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
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
Silence Is Gold
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
Your words are silver but your silence is
Gold
We don't want to hear you
Just leave us alone
You threw us out in the bare white cold
World of sorrow in collapse
You hold us all in your old fat hands
Don't hold back on the truth
'Cause we got nothing to lose
Yeah, we got nothing to lose
I think we're lost in salvation
I guess nothing was meant for me
Now it's already over
Can't go any lower
Can't go any lower
On the coast of nothing
Lies the sunken ship
This is where humanity slipped
Behind these soulless concrete walls
On the treadmill all the zombies walk
Don't hold back on the truth
'Cause we got nothing to lose
Yeah, we got nothing to lose
I think we're lost in salvation
I guess nothing was meant for me
Now it's already over
Can't go any lower
We need to change our foundation
And break what ever is left of you
Now it's already over
Can't go any lower
Can't go any lower
Lower than this
It's where you say that ignorance is bliss
I'm sorry son
I'm no believer
I'm just a stray dog
That has no leader
Your words are silver but your silence is
Gold
We don't want to hear you
Just leave us alone
You threw us out in the bare white cold
Gold
We don't want to hear you
Just leave us alone
You threw us out in the bare white cold
World of sorrow in collapse
You hold us all in your old fat hands
Don't hold back on the truth
Yeah, we got nothing to lose
I think we're lost in salvation
I guess nothing was meant for me
Now it's already over
Can't go any lower
Can't go any lower
On the coast of nothing
Lies the sunken ship
This is where humanity slipped
Behind these soulless concrete walls
On the treadmill all the zombies walk
Don't hold back on the truth
'Cause we got nothing to lose
Yeah, we got nothing to lose
I think we're lost in salvation
I guess nothing was meant for me
Now it's already over
Can't go any lower
We need to change our foundation
And break what ever is left of you
Now it's already over
Can't go any lower
Can't go any lower
Lower than this
It's where you say that ignorance is bliss
I'm sorry son
I'm no believer
I'm just a stray dog
That has no leader
Your words are silver but your silence is
Gold
We don't want to hear you
Just leave us alone
You threw us out in the bare white cold
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Erik Engstrand, Jesper Lindgren, Karl Adamsson, Kristofer Strandberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is what modern metalcore\melodic death metal supporses to be! Its completely amazing and catchy right from the first words! Can't wait 'til i see the full album that is going to be an masterpiece of music!
Evacody124
Why is it metalcore bands from Europe seem to be 100 times better then ones that come from the USA? I mean this feels more metal then hardcore.
Giuseppe Jose Traglia
Silence is gold...but your music is more precious. Great work as always and good video 🤟
Jamie Meadows
Most underrated song of 2018! Don't give up this shit will be big.
JerethBlack
You guys are amazing. I just bought all your albums. Keep doing what you are doing.
Zuan Harris
An extremely underated band
Lenge Lotta
I'm not surprised. It's another amazing song.
Bartosz Krawczyk
To quote In Flames, you are "a star among the hypocrites". You guys give me hope for the future of metal. Can't wait to see you live next year " \m/
🔥 Luca7x 🔥
One of your very best songs. I love the "new sound".
RVSTLUNG Official
Love the new stuff guys! Keep up the good work!