Born in Skewen, South Wales, Tyler rose to prominence with her first hit single "Lost in France" in 1976. She signed a management deal with British songwriters Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who wrote and co-produced Tyler's first four studio albums between 1977 and 1981. "It's a Heartache" became Tyler's first US hit, with worldwide sales in excess of 6 million.
In 1982, Tyler signed with CBS/Columbia and began working with producer-songwriter Jim Steinman. He wrote her biggest career hit, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and produced its parent album, "Faster Than the Speed of Night" (1983), and the follow-up, "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire" (1986). Both albums were noted for their bombastic pop-rock production and melodramatic lyrics. Tyler's next album, "Hide Your Heart" (1988), was produced by Desmond Child and included several tracks that later became hits for other artists, including "The Best" for Tina Turner and "Save Up All Your Tears" for Cher.
Tyler leaned further into a commercial pop sound in the 1990s. She signed with Hansa Records and recorded her next album, "Bitterblue" (1991), with an assortment of producers including Giorgio Moroder, Roy Bittan and Dieter Bohlen. Her subsequent albums "Angel Heart" (1992)" and "Silhouette in Red" (1993) were recorded almost exclusively with Bohlen.
Towards the end of the 90s, Tyler moved to East West Records and recorded the albums "Free Spirit" (1995) and "All in One Voice" (1998). She continued to experiment with cross-genre sounds in the 2000s, recording the covers album "Heart Strings" (2003) with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2004, Tyler began recording in Paris with producer Jean Lahcène, beginning with a re-recording of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" which topped the charts in France and Belgium. Tyler promoted her subsequent albums "Simply Believe" (2004) and "Wings" (2005) with a world tour and the release of her first concert film Bonnie on Tour.
Tyler spent the following eight years concentrating on her live work before returning to the studio for "Rocks and Honey" (2013). The album includes her UK Eurovision entry "Believe in Me". In 2018, Tyler reunited with David Mackay, who produced Tyler's first two albums in the 1970s, for her latest releases "Between the Earth and the Stars" (2019) and "The Best Is Yet to Come" (2021).
Tyler has contributed to several film soundtracks. Her most notable recording is "Holding Out for a Hero" which featured in Footloose, and has since become synonymous with action sequences, having later appeared in Shrek 2, Loki, and in numerous movie trailers. In 1984, Tyler sang the track "Here She Comes" for Giorgio Moroder's restoration of Fritz Lange's Metropolis, a recording which led to Tyler's third Grammy nomination.
Open Your Eyes
Bonnie Tyler Lyrics
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To forgive and forget the past
There have been some rocky roads to follow
But we made it back to love at last
Have you seen where we are coming from
Can you see the path that we can take
Let the feeling that you are falling take you away
That's when you realise
Don't ask why let love take you away
We can say goodbye to pain and sorrow
Where gonna leave it in the past
The love we have strong and it's getting stronger
A love that was really made to last
You have been to where we're coming from
Can you see the path we could take
Let the feeling that you are falling take you away
You've got to open up your eyes
That's when you realise
Don't ask why let love take you away
You've got to open up your eyes
That's when you realise
Don't ask why let love take you away
Have you been to where we are coming from
Can you see your future today?
Let the feeling that you are falling take you away
You've got to open up your eyes
That's when you realise
Don't ask why let love take you away
You've got to open up your eyes
That's when you realise
Don't ask why let love take you away
You've got to open up your eyes
That's when you realise
Don't ask why let love take you away
In "Open Your Eyes," Bonnie Tyler sings about a past filled with difficult times and rocky roads but also celebrates overcoming them to find true love. She talks about making promises for the future and leaving the painful memories of the past behind. The chorus repeats the phrase "You've got to open up your eyes, that's when you realize, don't ask why let love take you away," urging the listener to trust in love and allow it to lead them to happiness.
The song encourages the listener to focus on the present moment and the potential for a brighter future. By opening their eyes to the possibilities that love brings, they can leave behind the pain and sorrow of the past. The lyrics evoke a sense of hope and optimism, reminding us that love can be a powerful force in our lives if we let it.
Overall, "Open Your Eyes" is a song that celebrates the transformative power of love, urging us to let go of the past and believe in the possibilities of a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna make our promises tomorrow
We will make commitments to each other in the future.
To forgive and forget the past
Let go of past grievances and move on.
There have been some rocky roads to follow
We have faced challenges along the way.
But we made it back to love at last
Despite the obstacles, we have returned to love.
Have you seen where we are coming from
Do you understand where we have been?
Can you see the path that we can take
Do you see the possibilities for our future?
Let the feeling that you are falling take you away
Let yourself be consumed by the emotions of the moment.
You've got to open up your eyes
You need to see things clearly.
That's when you realise
This is when you understand something you may have missed before.
Don't ask why let love take you away
Don't question the power of love.
We can say goodbye to pain and sorrow
We can move past our past troubles and hardships.
Where gonna leave it in the past
We are letting go and moving forward.
The love we have strong and it's getting stronger
Our love is solid and growing.
A love that was really made to last
Our love is meant to endure.
Have you been to where we are coming from
Do you know what we have experienced?
Can you see your future today?
Can you envision your future?
You've got to open up your eyes
You need to see things clearly.
That's when you realise
This is when you understand something that you may have missed before.
Don't ask why let love take you away
Don't question the power of love.
You've got to open up your eyes
You need to see things clearly.
That's when you realise
This is when you understand something that you may have missed before.
Don't ask why let love take you away
Don't question the power of love.
You've got to open up your eyes
You need to see things clearly.
That's when you realise
This is when you understand something that you may have missed before.
Don't ask why let love take you away
Don't question the power of love.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martina Pit
Beautiful song, music
lyric and interpretation
of Bonnie. Open your
eyes. I LOVE THIS SONG Bonnie 💙💙💙
Bonnie Baby
AWESOME....one of my favorite songs & thanks for uploading:)
Fiona Hannah
Great song !!
Silvia Wong
OMG....i love this song so so much & i d like to dedicate this song to my darling & i d to tell her that pls open ur eyes.....:) Thanks for sharing. GREAT JOB!!!
zanniroc
WAY better hair than jennifer aniston* ....Bonnie rocks !!!!!!~