Eyes Closed (Imagine Dragons song)

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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)
Music video
"Eyes Closed" on YouTube

"Eyes Closed" is a song by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons, released as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, Loom on April 3, 2024.[1] The song was released through Interscope and Kidinakorner. It was written by Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee and producers Mattman & Robin.[2] A remix of the song with J Balvin was released May 3.[3]

Background and themes[edit]

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[edit]

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 off of their choices on a quick survey. On March 31, the first week of the four doors event had officially ended with the Croyants in the lead. This resulted with the band, in collaboration with the discord server, giving fans the release date of the song, and its single art. This was shared on their social media official account the next day.[4]

A remix with J Balvin was released on May 3.

Music video[edit]

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[edit]

Chart performance for "Eyes Closed"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5] 41
Croatia (HRT)[6] 21
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[7] 46
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[8] 38
France (SNEP)[9]
[10] 		122
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 107
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[12] 15
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[13] 16
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14] 25
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 48
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 78
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[17] 7
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] 13
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[19] 12

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Jon, Blistein. "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. ^ "Eyes Closed. new song and video. wednesday, 9am pst". Imagine Dragons official account. Retrieved April 23, 2024 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "ARC 100 - Week 17 (22.04.2024.)". HRT. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 202417 into search. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202415 into search. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  9. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "Top Singles (Week 15, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  11. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of April 29, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202417 into search. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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