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 Openβs soul lies within the melody, big choruses and their catchy riffs.
With βAnd so it beginsβ the Eyes Wide Open trilogy is finally complete. Starting with βRevelationsβ to tell us whats about to come if we continue to leech on this planet and βAftermathβ how we may or may not live through it.
βAnd so it beginsβ 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 donΒ΄t hesitate to say we are better than ever. With βAnd so it beginsβ we prove ourselves among the top players and now IΒ΄m just thrilled to get out there to kick some ass.
Eyes Wide Open
Erik Engstrand β Vocals
Kristofer Strandberg β Guitars
Jesper Lindgren β Bass
Karl Adamsson β Drums
Fist Up
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
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Is your thirst unquenchable?
You're sinking deeper than hell
That should fit your rotten core
Sand fills the hourglass
How long will your reign last?
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
It's time to bring down the black bloods
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
This time you're going down
Sand fills the hourglass
You're sinking deeper than hell
That should fit your rotten core
The begging hands which you ignore
Are you emotionless?
Written in your DNA
And your brain just want some more
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
It's time to bring down the black bloods
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
It's time to bring down the black bloods
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
This time you're going down
This is the time and place for you
To meet your final judgement
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
It's time to bring down the black bloods
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
It's time to bring down the black bloods
Put your fist up
Put your fist up
This time you're going down
Put your fist up!
In this song, Eyes Wide Open talks about someone who has brought monsters to their door through their unquenchable thirst for power. The singer believes that this person is sinking deeper than hell, and the sand in the hourglass marks the fleeting amount of time this person's reign will last. Although there are begging hands which this person ignores, it seems that they are emotionless and just want more power. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the time has come for this person to face their final judgement, as it is time to bring down these "black bloods" and take them down.
Overall, this song appears to criticize those who seek power at the expense of others, and who are willing to ignore consequences and harm others to achieve their goals. The repeated call to "put your fist up" is a call to action for people to stand up against those who have caused harm and take them down.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring the monsters to our door!
Your dangerous behavior is causing trouble for us.
Is your thirst unquenchable?
Do you have an insatiable desire for power or control?
You're sinking deeper than hell
Your actions are leading you down a path of destruction.
That should fit your rotten core
Your behavior is consistent with your immoral and corrupt nature.
Sand fills the hourglass
Time is running out for you and your reign of power.
How long will your reign last?
Your time as a tyrant is coming to an end.
The begging hands which you ignore
You refuse to acknowledge the needy and less fortunate.
Are you emotionless?
Do you lack empathy or compassion towards others?
Written in your DNA
Your negative behavior is ingrained in who you are as a person.
And your brain just want some more
Your mind craves power and control, leading to destructive behavior.
This is the time and place for you
The moment has arrived for you to face the consequences of your actions.
To meet your final judgement
You will be held accountable for your actions and face the consequences.
Put your fist up!
Take action and stand up against those who abuse their power.
It's time to bring down the black bloods
It's time to take action against those who abuse their power and harm others.
This time you're going down
Your reign of power and control is coming to an end.
Writer(s): Erik Engstrand, Gustav Ydenius, Jesper Lindgren, Karl Adamsson, Kristofer Strandberg
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike Alves
Guys U R so fucking amazing, I just loving yours songs, and this album too, give hello here to Brazil.. β₯\O/
David Black
Great mix
Aney Revenge
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