Night Ranger - When You Close Your Eyes

Song Title: "When You Close Your Eyes"
Album: Midnight Madness
Year: 1984
Label: MCA/Camel (now under UMG)
This official music video is copyright 2000 Geffen Records and is posted courtesy of UMG. I do not claim ownership to this video or song. All rights reserved by copyright holders.
Jack Blades - bass guitar, lead & backing vocals
Kelly Keagy - drums, percussion, backing & lead vocals
Brad Gillis - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Jeff Watson - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals, keyboards
Alan Fitzgerald - keyboards, piano, backing vocals
The lyrics:
What do you do
When it's falling apart
And you know it was going
From the very start
Do you close your eyes
And dream about me
A girl in love
With a gleam in her eye
I was a yonger boy
All dressed in white
We're older now
Do you still think about me
I remember we learned about love
In the back of a Chevrolet
Well it felt so good to be young
Feels like yesterday
When you close your eyes
Do you dream about me
When you close your eyes
Do you dream about me
I guess I don't know what I'm thinking
Coming off a hard night of drinking
Angle come closer to me
I need a soul to bleed on
It could'a been done
In a different kinda way
But that ain't you
You play tough when you play
It's over now
I bet you still think about me
I remember I held you so tight
And we danced the night away
With the moves of two wide eyed kids
I need you so much today
When you close your eyes
Do you dream about me
When you close your eyes
Do you dream about me
(repeat)
I remember we learned about love
In the back of a Chevrolet
No good for an old memory
To mean so much today
(repeat chorus)
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[@cratedog64]

If time travel is ever invented, I would highly recommend to EVERYONE, take a trip to the 80's...You'll never wanna leave...

[@thomasmcwalters9219]

Book me a ticket!! Life was all about the party.

[@DynamicBailey]

The 80s was the best. I miss so much about them. I’d go back in a heartbeat

[@johnb7014]

cratedog64 So true only people that lived it will feel the same

[@Daddyo7391]

@cratedog64...couldn't agree more. If only we could. What a great time.

[@vchavez0103]

You got that right, Thomas!

[@whatthe9542]

I miss the 80s as a teenager. I hope they have a 80s section in heaven.

[@elizabethginder3557]

Amen.

[@MrGenXer]

that's the best comment. We can never go back but we have hope don't we?

[@debralynn2620]

@What The95 ..BEST COMMENT EVER!!!! ❤

[@lynch6642]

I just hope Heaven has all my eatin up cassette tapes, or at least a pencil I could wind them back up with

[@MrGenXer]

@@lynch6642 ha! I forgot about the pencil rewind technique.

[@Mark-kx2be]

"No good for an old memory to mean so much today." How true!

[@TedsHoldOver]

Still think this hit is their clear #1.

[@scootover7]

This is my go to Night Ranger song, Sister Christian is cool but this is my song.

[@pauljr1974]

Felt so good to be young....feels like yesterday. Man that verse hits me right in my soul.

[@stever7157]

Totally agree. I was a preteen when this came out, now I’ll be 50 before I know it. Life goes fast.

[@ErikaMSmith]

That part literally pierces my heart every time I hear it!

[@pauljr1974]

@@ErikaMSmith no doubt 😢

[@leannm1696]

Who knew it would go by so fast ?

[@topwillie1992]

Yes it does!!!!!

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

the most underrated band of the 1980's prove me wrong

[@Susan-ew5mi]

Would never try..I’m so agreeing & feeling goosebumps listening to this today..

[@carlboudoin3419]

Man this song makes me feel so alive again.... learning about love in the back of a Chevrolet... being an 80'''s teenager kicked ass

[@dnjdhhyyrygtubcgcfct]

I literally listened with my eyes closed. I was reaching back for something I can not obtain. Damn those were great times. 🤘❤

[@sherryperry9489]

Being a teenager in 80s was so cool. I was 16 when this hit the charts. I'd love to go back. Man I had a blast as a teenager in the 80s; the clothes, the hair, the makeup and of course the music 💚💛💜💙🧡❤!!

[@analoguecity3454]

Yes it did! Being 50 sucks!

[@ReverendBrown.]

It was the back of a 76 Plymouth Arrow in ‘84 for me but still, those are priceless memories!!!

[@deeanna5814]

Everybody saying how much they miss the 80s but unable to put it into words. You nailed it though--we felt so alive because of the music. The music of that era enhanced emotion like nothing else.

[@EmanualAvery]

When this song was out, fellas during your years in high school, Who wore holes in their pants with a bandana wrapped around their knee,ripped up t shirt or sleeveless shirts with any rock band on the front part of the shirt,and wore their hair long and curly with it poofed up?The 80's was a huge blast of fun.

[@lindseygranton2883]

We were so lucky to be teenagers in the 80's ...such a great time and the best music ever. I still love all of these tunes. What a beautiful time in our lives. I wish the world could return to this time and way of life. Happy reminiscing everyone ❤

[@rockyholl1092]

Listening to this brings back memories makes me sad

[@randomuser193]

yes you were, being teenager in the 20s is terrible

[@tonyjones1560]

Real talk…in 1980 I was 18 years old. Nearly 60 and appreciation for this time grows by the day, even the four years I was on active duty in the Army. Including Germany from 1987-1989. Magical time…!

[@scotabot7826]

You can sure say that again. It would be so great to return. What a wonderful time to be a teen and then early 20's. If you weren't there, you can't understand. Man, where's a time machine?????

[@tnridge]

I'm 64 and was 25 when this song came out. Went to see them @ Freedom hall in johnson city tn. Also seen them about 6 years ago outside in kingsport Tn they still rocked the house. What an underrated band. What an awesome time to be young.. We grew up with the BEST Music The best FAST FOOD...The best places to crusie. It's magical dude.

[@kellyroe6833]

Best era of music ever

[@welleffitthen]

I bet everyone listening to this has someone from the past they would dedicate this excellent song to. Or be the one it's dedicated to. Damn I miss the eighties. Of course every decade is nice in it's own right but since I've been living none of them tops the eighties.

[@jhopesrebornnursery3066]

This song just came to mind and I had to listen. I lost my husband this past October I miss him so much...I do dream about you my love.

[@tinawashburn5898]

Oh,man. How lucky we were to have grown up in the 80's! I'd go back in a heartbeat 💓

[@tacampbell4819]

I wanna go back.👍😎

[@Giant97]

The beauty of the 80's was growing up when everything was changing and for the better. Love of Country, God and people. We had the best music and heavy metal took the stage and lit up their guitars. All of this while still listening to the great music from the 70's and still enjoying the greatest country music artist Johnny Cash. It's so sad that kids today have no clue of the great music we had.

[@zayboozie5962]

I'm 19 sittin here chillin listening to this imagining I'm in the 80s lol

[@philrich6327]

Not a big night ranger fan, but this just one of those songs that take you back in time and make you feel good.

[@krisone5253]

I grew up in the 80'S. "Seems Like Yesterday, We Need This So Much Today".🎸🎹🎤🎵I NEED A SOUL TO BLEED ON!! 🙏✝️

[@rticle15]

Brad Gillis was the man. He stepped into the Ozzy tour when Randy died, which had to be the most thankless job in rock at the time.

[@jagdtigerfukthis]

yeah, that must have sucked. I read about the hate he got for basically helping OZZY.

[@Singer0815]

And He did a verry good Job!

[@marciathehooligan3861]

Every once in awhile I play this and go back to the spring of 1985. Me and my Tim are on the couch watching this video, swearing we'd never love anyone else. And I never did and according to him, we'd still be together had it not been for Michelle Underwood breaking us up. I miss him so much. There's something sad about a one time lost love.

[@donalddixon6541]

Have you ever tried to go back????????

[@maywoodric]

Sad. Things happen for a reason. He may not be the person today that he was in 1985.

[@arlopear7136]

Hard to believe they could cram so much 80s goodness into one single video!

[@raymondsandoval7821]

Arlo Pear just saw them last night as an opening act for REO Speedwagon. Their part of the concert was way too short. I like REO but went for Night Ranger. Love the concert was was somewhat disappointed with how long they spent on stage.

[@ErikaMSmith]

I always get goosebumps on the part of feeling good to be young.. wow!

[@martinalbertovivarramirez]

Hello pretty

[@christhompson2819]

Me too

[@chucklawson2331]

Music like that will never come again

[@lorieallman8317]

49yrs old and this song is TIMELESS ❤

[@wandakeeton2832]

If only I could go back to the 80s best time for music 🎶

[@cageycretins8710]

80's were great times. That's when MTV was at it's best and the last decade where musical artists were real and talented.

[@dougfisher1885]

The 80s man what a ride it was great music great times sometimes I miss it pretty bad sometimes I think that I couldn't do it all again

[@gracefaith76]

one of the greatest songs ever written, also nice to see the 97.9 The Loop T-shirt

[@tacampbell4819]

80's forever.😎

[@mlmperez1114]

80’s rock rules!!!!

[@sharonlee8552]

The 80's: BIG HAIR, GREAT CLOTHES, AND SONGS JUST LIKE THIS ONE!!!!!

[@freda2758]

Definitely, the 80s was a great period for music, but the 60s and definitely the 70s produced some amazing music. I turned 18 in 1980. Looking back, the 70s definitely had the best music.

[@mhitson7483]

Boy I miss the eighties

[@hitmansilentassassin]

me too brother me too sad

[@doncleveland1245]

Christ will be here forever. And he doesn't like it when you take his name in vain. Just an fyi.

[@alexlammbo6361]

OMG, listen to the song for the first time. Love it ❤❤❤❤

[@nelxon13]

The 80’s were the best decade depending on what part of the world you lived in, but definitely the best time in my life and would like to go back in time and enjoy those years all over again.

[@ashleycooper4100]

To all whom are reading this, bring these golden days back please! I miss em as bad as you with a passion.

[@Ronton617]

Brings back so many memories of the Summer of 1984 and 1985. The best of times for sure.

[@jeffreysnow2640]

I was a teenager in the early 80's. I turned 20 in 1984. I got to hear some of the best music ever !!!

[@lorainelynn0863]

I was 21.. awesome time🥰🥰🥰

[@awoodpd13]

64 baby here, myself! :)

[@awoodpd13]

PHENOMENAL time to have been alive and a young adult! :)

[@debbiec4224]

I turned 20 in 1980.

[@rockinwiththedavinator28]

It's close but this is probably my top Night Ranger song. Sing Me Away a close second. The 80's ROCKED.

[@StLProgressive]

Totally agree. Easily their best songs.

[@starblaster77]

That Chorus melody is just so good. I can listen to it over on a loop and never tire.

[@dnjdhhyyrygtubcgcfct]

This could be the rest of my life tune. 🤘

[@jryan925]

Starblaster77 agreed...the notes he hits are amazing!!

[@tat2dlukydevl]

I'm doing that right now! peAce

[@johncarney5043]

This song takes me right back to some of the best (and worst) days of my life. Chills.

[@Ggkhizan]

One of my favorites ❤️❤️❤️.High school nothing like the 80s I want my MTV ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘

[@jeffkazee4342]

Brad Gillis did a great job stepping in for Randy Rhoads after he was killed. That's big shoes to try and fill and learn Randy's licks in 2 weeks

[@CuteyCutester]

That 80's mullet, bad hair decade. Will always love this song been listening since the 80's

[@mrrudell]

Saw them live last night in Detroit and they played this!

[@art-x3b]

one of the greatest dam tunes ever made.

[@TesIaNews2024]

This song randomly popped in my head today. Don't know why. Not mad about it, though.

[@lexus123.laurie8]

I'm 65 and that is in my top ten favorite songs of all time.

[@jamesbangert7284]

Always loved this band. They are excellent at lyrics and music.

[@blairhatten538]

I’m an 80’s kid ❤️ it

[@cher3093]

You can tell the 80s were a good time because the music is upbeat, happy! Good times.

[@thelurch88]

Now this is music. Not like that crap they try to pass off as music today.

[@Dirtmodmaniac]

Still just as good as it was in 85 in 2023 !

[@westmezzanine4321]

I haven’t listened to this song in literal years, but tonight it just randomly popped into my head. I think my brain knew what it was doing trying to grace my ears with this song again.

[@paulterranova230]

Great band, great songs. There is nothing like this any more . So Sad. We just have to move on.

[@jamesmorgan8273]

When music was worth listening to not like today's crap

[@bjohnson1489]

Nothing today can come close

[@brendaechols2228]

Love the song. Met them back in the 84' when i was 12. Nice guys.

[@hammondegger603]

“no good for an old memory to mean so much today…”

[@blue12night2]

Night Ranger gave me The sound track of my life

[@hikewithmike4673]

I saw them play at a small festival in St Petersburg Florida before they made it big!..great show!

[@r3d5ive87]

I was there too. Seemed like it was mostly people there due to brad playing with ozzy. Was there a fair in the parking lot too?

[@hikewithmike4673]

@@r3d5ive87 yes with amusement rides

[@ericsamuelson5656]

(MTV VJ intro) JJ Jackson: Here's Night Ranger with "When You Close Your Eyes". Still remember the video when I was a year old in 1984.

[@60mark61]

Their #14 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 from late 1984

[@swtsasee9759]

This one really takes me back, It happenened to be a blue Chrystler but hey close enough ! 😎😏🤘🎸

[@huntermanjarvis3943]

understood white 67 ford custom 500

[@ericfrazier5461]

God please transport me back to the 80’s🥲

[@Imnskp13]

I was born in the perfect year, 1970!!

[@crempster]

Back when music was fun and just rocked.Now for the most part it sucks.And people always ask me why I listen to the 80’s.

[@brandyrodgers4329]

Agreed....

[@schumi9xwdc]

The Drummer was the Lead Singer a rarity

[@staxjackson1559]

Loved this song since I was a kid. Never noticed the Chicago plug with the 97.9 The Loop T shirt

[@lauriesolonka2477]

Good eye Stax😀 " Insane Coho Lips"😅😅

[@kevinfedock7478]

beatles thru 80 s is my fav

[@jasonluther686]

Bad ass song by a bad ass group!!!!!!

[@PS0722]

This used to be our song in High School, back then it was a cool song on the radio...35 years later I am wondering if you still dream about me...

[@kimberlylayton9814]

Jack Blades is hot as hell

[@shawn1967chevelle]

hell ya! let the guitars flow!!!!!!

[@VirgoINFJJim88o]

Dedicated To The Woman That Got Away.

[@disturbedmck]

Man this song and the memories…….I miss those times!

[@dougheile7008]

Starting 2024 off in my happy place of time!

[@LisaCozzolino]

I was thinking about taking a nap 💤 but this song 🎸 came into my head 😯🤯 This is a great 😀 80's tune 👍 by one of my favorite ❤️ 80's "Hair Bands" With MTV 📺 it was a whole new World 🌍 for music 😀 exciting 🎉 and different things 🥳 happening 😮 It was TOTAL AWESOMENESS 👍 DUDES 😁❤️🌈

[@inokiichiban]

Top AOR,One of the best and most underrated bands in history

[@jeffsomer]

Still Awesome AF

[@georgemoore8832]

Going 2 see them Tonight in OKC and it will f%#kin killer. 5- 28- 22.

[@saved_by_grace75]

80's nostalgia should be illegal it feels too good.

[@bobbythehandsomeguyjohnson6882]

My fav song ever

[@CJ-qj8gq]

I always dream about him.

[@lorrainejurdana-land3782]

Awesome song

[@michaels9657]

Very numb words cannot describe how lucky we were in this era.

[@ouestlelivre]

Dedicated to my 9th grade boyfriend.

[@calvinmessick9406]

The hair bands were the best. Miss the 80s so bad

[@bjohnson1489]

A decade before the high of hair bands

[@HuntGamingProductions]

Well according to comment section 80’s is the place to be. Im 25 so ig ill dream about being in the 80’s

[@CarlosRodriguez-pc2pt]

This song makes me think about a certain girl that I found out still thinks about me except it was an Oldsmobile not a Chevy

[@woodyschuler6232]

Carlos Rodriguez yess! I had a 1971 Olds Cutlass Convertible! Man that was a kick ass car!

[@No1KCfan6]

When I close my eyes, I dream of all of them.

[@kennya8700]

I was teen and early 20s thru the 80s. Best F$#&!N time of my life!!!

[@glahut93]

The look on that girl's face in the end is priceless.

[@crisknapp1990]

I loved the 80s I pray this band continues to make and perform their music

[@mikek6998]

Brad Gillis was actually good guitarist

[@anointedsword]

I love the 80s but even the musicians have to know some of their videos were cheesy as heck. lol Love this song.

[@throughthoroughthought8064]

Twisted Sis: cheesy fake.

[@rolandbachmann1743]

Just caught them live at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles. They still got it and closing with this song brought back so many memories.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

My childhood rocked! I was in highschool when Grunge became popular but it didn't interest me, not until I heard Man in a Box. My earliest memories of music was the song Jack and Diane by John Cougar Mellencamp. I remember my mom hated that song but I loved it. I was too little to understand what he was actually talking about. Then I heard the album 1984 and it was over for me. I became a little rock/metalhead that day. I begged my mom for a radio to have in my room. It was always tuned to the local rock radio station. When I heard Welcome Home Sanitarium for the first time I knew I would want to learn how to play the guitar. I actually knew that when I heard Jump for the first time.

[@HoneyElaraby14]

Accidentally listened to it today, now its on repeat❤️

[@valentinsantiago277]

I so glad for Night Ranger

[@JohnGripShadowofaking]

Toured with Tommy Shaw when he played with Damn Yankees !! Holly Water Tour with Bad Company !! Hell of a tour