Eyes Closed (song)

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"Eyes Closed"
HalseyEyesClosed.jpg
Promotional single by Halsey
from the album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom
ReleasedMay 4, 2017 (2017-05-04)
GenreElectro
Length3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Halsey promotional singles chronology
"Tokyo Narita (Freestyle)"
(2016) 		"Eyes Closed"
(2017) 		"Strangers"
(2017)
Audio video
"Eyes Closed" on YouTube

"Eyes Closed" is a song by American singer Halsey. It was released on May 4, 2017 through Astralwerks as the first promotional single from her second studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017).[1]

Background[]

Halsey announced on March 7, 2017 the release month and title of her second studio album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, set for release in June.[2] About the album's sound, she opted for a more mainstream-oriented sound, saying: "I am more than capable of writing radio music and hopefully I'll put my money where my mouth is on this album."[3] The song was premiered on May 4, 2017 on Apple Music's Beats 1 along an interview with host Zane Lowe and director Baz Luhrmann, being later released on digital retailers and streaming platforms.[4]

Composition[]

The track was written by Halsey and The Weeknd and the song's producers Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat and Happy Perez. It has been described as dark and sinister-sounding synth-y electro.[5] The song is written in C-sharp minor with a tempo of 65 beats per minute.[6]

Critical reception[]

Da'Shan Smith of Billboard described the song as a "pop flavoring with an upbeat instrumental that falls in line with electro-soft rock" and "a more cinematic, ballad".[7] PopCrush staff writers calls "Eyes Closed", "moody, chill-inducing".[8]

Charts[]

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 62
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 73
France (SNEP)[11] 171
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[12] 5
Scotland (OCC)[13] 48
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[14] 1

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ "hopeless fountain kingdom (Deluxe) by Halsey on Apple Music". iTunes, Apple Music. June 2, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "Halsey Announces New Album Title, Release Month". Billboard. March 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Halsey Talks Sci-Fi Breakup Album, Following Up Megahit 'Closer'". Rolling Stone. March 27, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  4. ^ Smith, Da'Shan (May 4, 2017). "Halsey Laments Old Love and Keeps Her 'Eyes Closed' in Latest Single". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Brittany Spanos (May 3, 2017). "Hear Halsey's Menacing New Song 'Eyes Closed' Co-Penned By The Weeknd". Rolling Stone.
  6. ^ Halsey "Eyes Closed" Sheet Music
  7. ^ Smith, Da'Shan. "Halsey Laments Old Love and Keeps Her 'Eyes Closed' in Latest Single". Billboard. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  8. ^ "Halsey Debuts 'Eyes Closed,' Co-Penned by The Weeknd". PopCrush. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  9. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #420". auspOp. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  10. ^ "Halsey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  11. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 19, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  12. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  14. ^ "Halsey Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  15. ^ "American single certifications – Halsey – Eyes Closed". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 6, 2019.

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