Eyes Closed (song)

"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]

"Eyes Closed"
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

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 (Official Charts Company)[13] 48
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[14] 1

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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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. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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