Open Your Heart
Cross Christopher Lyrics


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It's a lonely ride on Noah's ark
Takin' a shot into the dark
Hopin' that someone will see the spark
Of the light in you
Noah's ark to the ship of fools
Didn't we break all the golden rules
Caught in the dance of the hours
Open your heart 'til everyone's in
It's never too late to believe and begin
Open your heart 'til everyone's in
You can wish on the light of a star 'til the end
Everyone's out on the open sea
We're all a part of the mystery
You know how lonely it can be
Surviving
You say you're gonna settle down
Just play guitar and walk around
Until you turn into the sound
Of laughter




Some do believe we came out of the sky
And at the end we will fly

Overall Meaning

Open Your Heart by Cross Christopher is a song that discusses the human desire for connection and the need to believe in something greater than oneself. The lyrics begin with a reference to Noah's ark, which is traditionally seen as a symbol of salvation and protection from the storm. The ark is seen as a metaphor for life's journey, and the "shot into the dark" represents taking risks and hoping for the best. The singer then urges the listener to "open your heart 'til everyone's in" and to have faith that it's never too late to start believing and building connections with others.


The idea of being "caught in the dance of the hours" could represent the routines and obligations of daily life that can distract us from what's really important. The singer encourages us to break free from this cycle and to open ourselves up to others. The second verse includes the phrase "surviving," which suggests that even though we all feel lonely or lost at times, we are all in this together and we can find comfort in that shared experience. The final line of the song hints at the possibility of an afterlife, where we will all eventually ascend and return to the sky from which we came.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a lonely ride on Noah's ark
Life can be a lonely journey, even when surrounded by others.


Takin' a shot into the dark
Taking risks is like shooting into the unknown.


Hopin' that someone will see the spark
Hoping that someone will appreciate the unique qualities that make us shine.


Of the light in you
The light symbolizes the goodness and potential inside each person.


Noah's ark to the ship of fools
People often repeat the same fundamental mistakes despite knowing better.


Didn't we break all the golden rules
Society ignores or breaks the moral and ethical principles that it had established.


Caught in the dance of the hours
We are all affected by the march of time and the patterns of life.


Open your heart 'til everyone's in
Being open to others can bring everyone together.


It's never too late to believe and begin
There is always time to have faith and act on it.


You can wish on the light of a star 'til the end
You can never lose hope or give up on your dreams.


Everyone's out on the open sea
We are all navigating the unpredictable waters of life.


We're all a part of the mystery
Life is full of unknowns and unexplainable events.


You know how lonely it can be
Experiencing hardship can leave one feeling isolated and alone.


Surviving
Simply getting through life can be a challenge worth celebrating.


You say you're gonna settle down
One may have dreams of leading a stable, comfortable life.


Just play guitar and walk around
Some find happiness in small pleasures and creative endeavors.


Until you turn into the sound
One may become so immersed in something that it becomes a part of their very essence.


Of laughter
Laughter can be a source of joy and comfort for many people.


Some do believe we came out of the sky
Some may believe in a higher power responsible for our existence.


And at the end we will fly
There may be something beyond this life that we cannot comprehend, but can only imagine or hope for.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS, WILL JENNINGS

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Wandy Ramos Garcia

Very good song of the 80,s.

George Mathie

This song has a whole new meaning to me in 2021 and it's basically this is a song of kindness and hope that we so need today thank you Christopher Cross for your music

Fabio Tavella

El más grande cantautor romántico de baladas....

Alberto Polanco

Excelente, me llenan de recuerdos años 80.

Estêvão Bisinella

What a song!! WHAT A SAX AND GUITAR SOLOS!!

Abu Harris

One of his best songs

Sumatera Ekspres

i love this song.

Chris Albert

Amazing song!

AMILCAR GARCIA

DIOSque bello y hermosa balada eso es musica de verdad

Argemiro Saboia

Meu tempo....so good!!!

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