When You Close Your Eyes
"When You Close Your Eyes"
Dream away with Night Ranger's driving 1984 rock hit, "When You Close Your Eyes"! A standout single from the Midnight Madness album, this track blends powerful arena rock energy with catchy pop metal hooks, featuring Kelly Keagy's distinct lead vocals.
- TITLE: When You Close Your Eyes
- BAND: Night Ranger
- GENRE: Arena Rock, Pop Metal
- RELEASEDAY: June 02
- YEAR: 1984
Released as another successful single from their platinum album Midnight Madness, "When You Close Your Eyes" continued Night Ranger's chart presence into 1984. This arena rock staple showcased their signature dual-guitar attack and melodic sensibilities, perfectly capturing the pop metal-infused rock sound popular during the era.
Fueled by a driving beat and memorable chorus asking about nighttime thoughts, this 1984 rock track is pure Night Ranger energy. Its blend of accessible pop metal structure and powerful arena rock performance makes "When You Close Your Eyes" an enduring fan favorite.
SONG MEANING: The song explores the persistent thoughts or dreams one has about a significant person, especially when trying to sleep or escape reality ("When you close your eyes / Do you dream about me?"). It conveys a sense of wondering if the connection or obsession is mutual, pondering where the other person's mind goes in moments of quiet.
"Night Ranger"
- TITLE: Night Ranger
- ACTIVE: 1982–present (1982)
- BAND: Night Ranger
"(You Can Still) Rock In America"
- TITLE: (You Can Still) Rock In America
- BAND: Night Ranger
- GENRE: Glam Metal
- RELEASEDAY: October 26
- YEAR: 1983
