We Close Our Eyes

"We Close Our Eyes" is a song by English pop duo Go West, composed by both members Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. Recognisable by its synthesiser hook, it was released as the lead single from the duo's self titled debut album, in February 1985. The song charted worldwide, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart, number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the top 10 in Australia, Italy, and New Zealand.

Critical reception
In April 1985, the single was discussed by Molly Meldrum and Queen's lead vocalist Freddie Mercury on the Australian music show Countdown. Mercury was impressed and predicted the band would be "very, very big".

Chart performance
"We Close Our Eyes" spent 14 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number five in April 1985. In the United States, the single reached 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Music video
"We Close Our Eyes" was promoted by a music video directed by Godley & Creme. This video included Cox and Drummie performing the song in front of dancing wooden artist mannequins.

Remixes
The "Total Overhang Club Mix" was later included on Go West's 1986 remix compilation Bangs & Crashes. A further remix of the song appeared on Aces and Kings – The Best of Go West in 1993. A remix of the song was released in 1993 to promote the Aces and Kings retrospective.