
Peak
11
Weeks
23
Score
2,803
Chart Year
1989
"Don't Close Your Eyes" is a power ballad by American hard rock band Kix from their fourth studio album, Blow My Fuse (1988). It was written by Kix's bassist Donnie Purnell in collaboration with noted hard rock/heavy metal songwriter Bob Halligan Jr. and Crack the Sky frontman John Palumbo. The song remains Kix's most successful single release, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is the group's only top 40 hit, resulting in them frequently being called a one-hit wonde
What's you're doing out in the night time Why'd you call me on the phone Your mama can't solve your problem When's daddy ever get home So you did your little move In the middle of the suicide Don't close your eyes Don't close your eyes Don't sing your last lullaby No one there to hold you No one hears you screams You live life up and down now Your nightmares are your dreams Another lonely way of hanging round Don't you take it falling down no no Hold on hold on tight I'll make everything all right Wake up don't go asleep I'll 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
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9, 1989 | 93 | 33 |
| 2 | Sep 16, 1989 | 79 | 47 |
| 3 | Sep 23, 1989 | 68 | 58 |
| 4 | Sep 30, 1989 | 60 | 66 |
| 5 | Oct 7, 1989 | 53 | 73 |
| 6 | Oct 14, 1989 | 49 | 77 |
| 7 | Oct 21, 1989 | 38 | 88 |
| 8 | Oct 28, 1989 | 32 | 94 |
| 9 | Nov 4, 1989 | 26 | 100 |
| 10 | Nov 11, 1989 | 19 | 107 |
| 11 | Nov 18, 1989 | 15 | 111 |
| 12 | Nov 25, 1989 | 12 | 114 |
| 13 | Dec 2, 1989 | 12 | 114 |
| 14 | Dec 9, 1989 | 12 | 114 |
| 15 | Dec 16, 1989 | 11 | 115 |
| 16 | Dec 23, 1989 | 24 | 102 |
| 17 | Dec 30, 1989 | 24 | 102 |
| 18 | Jan 6, 1990 | 30 | 96 |
| 19 | Jan 13, 1990 | 36 | 90 |
| 20 | Jan 20, 1990 | 48 | 78 |