Open My Eyes
¤ The Rasmus Lyrics
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That grows inside of me silently
And you could be my blood
And be a part of me secretly
I've lost a war
I've lost a fight
I've killed a man
Open my eyes, let me see you
And blow this blinding darkness away
Open my eyes, let me find you
Give me a sign
Hate is like a ghost
That lives inside of me, I plead
For you to be my guide
To be a feeder of my need
I've lost a war
I've lost a fight
I've killed a man
Wasted a life
Open my eyes, let me see you
And blow this blinding darkness away
Open my eyes, let me find you
Give me a sign
Take the world and fold me in
Free the soul behind the sin
The endless dark will be the death of my senses
Take my love and hold it in
Kill the beast under my skin
The endless dark will be the death of my senses
(Open my eyes)
Open my eyes, let me see you
And blow this blinding darkness away
Open my eyes
Open my eyes, let me see you
And blow this blinding darkness away
Open my eyes
Give me a sign
The lyrics of the song "Open My Eyes" by The Rasmus are a plea to someone, possibly a lover or a higher power, to help the singer overcome his fear and hate, both of which are depicted as dark and oppressive forces that have taken hold of him. The fear is described as a tree that grows inside of him silently, while the hate is portrayed as a ghost that lives inside of him. The singer has lost battles and taken lives, and is seeking redemption through the love and guidance of someone else. The repetition of the phrase "open my eyes" throughout the song signifies a desire for clarity and insight, and a willingness to let go of the darkness that is holding him back. The final lines of the song suggest that this liberation can only occur through a combination of self-acceptance and external support: "Take the world and fold me in/ Free the soul behind the sin."
The overall theme of the song is one of self-discovery and transformation. The lyrics suggest that fear and hate are universal human experiences that can lead to destructive behavior if left unchecked, but that there is always hope for redemption and healing. The use of metaphors such as the tree and the ghost give these abstract concepts a tangible, almost tangible quality that makes them easier to relate to. The repetition of the chorus creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the importance of the message. The song is an expression of vulnerability and a call for help, but also a reminder that the power to change oneself ultimately lies within.
Line by Line Meaning
Fear is like a tree
Fear is a feeling that grows inside me like a tree, silently.
That grows inside of me silently
It keeps growing inside me without me realizing it.
And you could be my blood
You could be very close to me, like my own blood.
And be a part of me secretly
And be a part of me without anyone knowing it.
I've lost a war
I've faced and lost a big conflict in life.
I've lost a fight
I've faced and lost a smaller conflict in life.
I've killed a man
I've caused someone's death.
Wasted a life
I've ruined someone's future or potential.
Open my eyes, let me see you
Help me see you clearly and understand you better.
And blow this blinding darkness away
And eliminate the darkness that's blinding me from seeing the truth.
Open my eyes, let me find you
Help me search for you and find you.
Give me a sign
Help me understand through a clear sign or message.
Hate is like a ghost
Hate is a feeling that lives inside me like a ghost.
That lives inside of me, I plead
It keeps living inside me and I'm begging for a way to get rid of it.
For you to be my guide
I want you to be my guide towards a better path.
To be a feeder of my need
To provide me with what I need to overcome my problems.
Take the world and fold me in
Help me feel safe and protected in this overwhelming world.
Free the soul behind the sin
Help me be free from the guilt of my past mistakes.
The endless dark will be the death of my senses
If the darkness continues, it will destroy my ability to feel and see beauty in the world.
Take my love and hold it in
Accept my love and keep it safe.
Kill the beast under my skin
Destroy the negative feelings and impulses that cause harm to others.
Open my eyes
Let me see the truth and understand what I need to do.
(Open my eyes)
Repeated plea for help and guidance.
Give me a sign
Help me understand and find my way.
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