Ed Sheeran - Eyes Closed [Behind The Scenes]

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Behind The Scenes Video by Nic Minns

Official Music Video Directed by Mia Barnes
Produced by Roisín Audrey Moloney
Executive Producer Nathan Scherrer
Production Company Freenjoy

Commissioned by Dan Curwin
Record Label Atlantic Records
Styling & Grooming Liberty Shaw
Styling Hillary Owen

Service Company LS Productions
Service line producer Ellen De Faux
Service line producer Marii Stoltsen

Cinematography Natasha Braier
Production Design Sarah Asmail
1st AD Rawdon De Fresnes
Camera Operator Ossie Mclean
Gaffer Peter Taylor
Key Grip Davey Logan
Edited by Chiao Chen
Sound Design Christian Stropko
VFX by Mathematic
Colourist Dante Pasquinelli
Colour studio Ethos

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Lyrics:

I know it’s a bad idea
But how can I help myself
Been inside for most this year
And I thought a few drinks they might help

It’s been a while my dear
Dealing with the cards life dealt
I’m still holding back these tears
While my friends are somewhere else

I pictured this year a little bit different when it hit February
I step in the bar, it hit me so hard
Oh how can it be this heavy?
Every song reminds me you’re gone
And I feel the lump form in my throat
‘Coz I’m here alone

Just dancing with my eyes closed
‘Coz everywhere I look I still see you
Time is moving so slow
And I don’t know what else that I can do
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
So I’ll keep dancing with my

Delusion is here again
And I think you’ll come home soon
A word brings me right back in
Then it’s only me that’s in this room
I guess I could just pretend
The colours are more than blue
But I lost more than my friend
I can’t help but missing you

I pictured this month a little bit different no one is ever ready
And when it unfolds you get in a hole
Oh how can it be this heavy?
Everything changes, nothing’s the same
Except the truth is now you’re gone
And life just goes on

So I’m dancing with my eyes closed
‘Coz everywhere I look I still see you
Time is moving so slow
And I don’t know what else that I can do
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
Oh I’ll keep dancing with my

They’re shutting the bar
They’re cleaning the floor
And everyone is already home
But I’m on my own

Still dancing with my eyes closed
‘Coz everywhere I look I still see you
Time is moving so slow
And I don’t know what else that I can do
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
Oh I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
Oh I’ll keep dancing with my

[beatamichalska]

Ed is such a nice person. And his clips are just illustration to the music, no violence, no sex. Thank you Ed.

[supermanfan]

Ed has been making the soundtrack to my life since 2011. In 2018 my daughter was born and 2021 "=" were his songs about his life changing as a parent. 2023 I lost my daughter and this song tears at my heart. I have a feeling this will be my favorite album. Thank you Ed for helping me celebrate life's wins and helping me get through stuff I couldn't imagine ❤❤

[soumitradalapati]

Ed knows how to exactly entertain his audience as well as express his emotions. That's what make singers great.

[veritosvampire]

I loved the monster!!!! In fact everything, the video, the song, everything!!! 🤩

[RyotheRogue]

This is exactly how you should make a music video behind the scene. So talented Ed. Thank you for showing us.

[kenamarie]

🍂Oh Ed! .... is one of the greatest singers because he sings from the heart, making music sound perfect, because of him my Fiance dedicated a beautiful song " Perfect"
And now this song.
Thank you Ed for bringing music alive. 😊❤🙏🦋🌺

[terezinhaferrera]

Awwww Ed you are so perfect in everything you do, you think of everything down to the smallest detail. I admire you a lot.❤🤩

[lolamenahigueras]

I really like your music but your voice is so enveloping that it fascinates me to listen to it. Good job, congratulations😉

[suzana]

Oh mr. Ed you are so original. Please staying you, this is rare at this time. I love seeing you every time. Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮

[oksanat]

Ed, this song has become my “Life Song” for a strange reason… whilst “eyes closed” stands for sadness and grief, “I keep dancing” bit stands for “I keep going” stuff, and I keep going despite to everything. Thank you for opening up, thank you for being my son’s hero. We’ve been to see you at O2 London on 25th, he’s only 4 and turning 5 on the 6th of April, his bedtime is 7pm so it was mummy’s huge gamble because he loves you! Since 3 years old he knows he wants to be “a guitar man”, Ive got some fantastic videos of him pretend playing his little real ukulele and singing your songs. He will be starting guitar lessons in two weeks. The teacher said they don’t teach kinds under 8 but once he saw the videos he said wow he’s so determined. Watch this space Ed! Mason is learning the very best from you and his biggest dream is to become “like Ed Sheeran”, he calls you “the best guitar man”. Lots of love to you and the family! 💙💙

[beaumac]

I can’t imagine the last time I was excited for an album to come out. Thanks Ed! These next few weeks will be brutal but it’ll be worth the wait!

[harnoorsingh]

idk bro do he have a special super power to make wonderful songs or what? i m just amazed bro wonderrfulll<3333

[brisxxn]

Ed Sheeran was devastated when music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards died from a drug overdose on February 20, 2022. Edwards was an early supporter of Sheeran's music through the SBTV YouTube channel and they became close friends.

Originally written in the 2010s as a breakup song, "Eyes Closed" took on new meaning following the loss of Edwards.

So I'm dancin' with my eyes closed
'Cause everywhere I look, I still see you
And time is movin' so slow
And I don't know what else that I can do

"This song is about losing someone, feeling like every time you go out and you expect to just bump into them, and every thing just reminds you of them and things you did together, " Sheeran wrote in an Instagram post.

I guess I could just pretend
The colors are more than blue
But I lost more than my friend
I can't help but missin' you

"You sorta have to take yourself out of reality sometimes to numb the pain of loss, but certain things just bring you right back into it, " Sheeran continued. "Blue was Jamal's color, but now is all I feel. And I guess music helps heal, so I'm dancing with my eyes closed to try get through it."
Sheeran previously mourned Jamal's passing on his song "F64, " where he rapped a letter to his fallen friend.
Sheeran wrote "Eyes Closed" with Swedish pop hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and one of his go-to songwriting sidekicks, Fred Again. English producer Fred Again contributed to nine tracks on Sheeran's 2021 Equals album.

[jessegines]

what makes you so lovable outside of your song you share with the world, is the truth of what that song stands for. you can write any genre be with anyone you wish. however the flow of what makes you an idol is the feeling of a father that is good inside and out of the absolution of THE DANCE. im suprised to have seen you in this small town. thank you for being a good man i can share no matter where your at with my greatest treasure. love is a language of many beats per minute. and the smallest flutter stops your breath when she reaches back. one day i hope you know everything you have worked for is within that frame of my mind as a woman. not the drink or the party, not the house or the money...you shine that through everything you are and do. We will never lose you.

[michelemoore]

Ed Sheeran is pure soul and heart❤in his songwriting….

[christopherduggan]

This is a beautiful and simple music video - the theme that everyone walks around with a 'monster' that others can't see really hits home.

[willowboy]

Love your voice Ed you are a massive inspiration for me. stay awesome

[do]

So we have a month left until the release of the album .... thanks to Ed for the creativity and the whole team that are working on the project. you are beautiful rays of light that penetrate our space, which is filled with darkness of information.. live love, make the world more beautiful.

[DD-gfxc]

From Taiwan❤❤❤ Love you from worldwide

[melissacabrera]

Ed sheeran is a such a good person and incredible singer
This song is so deep ❤😂😢