Snoop Dogg, ‘Eyez Closed’ Feat. Kanye West, John Legend – Song Spotlight
Kanye West and John Legend join Snoop Dogg on 'Eyez Closed,' a song from Snoop's upcoming release 'Doggumentary.'
The track has a lot going on musically, with electric guitars and a bloop-y synth pattern throughout. Snoop takes the first two verses, bragging about his success while acknowledging his mortality:
"Only God knows how long the Dogg has / Cause like time, we all pass / So if you ever taste success, just pray it’s from a tall glass"
Legend sings the hook, "And I can see it with my eyes closed now / Feeling like my life froze, I'm about to hit the ground."
Kanye pulls up the rear with a closing verse that comments on the fickleness of fame, references Happy Meal toys and rhymes "phoniness" with "only hits."
'Doggumentary,' which comes out next Tuesday, also reportedly features collaborations with T-Pain, Gorillaz and R. Kelly.
Snoop also has a movie coming out with Wiz Khalifa next month, while West and Legend are working on an album together.
Listen to Snoop Dogg feat. Kanye West & John Legend, 'Eyez Closed'