An Opening
Charlie Cunningham Lyrics


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More than a lie
More than I
If not here another time, then you lie

Poist in the star
Is a bed of your heart
I'm not here to pick a fight
but we can if you like

Common they said
Common you might
Someone else for a while

And from there I tell you just turn right
Turn the water to wine

Common they said
Common you might
Be yourself by the fire

The words down her eyes
Starts down her eyes
Play sisom mine

To see the whole thing is an opening
A glimpse in to the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening

To see the whole thing is an opening
A glimpse in to the world you try to hide
And you don't think it's happening

To see the whole thing is an opening




A glimpse in to the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Charlie Cunningham's song “An Opening” depict a sense of deep emotionality that is seemingly difficult to express through words. The way the singer repeats “More than a lie/ More than I” is an indication that he feels helpless and is left at the mercy of his own emotions. He pleads for a chance to make it right in the future if there's no chance in the present. In the following lines, he seems to be having a conversation with someone where they both are discussing the “Poist in the star”. He's not interested in starting a fight but mentions that they can do that if the other person prefers it.


As the song progresses, we hear Cunningham sing about a common saying, “Someone else for a while”. He then proceeds to provide directions, “And from there I tell you just turn right/ turn the water to wine” as if giving a guiding light to find oneself. The chorus repeats three times, with slight variations; “To see the whole thing is an opening/ A glimpse into the world you wouldn't find/ And you don't think it's happening”. It is clear that the singer is trying to emphasize an acceptance in the face of the unknown. It is through the opening that guides him into stepping into the unknown, displaying a sense of trust and acceptance of the way the world works.


Overall, this song can be viewed as a powerfully emotive song that highlights a particular state of heightened emotionality, which leads the singer to an openness of self-awareness and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

More than a lie
There's more than deception being said here


More than I
There's more to this situation than just me


If not here another time, then you lie
If it's not happening now, it's not going to happen at all and you're just lying to yourself


Poist in the star
There's something special about this one moment


Is a bed of your heart
This moment is close to your heart


I'm not here to pick a fight
I don't want to argue, just talk things through


but we can if you like
But if you want to fight, I'll engage with you


Common they said
People often say this


Common you might
You might feel this way too


Someone else for a while
Sometimes you want to try being someone else for a bit


And from there I tell you just turn right
From here, let me guide you towards a better path


Turn the water to wine
Turn something ordinary into something amazing


Be yourself by the fire
Relax and let yourself be comfortable


The words down her eyes
The way she looks speaks volumes


Starts down her eyes
Everything starts with a glance


Play sisom mine
This is all part of my personal journey


To see the whole thing is an opening
Seeing everything for what it is can open up new possibilities


A glimpse in to the world you wouldn't find
A new perspective can reveal things you never knew existed


And you don't think it's happening
You might not see it coming, but changes are happening


To see the whole thing is an opening
Seeing everything for what it is can open up new possibilities


A glimpse in to the world you try to hide
Sometimes you try to hide from your problems or truths, but seeing can help you confront them


And you don't think it's happening
You might not see it coming, but changes are happening


To see the whole thing is an opening
Seeing everything for what it is can open up new possibilities


A glimpse in to the world you wouldn't find
A new perspective can reveal things you never knew existed


And you don't think it's happening
You might not see it coming, but changes are happening




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@mbmpablo3631

Lyrics: 😉❤👍🏽

More than a life
More than I
If not here another time
Then you lie

Point to the stars
Is bad of your heart
I'm not here to pick a fight
But we can if you like

"Come in", they said
Come in you might
Be someone else for a while
And from there I tell you just turn right
Turn the water to wine

"Come in", they said
Come in you might
Be yourself by the fire
The words don't arrive
The stars don't align
This place isn't mine

To see the whole thing as an opening
A glimpse into the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening

To see the whole thing as an opening
A glimpse into the world you try to hide
And you won't think it's happening

To see the whole thing as an opening
A glimpse into the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening



@BrunaCubbins

Just found the lyrics right now:

More than a lie
More than I
If not here another time, then you lie

Poist in the star
Is a bed of your heart
I'm not here to pick a fight
but we can if you like

Common they said
Common you might
Someone else for a while

And from there I tell you just turn right
Turn the water to wine

Common they said
Common you might
Be yourself by the fire

The words down her eyes
Starts down her eyes
Play sisom mine

To see the whole thing is an opening
A glimpse in to the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening

To see the whole thing is an opening
A glimpse in to the world you try to hide
And you don't think it's happening

To see the whole thing is an opening
A glimpse in to the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening



All comments from YouTube:

@MatthewRivers

I have been listening to this song on and off for a few years. It never gets old. Amazing work.

@mbmpablo3631

Lyrics: 😉❤👍🏽

More than a life
More than I
If not here another time
Then you lie

Point to the stars
Is bad of your heart
I'm not here to pick a fight
But we can if you like

"Come in", they said
Come in you might
Be someone else for a while
And from there I tell you just turn right
Turn the water to wine

"Come in", they said
Come in you might
Be yourself by the fire
The words don't arrive
The stars don't align
This place isn't mine

To see the whole thing as an opening
A glimpse into the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening

To see the whole thing as an opening
A glimpse into the world you try to hide
And you won't think it's happening

To see the whole thing as an opening
A glimpse into the world you wouldn't find
And you don't think it's happening

@dc9641

Awesome song. Really wish the riff that enters at 2.33 continued for longer and continually built up. In a live performance or a remix, it could be even more powerful than it is in this 🤙

@fjf6050

So true

@tonyandchristinedimatteo3033

Haunting and soulful as ever Charlie. Your music is magical!

@Tina-sg3wx

Incredibly grateful. Thank you for making exactly that special music, Charlie ❤️

@greenlikelemons

Ever since I heard the song live I was waiting eagerly for its release. It is simply beautiful!
Looking very much forward for the album and to seeing you live again this spring :)

@abbasmz509

Magical. Not everybody understands the lyrics. That's why it hasn't got a lot of views. But that is actually the reason it is so special. It's not for the masess. It's foe the select few.

@rjlplondon

How is this not bigger?? so, so good.

@brandonmacdougall

This song has so much meaning to me. Sometimes I wonder if it means the same to others.

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