Eyes Closed – English Lyrics

• By: Mimi Webb

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Mimi Webb's 'Eyes Closed,' a relatable pop anthem that explores the complexities of rebound relationships and emotional honesty. This catchy track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn contemporary English vocabulary and expressions related to love, heartbreak, and moving on, all delivered through Mimi's authentic and engaging storytelling.

[English]

When I have half a drink, your, your name might slip out

Let him kiss me in public just 'cause you're out of town

Call it what you call it, call it a rebound

You weren't forever, so he's for now (for now, hmm)

It's bad to be in his bed, but being alone is worse

It's cruel to go lead him on, but don't act like I am the first

I've loved someone, then I've lost 'em

Like every girl on Earth (uh, just don't know what he deserves)

I guess a part of me's still broke (uh)

'Cause each time that he takes off his clothes (uh-uh-uh)

I see you, it's not fair to him, I know (uh)

To love him with my eyes closed, love him with my eyes closed

It breaks my heart, it probably shows (uh)

I like him, but I love you the most (uh-uh-uh)

Thought you'd come back, but every night you don't

I'll love him with my eyes closed (uh-uh-uh)

Love him with my eyes closed, eyes closed

It's you in his eyes

It's you all up on me

Hold him close, but I

Picture you, yeah, I'm sorry

It's bad to be in his bed, but

I'll tell you something much worse (uh)

I still sleep in your T-shirt

I guess a part of me's still broke (uh)

'Cause each time that he takes off his clothes (uh-uh-uh)

I see you, it's not fair to him, I know

To love him with my eyes closed (uh-uh-uh)

Love him with my eyes closed (ooh)

It breaks my heart, it probably shows (uh-uh-uh)

I like him, but I love you the most

Thought you'd come back, but every night you don't (uh)

I'll love him with my eyes closed (uh-uh-uh)

Love him with my eyes closed, eyes closed

I'll love him, love him with my eyes closed

I'll love him, love him with my eyes closed (eyes closed, eyes closed)

I'll love him, love him with my eyes closed

I'll love him with my eyes closed, love him with my eyes closed, eyes closed

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
slip /slɪp/ B1	verb - to slide or move smoothly along a surface; to say something unintentionally
rebound /riːˈbaʊnd/ B2	noun - a relationship started to get over a previous relationship
cruel /kruːəl/ B2	adjective - willfully causing pain or suffering to others
broke /broʊk/ A2	adjective - emotionally or mentally shattered
deserves /dɪˈzɜːrvz/ B1	verb - to be worthy of something
fair /feər/ A2	adjective - just and impartial
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the center of emotion
shows /ʃoʊz/ A1	verb - to allow something to be seen
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest with eyes closed
picture /ˈpɪktʃər/ A2	verb - to form a mental image of
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A1	adjective - feeling regret or sadness
close /kloʊs/ A1	adjective - near in space or time
lead /liːd/ B1	verb - to guide or direct
public /ˈpʌblɪk/ A2	adjective - relating to people in general

Key Grammar Structures

• When I have half a drink, your, your name might slip out

  ➔ Present Simple with 'might' for future possibility

  ➔ 'Might slip out' uses the present simple with 'might' to indicate a possible future action.

• Call it what you call it, call it a rebound

  ➔ Imperative mood for commands or suggestions

  ➔ 'Call it' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct suggestion or instruction.

• It's bad to be in his bed, but being alone is worse

  ➔ Comparative adjectives ('bad' vs. 'worse')

  ➔ 'Bad' and 'worse' are comparative adjectives used to compare two things.

• I guess a part of me's still broke

  ➔ Contraction ('me's' for 'me is')

  ➔ 'Me's' is a contraction of 'me is,' common in informal speech.

• To love him with my eyes closed

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose ('to love')

  ➔ 'To love' is the infinitive of purpose, indicating the reason for the action.

• I like him, but I love you the most

  ➔ Superlative adjective ('the most')

  ➔ 'The most' is a superlative adjective used to indicate the highest degree.

• Thought you'd come back, but every night you don't

  ➔ Contraction with 'would' ('you'd') and negative contraction ('don't')

  ➔ 'You'd' is a contraction of 'you would,' and 'don't' is a negative contraction of 'do not.'