I Close My Eyes

Shivaree's song 'I Close My Eyes' delves into the complex interplay between control, dreams, and the subconscious. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a narrator who seeks to dominate and confine another person, but only within the realm of dreams. The opening lines, 'Giddy-up old boy it's time to go / Voulez-vous savoir the love below,' set a whimsical yet slightly ominous tone, suggesting a journey into the depths of the mind where love and control intertwine.

The recurring theme of closing one's eyes to dream highlights the power of the subconscious. The narrator finds solace and control in their dreams, where they can 'lock you up' and 'keep it classified.' This suggests a desire to escape reality and create a world where they hold all the power. The line 'I can make you sorry when I want / Find some other house for you to haunt' further emphasizes this control, as the narrator can manipulate the other person's fate within their dreams.

The song also touches on themes of punishment and confinement, as seen in the lines 'Carry out your sentence in my head / All I have to do is go to bed.' The narrator's dreams become a prison for the other person, a place where they can exact their will without consequence. The imagery of 'little kiddies bought and sold / Cause papa's got a brand new bag of gold' adds a layer of dark, almost dystopian commentary on control and exploitation.

'I Close My Eyes' is a haunting exploration of the power dynamics within relationships, the escapism of dreams, and the darker aspects of the human psyche. Shivaree's evocative lyrics and haunting melody create a captivating and thought-provoking experience for the listener.