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
Eraser
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
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Now time is standing still
In the middle of this solstice
Eraser of the frozen
Radiate me from within
And melt my broken bones
And just like snow
Hell’s getting colder and colder
And I fear
It’s getting more and more unreal
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won’t you disappear?
Who will fix my colors?
In this nihilistic war
To rise from these ashes
Phoenix of salvation
Could you heal me from within
And mend my broken soul
And just like snow
That falls into the unknown
Hell’s getting colder and colder
And I fear
It’s getting more and more unreal
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won’t you
Why won’t you see
When I fall
Like another one of your pawns
I dream
I hope
But you’re still blocking it all
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won’t you disappear?
I fear
That you will never disappear
And just like snow
That falls into the unknown
Hell’s getting colder and colder
And I fear
It’s getting more and more unreal
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won’t you disappear?
Why won’t you disappear?
Hereafter I scream
I hope
But you are still blocking it all
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won’t you disappear?
The lyrics to "Eraser" by Eyes Wide Open explore themes of inner turmoil, despair, and the longing for release from pain. The song captures a sense of hopelessness and frustration, using vivid imagery to convey the emotions being expressed.
The opening lines, "My mind is turning polar / Now time is standing still," suggests a state of mental and emotional chaos. The reference to the solstice indicates a profound shift or change, reflecting a desire for transformation. The idea of being an "Eraser of the frozen" suggests a longing for something or someone that can wipe away the numbness or emotional stagnation.
The chorus, "And just like snow / That falls into the unknown / Hell's getting colder and colder," portrays a sense of increasing darkness and despair. The repetition of the phrase "Like a never-dying cancer" creates a strong and haunting metaphor, revealing the feeling of being trapped in a hopeless situation, unable to escape its grip.
The song continues with a plea for someone or something to bring healing and salvation. The lines "Who will fix my colors? / In this nihilistic war / To rise from these ashes" express the desire for restoration and a release from the pain and emptiness. The imagery of a phoenix rising from ashes suggests the hope for a rebirth or renewal.
The closing lines, "And just like snow / That falls into the unknown / Hell's getting colder and colder," reinforce the earlier expressions of despair and the growing sense of unreality. The repetition of the question "Why won't you disappear?" reflects the desperate plea for release, for the pain to end.
Overall, the lyrics of "Eraser" delve into the darkness of the human experience, capturing the desire for relief from suffering and the longing for a significant change. The song expresses the belief that there is something or someone out there who can fix and heal the brokenness, but also hints at the fear of that hope never coming to fruition.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind is turning polar
My thoughts are becoming extreme and conflicted
Now time is standing still
The present moment feels stagnant and unchanging
In the middle of this solstice
In the midst of this challenging and transformative period
Eraser of the frozen
A force that can remove the icy and stagnant aspects of life
Radiate me from within
Illuminate and inspire me from my inner self
And melt my broken bones
Heal and mend the wounded and fragile parts of me
And just like snow
Similar to how snow
That falls into the unknown
Descends into unfamiliar and uncertain territory
Hell’s getting colder and colder
The difficult and painful experiences are intensifying
And I fear
I am afraid
It’s getting more and more unreal
The situation feels increasingly surreal and disconnected from reality
Like a never-dying cancer
Persisting and destructive like an incurable disease
Why won’t you disappear?
Why won't the source of my pain and struggle vanish?
Who will fix my colors?
Who will restore the vibrancy and joy in my life?
In this nihilistic war
In this battle against the belief that life is meaningless
To rise from these ashes
To emerge stronger and renewed from the ruins of destruction
Phoenix of salvation
A symbol of deliverance and rebirth
Could you heal me from within
Can you mend and restore me deeply at my core?
And mend my broken soul
Repair and heal the wounded and fragmented parts of my being
When I fall
When I experience failure or setbacks
Like another one of your pawns
Like a mere instrument or pawn in someone else's game
I dream
I have aspirations and desires
I hope
I hold onto optimism and anticipation
But you’re still blocking it all
But you continue to obstruct and prevent their fulfillment
I fear
I am afraid
That you will never disappear
That the source of my pain and struggle will never go away
Hereafter I scream
From now on, I express my anguish and frustration loudly
Why won’t you disappear?
Why won't the source of my pain and struggle vanish?
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My mind is turning polar
Now time is standing still
In the middle of this solstice
Eraser of the frozen
Radiate me from within
And melt my broken bones
And just like snow
That falls into the unknown
Hell's getting colder and colder
And I fear
It's getting more and more unreal
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won't you disappear?
Who will fix my colors?
In this nihilistic war
To rise from these ashes
Phoenix of salvation
Could you heal me from within
And mend my broken soul
And just like snow
That falls into the unknown
Hell's getting colder and colder
And I fear
It's getting more and more unreal
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won't you
Why won't you see
When I fall
Like another one of your pawns
I dream
I hope
But you're still blocking it all
Like a never-dying cancer
Why won't you disappear?
The Sinless Assassin
The drummer's facial expressions are everything
Kyle Godsey
Bro I am dying because of your comment. He has every expression on the spectrum. Haha nice!
Gesetztreu
Thought the same here xD
More Parmesan
Honestly had me listening all the way through because of the faces. I dig the song too now hahaha
More Parmesan
Oh shit hahahahaha
IND RA
😂
InMusicWeTrust1000
This song was suggested to me as an ad before a Sabaton tune. Since I generally hate ads, I was about to skip but the song had me hooked in a split-second. Listened to the whole thing and forgot what I wanted to hear before. So went straight to their channel and jammed to Eyes Wide Open instead.
Best ad ever.
Rock on guys, you are amazing and I hope to see you live one day. Up the irons from England! 🤘🏻
Krisu | Composer
One of if not my favorite up and coming bands from my home "Sweden". They got plenty of bangers <3
Héctor Toledo Villarejo
In Flames sound, love It!
Rick
One word : Emotions. This is what I found in this song.