Open Your Eyes
Guano Apes Lyrics


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Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever

Have you ever been for sale?
When your isms get smart
Oh so selfish and mindless
With that comment in your eye
Do you think that you are hard?
Really harder than the other
Man you're acting cold
If you are not in charge
Don't split your mentality
Without thinking twice
Your voice has got no reason
Now is the time to face your lies

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat that machine that works in your head

Will you offer me some tricks
If I ever need them
Would you go into that room
If I call 'em
Do you think that you are better
Really better than the rest
You realized there's a problem
I know that you can give your best
Have you ever had a dream?
Or is life just a trip?
A trip without chances
A chance to grow up quick

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat that machine that works in your head

Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever
Night and night you feel nothing
There's no way outside of my land

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat that machine that works in your head

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind




Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat that machine that works in your head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Guano Apes' "Open Your Eyes" reflect on the importance of self-awareness and the struggle to break free from societal expectations and limitations. The first verse talks about hiding and searching forever, possibly indicating the tendency of people to hide their true selves and to seek validation from others. The second verse touches upon the idea of conformity and the tendency of people to conform to societal norms and be selfish without regard for others. The chorus urges listeners to open their eyes and minds, be proud like a god, and break free from their inner machine that works within their head.


The third verse tackles the idea of empathy and asking for help. The singer is reaching out and asking for help or advice from someone they trust. The fourth verse reflects on the human struggle to find purpose and meaning in life. The singer is questioning whether life is just a meaningless trip or if they can grow from it. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need to open your eyes and break free from societal limitations.


Line by Line Meaning

Hide your face forever
Don't face the problems in your life and hide from them forever.


Dream and search forever
Keep dreaming and searching for answers but never find them because you refuse to face reality.


Have you ever been for sale?
Have you ever compromised your beliefs or values for personal gain?


When your isms get smart
When your beliefs and ideologies become excessively intelligent and overpower your rational thinking.


Oh so selfish and mindless
Being completely self-centered and thoughtless about the well-being of others.


With that comment in your eye
Your body language and facial expression imply that you are judgmental towards others.


Do you think that you are hard?
Do you believe that you are tough and can handle anything that comes your way?


Really harder than the other
Do you think you are tougher than everyone else?


Man you're acting cold
Your behavior is distant and unemotional, which can hurt those around you.


If you are not in charge
If you're not in control of the situation, how will you deal with it?


Don't split your mentality
Don't let your mind be divided, stay focused and think with a clear head.


Without thinking twice
Acting impulsively without taking into account the possible consequences of your actions.


Your voice has got no reason
You speak without thinking, and your words lack logic and intelligence.


Now is the time to face your lies
It's time to confront the falsehoods you tell yourself and admit the truth about your life.


Open your eyes, open your mind
See the world clearly and think openly with a new perspective.


Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Don't pretend to be ignorant about the world around you when you should be knowledgeable and proud of your achievements.


Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Stop feeling trapped by your own insecurities and take control of your life.


Beat that machine that works in your head
Defeat the negative thought patterns that control your mind and your life.


Will you offer me some tricks
Can you give me any advice or tactics for handling my problems?


If I ever need them
If I ask for advice, will you be there for me?


Would you go into that room
Would you confront your fears and step out of your comfort zone to find solutions to your problems?


If I call 'em
If I reach out to you for help, will you answer?


Do you think that you are better
Do you believe that you are superior to others?


Really better than the rest
Do you truly believe that you are more talented or deserving than all the other people around you?


You realized there's a problem
You finally acknowledge that there is an issue that needs to be addressed in your life.


I know that you can give your best
I have faith that you are capable of doing your best to work towards a solution.


Have you ever had a dream?
Have you ever had a goal or aspiration that you wished to achieve?


Or is life just a trip?
Or is life merely a journey without any true purpose or destination?


A trip without chances
A monotonous journey with no opportunities to change or improve your life.


A chance to grow up quick
An opportunity to mature and become more self-aware sooner rather than later.


Night and night you feel nothing
You feel numb and apathetic all the time, with no real joy or fulfillment.


There's no way outside of my land
You feel trapped and suffocated by your own life, with no escape from the situation.




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: Sandra Nasic, Dennis Poschwatta, Henning Ruemenapp, Stefan Ude

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@icecold9901

Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever
Have you ever been for sale?
When your isms get smart
Oh so selfish and mindless
With that comment in your eye
Do you think that you are hard?
Really harder than the other
Man you're acting cold
If you are not in charge
Don't split your mentality
Without thinking twice
Your voice has got no reason
Now is the time to face your lies
Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head
Will you offer me some tricks
If I ever need them?
Would you go into that room
If I call 'em
Do you think that you are better
Really better than the rest?
You realize there's a problem
I know that you can give your best
Have you ever had a dream
Or is life just a trip?
A trip without chances
A chance to grow up quick
Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head
Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever
Night and night you feel nothing
There's no way outside of my land
Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head
Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god, don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head



@user-zj6dt7gm1c

РАСКРОЙ СВОИ ГЛАЗА

...скрывай своё лицо вечно.... —
..мечтай и будь в поиске вечно!..

...ты когда-нибудь "продавался", —
в то время, как учения, которым верил, заумными чересчур оказывались?
- ...о, это так эгоистично и легкомысленно!... -
..особенно когда во взгляде твоём виден комментарий..
- думаешь, что тебе так трудно? -
реально, - думаешь, тебе сложнее, чем остальным?!
— ..."врубил крутого", —
когда не "самый главный" ты!...
- ..смотри, не сойди с ума,
пока не взвесил всё дважды!!.. -
у тебя нет оснований повышать свой голос,
и настало время раскрыть всё твоё враньё!!
— ...раскрой свои глаза, свой разум раскрой!!... —
хоть ты и горд, словно бог, не прикидывайся слепцом!
..если запутался в себе, лучше вырвись из всего этого!
— победи тот механизм, что работает в твоей голове!!..

будешь выкидывать передо мной "фокусы" всякие,
даже если мне это будет нужно?
— ...войдёшь ли ты ко мне туда,
куда позову я?... —
считаешь, что ты лучше,
реально, лучше остальных?! —
понимаешь, - в этом вся проблема! -
ведь я-то знаю - на большее способен ты!!
...у тебя когда-нибудь была мечта?
или для тебя жизнь всего лишь путешествие?
то, в котором ни на что нет никакого шанса,
особенно - нет шанса быстро повзрослеть!...
...раскрой свои глаза, свой разум раскрой!!... —
хоть ты и горд, словно бог, не прикидывайся слепцом!
..если запутался в себе, лучше вырвись из всего этого!
— ...победи механизм, что работает в твоей голове!!...

..скрывай своё лицо вечно..
— ...мечтай и ищи себя вечно!!... —
за ночью - ночь, а ты так ничего и не ощущаешь! -
ведь из "моих владений" выхода нет, понимаешь?

...раскрой глаза!! разум освободи!!!... —
хоть и горд, подобно богу, - не прикидывайся слепым!!
..если запутался в себе, лучше вырвись из всего этого!
— ...победи механизм, что работает в твоей голове!!!...
- ...раскрой свои глаза!!! свой разум раскрой!!!... -
хоть ты и горд, будто бог, - не прикидывайся слепцом!!
..если запутался в себе, лучше вырвись из всего этого!!
- ..победи тот механизм, что работает в твоей голове!!!..



@TheJovi1972

"Open your eyes"


Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever

Have you ever been for sale
When your isms get smart
Oh so selfish and mindless
With that comment in your eye
Do you think that you are hard
Really harder than the other
Man you're acting cold
If you are not in charge
Don't split your mentality
Without thinking twice
Your voice has got no reason
Now is the time to face your lies

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a God don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head

Will you offer me some tricks
If I ever need them
Would you go into that room
If I call 'em
Do you think that you are better
Really better than the rest
Realize there's a problem
I know that you can give your best
Have you ever had a dream
Or is life just a trip
A trip without chances
A chance to grow up quick

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head

Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever
Night and night you feel nothing
There's no way outside of my land

Open your eyes, open your mind
Proud like a god don't pretend to be blind
Trapped in yourself, break out instead
Beat the machine that works in your head



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