Eyes Closed – English Lyrics

• By: Jisoo, ZAYN

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with "Eyes Closed," a tender pop collaboration between Jisoo and ZAYN. This song offers a beautiful blend of their unique vocal styles, providing an excellent opportunity to learn English through its evocative lyrics about new beginnings in love and overcoming past hesitations. The emotional depth and clear articulation make it particularly special for language learners.

[English]

Time is standing still, and I don't wanna leave your lips

Tracing my body with your fingertips

I know what you're feeling, and I know you wanna say it (yeah, say it)

I do too, but we gotta be patient (cannot be patient)

'Cause someone like me and someone like you

Really shouldn't work, yeah, the history is proof

Damned if I don't, damned if I do

You know by now, we've seen it all

Said, "Oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closed

Better if we keep it where we don't know"

The beds we've been in, the names and the faces of who we were with

And, oh, ain't nobody perfect, but it's all good

The past can't hurt us if we don't look

Let's let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed

Oh, oh, oh

I got tunnel vision every second that you're with me

No, I don't care what anybody says, just kiss me

'Cause you look like trouble, but it could be good

I've been the same, kind of misunderstood

Whatever you've done, trust, it ain't nothing new

You know by now, we've seen it all

Said, "Oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closed

Better if we keep it where we don't know"

The beds we've been in, the names and the faces of who we were with

And, oh, ain't nobody perfect, but it's all good

The past can't hurt us if we don't look

Let's let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed

(Oh, oh, with our eyes closed)

'Cause someone like me and someone like you

Really shouldn't work, yeah, the history is proof

Damned if I don't, damned if I do

You know by now, we've seen it all

Said, "Oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closed

Better if we keep it where we don't know"

The beds we've been in, the names and the faces of who we were with

And, oh, ain't nobody perfect, but it's all good

The past can't hurt us if we don't look

Let's let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed

Oh, with our eyes closed

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to move downward, often accidentally verb - to become in love
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
closed /kloʊzd/ A1	adjective - not open
past /pæst/ A1	noun - the time before the present
patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ A2	adjective - able to wait without becoming annoyed
history /ˈhɪstəri/ A2	noun - the study of past events
proof /pruːf/ A2	noun - evidence that shows something is true
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A2	noun - problems or difficulties
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2	adjective - having no flaws
tracing /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/ B1	verb - to follow or outline the shape of something
misunderstood /ˌmɪsʌndərˈstʊd/ B1	adjective - not understood correctly
tunnel /ˈtʌnəl/ B1	noun - a passage through or under something
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B1	noun - the ability to see or imagine something
damned /dæmd/ B2	adjective - condemned or cursed
faces /feɪsɪz/ A1	noun - the front part of the head

Key Grammar Structures

• someone like me and someone like you

  ➔ used to make a comparison between two groups or individuals

  ➔ The phrase compares two types of people, highlighting similarity or contrast.

• Damned if I don't, damned if I do

  ➔ a phrase expressing a dilemma where both choices have negative consequences

  ➔ It signifies that no matter what choice is made, there will be trouble or problems.

• The past can't hurt us if we don't look

  ➔ a conditional statement with 'if' indicating a hypothetical situation

  ➔ The sentence suggests that ignoring or not confronting the past prevents it from causing pain.

• Better if we keep it where we don't know

  ➔ a comparative phrase using 'better if' to suggest a preferable condition

  ➔ It implies that not knowing certain things might be more comfortable or beneficial.

• We should fall in love with our eyes closed

  ➔ using 'should' to express suggestion or recommendation

  ➔ The phrase suggests that love or trust can be best experienced without overthinking or doubts.