JISOO of BLACKPINK and Zayn Malik Team Up for ‘Eyes Closed’: A Musical Exploration of New Love

The music scene received a thrilling update this past week when BLACKPINK’s JISOO and British artist Zayn Malik announced their collaborative single ‘Eyes Closed.’ Released on October 10, the track delves into the complexities and exhilarations of a fresh romantic encounter. The anticipation had been building since JISOO teased the collaboration with a silhouette image of a male figure and the words “EYESCLOSED”, coupled with the intriguing statement, “a duet is near.”

The song features an engaging exchange between the two artists, where tender emotions and the thrill of a new relationship are conveyed through their lyrics. JISOO opens the track with a captivating verse, singing, “Time is standing still and I don’t wanna leave your lips/ Tracing my body with your fingertips,” setting a romantic tone that Zayn follows with, “I know what you’re feeling and I know you wanna say it/ I do too but we gotta be patient.”

The chorus of ‘Eyes Closed’ highlights the paradoxical nature of their relationship, with lines that resonate with anyone who has experienced an unlikely love: “‘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,” they harmonize over a backdrop of minimalistic beats and acoustic melodies.

In a visually captivating music video, JISOO and Zayn portray astronauts awakened from cryosleep, floating through a spaceship’s corridor as they approach Saturn. This futuristic and metaphorical journey complements the song’s theme of navigating the unknown territories of love.

The partnership might have been hinted at when Zayn attended BLACKPINK’s concert in New York on July 27, even sharing a moment from the event online. This appearance sparked rumors which have now culminated in this poignant musical duet.

JISOO’s venture into this duet follows her recent EP release ‘Amortage’ and comes amidst BLACKPINK’s ongoing Deadline world tour. Meanwhile, Zayn is gearing up for an exciting Las Vegas residency scheduled to begin on January 20 next year at the Dolby Live at Park MGM.

The collaborative track ‘Eyes Closed’ not only showcases the unique vocal chemistry between JISOO and Zayn but also marks a significant cross-cultural blend in the music industry. Fans can experience the mesmerizing duet through the music video linked below.