Close My Eyes
Mariah Carey · Butterfly
I wuz a wayward child
with the weight of the world
that I held deep inside.
Life wuz a winding road
and I learned many things
little ones shouldnt know
Chorus:
But I closed my eyes
steadied my feet on the ground
raised my head to the sky
and though times rolled by
still I feel like a child as i look at the moon
maybe I grew up a little too soon
La-da-da-da-da....
Funny how one can learn
to grow numb to the madness
and block it away
I left the words unsaid
let it all dissipate
as I try to forget
Chorus
Bridge:
Nearing the edge
oblivious I almost
fell right over.
Apart of me
will never be quite able
to feel stable.
Like with each other
nearing the side
were on the verge of dying
Thankfully I woke up in time....
Guardian angel I
sail away on an ocean
with you by my side.
Orange clouds roll by
they burn into your image
and your still alive
Chorus
with the weight of the world
that I held deep inside.
Life wuz a winding road
and I learned many things
little ones shouldnt know
Chorus:
But I closed my eyes
steadied my feet on the ground
raised my head to the sky
and though times rolled by
still I feel like a child as i look at the moon
maybe I grew up a little too soon
La-da-da-da-da....
Funny how one can learn
to grow numb to the madness
and block it away
I left the words unsaid
let it all dissipate
as I try to forget
Chorus
Bridge:
Nearing the edge
oblivious I almost
fell right over.
Apart of me
will never be quite able
to feel stable.
Like with each other
nearing the side
were on the verge of dying
Thankfully I woke up in time....
Guardian angel I
sail away on an ocean
with you by my side.
Orange clouds roll by
they burn into your image
and your still alive
Chorus
Close My Eyes
Mariah Carey's 'Close My Eyes' serves as a pivotal track on her 1997 album Butterfly, marking a significant shift in her musical direction toward R&B and soul. Released during a period of artistic evolution, the song features Carey's signature melismatic vocal runs and a lush, atmospheric production that contrasts with the pop sensibilities of her earlier work. As a centerpiece of the Butterfly catalogue, the recording highlights her ability to blend technical vocal prowess with emotive storytelling, reinforcing her status as a vocal powerhouse. The track remains a staple of her discography, often cited as evidence of her versatility beyond her initial pop image and a key component of her late 1990s artistic output.