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
The Disheartened Song
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
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Project your anger on me
Deliver your worst and try to brak my armor
I'll let you know how it ends
You awakened the storm
Sing me the disheartened song
I won't be hollowed by you
Beaten by you
Like water 'round mountains
I will pull through
So sing me your song
When did everything go so wrong?
I don't need your excuse
Give me your best shot
I still feel what I feel
Now hear my call
You awakened the storm
Sing me the disheartened song
But my fire burns far too strong
So sing me the disheartened song
Sing, sing
Prepare for battle
Sing me the disheartened song
Song, sing, sing
But my fire burns far too strong
I won't be hollowed by you
Beaten by you
Like water 'round mountains
I will pull through
So sing me your song
Sing me your goddamn song
In Eyes Wide Open's song "The Disheartened Song," the singer is addressing someone who has become their nemesis, someone who projects their anger onto them and tries to break their armor. Despite the other person's efforts, the singer will not be beaten or hollowed by them. The singer is resilient and determined to face their personal battles head-on. They acknowledge that things have gone wrong, but they do not want to hear excuses. The singer is not afraid of the storm that has been awakened, and they call on their adversary to sing them the disheartened song. However, the singer's fire burns too strong for them to be hollowed or beaten, like water around mountains; they will pull through.
The song portrays a strong sense of resilience, determination, and the ability to triumph even in the face of adversity. The singer refuses to be brought down by someone who wishes to break them, and they are resolved to overcome the challenges they face. It's a message of empowerment and inner strength, reminding listeners that they have the power to face their demons and overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
You stand before your nemesis
You are facing your greatest opponent
Project your anger on me
Take out your anger on me, I can handle it
Deliver your worst and try to break my armor
Do your worst, try to hurt me emotionally but I won't let you
I'll let you know how it ends
I am confident that I will come out on top and will let you know when it's over
You awakened the storm
You have provoked my anger and my emotions are now intense
Sing me the disheartened song
Your negative words won't affect me, go ahead and try
But my fire burns far too strong
My passion for life and my spirit won't be diminished by your negativity
I won't be hollowed by you
You won't be able to break me, I am stronger than you think
Beaten by you
I won't let you defeat me
Like water 'round mountains
Just like water finds its way around mountains, I will navigate through any obstacles
I will pull through
I will come out on top
Prepare for battle
Get ready to fight
Song, sing, sing
I am ready to hear your negative words
When did everything go so wrong?
I am questioning how everything got so bad
I don't need your excuse
I don't want to hear your reasons for why things are the way they are
Give me your best shot
Try to hurt me with everything you've got
I still feel what I feel
Your words won't change my emotions
Now hear my call
Listen to me, I am in control of my emotions
Sing me your goddamn song
Go ahead and sing your negative song, but it won't affect me
Writer(s): erik engstrand, kristofer strandberg, jesper lindgren, karl adamsson
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Waterproof
Came here from Instagram.
I love it
Elliot Bashforth
That scream at 2:42 is just, the best moment I've heard in any song. Amazing Erik ❤️
Evilhamsterlive
This is amazing! You became one of my favorite band
SkyShadows20036
BADASS!! I'm so glad I saw y'all on an Instagram ad! You got a new fan! 🤘
Januar Mama
Found this song today and I can’t stop listening. This is SO f*ck*ng awesome!!! This voice, that sound - I just LOVE it!
I‘m off here downloading all songs I can find.
Flashed greetings from Germany 😎
Cyprien Roussel
Best song ever 🤘🏻
Gangster Gnöck
These guys have so catchy songs ;D keep it up <3
jonas bauer
came from instagram. Veeery great song, keep going🤘
🌸Rosélia-Chan🌸
it tickles your ears. 🤘🏻❤️
antebre
Kings, heard you on Spotify. Keep it up!
Greetings from Sweden.