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
Red
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
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I just can’t see the truth before my eyes
I’m watching, I’m waiting
For some sense to come out of this mess
And I cannot deny this
It is too strong to be repressed
‘Cause red is all I see
Reminds me of yesterday, you and me
The words we said and all the colors in my head
All I see is red
And still we bleed from the wounds that never heal
You hold the key, escape this world of lies
The sunrays of a new day
Will penetrate the endless dark
And the new dawn will save us
Hold back the night and let’s embark
Let us embark
‘Cause red is all I see
Reminds me of yesterday, you and me
The words we said and all the colors in my head
All I see is red
A cage of glass, a prison cell with a front row view of hell
Erase the past, let me out
‘Cause red is all I see
Reminds me of yesterday, you and me
The words we said and all the colors in my head
All I see is red, red, red
And all the colors in my head
All I see is red
The lyrics to Eyes Wide Open's song "Red" explore themes of inner turmoil and the struggle to come to terms with reality. The first verse speaks to the frustration of trying to be someone that one is not and the difficulty in facing the truth. The second verse contains a message of hope, describing a new day breaking through the darkness and saving us from the lies that we have been clinging onto. The repeated refrain of "red is all I see" highlights the intense emotions that the singer is feeling, and the memories that they cannot let go of. The overall message of the song seems to be that while it can be difficult to face the truth and move on from painful experiences, there is always hope for a brighter future.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was featured in the German film "Wir Monster" in 2015. The film is a psychological thriller about a family torn apart by a tragedy, and the song's somber, emotional tone fits well with the film's themes. Another interesting fact is that the band's name, Eyes Wide Open, is likely a reference to the Stanley Kubrick film "Eyes Wide Shut." Kubrick's films often examine the dark underbelly of society and the human psyche, which aligns with the introspective themes of "Red."
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to be something I will never be
Struggling to be something that I cannot be
I just can’t see the truth before my eyes
Unable to see the reality that is right in front of me
I’m watching, I’m waiting
Observing and anticipating
For some sense to come out of this mess
Waiting for clarity to come from this chaos
And I cannot deny this
I cannot ignore this feeling
It is too strong to be repressed
It is too intense to be suppressed
To be repressed
To be held back
‘Cause red is all I see
Because everything I see is red
Reminds me of yesterday, you and me
Brings back memories of our past together
The words we said and all the colors in my head
The words we said and the vivid images in my mind
All I see is red
All I can perceive is red
And still we bleed from the wounds that never heal
We are still hurting from the injuries that don't seem to get better
You hold the key, escape this world of lies
You have the power to break free from this deceitful world
The sunrays of a new day
The light of a new day
Will penetrate the endless dark
Will shine through the darkness that seems never-ending
And the new dawn will save us
And the new beginning will rescue us
Hold back the night and let’s embark
Stop the darkness and let's begin this journey
‘Cause red is all I see
Because everything I see is red
Reminds me of yesterday, you and me
Brings back memories of our past together
The words we said and all the colors in my head
The words we said and the vivid images in my mind
All I see is red
All I can perceive is red
A cage of glass, a prison cell with a front row view of hell
A trapped and helpless situation with a clear view of the horrors around me
Erase the past, let me out
Wipe away the past and set me free
And all the colors in my head
All the vivid and haunting images in my mind
All I see is red
All I can perceive is red
red, red
The color red, repeatedly
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Анна Турецкова
Какое внезапное напоминание о подростковых годах...
Все еще хочется слушать!
Josh McGuff
Easily my favourite song of this album
EyesWideOpenOfficial
Thanks Josh! Glad you like it.
Demondrive
you guys are awesome !!! greetings from Moldova \m/
EyesWideOpenOfficial
Thanks m8!! :) \m/
Unholyabyss
I'm reminded a little of Avatar with this song, I can't put my finger on exactly which track, but I feel it strongly. And some other songs I almost get a Sarea vibe, too. It makes me wonder if the band enjoys both of these other groups and gave a little influence or inspiration in sound. Either way, this band has caught my attention because this music is fucking great.
Petr Čech
Love it :)
EyesWideOpenOfficial
:D
Travis Lee
hell yea!!!! Smoother than smooth! This one hits your feelings.
Ми. Ф.
very good songs!!! Well done!! :D