Jisoo and Zayn Malik’s ‘Eyes Closed’ Lyrics Capture the Fear and Thrill of New Love

THE RUNDOWN

• Blackpink’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik have released their new single, “Eyes Closed.”
• On the smooth, melodic track, they sing about pursuing new love while not letting their fears from the past deter them.
• The accompanying music video features cosmic, space-inspired imagery and the singers in matching all-black looks.

Blackpink’s Jisoo and Zayn have teamed up for the first time for their new single, “Eyes Closed.”

Released on October 10, the song captures the beginning of a new romance, with the pair trading bars throughout. They express hesitation given their past experiences but ultimately pursue their feelings. In the pre-chorus, they sing, “’Cause someone like me and someone like you / Really shouldn’t work, yeah, the history is proof / Damned if I don’t, damned if I do / You know, by now, we’ve seen it all.”

Later, they add, “The beds we’ve been in, the names and the faces of who we were with / And, oh, ain’t nobody perfect, but it’s all good / The past can’t hurt us if we don’t look / Let’s let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed.”

Jisoo celebrated the release with an Instagram post featuring photos of her and Zayn, writing, “Something very special we’ve been working on is finally out.🪐 I hope this song reaches many hearts. Let’s never forget that everything we’ve been through was for the future. @Zayn—working with you has been truly special. I’m so grateful for your kindness and your incredible voice. ♥️”

In the photo dump, she also included a snapshot of a bouquet of flowers Zayn gave her. The arrangement featured a note that read, “Jisoo, it’s here! HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Big Love, Zayn.”

They also released a music video featuring cosmic, futuristic visuals that show them traveling through space. When they share scenes together, the two coordinate in matching all-black outfits.

The new song comes amid Blackpink’s Deadline World Tour, which will continue through January 2026. You can buy tickets for the remaining dates here. Meanwhile, Malik will kick off his Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live on January 20, performing for seven shows. For those tickets, check here.

Listen to the full song above and read to the lyrics below, courtesy of Genius:

Verse 1: Jisoo and ZaynTime is standing still and I don’t wanna leave your lipsTracing my body with your fingertipsI know what you’re feeling and I know you wanna say it (Yeah, say it)

I do too, but we gotta be patient (Gotta be patient)

Pre-Chorus: Jisoo and Zayn’Cause someone like me and someone like youReally shouldn’t work, yeah, the history is proofDamned if I don’t, damned if I do

You know, by now, we’ve seen it all

Chorus: Jisoo and ZaynSaid, oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closedBetter if we keep it where we don’t knowThe beds we’ve been in, the namеs and the faces of who we wеre withAnd, oh, ain’t nobody perfect, but it’s all goodThe past can’t hurt us if we don’t look

Let’s let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed

Post-Chorus: JisooOh, oh, oh

Verse 2: JisooI got tunnel vision every second that you’re with me

No, I don’t care what anybody says, just kiss me (Oh)

Pre-Chorus: Jisoo and Zayn’Cause you look like trouble, but it could be goodI’ve been the same, kind of misunderstoodWhatever you’ve done, trust, it ain’t nothing new

You know by now we’ve seen it all

Chorus: Jisoo and ZaynSaid, oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closedBetter if we keep it where we don’t knowThe beds we’ve been in, the names and the faces of who we were withAnd, oh, ain’t nobody perfect, but it’s all goodThe past can’t hurt us if we don’t look

Let’s let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed

Post-Chorus: JisooOh, oh, oh

Keep your eyes closed

Pre-Chorus: Jisoo and Zayn'Cause someone like me and someone like youReally shouldn’t work, yeah, the history is proofDamned if I don’t, damned if I do

You know, by now, we've seen it all

Chorus: Jisoo and ZaynSaid, oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closedBetter if we keep it where we don't knowThe beds we’ve been in, the names and the faces of who we were withAnd, oh, ain’t nobody perfect, but it’s all goodThe past can’t hurt us if we don’t look

Let’s let it go, better if we fall in love with our eyes closed

Post-Chorus: JisooOh, with our eyes closed