Mimi Webb “Eyes Closed” Review: Everything About the New Deluxe Single

Mimi Webb’s “Eyes Closed” is the Brutally Honest Rebound Anthem We Needed

Mimi Webb has this way of getting inside your head. It’s not just that massive, “how-does-that-come-out-of-a-human” voice—it’s the fact that she actually says the things most of us are too embarrassed to admit. Her new single, “Eyes Closed,” is the perfect example.

It’s the lead track for her upcoming deluxe album, Confessions: An Unexpected Turn of Events (dropping February 20th), and it hits right where it hurts. If you’ve ever dated someone new just to try and forget someone old, this song is going to feel like a personal attack.

The Messy Truth Behind the Track

Mimi has always been open-hearted, but “Eyes Closed” goes a step further into the “messy” side of moving on. Written alongside Amy Allen (the powerhouse behind hits for Harry Styles), the song tackles that specific guilt of being with a “for now” person while your mind is still stuck on a “forever” person.

“You weren’t forever, so he’s for now.”

It’s groovy and upbeat, but the lyrics are savage. When she sings about still sleeping in an ex’s T-shirt while trying to like someone new, it’s a level of honesty that feels rare in pop right now.

From Canterbury Diaries to Global Stages

Mimi’s rise hasn’t been some overnight TikTok fluke. She’s been at this since she was 13, scribbling songs in her diaries and obsessing over vocal titans like Amy Winehouse and Sam Smith. After honing her craft at BIMM, she signed with Epic Records in 2019 and hasn’t looked back.

From her debut “Before I Go” to her massive 2025 festival run at Lollapalooza, she’s consistently turned up the volume on her emotions.

What’s Coming on the ‘Confessions’ Deluxe?

This isn’t just a “cash-grab” repackage. The deluxe edition is a full 17-track journey. Here’s what we’re looking at:

  • 5 Brand New Tracks: Including “Eyes Closed,” “Stay Single,” and “Ends in Y.”

  • The Vibe: Expect some “clubby” electronic energy mixed with a few surprising country elements.

  • The Evolution: Mimi has described this era as more “vibrant and adventurous,” moving away from the pure heartbreak of her debut, Amelia.

Final Thoughts

Mimi Webb continues to be one of the UK’s most magnetic exports because she doesn’t try to be perfect. Whether she’s soaring through those “skyscraping runs” or admitting she’s dating a rebound with her eyes shut, she’s human. And in 2026, that’s exactly what pop music needs.