Bosson, was born Staffan Olsson in Särö outside of Gothenburg, Sweden. He… Read Full Bio ↴Bosson, was born Staffan Olsson in Särö outside of Gothenburg, Sweden. He has traveled the world, lived in other countries like Brazil, and he is a megastar in Russia and Asia.

Bosson began to sing along with the radio as a toddler and, at the age of six, he began singing in front of audiences. His stage name of "Bosson" comes from the fact that his father's first name is Bo, and the singer is Bo's son.

Bosson's first band was called Elevate, which landed a recording contract with Virgin Records in the early 1990s, resulting in three hit singles. In 1994, Bosson was a finalist on the TV show "Star Search." Soon afterward, the sexy singer went solo.

Bosson exploded into worldwide fame with his global megahit single "One in a Million," which was featured in the Hollywood film Miss Congeniality, starring Sandra Bullock. The song earned Bosson a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.

From there, Bosson toured as an opening act for Australia's Kylie Minogue and California's Britney Spears while writing songs for other major recording artists like Amy Grant and Al Di Meola.

What gets the singer-songwriter inspired to compose such romantic music for his adoring throngs of female fans?

"It can be enough to turn off the lights and light some candles and just sit alone somewhere and think a lot," said Bosson. "Everything happens inside of you, it's your thoughts. It's just that you have to put yourself in that frame of mind."

"Every song has its own little story that tells you something," the songwriter emphasized. "That's when you can relate to a situation, when somebody else is singing about something that you are feeling right in that moment. That's when you feel that you're not alone in a situation, that there are others that feel the same way."

What is Bosson's advice for all the singers and songwriters trying to make it in the music business? "If you just follow your heart and do what feels right, people will hear that."

You Opened My Eyes
Bosson Lyrics

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You opened my eyes
You make me believe
That there is a chance for a guy like me.
You opened my eyes
To a whole new world for me.

Baby don't you know
That all I wanted was to be by your side

To find a way to the light through the dark.
You saw the man that I was deep inside... ah huh...
There's a voice,
That was screamin' inside of my head
But I was quiet and peaceful instead.
Yes I have learnt from the things that you said... ah huh...

[Chorus]
You opened my eyes
You make me believe
That there is a chance for a guy like me.
You opened my eyes,
You showed me someone that no one else can see.
You opened my eyes
You bring me the sun.
You make me believe I am someone.
You opened my eyes
To a whole new world for me.

I was lost,
I was scared I was losing my mind.
Running away from myself all the time,
Coz there was something I was waiting to find... ah huh...
There you were, coz God has sent me an angel from above.
You gave me strength, and you showed me how to love,
For that, I'm thankful for the rest of my life... ah huh...

You opened my eyes
You make me believe
That there is a chance for a guy like me.
You opened my eyes,
You showed me someone that no one else can see.
You opened my eyes
You bring me the sun,
You make me believe I am someone.
You opened my eyes,
To a whole new world for me.

Now you're gone
And though it hurts to know you're with someone new,
You know I always wanted the best for you.
You deserve to get the best in life too,
I'm grateful for the time with you...
Oooh...

You opened my eyes
You make me believe
That there is a chance for a guy like me.
You opened my eyes
You showed me someone that no one else can see.
You opened my eyes
You bring me the sun,
You make me believe I am someone.
You opened my eyes
To a whole new world for me.
You opened my eyes...
You opened my eyes...

You opened my eyes...
You opened my eyes...

Overall Meaning

In Bosson's song "You Opened My Eyes," the singer expresses how a particular person has completely transformed their view of the world and themselves. The person in question has given the singer hope, a chance to believe in themselves, and has shown them a side of themselves they never thought existed. Initially, the singer explains how they always wanted to be with this person and find the light even in the darkest of situations. But it was only when this special person came into their life that they were able to see things so clearly. They mention a voice that was constantly screaming inside their head, but the presence of this person brought peace and clarity to their life. They are ever so grateful to this person for showing them the path to love and how to love; they feel a sense of indebtedness to that person they will never be able to repay.

Line by Line Meaning

You opened my eyes
You gave me a new perspective on life and helped me to see things more clearly.

You make me believe
You instilled in me a newfound sense of confidence and hope for the future.

That there is a chance for a guy like me.
That I am not defined by my past mistakes or shortcomings, and that there is still potential for growth and success.

To a whole new world for me.
You opened up opportunities and experiences that I never thought were possible.

Baby don't you know
My dear, it may not have been clear to you at the time, but...

That all I wanted was to be by your side
I desired nothing more than to support and cherish you in all that you do.

To find a way to the light through the dark.
To discover a path towards happiness and fulfillment despite the struggles and obstacles I faced.

You saw the man that I was deep inside... ah huh...
You recognized the potential and goodness within me that no one else saw or cared to see.

There's a voice, That was screamin' inside of my head
There was an intense inner turmoil and conflict that I couldn't vocalize or understand on my own.

But I was quiet and peaceful instead.
But in your presence, I felt calm and content, and no longer needed to be consumed by my own negative thoughts and feelings.

Yes I have learnt from the things that you said... ah huh...
I have gained invaluable insights and lessons from the wisdom and guidance that you imparted to me.

You showed me someone that no one else can see.
You revealed to me a version of myself that I had never recognized or fully appreciated before.

You bring me the sun.
You brought light and warmth to my life, and helped to dispel the darkness and coldness that I had been feeling for so long.

You make me believe I am someone.
You helped me to recognize my own worth and potential, and to believe in myself and my abilities.

I was lost, I was scared I was losing my mind.
I was adrift and overwhelmed by my own fears and insecurities, and didn't know how to find my way back to stable ground.

Running away from myself all the time,
I found myself constantly trying to escape from my own thoughts and emotions, not knowing how to confront them head on.

Coz there was something I was waiting to find... ah huh...
Because deep down, I knew there was something missing in my life, but I didn't know how to fill that void.

There you were, coz God has sent me an angel from above.
And then you appeared in my life, as if it was destiny, and I couldn't help but feel that you were a godsend, a heavenly presence that was meant to guide and uplift me.

You gave me strength, and you showed me how to love,
You taught me how to be resilient in the face of adversity, and how to truly love and care for another person in a selfless and compassionate way.

For that, I'm thankful for the rest of my life... ah huh...
And for all that you have done for me, I will remain eternally grateful and indebted to you, for shaping me into the person I am today.

Now you're gone
And even though you are no longer with me,

And though it hurts to know you're with someone new,
And even though the thought of you being with someone else brings me pain and heartache,

You know I always wanted the best for you.
I want nothing but the best for you and your future, and I hope that you find happiness and fulfillment in everything you do.

You deserve to get the best in life too,
You are worthy of all the love, joy, and success that this world has to offer, and I hope that you find it in abundance.

I'm grateful for the time with you...
And no matter what happens, I will always cherish the memories and moments that we shared together.

You opened my eyes...
In the end, you truly opened my eyes to a world of possibilities, and for that, I am forever changed and eternally grateful.

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