Slip into the quiet intensity of “Eyes Shut,” a standout from Rochelle Jordan‘s new album Through The Wall, out tomorrow on September 26 via Empire. This 17-track collection marks her first full project since 2021’s Play with the Changes, which landed a Polaris longlist nod, and it pulls together a dream team of producers like Kaytranada, Jimmy Edgar, and long-time collaborator KLSH to shape her signature alt-R&B into something even more liberated. Recorded across LA sessions that blended house pulses with soulful introspection, the album feels like a breakthrough – Jordan calls it a space for “strength, healing, and the power in womanhood,” with tracks that affirm resilience against doubt.
From the teasers and fan chatter, “Eyes Shut” dives into that vulnerable surrender, where closing your eyes lets the world fade and intuition take over, wrapped in hazy synths and her effortless vocal runs. It echoes the mantra-like energy of the title track “TTW” – all about busting through mental barriers – but adds a layer of intimate escape, much like the craving tension in “Crave” or the euphoric release of “Sweet Sensation.” On X, early listeners are claiming it as a top pick alongside “Ladida” and “I’m Your Muse,” praising how it captures that late-night clarity amid the album’s house-infused arc. Jordan’s British-Canadian roots shine here, mixing Toronto club vibes with LA polish to create songs that feel both personal and universal, perfect for anyone navigating their own walls.
At 14 minutes total, Through The Wall keeps things tight yet expansive, proving Jordan’s spot as an underground force turning flirtatious R&B into something hypnotic and real. Dive into the Eyes Shut lyrics below and unpack its quiet surrender. Don’t miss other Through The Wall tracks like Crave for more of Rochelle Jordan’s resilient R&B glow.
| Lead Vocals | Rochelle Jordan |
| Songwriter | Ezra Maxwell Rubin, Paris Williams, Philip Gamble & Rochelle Fearon |
| Music Producer | Kingdom |
| Label | Rochelle Jordan / EMPIRE |
| Release Date | September 26, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Rochelle Jordan / EMPIRE |
Lyrics of Eyes Shut by Rochelle Jordan
Life Is What We Make It, As The Saying Goes
No Time For Excuses, Just Got To Take The Blows
But Lately, What I’m Feeling, Like My Heart’s Made Of Stone
Nothing’s Really Hitting, And Everyone’s Exposed
With Time, Some Evasive
Reality, Abrasive
It’s A Heartbroken Nation
And The Money Down, Inflation
The Value We’re Chasing, Everybody Could Be Naked
But I Wouldn’t Know ’cause My Eyes Are Closed
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
Fell In Love And Got Hurt, No Fun
Got The Money, Then Out It Pours
There’s Got To Be Something More
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
I Don’t Know Who I’m Working For
Got Dopamine And Can’t Feel My Soul
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
Fell In Love And Got Hurt, No Fun
Got The Money, Then Out It Pours
There’s Got To Be Something More
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
I Don’t Know Who I’m Working For
Got Dopamine And Can’t Feel My Soul
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
There’s Got To Be Something More
Cash Rules All Around Me, Rich Soul Ain’t For The Weak
Time’s So Temporary, Heartbreak, Emptier
We’re Only Feeling Each Other Through Screens, Digital Lovers And Fiends
I Know You’re With Me, Too, You Know What I Mean
I’m Craving Connection For My Soul, Growing Cynical
It’s Getting Kind Of Old
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
Fell In Love And Got Hurt, No Fun
Got The Money, Then Out It Pours
There’s Got To Be Something More
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
I Don’t Know Who I’m Working For
Got Dopamine And Can’t Feel My Soul
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
Fell In Love And Got Hurt, No Fun
Got The Money, Then Out It Pours
There’s Got To Be Something More
Eyes Shut, But I’m Pressing On
I Don’t Know Who I’m Working For
Got Dopamine And Can’t Feel My Soul
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
I Just Feel Like There’s Something More
