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
Til the Day We Die
Eyes Wide Open Lyrics
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Still I slumber in misery
Passive suffocation
Built in as my damnation
I'll make sense of it all
In the prison that I make
For the sake of us all
Eyes Wide Open
Til the day we die
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all make
If you say squares
Then we will go in circles
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all make
The will to delete
Drained me to infinity
Massive dedication
Built in as my damnation
I'll make sense of it all
In the prison that I make
For the sake of us all
Let me stay awake
Got our
Eyes Wide Open
Til the day we die
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all make
If you say squares
Then we will go in circles
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all make
Got our
Eyes Wide Open
Til the day we die
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all make
If you say squares
Then we will go in circles
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all
Make
Til the day we die
All the rules that we all make
If you say squares
Then we will go in circles
We bend, we break
All the rules that we all make
In "Til The Day We Die" by Eyes Wide Open, the lyrics delve into themes of personal struggle, resilience, and the desire to break free from societal constraints. The opening lines, "I got the world at my feet, Still I slumber in misery, Passive suffocation, Built in as my damnation," suggest a feeling of being trapped despite having external success or achievements. The singer feels suffocated by their own passivity, as if they are shackled to their own fate.
The lyrics continue to express a need for clarity and understanding, as the singer desires to "make sense of it all." However, this search for meaning appears to be self-imposed, as they refer to it as a "prison" they have constructed. The line "For the sake of us all, Let me stay awake" signifies a sense of responsibility to not succumb to complacency and to keep pushing forward.
The chorus, "Eyes Wide Open, Til the day we die, We bend, we break, All the rules that we all make," illustrates a rebellious spirit. The singer refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations. They are willing to challenge and defy the rules that have been established, even if it means going against the grain.
The second verse reinforces the idea of dedication and sacrifice, as the lyrics state "The will to delete, Drained me to infinity, Massive dedication, Built in as my damnation." This suggests that the singer's determination to succeed and achieve their goals has taken a toll on them, leading to a feeling of being trapped or damned.
In conclusion, "Til The Day We Die" is a song that explores themes of personal struggle, longing for clarity, and the desire to break free from societal constraints. It encourages resilience and the willingness to challenge and break the rules that have been set.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the world at my feet
I have everything I could ever want or need
Still I slumber in misery
Yet, I remain stuck in a state of unhappiness
Passive suffocation
Feeling suffocated without actively trying to change my circumstances
Built in as my damnation
This feeling of suffocation is a self-imposed punishment
I'll make sense of it all
I will find meaning and understanding in this situation
In the prison that I make
Within the confines of my own self-created prison
For the sake of us all
In order to benefit everyone involved
Let me stay awake
Allow me to remain conscious and aware of my circumstances
Eyes Wide Open
Remaining alert and aware
Til the day we die
Until our last breath
We bend, we break
We will adapt and overcome
All the rules that we all make
All the societal norms and expectations we establish
If you say squares
If you define conformity or adherence to the norm
Then we will go in circles
We will defy those expectations and embrace our own unique paths
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Erik Engstrand, Jesper Lindgren, Karl Adamsson, Kristofer Strandberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Spirit Link
Why has this song only 2k views when it deserves 2 million? This is an absolute banger!! wow.
Erwan Deguerne
What a nasty riff ! Love that !
Mysterious X
They sound more like in Flames than in Flames. Fucking love this band
Jerry Niva
Oooo In Flames vibes shaking hard here!!!🔥🔥🔥
crispyarturo
How the hell can anyone dislike this masterpiece!?!
NotMrCrowley
I've had this song stuck in my head for months and couldn't remember where I heard it but then I got the instagram ad and was saved. I get huge Trivium vibes from that opening riff and I love it.
Hraldrim
oooooh cheeeeees. Thank you guys for existing. I love this style of music soooo much. thanks you. you guys will be the next band which i own all lps instead of just buying the mp3. this is great.
Michael N.
Found you through spotify. Just bought everything you have. Havent been this excited about a band in a while! Thanks guys!
Mario
I heard this song in Instagram, I love the sound of the guitars!
Ben Berry
Instagram brought me here and I’m glad