Eyes Closed – English Lyrics

• By: Imagine Dragons

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful lyrics of Imagine Dragons' "Eyes Closed" to explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and unwavering confidence. This genre-blending track offers a dynamic soundscape that makes learning English engaging through its compelling storytelling and energetic delivery.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or support with the hands
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long string or mark
give /ɡɪv/ A2	verb - to transfer possession or control
house /haʊs/ A2	noun - a building for living in
nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ A1	noun - not anything; no one or no part
consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ B2	noun - a result or effect of an action
stars /stɑːrz/ A2	noun - mass of luminous points in the sky
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B1	noun - the sky or divine realm
sin /sɪn/ B2	noun - an offense against divine law
stands /stændz/ B1	verb - to be in an upright position
strong /strɒŋ/ B2	adjective - having great power or strength
price /praɪs/ A2	noun - the amount of money asked for something
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - organ that pumps blood; symbol of emotions
prey /preɪ/ B2	noun - an animal hunted for food
edge /ɛdʒ/ B1	noun - the border or part adjoining an area
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - front part of the head
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the earth or universe
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - organ that pumps blood; symbol of emotions
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into parts suddenly
alive /əˈlaɪv/ B2	adjective - living; not dead

Key Grammar Structures

• WILL YOU HOLD THE LINE, WHEN EVERY ONE OF THEM HAS GIVEN UP AND GIVEN IN, TELL ME

  ➔ Future tense (will) in a conditional clause; Past Perfect (has given)

  ➔ The sentence uses "will" to inquire about a future action dependent on a condition. "Has given up and given in" uses the past perfect to describe actions completed before the moment being discussed.

• NOTHING EVER COMES WITHOUT A CONSEQUENCE OR COST TELL ME

  ➔ Use of "nothing" with an adverb "ever" for emphasis; preposition "without"

  ➔ "Nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost" emphasizes that there are always repercussions for any action.

• WILL HEAVEN STEP IN WILL IT SAVE US FROM OUR SIN, WILL IT?

  ➔ Inversion for emphasis in questions; pronoun "it" referring back to "Heaven"; prepositions "from" + possessive pronoun

  ➔ The repeated "Will it?" emphasizes doubt or anticipation. "From our sin" uses "from" to show separation or deliverance.

• LEAVE BEHIND YOUR HEART AND CAST AWAY

  ➔ Imperative verbs "leave" and "cast"; phrasal verb "cast away"; possessive adjective "your"

  ➔ This is a command, urging someone to abandon their emotions and discard something.

• RATHER BE THE HUNTER THAN THE PREY

  ➔ Comparative structure using "rather...than"; article "the" before nouns.

  ➔ Expresses a preference to be the one in control (hunter) as opposed to being vulnerable (prey).

• YOU GOTTA BE SO COLD TO MAKE IT IN THIS WORLD

  ➔ Informal contraction "gotta"; "so" as an intensifier; infinitive of purpose "to make it"

  ➔ "Gotta" is a colloquial shortening of "got to". The phrase indicates that being emotionally detached is necessary for success.

• LIVING YOUR LIFE CUTTHROAT

  ➔ Present participle "living" as an adjective, describing how one lives their life; Compound adjective "cutthroat".

  ➔ "Living your life cutthroat" depicts a competitive and ruthless way of living.

• I'M FADING TO BLACK, I'M FADING

  ➔ Present Continuous tense "I'm fading" emphasizing an ongoing process; preposition "to" showing direction

  ➔ The repetition of "I'm fading" emphasizes the process of disappearing or losing consciousness. "Fading to black" uses the preposition "to" to indicate the direction of the fading process.

• TOOK AN OATH BY THE BLOOD OF MY HAND, WON'T BREAK IT

  ➔ Simple Past Tense "Took"; Article "an" before vowel sound; Preposition "by"; Future negative contraction "won't"

  ➔ This line conveys a solemn promise or commitment, made by a dramatic gesture. "Won't break it" is a strong declaration of intent to keep the oath.