Kix - Don't Close Your Eyes (Official Music Video)

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[@raydriver9132]

As I sat bedside next to my wife while she was dying from cancer this song came on the radio as she took her last breath on February 14th of 2003 i still can’t listen to the song without tearing up 21 years later

[@jillwardle7456]

I am so sorry

[@phyllysanantonio]

@@jillwardle7456I’m crying , too.

[@jillwardle7456]

@@phyllysanantonio me too

[@MikeParkinson-hv2zy]

I'm crying now for my late mum and dad who supported me for all these years

[@AngelaGibson-xp4id]

My heart goes out to you 💔

[@michelletaylor4583]

I am 58 and I believe we were apart of the best rock generation! Very thankful!

[@user-go6ce8kp3x]

Amen thank you Jesus amen ❤❤❤

[@michaelhagemann398]

59 same 😊

[@markrulis110]

Amen 58

[@reddgross9699]

@@user-go6ce8kp3x😊 0:13 am

[@reddgross9699]

@@markrulis110

[@scottbuck455]

Just turned 52 and I'm an 80s teenager. Best decade ever to be a kid. Awesome music and badass cars. Long live GEN X.

[@forestrytech]

Same age. Music was a big part of my life at thy time …….still is

[@chapmanm47]

Same age at 50 years old.. Back in the 80’s this woman had her headphones glued on.. Missed that time...

[@travisscott5196]

Just turned 51 and still rocking to 80's music.

[@tonyalmaraz2096]

🤘🤘

[@Easun36]

Long live!

[@WillTheThrill05]

I'm 23, this song kicks ass!!! Idk what's wrong with my generation... I'm glad I have an old soul 🤘🏻

[@vamseemk]

Nothing wrong

[@J_Aaron_L]

I'm glad you do as well dude

[@scottcurtis1830]

im 53 love my generation!!!

[@chrisd4222]

Go make some Gen-X friends. We still party pretty hard and are fun AF to be around. Just we have to be in bed by 11 so get ready to start at noon.

[@adamgomes538]

Old souls don't mention it. Plus this song sucks bad. Those vocals lmao. Eyeeeeeeees

[@jumpstart9473]

We may have been the last generation to really enjoy our youth. No Cell phones, social media , hyper connectivity , radical groups , massive student loan debt .Just friends, hard work and great music!

[@lyricmannixon1793]

you are so right . i would have kept trying to reach my rock n roll dreams . i play guitar . not much anymore but i miss it . the 80s were and are always the greatest . these days , women strip naked and cant sing and make millions . wtf happened ?

[@deransadventures]

80s kids also had it worse than future generations in many ways. Hell, I had to dig through an encyclopedia to learn anything. Education is way more fun and interesting these days. The 80's were different. Current generations are different. Each are better and worse in different ways. Just because something is different doesn't make it worse by default.

[@GrouchoTM]

Yep! I miss the 80s. Not much of a kix fan but the time was a great time to be in your teens!

[@x-aergiaslowedrocksongs9757]

most important tho, no pandemic :C

[@cooldude6443]

@@deransadventures Take this from a current high school student, education is not fun or interesting these days, I guarantee education was better in the ‘80s.

[@terryrollins1973]

I hear this song, and I can REMEMBER the feeling of being a teen in the 80s, it was ALL about the weekend. I miss it. Summertime in the 80s was magical ✨️ 💛

[@judburkett8469]

We were kings back then .the whole world was waiting for us.. ❤️

[@thebaddog4104]

lmao, true.. house party's and drive inn's

[@FarmersAreDummies]

Yup, especially summer of '85. I was a huge dreamer then.

[@williambranch2794]

It was definitely the best time to grow up.

[@amyhernandez9838]

Love it

[@WillSantiago-vp3br]

I am 62 years old and still listen to all the music from the 80's. The best.

[@michaelhagemann398]

Me too 60 😊

[@DelightfulCupcakes-cq3cx]

🤘🤟💯

[@CharleneHarrison-gj2xf]

I am a 80 teen , my husband died of lung cancer last 😢yr. I meet him 14 yrs old. This brings back all the memories of me and him 😭

[@KC-rk1hx]

Sorry for your loss.

[@CharleneHarrison-gj2xf]

@@KC-rk1hx Thank You

[@barrymckay940]

So sorry for your loss. I met my wife first day of 10th grade. Moment I saw her, I told everyone she would be my wife. And she was by 18. She passed at 45 of cancer as well. I feel your pain. We have 2 great kids missing her as well..I will never love again. She was it for me.

[@KC-rk1hx]

Here I am getting divorced and wishing I had a relationship half of what either of yours was. At the point now with society the way it is that I’m not sure it’s possible.

[@CharleneHarrison-gj2xf]

I'm sorry for your lose too ​@@barrymckay940

[@cmh1367]

My favorite kix song.. The 80's were the best. I'm 53 and will be jamming out until my last days.

[@Beijing0504]

I am 52 and I am with you.....

[@tammyevanco6622]

Yes they were . 50 jamming till I die

[@patriciajankey2910]

45 here....my 20 year old daughter loves this song.

[@owen6979]

you should check out "cold blood" by kix

[@rollingthunder6518]

55 and still jamming!! Sounds awesome in extended cab Chevy with 2 10’ subs, 4 speakers with Kicker amps. Neighbors hate me!!

[@funkmasterfishdatdamnfish7442]

Who else is going through their favorite jams thinking about life back in the days? Please tell me I'm not the only one🤘🏼

[@tracyandrews2439]

Your definitely not the only one

[@charliebuckets8849]

IF I COULD GO BACK I WOULD SORRY FOR CAPS BONGWATER IN KEYBOARD

[@courtneynelson8083]

Depressing. The kids of today will never experience music as we did.

[@Khaymanbb1023]

I'm playing the greats from the 80's for my 5 year old daughter and 10 year old son. They love this music.

[@AlY-dr8hp]

U ain't.

[@timmiller745]

The 80's metal scene was like no other. The greatest generation of music ever written. It'll never be matched.

[@tonyreaudio6579]

Yes it can be matched just don't strike it 😕

[@timmiller745]

@tonyreaudio6579 No, unfortunately, those days are gone. The 80s were wild. The scene will never be matched again. The music, the party scene, the concerts, and the money that was made in the industry were phenomenal. Today, tours are being canceled because of the cost and not enough profits involved. Back then, we bought the whole album and not just a song or two off the web. It's gone it'll never be like that again.

[@timothyroskie5742]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@GuitarDave1970]

it is a fucking shame. tech has destroyed the world@@timmiller745

[@user-cx1kt8kj7x]

Never ever!!!

[@melissastaley3712]

I played this over and over again, 14 years old, and NO ONE TO TALK TO. Damn, thank you KIX.😢

[@WilliamAmbrose-ry7op]

I hope you found someone to talk to, just open up to another person

[@lorettajohnson9066]

Im 57 and lived this era and so glad i did. Got this on repeat....

[@scottmosher5357]

Camping out for concert tickets at the box office along with strangers …. Long summers to songs like this , seeing the US Festival , monsters of rock tour I went to see at candlestick Park in San Francisco, moments like that won’t ever happen again.

[@lorettajohnson9066]

Exactly.....

[@seangagnonProvidenceR.I.]

Same here the 80’s were the best for so many reasons and this kind of music was a big part of it !

[@artiewininger664]

I'm with ya chic same age heard from the younger population they wishing they grew up with these jams

[@blindsr]

Me too

[@casimirorodriguez8112]

Still a powerful message for those that feel trapped in the dark

[@jobaptist]

music is powerful

[@bahadortanzif8932]

As is love

[@johndoe7607]

Definitely...it's why I share to my wall of young an old

[@Eddie-uf6bs]

I’ve been trapped for 57 years

[@jesuslovesyou5384]

That is so true so much power and authority I love dedicating it to Christ whom has ALL authority over all said darkness

[@notmyname3883]

For ... what ... almost forty years...............this song has NEVER failed to send chills up my spine. It just did again. I just clicked play and the cold hand started tickling my back. UNCANNY!

[@gempalm2003]

havent heard this in a couple yrs and yes fuckin chills

[@lisaalexander1193]

I'm 54 and grew up in the 80s to these songs it's all I listen to now it takes you back to better times never get tired of hearing none of the 80s songs! Love them now more than ever❤

[@tschriv]

God I miss the days of power ballads. I like being an adult, having a wife, kids, money. But damn, I miss the 80s.....

[@sassykaren7587]

Todd Schrivener I know exactly what you mean!! They were the best times of my life!!!

[@desireejim6784]

I agree 💯 Best days ever. Had my Levi jacket, my metal shirt. My jeans we're torn from wear and tear, none of that Mall Shit that you buy torn up!! That's for fucking sure! 💯. My Walkmen. Walked all over town on the Reservation. Days were safe back then. Music was real. Best day ever, hearing on the Radio the 1st time ♥️ Looking forward to buying the Tape 💯

[@scottfox7642]

Me too.

[@kathleenstewart409]

So do I. "-(

[@hectorapp7073]

Damn Right 80^s ... No wife ... no kids ... no money ! LOL I miss those days !

[@Albert1tein]

I'm 16 and just found this great song today and this is a MASTERPIECE!

[@olivertoeknuckleiii2093]

I’m about to die, and I want you to know that I love you.

[@scottgould6590]

I bet you dont have many friends (except those rare specimens who think like you), and those who dont are probably pointing and laughing behind your back, while grooving to their One Direction and Britney Spears garbage….lmao.

[@scottgould6590]

@@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 if you are truly dying, and you can see this….prayers. 🙏❤️

[@GenesisLove07]

@@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 sending out prayers to you.

[@tomhowe1510]

@@olivertoeknuckleiii2093 don't close your eyes.

[@user-ze4ii4fe1x]

I'm utilizing my Father's phone and tomorrow is my Birthday and I'm living with Colon cancer and don't have money for Treatment or medication since last year June 18,2022 was just given 3 months to live. By just Faith and the Grace of of Our Almighty Heavenly Father and Son I'm here to share with you all. God Bless you all who are going through this crazy disease and suffering with abandonment from family and friends who know that we're not the same way, but we have not been infected in any way in OUR PRECIOUS LOVING HEARTS THAT WE HAVE ALWAYS HAVE BEEN LOVING THEM ALL THE TIME WITH.

[@gabo_fino8520]

Rest in peace King

[@jerrysmith7256]

Another timeless song that makes you wish you could start life over and get everything right.

[@austindenotter19]

Song about suicide?

[@garycarr3857]

​@@austindenotter191988

[@musclecarluvr1]

Released 1988 the year I graduated HS. Best decade ever. Shout out to all you 80's Teens...those were great times

[@scottfox7642]

54 and still jammin' 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@rambobronco]

89 great times

[@susannemackenzie8469]

I was a teen in the 90's but at least I got to live through the 80's :)

[@monosodiumglutamate3132]

88? hmm i was just a young 10 yrs old boy at that time but i can feel the nostalgia, the happy times. i cannot forget that for the rest of my life!!!

[@brianhoffmann1858]

@@monosodiumglutamate3132 They were the best of times! Class of 85 here.

[@michaelblythe5094]

80's ruled. We grey hairs look back at videos like this and remember it like it was yesterday. Best music decade ever!!!!!

[@shawnagilbert7509]

Fucken best decade ever Always remember that

[@tinawilliams729]

Agree

[@jackiesbarton3038]

[e-mail]0000+

[@gracenieto9965]

You got that right, never to old to rock back in the days🤟😝👍♥️

[@dertywhiteboy6892]

Damn Straight Sir

[@ManuelLebron-bv5dq]

Im 59 and I can honestly say that the 80s rock was by far the best ever they don’t make music like this anymore long live rock

[@olivertoeknuckleiii2093]

Im Crying as I write this. So many memories, such a perfect song for a wonderful era. One of the greatest ballads ever written. Ever.

[@iffiiffiiffi123]

saw them live, I think they opened for RATT it was a long time ago somebody threw a cup with soda or whatever at the band, and Steve stopped the show, and really tore into the guy that threw the cup, started to cancel the show, but the crowd took care of it. Bless You, how are you doing? you ok? 🌹 🌱

[@olivertoeknuckleiii2093]

I’m okay. Still suffering. Thanks for asking. How you? @@iffiiffiiffi123

[@olgafajardo5670]

❤

[@SunCoastFilms]

Nothing, and I mean nothing will touch 80's rock and metal. The power and emotion will never be touched. So glad I grew up to this!! Had this cranked up on cassette in a 68 Mustang heading to Pensacola beach with this blasting. Memories forever!

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

As far as mainstream music goes, you are absolutely right. Mainstream (chart topping) rock at that time actually took talent to create and the songs often had some sort of meaning or soul. Also, even popular groups didn't try to be so formulaic. I'd also include some mainstream rock from the early 90's. By '94 or '95 mainstream radio (rock radio) started going down fast.

[@SunCoastFilms]

@@Lunatic4Bizcas I agree

[@chrishaswanson6005]

Best Era ever

[@MichaelJ44]

American cars looked beautiful especially from the mid 50s to the early 70s. Something happened in the 80s and 90s (cough environmental standards cough) which removed the identity from them.

[@SunCoastFilms]

@@MichaelJ44 I absolutely agree.

[@babygirldeath]

At the end of last year, I was in a very dark place. I sat on the floor of my closet, crying and wishing I could disappear forever. I fell asleep that night on the floor of my closet. The next day, this song popped up on a playlist I had created years ago. Then Silent Lucidity came on. My dad has always sang that song to me, even before I was born. It was the universe saying it would be ok. I now have a reason to live. She will be born in July. I sing to her all the time. Please, if you are depressed or feeling like you want to die, please talk to someone. Your light still shines so bright. Even when you don't see it.

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

People think suicide is always a mentally ill person taking a permanent way out of a temporary problem. I have come to believe that some people at a certain time feel their life has been completed. They have done it all, etc.. theres nothing more left to do really at a certain point. Society makes us think differently, dating at a 150 ( lol) or whatever all sorts of illogical foolishness. Not condoning it or saying I am.. just easier to understand that way. Further more the person is gone and the answer is they were nuts or mentally ill? People!....lol

[@weltering]

@@marswmnwhoever2188 No sorry but that's rarely the case. Usually its someone who struggles through every day , not making it through one. Reach out ,reach in , get help, hang on. the good is worth the bad.

[@lbernal7017]

@@weltering I agree

[@lbernal7017]

@@marswmnwhoever2188 That makes no sense what so ever.

[@missy6597]

@@marswmnwhoever2188 Excuse me, what the hell are you trying to say? I’m guessing that you haven’t been through this before or yet. Do you think committing suicide is easy, yes some people have mental issues, I honestly don’t think a sane person would do it, and it takes guts to do something like that. Sorry to say this to you, but you don’t know what in the hell you’re talking about.

[@kenno251]

I was a teenager in the eighties, I got to the best concerts, listened to the very best of music, best of friends,great cars, well most of mine were 70's models, but still no cell phones, computers or social media except being with friends and family. The best of times. , I went to a lot of concerts including these guys !

[@melindacarey6728]

Cruising meter bachbin 1978 z28

[@michaelcochran7895]

I’m 62. So thankful I was in my teens and 20’s during the late 70’s and early eighties!!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@TOCC50]

MGTOW

[@mhmosher]

Gen X, the 80s and hard rock will live forever.

[@SESKE_5]

As it should

[@blaijp]

it was music form their harts and they were all happy for life so...they made best music

[@sicknessuntamed]

IMHO we are the best generation

[@stormiewilo]

I've never told anyone in my adult life, except my best friend, I played this song on repeat when I overdosed on pills when I was very much younger. Blessed I wasn't successful I have my beautiful 16yr daughter & my handsome adult 3 sons. God blessed me instead of taking me. Now I can listen to this song & I've let many many ppl know they're not alone. That's the meaning of this song, you're not alone, hold on there is ppl that love you. Very deep song...

[@warofages210]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stormiewilo]

@warofages210 y is my comment "🤣😂"???

[@ginterka381996]

Thanks God that you are alive. 🙏😊

[@davidmoultrie1837]

You are Not Alone Brandy!

[@stormiewilo]

@David Thank you very much & with me still living with depression & anxiety, I try to turn it to help teach how to deal & live with it. I am blessed with my children & I've been to a couple of their then teenager friends funerals from suicide that they were successful & I've watched those 15, 16 & 17yr olds grow up from 3yrs old. I couldn't have ever forgiven myself if I hurt that many ppl. They were great kids, very talented kids with very brite futures. Again, thank you very much. In this big huge world, somedays I still feel very alone.

[@user-eg2fd3ky6u]

That's one thing I can say about the generation I grew up in. We had the best music, the best cars. We didn't have cell phones, no computers. Plus our generation we had girls that were girls, not boys wanting to be girls and vise versa. This generation of kids growing up now have no idea what the hell they are.

[@barryhester170]

The boys may not have wanted to be girls but they all dressed and loomed like women.

[@TOCC50]

MGTOW

[@luzelenamarinsaldarriaga419]

❤🎉

[@SERGIOxelmundo.]

*Lyrics* 🎵 Whatcha doing out in the night time Why'd ya' call me on the phone Your mama can't solve your problems When's daddy ever gonna get home So you did your little move and cried In the middle of a suicide Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby There's no one there to hold you No one hears your scream You live life up and down Your nightmare's are your dreams I know it's lonely when your hanging 'round Don't ya' take it lying down - no, no Hold on - Hold on tight I'll make everything all right Wake up - Don't go to sleep I pray the lord your soul to keep Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby

[@olgafajardo5670]

❤

[@Arianna-sl2hv]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lautarosolissalazar1190]

Thanks...🤟

[@nicoleblaylock1288]

My uncle died by suicide. 6 years ago this October. This is my song to him. He helped raise me. He was the VERY BEST!!

[@monalund1019]

❤️🌹❤️

[@sav_ambrosia]

One day, I'm gonna bring back music like this. I promise. Rock N Roll never dies

[@seancoakley1087]

you and me both, pal

[@angelsnheaven0798]

Please do because the music now days is not as good so thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@davidanthony6408]

Run on that to become president of the United States and you will win the votes of the entire 80s generation.

[@ohu8one221]

@@seancoakley1087 Me too notice they are not screaming and can actually sing without double bass drowning out the song.

[@seancoakley1087]

@@ohu8one221 I especially like that the guitars aren't that heavy, relatively speaking. Unlike modern guitar players who, no matter what genre they play, seem to emulate Periphery to some degree.

[@shellymaynard9251]

My dad dedicated this song to me when I was born, I weighed 3 pounds I could fit in the calm of ur hand... I had a bad respiratory infection.. I almost died.. ty whoever above saved me.. I Love you Daddy!

[@angelalawson8924]

There will never, ever be anything greater than 80s music. Face it, this music will never, ever be forgotten! And the feeling that went with it? OMG!!!!?!

[@charlestaylor3773]

Never 😅

[@adamgomes538]

Dude shut up lol. Just crap on the 70s

[@tamiwerner4695]

That also goes for 70's music! 💜

[@prakashk5904]

Agree

[@Regina0964]

I was just turning 19 when this song came out, seen them in concert many times, the 80s had the best bands and music.. live life and enjoy, if I could go back now I would in a heartbeat..

[@samsmith5004]

Yea back n the day , way back when....hell yes I miss those 80s , going out to meet people , GOING OUT , here in 2022 , we are disconnected, can sit in one spot an reach every where no wonder now even pronouns stump the masses , lol. Cause they lost the ability to stand shoulder to shoulder eye to eye , you can be afraid of everything if you dont have to face anything.

[@Regina0964]

@@samsmith5004 totally agree

[@mattmorrow7777]

Love this song.

[@nathanpayne3729]

19?! I was like 15 🤦🏻‍♂️ I guess I’m older than I think…🤔

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

This song has literally saved so many lives ! Saying don’t go! Live life ! Don’t close your eyes forever! I’ve been there but this song keeps me going! thanks kix! Thank you Kix for this song it’s saved a lot of people from death ☠️ depression and more ! a very important message in this song don’t give up on life !

[@SueLevan-sr5ej]

I agree

[@lisaryherd4593]

Absolutely!!!

[@kativanova8278]

Our guardian angels! When I feel upset this song is always in my head. Great music!

[@zoomgoogle1589]

So true

[@kws7266]

​@zoomgoogle1589 almost ended it all to this song--20* yes ago--so glad I didn't. Still love listening this❤

[@laurierainier4600]

My mom died in 88’ I was 13 n I recorded this song on my answering machine! I attempted to take my life. Ty god I didn’t! I still miss her so much but I now have the life she wanted for me! Married 21 years, 20 n 18 year old wonderful boys! What a gift

[@williamdread391]

So sorry for what must have been unimaginable pain. Glad you found a way back. Words could never replace the loss.

[@jerryvelardi5000]

So sorry for your loss , I also attempted for different reasons and thank God I wasn't taken because it did actually eventually get much much better even though I lost my brother . When we do find that strength to hold on we do see that life truly is a gift. Bless you for sharing !

[@laurierainier4600]

@@jerryvelardi5000 thank you n I couldn’t agree more!!

[@dubmoyet]

💛

[@brenlee2166]

❤❤❤❤

[@user-eg2fd3ky6u]

Home town guys. They grew up in Baltimore Maryland. They truly were an underestimated group. It's a time for all good things to come to an end. That's exactly what happened this past Saturday night. September the 17, 2023. It all came down to this one and last time KIX played their last concert. Merryweather Post Pavilion was the destination to be.

[@rodneynlibbylovingus7811]

Kids nowadays have no idea what they are missing, especially our music. That's why these hits are still going strong...just like us.

[@kanemurrey4869]

Don’t worry there is a few of us out there about to turn 17 and still love hair metal

[@damone70]

​@@kanemurrey4869The coddled, baby generation.

[@tonyfilichia8879]

​​@damone70 Come on now don't bust his balls he's trying.

[@damone70]

@tonyfilichia8879 I'm cool with anyone liking it, but not cool with people that try to identify that generation like ours their own.

[@coinshot1100]

​@@damone70I'm only 16 but this is my favorite type of music. I own countless vinyls of this stuff

[@rikuchetmondoro9318]

Im 23 years old now far from 80s era but this kind of music.. Brings chills to my bone and i love it.

[@brayzgame8037]

There's so many jams you may not be familiar with.....just follow the leads and love it like we did then 👍

[@RENNER-SLOVAKIA]

Keep those "Chills" Brother , I'm almost 50 & I still get them

[@debomendez9180]

Im 20 and feel the exact same way… rock ballads are the greatest music known to mankind.

[@larryrevesjr8607]

Good good parents, or whomever raised you They had to listen to this music. All 3 of my kids you would thing were from this era as well. Youngest 22, oldest 28.

[@scottawes921]

That a boy...thats how you're supposed to feel.....

[@bretslagle3438]

Going on 64 years old, wouldn't trade the 80's music for anything! And when MTV was real music videos!!! Lol

[@Coasterdude02149]

I’m just a decade behind you & feel the same way. There’ll never be another era as great as the 80’s for rock & metal 🤘🏻

[@scottwillie9914]

I'm not far behind you, I agree with you 100%!

[@billyknott8079]

52 and when I die put me in the 80s

[@tommymcweedface229]

66 now, it was a great time to be alive!

[@edwyrd4227]

80s were decent, but the 70s had the greatest music.

[@alejandracortez5486]

Listening in 2024 who else

[@montanagreen1410]

Had to come here to listen to the original version. They took it off of Spotify

[@Stargazertattooflowers]

Never stopped

[@MichaelJones-og4jf]

Me 100

[@wijayasidartha9570]

I am with you. First time I heard this song was in junior high school, perhaps in 1989 or 1990

[@godsinbox]

I'm lip reading

[@patriciaunderwood2488]

The 80's rocked so many good memories

[@ngderwai]

I'm rocking out with ya!

[@annapizza2889]

@@ngderwai this is 70's :)

[@outoftime788]

@@annapizza2889 your very lost

[@shirleygiordano7627]

The members of KIX, I hope they know how many lives they have saved with this song.

[@jimmybriley8152]

I do agree .I miss those days

[@j.settle6448]

And are still saving to this day in 2021!!

[@wendalla9414]

Mine

[@barbaraann4144]

💖

[@johnp.2267]

Kept me going at my worst times, when everything seemed meaningless.

[@dirtyrockerboys4480]

Whatcha doing out in the night time Why'd ya' call me on the phone Your mama can't solve your problems When's daddy ever gonna get home So you did your little move and cried In the middle of a suicide Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby There's no one there to hold you No one hears your scream You live life up and down Your nightmare's are your dreams I know it's lonely when your hanging 'round Don't ya' take it lying down - no, no Hold on - Hold on tight I'll make everything all right Wake up - Don't go to sleep I pray the lord your soul to keep Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby Let's sing together ☺️

[@robertpickett7276]

👍🏻😎

[@a.d.ibarra9613]

I had never paid attention to the lyrics. They're absolutely gorgeous.

[@yashdaiya2190]

A perfect song to sing when someone rings you and says "Goodbye my friend" and u can scream dont close ur eyes

[@melissashelton6518]

Always loved this song wasn't till today really it hit me reading the lyrics . Due fact my brother committed suicide 2 years ago just two days after my Birthday. I love you bro . Wish you called me talked to me . You were never alone.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Yeah! I love Kix. I was listening to the Blow My Fuse album the other day painting and realized I had heard most of those songs before.

[@judechizoba9216]

This is a kick ass track by kix, kudos. I have been listening to the track for 35yrs and still counting.

[@TimHimmel-hb6ew]

Always have. Been a hairband rocker and this song deserves its place in the top of the hair Band charts

[@DevAirRifle]

Who still listening on 2020?😍you're still open your eyes👍👍

[@ronaldshank7589]

November 5, 2019... I'm right here!!! Easily one of the top Anti-Suicide songs ever!!!

[@ronaldblackburn2483]

@@ronaldshank7589 it makes me remember a friend who took his life in 86 . Peace to you Ed where ever you are .

[@kelliwittmer4814]

Yup I'm here 11/7/19

[@isaacidroes5256]

Yup...11/11/2019

[@aguzfujiadi269]

Ok

[@nicolerheaume4324]

I have been listening to this song since I was 13, I am now 41. Love This song!

[@dougwinegar01]

That is a long time Nicole. But I am right there with you. KIxx is from my home state and they are an awesome band to rock to in person. Who r ur faves?

[@eliulopezz]

Same here !

[@larryduran3870]

Back in school music for me Im 50 and will listen to music like this till im dead!! No better music out there 80' music!!!!

[@ernestyazzie761]

40 years old me too

[@djtejas63]

56...I was 25 when this came out

[@mackenzie3709]

So glad my dad gave me great taste in music

[@Stargazertattooflowers]

I surrounded my daughters with music from my generation 80s and early 90s and they absolutely love it especially my 32 yr old. She so wishes she could have appreciated it back then.

[@michaeledward1708]

Be sure to tell him!

[@mackenzie3709]

@@michaeledward1708trust me, I do everyday!!

[@andrewsdrmike]

Ah yes. Throw back to 1983 when Kix was playing college gigs promoting their new “cd”! Great show and threw back a few beers afterwards.

[@Jaboof]

How did we go from this to WAP? Power ballads of the 80’s are the best

[@christianeckert8573]

Wireless access points?

[@howardjones695]

Have you heard Leo Moracchioli's version of the WAP song?

[@lemonte9807]

today is just trash...

[@dannyspitzer1267]

I hear ya

[@MyNameIsNeutron]

WAP isn't a power ballad though

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Kix, Cinderella, Winger '89..... Yea, I was there.

[@Dina-yt7in]

God I wish I was there!

[@darrellmay4502]

I was there before You!, Lolz, ✨

[@dustintincher7168]

Saw Cinderella in 89 with Winger and Bulletboys. Saw Kix when they opened up for Whitesnake in 1990

[@victorcortes3537]

Me too

[@williamdeitman9326]

Used to see them at the Metron in Harrisburg! Those were the best days! I was lucky to grow up in this time of some of the greatest music ever made!

[@donaldyoung7362]

From start to finish one of the best composed songs ever!

[@bilwarner7423]

Music will never be like this again ,glad I was part of it .

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Here here!

[@boogernuts]

Pretty deep. I only came bc i saw these guys on the plane

[@dannyspitzer1267]

me too

[@tonyhuerta4113]

History repeats itself just maybe not in your life time.

[@willromerocomedy]

while everyone is doing songs about having a good time and partying and having a good time with the ladies.... this dudes come out and make a suicide prevention song..RESPECT !!!

[@Darronsanderson]

November 2022, our youngest daughter's husband took his life. Life is too precious to close our own eyes. It affects all who the person knows. 🙏

[@mikewheeler1968]

80's big hair rock bands, some of the best ever, specifically the ballads😢

[@shirleygiordano7627]

I remember when this song first came out, in the 80s, when the suicide epidemic got bad. These guys have been saving lives with this song for, like, 30 years. Because a good solid classic rock group is never a dead group. I will always be a Kix fan.

[@anachavez661]

No they did not save lives what lifes !? The government didnt care to save the life of minorities battling drug addiction only whites now they want to change the world this should've never happen .

[@georgecharleston2597]

@@anachavez661 what are you talking about ?

[@tammiejade1155]

Is the lady okay

[@rockroll4888]

Don't forget the band suicidal Tendencies ,, they too helped get thru some right

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

A brutally underrated rock band of the last decade of great music. 👍🇬🇾

[@bluegrassreb]

I miss my nephew... he really did it! I cant believe it, he seemed so happy. love you Brandon.

[@JeremyMiller-sn6nh]

God i forgot how much I love this song, something good finally popped up on my recommended.

[@psychopoison]

A time when music had a meaning, Today only empty meaningless garbage

[@fredacuneo5180]

Did you see the garbage they showed as "music" during the last Superbowl. Definition of meaningless garbage you referenced.

[@saucedrippin1925]

I will make the come back... I am 23 and have a band... I dream to be like those 80s bands and we have the sound stage present and the looks just waiting to record but the songs I have wrote will make you guys think it's the 80's all over

[@saucedrippin1925]

GNR Kix Def Leppard Cinderella Quiet Riot Ozzy Osbourne White lion Iron Maiden Areosmith Poison Motorhead Great White I could go on an on an on for days with 80's music the best ever

[@sashasavisha146]

It’s no wonder so many kids are a mess today. They have no music. 😂

[@fredacuneo5180]

@@sashasavisha146 You're so right.

[@tommymcweedface229]

Damn! 63 years old, just dropped the grandkids off with mama. Fire up a bowl, hit the Skid Row, Warrant, and now this. I'm in 88 again. Fuck yeah You Tube!! Thanks!

[@leefraser4489]

57 now , I remember putting $5 dollars of gas in my camaro and rocking to this song on my Craig cassette player

[@michaelhagemann398]

Miss those days 😪

[@lanceduponte8241]

The 80s was the greatest I wish I could go back and show my son how music was better than today's music seriously I think I speak for everyone we all grew up way too damn fast seriously now some of us have kids think today's music is the best

[@jjfarr9640]

This has just been one of the greatest songs of my life, high school,,, 30 years later,, it just hammers my soul!!! Freaking love it

[@MrsPicklesIsHome]

Speaking of "Hammers"... God I miss that place.

[@thedannyd4005]

December 22 2020 still listening this song has so much meaning I’ve lost some good friends rip to all that we have lost never forgotten

[@Seafire-gy2hs]

Yeah, sometimes we lose friends way too young.

[@johnfullwood1095]

Trying to find my buddy Danny Deloach ... he showed me how to play guitar ... in 1980

[@billselby9294]

Amen brother!! Lost my best friend 4 years ago and it still hurts. Always want to call him then realize he’s gone.

[@808italian]

Me too lost a few good ones 😞 listening Feb 2021

[@denisebrashears1552]

2 13 21....

[@teresaharmantee7695]

Dear God this song NEVER gets old!!!!!! Great lyrics!

[@drewrhodes5155]

My sister shot herself in 1989 with my mother's handgun. She was 14. I was 15 and ran to addiction to ease the pain. I remember playing this over and over and cried many tears. I miss her so much

[@user-go6ce8kp3x]

I'm sorry trust me I care amen Bless you amen thank you Jesus amen ❤❤❤

[@glennstephenson4582]

Awful man. Stay strong she would want that. You’ll see her again one day

[@michaelswan8109]

Peace be with you.

[@andreaferreira2150]

😢 Que pena.Sinto muito mesmo,de verdade.Daqui,rezo por ela e pra você,que Deus te dê forças pra seguir em frente... Força...Fique com Deus.🇧🇷🙏🏽🤚🏽

[@traciheaney348]

I’m 50 yrs. And I STILL LOVE MY HAIR BANDS. The songs NEVER get old. And every 1 has a great memory to me.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ErikBAnderson]

Hi 50 yrs. I'm dad!

[@traciheaney348]

@@ErikBAnderson Hi Dad. I'm mom from New Jersey

[@1922Skidoo]

Please bring this music back to now .. today’s music has no purpose 🎸

[@sassykaren7587]

Thorin Logman I completely agree with you!

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

Spotify stations 😃

[@ahmedalshalchi]

Sorry ... Time never rolls back but it can produce new so it depends on the people....

[@dutchtennhard2860]

Thank God for the internet

[@joecline4081]

I so agree i hate todays music

[@danski9904]

mid to late 80s a time when being a teenager you didn't have to worry about school shooting and when neighbors looked out for each other and their kids. Wouldn't trade it for any decade.

[@DelightfulCupcakes-cq3cx]

💯

[@yankeewatchdog6493]

I was the head bouncer in a night club that had metal bands, 5 nights a week, in the 80s...what a time to be alive...miss that PLACE...and a few of the PlaceMats

[@jennyprorock]

I wish it was 1989 again. I'd do so much different.

[@andresmorales5111]

such as?

[@andresmorales5111]

such as?

[@nocturnovonpilsen48]

Me too

[@bartjohnston2253]

Just part of the journey

[@bertsonder]

@@andresmorales5111 not running around naked maybe, not inviting somebody barely get known to house and sleeping with...this maybe her answers

[@PatriciaSilva-oj3hf]

A lost forgotten gem from the 80s. Such a truthful power ballad dealing with suicide.

[@rosaiahbyrd8721]

Hallelujah...❤❤❤😊...Just heard Kix with Alice Cooper..."Don't Close Yo Eyyees..." What some passionate vocals and pure rock 'n' roll...Glory!

[@silasbanda8474]

WE WERE THE LAST GREAT GENERATION! GROWING UP THROUGH THE MID 70'S THROUGH ALL THE 80'S AND EARLY 90'S. THAT WAS IT BROTHERS AND SISTERS. AFTER THAT NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WOULD BE THE SAME. WE WERE BLESSED TO HAVE LIVED AND GROW UP DURING THE 80'S. SO LONG FOREVER BUT NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN. TO ALL OF US LAST GREAT GENERATION,..... PARTY ON DUDE!! WYLDE STALLIONS!! 🤣🤣

[@michealsizemore1]

Not even a million views. Such an underrated band and song. This song holds so many memories.

[@ODoyleRulez_]

It actually has 1.1M views

[@realizedphantasy]

1.4 mil now

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

1.6 million views.

[@evanwolf6618]

🎵🎵 not underrated by the folks who ever saw them live !!!

[@mack7235]

We out here

[@johnd.8716]

Nothing like the power ballads anymore.

[@mickeysalyers8390]

I grew up on this as my mother was a 80s teenager and she taught us that this music is LIFE. My mom graduated 🎓 in 1985 and you still catch her listen to her 80s rock Ballard's from time to time ⏲️

[@MikeDewey-pu2dv]

Im 59 and didn't realize at the time how powerful the rock vibe and lyrics were we were all in our 20s etc enjoying the times it was agreat time hope we can someday get back to the awesomeness of rock and roll

[@oquevix]

This is the power ballad of all power ballads. I feel every note of the masterful solo. Steve's voice blows me away. I miss this type of music and these types of musicians.

[@nealparkinson6779]

Definitely a Power Ballad. Lyrically speaking, probably the best, an extremely close second "Give something to believe in" Poison but Instrumentally not as Powerful.

[@rnrtruestories]

A shame these guys weren’t bigger

[@BubblesWetlove]

That's what she said

[@SAABguyMD]

I just stumbled upon a clip from Beavis and Butthead where they were watching Kix!

[@CBDM777]

For shame it had to be like that

[@dvvaughn564]

yea but they had a shit ton of competition to compete against. think about it.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I always thought they were severely underrated, and wrongly so.

[@JeffTheNebraskaDJ]

ANOTHER TIMELESS CLASSIC!! 80"S MUSIC RULES!! the dj

[@carolbandell1263]

This is a beautiful beautiful sad song. Monster Ballad. And Steve Whiteman incredible voice! ❤😢

[@johnbuskirk3369]

He had one helluva voice, but man he was a Dick in high school...fr

[@sassykaren7587]

My greatest Kix song of all time! I went through a lot of suicidal thoughts when this song came out and it would help me through tough times!!! I love y’all Kix!!!!

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

I think this song help save a lot of people

[@richardgiudice7528]

Hang tough Sassy🤘🏾

[@sassykaren7587]

richard giudice I’m doing my best!!

[@richardgiudice7528]

@@sassykaren7587 that's all you can do✊

[@timothymaynard5122]

Let's talk Sassy. This was during a time that defines us! Hold on and grow in faith, hope and Love. Peace, all the survivors!

[@jerryvelardi5000]

34 years later , and that pain is still buried down there though...and I guess it just won't ever really go away

[@celticfury7328]

That darkness never does go away, not entirely. All we can do is move on from it, and look for the good shit in life to offset the bad...stay strong, brother.

[@Regina0964]

Jerry, I understand the pain, same boat.. 🙏 I care remember that..we are not alone

[@viperbites7274]

Lighters lighting up the arenas, bonfires in the backyard, writing love letters, cold beers and a joint....damn, i forgot im dreaming of the past, but damn thankful for the experience. Metal/ rock will always be my antidote to survive in this crazy world we live in now....Headbangers Ball...

[@chanes474]

I’m a 90’s kid, but love the 80’s Hair Metal!!! This song has helped me through some dark times!!! Great message!!

[@heresstigman4392]

I've listened to this song so many times with no issue before, I'm 31 years old, and tonight when I listened, it's like I'm a socially awkward kid after finding out i had depression, dealing with depression since I was 8. I'm so thankful for this song, I totally respect the people who want to make a stance, I love this.

[@johnp.2267]

This song came out when I was 14. I felt like they were talking to me, since my life was pretty horrible. When I was at my worst, and everything seemed worthless, I would listen to this song, and it seemed like they were talking to me all over again. We need more music like this.

[@afterlifezine6950]

Sorry to hear this, when I heard this song today it brought me tears, those years in the 80’s were the best

[@fuddrucker74]

I'm glad you're still here, man. I just said a prayer for you.

[@robertagallagher7213]

I was 17 when this came out..I was in a hospital cause I tried to off myself, and my best friend at the time played this for me crying..I'm 49 and mostly glad I'm here..

[@laughingdoc1673]

Ditto

[@nellietolb420]

Bro I feel ya.

[@jerrylauber7311]

Graduated in 1987. The 80's and 90's were the best ever. Today's people would never understand.

[@geoffreysnyder5144]

We did our homework right after school if we weren't on a school sports team so we could get into the local woods and creeks to have beebee gun wars go swimming and otherwise just have fun and mess about in our woods and creeks. Kids these days will never know that type of freedom, sadly.

[@michaelhagemann398]

Truth was the best 👌

[@tinakirby7266]

Oh how i miss the 80's. Great times and great music. Bring it back please.

[@mg-id1rq]

80's the best times ever

[@TheGnthreman]

Agreed

[@tinakirby7266]

Everytime i get a like or a message here,i have to listen to the song on my Bluetooth speaker up loud. 80's were the best and music and lyrics meant something then and music was clean but great.

[@tinakirby7266]

Ok so i just listened again..and is now my ring tone lol..thanks for the likes..its great music to listen too😁❤.. Plus a lot of the other 80's music too. GNR is coming up here in August..def leopard,joan jett,poison and motley crew is coming if i remember this month...

[@Themparktycoon2world]

One of the best songs if not the best by Kix. Love this song and that band. I grew up with these guys and it’s so cool to hang with them every now and then still to this day.

[@joewhite2466]

Where you from

[@RealWorkOutBostonian]

These guys were so underrated but they were a kick ass band I love them!!

[@Parrotgirl-tattoo]

They really were underrated. I was going through a terrible time when this song came out. It validated my feelings & helped keep me going. I was feeling down today, & came to listen. Weird how those old traumas come back to bite you every now & then. ♾️♾️✌️❤️🙏✝️😍

[@lucindagabrion9604]

I will be 50 this year and I love this band I still act like a teenager