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 song "Open Your Eyes" by Alter Bridge is an emotional and powerful song about the struggles of life and the need to open one's eyes to the truth of our interconnectedness. The song begins with the singer looking back and realizing what has been killing him. He wants to know and see a vision he once had that is now lost. The singer had it all but lost the faith and the love, making it hard to trust and believe. However, he still runs forward trying to find a way to save the day.
The chorus then emphasizes the need for others to open their eyes and see that we are all one. It highlights the importance of realizing that we are all connected and that we must work together to overcome our struggles. It urges people to stand alone until our day is gone, but to always carry on and believe that the day will come when they will open their eyes and realize that we are one.
Overall, "Open Your Eyes" is a song that inspires listeners to look beyond their struggles and recognize that we are all connected. It encourages all of us to open our eyes and see the world as it is, connected and full of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back I clearly see
Retrospectively, I can now see the cause of my pain
What it is that's killing me
I realize what is causing me so much harm and suffering
Through the eyes I want to know
I seek to perceive the truth and gain knowledge of reality
See a vision once let go
I wish to rediscover an idea I once let go of
I had it all
Everything was in my grasp and within my reach
Well constantly it burdens me
An ongoing weight is placed on my shoulders
How to trust, I can't believe
I struggle to confide and trust in others
I lost the faith, I lost the love
I no longer believe in something I formerly held dear
But when the day is done
At the end of the day
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Will they finally see we are part of the same entity
On and on we stand alone until our day is gone
We persist on our own until our time is over
Still today we carry on, I know our day will come
We continue on despite challenges, I trust a reward awaits us
I love the way I feel today
I enjoy the current feeling I'm experiencing
And how I know the sun will fade
I am aware that good times will come to an end
Darker days seem to be
It appears that poor times lie ahead
What will always live in me
My experiences will always be a part of me
But still I run
However, I keep moving forward
Its hard to walk this path alone
Traversing a route without assistance is difficult
Hard to know which way to go
Uncertain of the correct direction to follow
Will I ever save this day?
Can I change anything about the current situation?
Will they ever change?
Will others ever decide to be different?
Lost the faith, Lost the love
The trust and affection is lost
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
I hope others comprehend that we are connected
Hard to walk this path alone
It's arduous without support
Hard to know which way to go
Uncertainty of which option to pursue
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Again, I hope others comprehend our interconnectedness
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, THOMAS SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHALL, MYLES KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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!!!