes

When I close my eyes

When I close my eyes



How do you know where to go when you go away

When I close my eyes

How do you know that you know when it's over



I see for the first time in a long time

Believe me when I say



Finally I'm waking up

I feel that I can let you go

Say everything I wanted to say

I'm okay with being alone

Finally I face it all

I feel like I can let it show

I know I can walk away

I'm okay with being alone

When I close my eyes

When I close my eyes

I'm alive

I'm alive



I'm alive

Close My Eyes

Released in 1999, "Close My Eyes" stands as a defining track in the Backstreet Boys' evolution from boy band pop to mature R&B-influenced ballads. The song features a signature smooth vocal performance by Nick Carter, blending the group's signature harmonies with a slower, more introspective tempo that marked a significant shift in their late-90s discography. Produced by the duo The Neptunes, the recording exemplifies the polished, high-production sound that characterized the group's final studio album before their hiatus. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to transition into adult contemporary territory while maintaining their core identity. The track remains a staple of their greatest hits collections, celebrated for its emotional depth and melodic structure.