Eyes Wide Open has since carved their way into the halls of Swedish Metal. Pointed out as a Melodic death metal or metalcore band by different genre purist, but Eyes Wide Open’s soul lies within the melody, big choruses and their catchy riffs.
With ”And so it begins” the Eyes Wide Open trilogy is finally complete. Starting with ”Revelations” to tell us whats about to come if we continue to leech on this planet and ”Aftermath” how we may or may not live through it.
”And so it begins” takes on the perspective of today, where we stand with all of our problems like wars, environmental disasters and our addiction to luxury. Will the revelations come true?
With the sudden departure of vocalist Patrik Fahlin, Eyes Wide Open had to evolve and Erik stepped up as their new vocalist.
Erik says: People probably thought we were done for when Patrik left us, but we pulled through big time. And now I don´t hesitate to say we are better than ever. With ”And so it begins” we prove ourselves among the top players and now I´m just thrilled to get out there to kick some ass.
Eyes Wide Open
Erik Engstrand – Vocals
Kristofer Strandberg – Guitars
Jesper Lindgren – Bass
Karl Adamsson – Drums
Die Another Day
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
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Will we fade out tomorrow?
Or should I cut it out myself
Seen it all
Been here a thousand times before
Like an old scar
Ripped and starts to pour
Fell down the drain
And I keep on falling still
Water is pouring in
Will I wash up on shore
Tread the water no more
And the further I fall
I lose sense of it all
Is it all in our heads?
Will we fade out tomorrow?
Or should I cut it out myself
1000 fireflies prey
As the night gives way
My shadow lives
To die another day
Your time
Will certainly come to an end
Last man standing to win
And I got nothing to lose from here
It's all so clear
And the further I fall
I lose sense of it all
Is it all in our heads?
Will we fade out tomorrow?
Or should I cut it out myself
1000 fireflies prey
As the night gives way
My shadow lives
To die another day
Is it all in our heads?
Will we fade out tomorrow?
Or should I cut it out myself
Is it all in our heads?
Will we fade out tomorrow?
Or should I cut it out myself
1000 fireflies prey
As the night gives way
My shadow lives
To die another day
The song 'Die Another Day' by Eyes Wide Open explores the theme of uncertainty and mortality. The opening line, "Is it all in our heads?" suggests that we may be overthinking our fears of death and mortality. The following line, "Will we fade out tomorrow?" highlights the fragility of our existence, how we could simply cease to exist in the blink of an eye. The next line, "Or should I cut it out myself", is likely a reference to the act of self-harm, implying that the fear of death is enough to make someone resort to drastic measures.
The second verse, "Seen it all, been here a thousand times before, like an old scar, ripped and starts to pour", describes the feeling of experiencing the same fear of death repeatedly, like a wound that keeps getting reopened. The imagery of falling down the drain and struggling to tread water suggests a sense of helplessness and desperation, with the question "will I wash up on shore" implying an uncertain fate.
The chorus repeats the questions "Is it all in our heads?" and "Will we fade out tomorrow?" with increasing urgency, while also introducing the idea of "1000 fireflies prey" and "my shadow lives to die another day", perhaps indicating the transient nature of life, with us simply being a brief spark in the grand scheme of things.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on our mortality, reminding us of the fragility of life and the importance of living in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it all in our heads?
Are our fears and doubts merely illusions or truly real?
Will we fade out tomorrow?
Will our lives end in obscurity, without any lasting impact or memory of our existence?
Or should I cut it out myself
Should I take matters into my own hands and end my pain or struggles?
Seen it all
I've experienced these emotions and situations many times before and yet they never seem to get easier
Been here a thousand times before
I keep finding myself in these same painful situations, even though I try to avoid them
Like an old scar
This pain is ingrained in me and never seems to fully heal
Ripped and starts to pour
The pain starts to resurface and become more intense
Fell down the drain
My hopes and dreams are slipping away from me
And I keep on falling still
I'm still losing my grip on my life and my future
Water is pouring in
I can't seem to stop the flood of pain and doubt in my life
Will I wash up on shore
Will I be able to overcome my struggles and find a way to move forward?
Tread the water no more
I'm exhausted from just trying to keep my head above water
And the further I fall
The deeper into despair and hopelessness I sink
I lose sense of it all
I can no longer see a clear path or any hope for my future
1000 fireflies prey
The beauty of life is fleeting and often seems at the mercy of random chance
As the night gives way
As time goes on, things seem to get darker and more hopeless
My shadow lives
My darker side or negative emotions seem to have a life of their own
To die another day
My hopelessness and pain will continue to fester and remain, even if I live to see another day
Your time
Everyone's life is limited and will inevitably come to an end
Will certainly come to an end
We can't escape the reality of our mortality
Last man standing to win
In the end, survival may be the only goal
And I got nothing to lose from here
I'm at my lowest point and have nothing left to lose
It's all so clear
The futility of my struggles has become painfully clear
Writer(s): Erik Engstrand
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ViktorVonArken
Found you guys not long ago but already love the music, really underrated band. Mark my words that this band will blow up in this genre, the songs is amazing. Continue the amazing work!❤
peter paul valletta
CANNOT agree more with you i mean their sound , their balance i mean it's perfection , i've only just discovered them in Jan 2020 but i love these guys. They REALLY REALLY deserve their big break , Where are all the BIG Labels ?? their missing out.
RestartMyLife
I think its the strongest and the most emotional song on ur album. Thx for music guys.
Traumfanger Band
This song is very powerful. I get tears don’t fall vibes from bullet for my valentine
Thrall576
Love this song so much, so happy you guys popped up in my Instagram feed
ada ctverecek
best new band for me so far this year hands down, just epic, thank you :)
Parham Gharavaisi
Legendary music, absolutely loved the song. Great job!
Carlos
I love this band!!!
я Marcinos
You really deserve more views! It is great
Martina Stockter
Love this song 👍