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"Eyes Closed"
Single by Imagine Dragons
from the album Loom
ReleasedApril 3, 2024
Genre
Length3:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mattman & Robin
Imagine Dragons singles chronology
"Children of the Sky"
(2023) 		"Eyes Closed"
(2024) 		"Nice to Meet You"
(2024)
Music video
"Eyes Closed" on YouTube

"Eyes Closed" is a song by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons, released as the lead single off the band's sixth studio album, Loom on April 3, 2024.[1] The song was released through Interscope and Kidinakorner the same day as the music video. It was written by Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee and producers Mattman & Robin.[2]

A remix of the song with Colombian singer J Balvin was released on May 3.[3]

Background and themes

The song has been described as a mix of rap-rock, pop and alternative rock, with some dubstep.[1] In a statement, Reynolds said of the new track:

After taking some time off the road and spending time catching up with family and loved ones, I finally have felt the desire to go back to the sonic places that originally brought me the most joy, but with a new outlook and mentality. The world looks much different after being a band for more than a decade. But some things will always remain the same. It’s finding that right balance of nostalgia and freshness that brings me the most joy in the studio. We had a lot of fun making this one and hope you enjoy it too.

Promotion and release

On March 2024, "Eyes Closed" was first teased following the latest release of "Children of the Sky (a Starfield song)" through various snippets, following secret codes and riddles to solve through their official website. Another snippet was released on March 27, alongside a team-based event that sorted fans into respective teams (Croyants, Reveurs, or Guerriers) based on their choices on a quick survey.[4]

The remix with J Balvin was released on May 3.[5]

Music video

Directed by Andrew Donoho, the video follows Dan Reynolds, who appears to wake up from death—emerging from piles of sand—in a strange world, where he encounters ancient ruins. In his journey, he encounters four doors, but he cannot seem to escape from this place, until eventually a fifth door is unveiled that he must pass through. These strange-looking ruins turn out to be a dream from his subconscious spinning a near-death experience, from the aftermath of a car crash. The video ends with Reynolds leaving the scene and walking into the street.

Charts

Chart performance for "Eyes Closed"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] 40
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 89
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[8] 34
Croatia (HRT)[9] 12
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[10] 25
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[11] 38
France (SNEP)[12] 58
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] 101
Greece (IFPI)[14] 73
Israel (Media Forest)[15] 6
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[16] 15
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] 36
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18]
 14
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[19]
featuring J Balvin 		19
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[20] 52
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[21] 93
Portugal (AFP)[22] 151
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[23] 8
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[24] 25
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[25] 45
UK Singles (OCC)[26] 78
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[27] 2
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 33
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[29] 13
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[30] 8

References

  1. ^ a b Jon, Blistein (April 3, 2024). "Imagine Dragons Do It With Their 'Eyes Closed' on New Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Eyes Closed – Song by Imagine Dragons – Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Cobo, Leila (May 3, 2024). "Imagine Dragons, J Balvin Come Together In 'Eyes Closed' Remix: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Imagine Dragons Keep Fans On Their Toes With Cryptic New Website". iHeart. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Schube, Will (May 3, 2024). "Imagine Dragons Team Up With J Balvin For New Version Of 'Eyes Closed'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "ARC 100 - Week 19 (06.05.2024.)". HRT. May 6, 2024. Archived from the original on May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 24. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 15. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) (Week: 15/2024)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  15. ^ "Media Forest Week 23, 2024". Media Forest. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of April 29, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 21, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  18. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  20. ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 11.05.2024–17.05.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 05.04.2024–11.04.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  22. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  23. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202421 into search. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  24. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 202415 into search. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  25. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  26. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  27. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  28. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  29. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  30. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
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