is a high-profile electronic collaboration between American-Kashmiri producer KSHMR and Norwegian DJ Tungevaag , released on November 19, 2021, via KSHMR's label Dharma Worldwide . Pandemic Roots and Meaning
The lyrics explore finding solace and connection even when physically apart, with lines like symbolizing a mental or emotional bond that transcends distance. Production and Sound KSHMR x Tungevaag - Close Your Eyes
: Critics have described the song as an infectious dance-pop jam that mixes organic instrumentation with computerized beats and "pitch-perfect" female vocals. : Shortly after the original release, a VIP
: Shortly after the original release, a VIP Mix was dropped on December 16, 2021, replacing the melodic flute with a heavier, more club-ready electronic synth sound. Release Details : Shortly after the original release
: KSHMR noted that the track didn't feel complete until they added majestic pan pipes , which he described as the "eureka moment" that blended his characteristic ethnic elements with Tungevaag's signature sound.