Ed Sheeran - Eyes Closed [Official Video]

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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

[oneofusiscrocheting]

I don’t care what people say but, Ed Sheeran truly is the best singer/songwriter. He has never made a bad album. There’s no other artist like him. Edit: thanks for all the likes and comments!

[erikarodriguezlamilla]

Ed couldn't explain better what it's like to carry grief day and night, thank you Ed, I love you.

[chicken]

Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song

[TheTigerZone]

I lost my husband to cancer in January and this song just reached down into my grief like a hand. He passed away two days shy of what would have been our 30th wedding anniversary and some days I feel like I am doing exactly what you sing about. I still see him, feel him, everywhere. Our daughter has always been a big fan of yours, and she introduced me to your music. What you write and sing about touches people deeply. You are such an intuitive singer/songwriter and your songs are full of raw emotion, and evoke the same. My daughter and son-in-law even used your song Perfect for their wedding song, as it really does describe the love they have together (they have been a couple since they were 15, married 5 years yesterday, and now have a beautiful little girl, 2 years old). As much as this song made me cry, I know I need to let it out, and it's so beautiful, even as it is heartwrenching. It is the mark of true talent to be able to evoke so many different emotions in your fans. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all.❤

[JK-swpp]

The scene where we see everyone else being followed by grief just hits hard. Its the reminder that we all have to go through this eventually, but it is also reminding us that we are not alone with our pain.

[tracienasca]

Delivered my stillborn son 1/1/2023.. this song couldn’t be more perfect. Posting here to say his name, I love you Rowen 💙💔

[vascanj]

Rest in Peace Dad. Gone but not forgotten, 2006. 😢 🕊️🪽

[fxpgfyt]

You gave my wife and I our song Perfect. She passed in February, and you now gave me Eyes Closed

[josenynmontilla]

I lost my dad over 2 years ago, out of the blue, impossible to say goodbye as I live in a different country and we were in lockdown, when Ed released Visiting Hours I cried for hours, it was about everything I wished I could do, now, he just put into words everything I have felt, even characterizing what that sadness following you everywhere is.

[nhomusicamix]

*I love this song, Ed! It is sad and hurts like a dagger, but it's always the memories that count*

[RockChunk]

Timeless. A great example of how great of a singer Ed Sheeren is.

[GenieKR]

This song is another amazing one. I sat and thought about the video for a bit, and my interpretation. I think the fluffy character is a representation of Jamal and that everywhere Ed goes, Jamal is there, but not real. He thinks he sees him in everything he looks at. If you notice, at the very end, Ed says "I'm dancing with my" and then the character is gone. Like Jamal. A representation of the fact that Jamal is actually truly gone. A feeling of being alone and the emptiness that comes with it. I'm so sorry for Ed's loss. How devastating. I've not lost a best friend yet, but I've lost many family members. Grief is horrendous. Another amazing song Ed. See you in August.

[BayLeenotBailey]

Ed Sheeran will always be one of the most talented song writers and artists in my books!

[douglasw]

some people say good music was only made years ago and I love the old music of the 70s/80s/90s but Ed just proves that good music is still being made today.

[odurs]

Its February 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙

[buncobimbo]

I just want to say thank you for this song. I'm suffering from compound grief. My sister died (quickly) from cancer in September, and it hit me hard. We were really close. Then my mom died in November, just before Thanksgiving, after having a hip replacement. I was with her when she passed. I had to take care of her final wishes and service. Then my father passed in his home in January, just before my birthday. I found him. I had to do everything from getting him cremated, planning his service, cleaning out his estate, etc. In that 5 month period of time, I also lost two friends (one was in his early 30's) and my aunt. I'm so depressed. I heard this song and immediately connected to it. It's absolutely perfect. So thank you for sharing this. It was even released at the perfect time. As a matter of fact, I even told my mental health counselor about the song. It's absolutely beautiful.

[kenshin]

" I pictured this year a little bit different when it hit february " I lost my dad in January and this is literally me ever since that day. Thank you for another masterpiece Ed

[cutecurls]

I lost my dad almost 5 years ago and this song is so perfect for how i feel. The grief is still there and will always be but i live every day hoping i am making him happy.

[Gmoney_Eagle]

Ed Sheeran means the world to me. He’s helped me get through all the tough times in my life. Wether it’s death or sickness ed Sheeran is there. He’s out there changing lives because he defiantly changed mine.

[vikas]

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
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 thе lump form in my throat
'Cause I'm here alonе

[Chorus]
Just dancing with my eyes closed
'Cause 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

[Post-Chorus]
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Eye-ye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
So I'll keep dancin' with my

[Verse 2]
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

[Pre-Chorus]
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

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

[Post-Chorus]
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Eye-ye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Oh, I'll keep dancin' with my
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Eye-ye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Oh, I'll keep dancin' with my
[Bridge]
They're shutting the bar, they're cleaning the floors
And everyone is already home
But I'm on my own

[Chorus]
Still dancin' with my eyes closed
'Cause everywhere I look, I still see you
Time is movin' so slow
And I don't know what else that I can do
So I'll keep dancin' with my

[Post-Chorus]
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Eye-ye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Oh, I keep dancin' with my
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Eye-ye-eye-eyes closed
Eye-ye-eye-eyes
Oh, I keep dancin' with my