Open Your Eyes
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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What it is that's killing me
Through the eyes I want to know
See a vision once let go
I had it all
Well constantly it burdens me
How to trust, I can't believe
But when the day is done
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
On and on we stand alone until our day is gone
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
I love the way I feel today
And how I know the sun will fade
Darker days seem to be
What will always live in me
But still I run
Its hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will I ever save this day?
Will they ever change?
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
On and on we stand alone until our day is gone
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Still today we carry on, I know our day will come
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Lost the faith, Lost the love
But when the day is done
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
The lyrics to Alter Bridge's song "Open Your Eyes" are about the struggle of finding one's place in life and dealing with the challenges that come with it. The first few lines of the song talk about reflection, and how the singer can see what is causing them harm. They then express a desire to understand things more fully, to see things from a new perspective. The singer refers to something they once had, and that they lost. This loss has left them feeling incomplete, weighed down, and uncertain. However, as the song progresses, the singer also talks about the sense of strength and resilience they feel in the face of this uncertainty. They are able to run towards the challenges and continue on, even when it is hard to know what path to choose. They acknowledge that it can be difficult to find one's way alone and struggles with trust, but they still believe that there is hope that things can change. The chorus of the song is a call to action for others to see the world differently, to recognize that we are all connected and part of a greater whole. The singer's hope is that by doing so, people will be able to work together to overcome the challenges that they face.
Overall, the lyrics to "Open Your Eyes" are an uplifting message about the importance of resilience and community. The singer reminds the listener that while they may feel lost or uncertain, they are not alone in their struggles. They encourage others to see beyond their own struggles and recognize the larger picture, in order to find a way forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back I clearly see
Reflecting on the past, I can now see with clarity.
What it is that's killing me
I am aware of what is causing my pain and suffering.
Through the eyes I want to know
I seek understanding and clarity through observation.
See a vision once let go
I previously had a clear understanding, but it has since been lost.
I had it all
In the past, I possessed everything I needed.
Well constantly it burdens me
I am continuously weighed down with this issue.
How to trust, I can't believe
I struggle with the idea of trust, finding it difficult to believe in others.
I lost the faith, I lost the love
I have lost my faith and the love that I once possessed.
But when the day is done
At the end of the day, after everything has settled.
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
I hope that others will recognize our connectedness and unity.
On and on we stand alone until our day is gone
We will continue to fight alone until the end of our lives.
I love the way I feel today
I am currently feeling good and content.
And how I know the sun will fade
Despite this feeling, I understand that it will not last forever.
Darker days seem to be
I believe that harder times are coming.
What will always live in me
No matter what happens, this feeling will always exist within me.
But still I run
Despite the challenges, I keep moving forward.
Its hard to walk this path alone
I find it difficult to navigate through life without the support of others.
Hard to know which way to go
It can be challenging to make the right decisions without guidance.
Will I ever save this day?
I wonder if there is a way to overcome my current struggles.
Will they ever change?
I question whether others will ever change their ways.
Still today we carry on, I know our day will come
Despite adversity, we continue to persevere, believing in a brighter future.
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Once again, I hope that people will acknowledge our connection and unity.
Lost the faith, Lost the love
I have lost two critical elements that were once part of my identity.
Hard to walk this path alone
I find it arduous to navigate through life without the support of others.
Hard to know which way to go
It can be challenging to make the right decisions without guidance.
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Again, I hope that people will acknowledge our connection and unity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, THOMAS SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHALL, MYLES KENNEDY
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@zvq3258
Looking back I clearly see
What it is that's killing me
Through the eyes of one I know
I see a vision once let go
I had it all
Constantly it burdens me
Hard to trust and can't believe
Lost the faith and lost the love
When the day is done
Chorus:
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
On and on we stand alone
Until our day has come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one
I love the way I feel today
But how I know the sun will fade
Darker days seem to be
What will always live in me
But still I run
It's hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will I ever save this day?
Will it ever change?
Repeat Chorus
Still today we carry on
I know our day will come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
(It's hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go)
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
(Lost the faith and lost the love
When the day is done)
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
@dbx6072
ALTER BRIDGE LYRICS
"Open Your Eyes"
Looking back I clearly see
What it is that's killing me
Through the eyes of one I know
I see a vision once let go
I had it all
Constantly it burdens me
Hard to trust and can't believe
Lost the faith and lost the love
When the day is done
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one
On and on we stand alone
Until our day has come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one
I love the way I feel today
But how I know the sun will fade
Darker days seem to be
What will always live in me
But still I run
It's hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will I ever save this day
Will it ever change
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one
Still today we carry on
I know our day will come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one
(its hard to walk this path alone
hard to know which way to go)
Will they open their eyes
and realize we are one
(lost the faith and lost the love when the day is done)
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one
@peytinyy5568
[LYRIC]
Looking back I clearly see
What it is that's killing me
Through the eyes of one I know
I see a vision once let go,
I had it all
Constantly it burdens me
Hard to trust and can't believe
Lost the faith and lost the love
When the day is done
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
On and on we stand alone
Until our day has come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
I love the way I feel today
But how I know the sun will fade
Darker days seem to be
What will always live in me,
But still I run
It's hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will I ever save this day?
Will it ever change?
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
Still today we carry on
I know our day will come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
(It's hard to walk this path alone)
(Hard to know which way to go)
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
(Lost the faith and lost the love)
(When the day is done)
Will they open their eyes
And realize we are one?
@nickweltikol4772
I was 14 years old when this song released and I couldn’t get enough of this underrated Gem. Now it’s 2021, I’m 31 and still enjoy this kick ass song! God Bless you all, Stay happy, Stay healthy!!
@dinxpe6592
I think this song was released 2005....I remember seeing them live 2005. They played this song. That is 16 years ago
@nickweltikol4772
@@dinxpe6592 you’re right! Says it was released back in 2004, not sure why I was thinking this song came out in 2010.
@dinxpe6592
@@nickweltikol4772 But to me it also feels 10/11 years ago.... Cant believe it's that long ago already. Was working in England at the time... Was there for 4 months or so, and Alterbridge was the 1st show I went to... At Astoria.
@gwynethofficial7338
First time I'm hearing this song in 2006,they play Winning Eleven backsound...and I'm 33 y'o now, and still hear this song till now
@greatstag
This song was released on June 11, 2004 so you were actually 14
@Hoyahoya420
This band is my favorite band of all time
@joeysmith5086
Nearing the end of 2023, and this song is still as epic as the day it was released. This music gets me out of whatever funk I feel myself going into. Music is my therapy, my escape, my reality, and without it I wouldn't feel whole. Sure there is more to the world than that but just a piece of me would be missing without a masterpiece such as this.
@zvq3258
Looking back I clearly see
What it is that's killing me
Through the eyes of one I know
I see a vision once let go
I had it all
Constantly it burdens me
Hard to trust and can't believe
Lost the faith and lost the love
When the day is done
Chorus:
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
On and on we stand alone
Until our day has come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one
I love the way I feel today
But how I know the sun will fade
Darker days seem to be
What will always live in me
But still I run
It's hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will I ever save this day?
Will it ever change?
Repeat Chorus
Still today we carry on
I know our day will come
When they open their eyes
And realize we are one
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
(It's hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go)
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
(Lost the faith and lost the love
When the day is done)
Will they open their eyes?
And realize we are one
@vibhorebhargava2056
One of the best songs ever. 19 years on and you cannot stop enjoying it!!!