Open Your Eyes
Captain Hook & ill.Gates Lyrics
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Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All these pictures turn our eyes into stares
Their reaction proves that they just don't care
I will take one last look into your face
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All our actions paint a picture surreal
There's no way to erase the hate that I feel
I will take one last look into your face
Before we all crumble and fall
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Decide, inside
Decide, inside
The lyrics to Captain Hook & ill.Gates's song Open Your Eyes is an urgent call to awaken one's consciousness and take responsibility for their actions before it is too late. The opening lines, "Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting," suggests that the singer is addressing someone who is starting to realize the error of their ways. The lines "Stop pissing away all the hours and days/ Take one last look at me, this is what you will be" implies that the singer has experienced the consequences of their actions and is warning the listener. The image of "all turning to fire" suggests that the singer is warning about some kind of catastrophic event that will lead to destruction.
The lines "All these pictures turn our eyes into stares/ Their reaction proves that they just don't care" suggests that the singer is frustrated with people's lack of concern in the face of danger. The singer then takes a last look at the person they are addressing, expressing disappointment and shame, "Fall to my knees, fold in disgrace." The repeated lines "Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes/ The power within you will guide you and I/ They don't lie" is a metaphorical call to remove the blinders that keep people from seeing the truth and harness the power within.
The lines "All our actions paint a picture surreal/ There's no way to erase the hate that I feel" suggest that the singer is addressing a larger audience beyond the one person. The lines "Before we all crumble and fall" offer a sense of urgency and impending doom. The repeated lines "Decide, inside" is a final call to action to awaken and embrace the power within.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
You are starting to become aware of what is happening and you are feeling regretful
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Quit wasting time and start taking action
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you continue down this path, you will end up just like me
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
If we don't change our ways, we will all face destruction
All these pictures turn our eyes into stares
Our constant exposure to negativity is making us apathetic
Their reaction proves that they just don't care
People's indifference to suffering is evidence of their lack of concern
I will take one last look into your face
Before it's too late, I want to see the truth in your eyes
Fall to my knees, fold in disgrace
I am ashamed of what I see and I feel powerless to change it
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
Don't be blinded by the lies, see things for what they truly are
The power within you will guide you and I
Strength comes from within and together we can make a difference
They don't lie
The truth is right in front of you, don't ignore it
All our actions paint a picture surreal
The things we do create a distorted reality
There's no way to erase the hate that I feel
The negative emotions are overwhelming and cannot be erased
Before we all crumble and fall
If we don't make changes, we will all suffer the consequences
Decide, inside
Make a decision from within yourself to create positive change
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cristian Machado, Dave Chavarri, Marc Rizzo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Seanjls
this song may not have the anticipated drop you so long to hear but if you listen closely it has a very interesting arrangement. I believe it is kind of an old school approach to what we call dubstep today. I give ILL gates props for doing something different. It may not be full of synths and samples but it definitely has a vibe to it that is somewhat meditative and dark at the same time.
@IGroomsI
jesus bassnectar dropped this tune on new years and it was unbelievable
@jacksonbartlett8405
To anyone calling this song/ill.Gates bad at making music...I suggest you see him drop these tracks at a live show. You will see the truth.
@joeymccashland4420
I will always love this song. In December of 2012 I saw you perform with some of my friends in Baltimore. I tweeted you earlier in the day asking you to play this song. I was surprised when you actually responded later saying you would. And even if it was already a planned part of your set, I couldn't have felt more hyped when you did play it that night.
@cwhullhull88
fun to listen to skiing and stoned in fresh pow
@frenzy.618
why so little views? its an amazing tune ! :D
@sebas8462
This is what I call DUBSTEP <3
@LavaViper
Was really digging this in the Color Storm remixtape, thank you so much!
@jSWINofRP
DAMN THIS IS SICK
@PavelQuantologic
Shiiiiitt 2:45 what an energy rush coming up , amazing tune , quality :)