Eyes Closed – English Lyrics

• By: Imagine Dragons
• Album: 4 Doors

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful lyrics of Imagine Dragons' 'Eyes Closed,' a genre-blending anthem that offers a masterclass in expressing resilience and triumph. This track provides a rich vocabulary for discussing overcoming challenges and mental strength, delivered with Dan Reynolds' distinctive blend of singing and rapping. Its impactful message and diverse musicality make it a compelling song for language learners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dead /dɛd/ A2	adjective - no longer living
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of the head
born /bɔːrn/ A2	verb - to come into life
drive /draɪv/ B1	verb - operate a vehicle noun - a trip in a vehicle
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness
key /kiː/ A2	noun - a small metal instrument for locking/unlocking
violence /ˈvaɪələns/ B2	noun - behavior involving physical force
island /ˈaɪlənd/ B1	noun - a piece of land surrounded by water
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - red fluid in the body
grit /ɡrɪt/ B2	noun - courage and resolve
cage /keɪdʒ/ B1	noun - enclosure for birds or animals
throw /θroʊ/ A2	verb - to propel something through the air
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ B1	adjective - damaged or not in working order
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the part of the body at the end of the arm
raise /reɪz/ B1	verb - to lift or move to a higher position
meditation /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - the practice of focusing the mind
mantras /ˈmæntrəz/ B2	noun - sacred sounds or words

Key Grammar Structures

• I’M BACK FROM THE DEAD

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The Present Perfect 'back' indicates an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. It emphasizes the return from a state of being 'dead'.

• THEY SAY TOMORROW’S NEVER PROMISED, HONEST

  ➔ Subject + Say + Future Simple

  ➔ The use of 'say' introduces reported speech. The future simple 'tomorrow’s' expresses uncertainty about the future.

• LOCK ME UP IN A MAZE

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command. It's used to express a desire or request, often with a sense of resignation or inevitability.

• I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR

  ➔ Past Continuous

  ➔ The Past Continuous 'was driving' describes an action in progress at a specific time in the past. It suggests an ongoing situation, possibly interrupted.

• LESS MEDICATIONS, LESS MANIFESTATIONS

  ➔ Parallel Structure (Repetition of 'Less')

  ➔ The repetition of 'Less' creates a parallel structure, emphasizing the relationship between reducing medication and reducing manifestations. It's a stylistic device for impact.

• I’VE BEEN BROKEN DOWN AND BEAT UP

  ➔ Present Perfect Passive

  ➔ The Present Perfect Passive 'I've been broken down and beat up' emphasizes the *result* of actions done *to* the speaker. It highlights the speaker's experience of being subjected to hardship.

• ALL THE BLOOD THAT I’VE BLED

  ➔ Relative Clause (That)

  ➔ The relative pronoun 'that' introduces a clause that modifies 'blood'. It provides additional information about the blood, specifically the act of bleeding.

• I WILL SPEND THESE DAYS AS AN ISLAND

  ➔ Future Simple

  ➔ The Future Simple 'I will spend' expresses a future intention or decision. The metaphor 'as an island' emphasizes isolation and detachment.

• JUST THROW AWAY THE KEY, DON’T WORRY BOUT ME

  ➔ Imperative + Contraction

  ➔ This combines two imperatives: 'Throw away the key' and 'Don't worry about me'. The contraction 'don't' is common in informal speech.