Eyes Wide Open
#Gotye Lyrics
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With our eyes wide open, we
So this is the end of the story,
Everything we had, everything we did,
Is buried in dust,
And this dust is all that's left of us.
But only a few ever worried.
Well the signs were clear, they had no idea.
You just get used to living in fear,
Or give up when you can't even picture your future.
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open.
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we)
Yeah, we walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open.)
Some people offered up answers.
We made out like we heard, they were only words.
They didn't add up to a change in the way we were living,
And the saddest thing is all of it could have been avoided.
But it was like to stop consuming is to stop being human,
You'll want to make a change if you won't.
We're all in the same boat, staying afloat for the moment.
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we)
Yeah we walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open.)
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open,
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open,
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
With our eyes wide open, we walk the plank, we walk the plank.
With our eyes wide open, we walk the plank, we walk the plank, we walk the plank.
With our eyes wide open, we walk the plank, we walk the plank.
That was the end of the story.
In "Eyes Wide Open," Gotye sings about the apathy and lack of action towards climate change and how it will ultimately lead to our own demise. Through the metaphor of walking the plank, Gotye describes how we know what lies ahead but choose to continue on rather than take action. The first verse sets up the idea that everything we have done and accomplished will eventually be forgotten and lost due to our neglect of the planet. Gotye laments that only a few people care, and that the warning signs were clear but ignored. The second verse sings of the people who offer solutions to the issue, but those solutions are ignored due to our consumerist-focused lifestyles. It's a sad realization that we have brought this upon ourselves, and that there is still hope for change if we choose to take action.
The repetition of the phrase "with our eyes wide open" is significant because it demonstrates that we know what we are doing, and yet we continue down the path of destruction. The plank metaphor adds a sense of urgency and danger, as if we are on the edge of a cliff about to fall at any moment. The chorus is almost a mantra, emphasizing the idea that we are fully aware of our actions and the consequences that will follow.
Overall, "Eyes Wide Open" is a powerful message about the need for action and change in regards to climate change. It serves as a wake-up call to all those who choose to ignore the warning signs and continue down the path of destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
With our eyes wide open, we
Despite being aware of what's happening, we continue to move forward.
So this is the end of the story,
The outcome is clear and final.
Everything we had, everything we did,
Our past actions and possessions are now irrelevant in the face of the situation.
Is buried in dust,
All that we have done is now worthless and forgotten.
And this dust is all that's left of us.
Our legacy is simply a trail of meaningless debris.
But only a few ever worried.
Most people did not pay attention to the warning signs and did not take action.
Well the signs were clear, they had no idea.
Although the warning signs were evident, most did not realize the seriousness of the situation.
You just get used to living in fear,
Fear can become a normal state of being if it is prolonged.
Or give up when you can't even picture your future.
When the future seems uncertain, it can cause one to feel helpless and give up on trying to create a better outcome.
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open.
We knowingly risk everything without hesitation.
Some people offered up answers.
There were potential solutions to the problem, but not everyone was willing to listen or act on them.
We made out like we heard, they were only words.
Even though we were told what to do, we didn't truly listen or take action.
They didn't add up to a change in the way we were living,
Despite hearing the solutions, we continued living in the same way and did nothing to change.
And the saddest thing is all of it could have been avoided.
The outcome could have been prevented if we had taken action and made changes earlier.
But it was like to stop consuming is to stop being human,
The belief that consumption is tied to our humanity, and that we would lose an essential part of ourselves if we were to stop.
You'll want to make a change if you won't.
If you refuse or are too afraid to make changes, you should expect the situation to continue as it is.
We're all in the same boat, staying afloat for the moment.
We are all in this together, trying to survive and make it through this difficult time.
That was the end of the story.
The situation has come to a close, and all that remains is the outcome.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Walter Andre De Backer
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@AllisonGhost
"Eyes Wide Open"
[Hook]
With our eyes wide open, we...
With our eyes wide open, we...
[Verse 1]
So this is the end of the story
Everything we had, everything we did
Is buried in dust, and this dust is
All that's left of us left of us
And only a few ever worried
While the signs were clear, they had no idea
You just get use to livin' in fear
Or give up, when you can't even picture your future
We walk the plank, with our eyes wide open
[Chorus: Call and (response)]
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank, with our eyes wide open, we)
Yeah we walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank, with our eyes wide open, we)
[Verse 2]
And some people offered up answers
We made out we like we heard
They were only words
They didn't add up, to a change in the way we were living (it)
And the saddest thing, is all of it could've been avoided
But it was like to stop consuming's to stop being human
And why'd I make a change if you won't
We're all in the same, boat, stayin' afloat for the moment moment moment
[Chorus]
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we)
Yeah we walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we
(We walk the plank with our eyes wide open, we)
We walk the plank with our eyes wide, we
We walk the plank with our eyes wide, we
We walk the plank with our eyes wide, we
Mmmm hmmm mmm
[Hook]
(With our eyes wide open)
We, walk the plank, we walk the plank
(With our eyes wide open)
We, walk the plank, we walk the plank, we walk the plank
(With our eyes wide open)
We, walk the plank, we walk the plank
(With our eyes wide open)
And that is the end of the story
@theharshtruthoutthere
To all who believe that lie, which says, Masons have no power:
That dear soul is a clear lie, they still busy doing whatever they are doing (biblically deceiving mankind) and still they have the same if not even more power.
The masons haven+t gone nowhere, their club just in the late 20th century and early 21st century, exploded, meaning went bigger by many souls who became the sell outs. That`s the only reason we have TV s in our homes and the entertainments, through music , movies, sports.
If, as you seem to believe, masons power has gone down the drain, then our so loved TVs won´t show of any kind of picture. It then will be just a pointless box. There be then no daily news.
And there WON´T be then any kind of money in use.
Yep, that`s the picture i will get if the masons power have truly gone down the train.
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Without the masons nor the death club of freemasonry, there be not a single soul who`s sell out nor will there be any reason nor a chance to become one.
SOULS, SEARCH: BIBLE + FREEMASONRY.
Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
John 8:32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
And remember souls:
This world was never what we thought it was, nor it will never be what we wish it be.
@bthendn8300
He was never a popstar just a true artist.
@9yearoldman373
B The NDN; this makes no sense lol
@FetaCheezyAlfredo
@@9yearoldman373 Yes it does
@daluogbuefi9480
9 Yearoldman yes it does
@NoName-rj4ci
Art is amazing like that, it doesn’t need to make sense to be understood
@samuelmonsores2940
Yes, it does
@yimika
Gotye's voice was unironically really good, I wish he would come back
@samgomez9942
Yeah whatever happened to that guy anyways?
@scabietron1438
Sam Gomez sadly he was only recognized for somebody that I used to know even tho he makes other great music
@samgomez9942
@@scabietron1438 Yeah I have to be honest, "somebody that I used to know" was the only song I knew from him. But I recently got it stuck in my head and decided to relisten to it for the first time in years (since that's how I get songs out of my head) and decided to see if he had other music, and I like it.