Formed back in 2011 by guitarists Kristofer Strandberg, Erik Engstrand and … Read Full Bio ↴Formed back in 2011 by guitarists Kristofer Strandberg, Erik Engstrand and bass player Jesper Lindgren in Karlstad, Sweden.
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

Revelations
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics

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The day of reckoning will reach us today
We ignored the signs for far too long
It's time to atone for our sins

It's time to fall, we're losing all
no one will save us now

It's the last day on earth

mother nature needs her time to mend
A majestic rebirth
We'll be baptised in the flames...

...of the end

This is the price we pay for our greed and neglect
The sky will open, the earth will tremble
Tides will wash us away

It's time to fall, we're losing all
no one will save us now
The last day on earth
mother nature needs her time to mend
A majestic rebirth
We'll be baptised in the flames...

It's the last day on earth
mother nature needs her time to mend
A majestic rebirth

We'll be baptised in the flames of the end
The end.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eyes Wide Open's song Revelations provide a haunting warning about the consequences of humanity's actions. The first stanza sets the tone, describing the impending "day of reckoning" that we have ignored for too long. The following lines convey a sense of inevitability: "It's time to atone for our sins" and "no one will save us now". This is a message about taking responsibility for our actions, and the consequences that follow.

The second stanza describes the destruction that will come as a result of our greed and neglect. The imagery of the sky opening and the earth trembling creates a picture of a catastrophic event. The chorus repeats the phrase "the last day on earth", adding to the apocalyptic feeling of the song. But there is a glimmer of hope in the line "mother nature needs her time to mend". This suggests a possibility of redemption and rejuvenation, a "majestic rebirth" that will come after the fire and destruction.

Overall, the song Revelations is a warning about the dangers of ignoring the signs of our impact on the world. It suggests that we must take responsibility for our actions, or face the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

The day of reckoning will reach us today
Today we will face the consequences of our actions

We ignored the signs for far too long
We chose to ignore the warning signs despite them being evident for a long time

It's time to atone for our sins
We must now make amends for the wrongdoings we have committed

It's time to fall, we're losing all
We are experiencing a downfall and losing everything we had

no one will save us now
There is no one who can rescue us from our current state

The last day on earth
This is the final day of our existence

mother nature needs her time to mend
Nature requires time to heal from the destruction we have caused

A majestic rebirth
We have the opportunity to start anew and rebuild a better world

We'll be baptised in the flames...
We will undergo a purification process through the destructive flames of the end

of the end
This marks the end of the world as we know it

This is the price we pay for our greed and neglect
Our greed and negligence have led to this ultimate outcome