Sanguine
Forbidden to Fly Lyrics


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Open your eyes to the future, to life
There are enough stars in the sky and you shine enough right here
Open your eyes, you're letting the world tear you down,
and like glass you break but I'm here
to pick up the shards with my bare hands
Open your eyes

I won't stand and watch and let fate decide,
‘cause this path you're taking won't make you feel alive
You need no prayers, you need no gods
Realize that your one true temple is in your heart

Cut the ties to the past, those ghosts are onto you
Burn every root of regret, let joy spring on you
So look me straight in the eyes, why can't you believe in yourself?
So look me straight in the eyes, how can you not believe?
And I won't stand and watch...

Open your eyes to the future, to life
There are enough stars in the sky and you shine enough right here
Open your eyes, you're letting the world tear you down,
and like glass you break but I'm here




to pick up the shards with my bare hands
Open your eyes.

Overall Meaning

The song "Sanguine" by Forbidden to Fly is all about encouraging someone who is feeling defeated and broken down to find strength within themselves and to believe in their own abilities. The song opens with a call to open one's eyes to the future and to life, reminding the listener that there are enough stars in the sky and that they shine brilliantly enough to make a difference in the world. The listener is then urged to cut ties to the past, let go of regrets, and allow joy to spring up inside of them.


The chorus repeats the sentiment that the listener is not alone, and that they don't have to passively accept whatever fate may throw their way. Rather, they are encouraged to believe in themselves and to seek out their own personal power. The metaphor of glass breaking and the singer picking up the shards with their bare hands adds a poignant image of support and concern.


In the second verse, the listener is reminded that they don't need to pray to any deity or rely on anyone else to find their true potential. They are then asked to look the singer straight in the eyes as they affirm that they truly believe in the listener, and that they know they have the power to rise up and succeed.


Overall, "Sanguine" is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to overcome our challenges and find strength within ourselves. It encourages the listener to stop allowing the world to tear them down and to start believing in their own capabilities.


Line by Line Meaning

Open your eyes to the future, to life
Be aware of the endless possibilities life has to offer and focus on what is to come.


There are enough stars in the sky and you shine enough right here
There is no need to compare yourself to others because you are just as valuable and unique as anyone else.


Open your eyes, you're letting the world tear you down,
Don't let the negativity of the world consume you and weigh you down.


and like glass you break but I'm here
You might feel fragile and vulnerable, but I will always be here to support you.


to pick up the shards with my bare hands
I will do whatever it takes to help you pick up the broken pieces of yourself, even if it's risky or difficult.


I won't stand and watch and let fate decide,
I won't simply stand by and let life happen to you without making an effort to help you shape your own destiny.


‘cause this path you're taking won't make you feel alive
The route you're currently on won't bring you true happiness or fulfillment.


You need no prayers, you need no gods
You don't need the help of any external forces to make you feel whole or complete.


Realize that your one true temple is in your heart
Understand that the power to transform yourself comes from within, and that you are capable of great things.


Cut the ties to the past, those ghosts are onto you
Let go of the pain and regret from your past that holds you back and keeps haunting you.


Burn every root of regret, let joy spring on you
Get rid of all the negativity you harbor, and allow happiness and positivity to bloom within you.


So look me straight in the eyes, why can't you believe in yourself?
Face your fears and obstacles head-on, and try to understand why you don't have faith in your own capabilities.


So look me straight in the eyes, how can you not believe?
I know you have the potential to achieve greatness, so how come you don't believe in yourself?


Open your eyes to the future, to life
Endlessly explore the possibilities that life has to offer and seize every opportunity to grow and thrive.


There are enough stars in the sky and you shine enough right here
You are a unique and valuable individual, and you do not need to compare yourself to others to recognize your worth.


Open your eyes, you're letting the world tear you down,
Don't let the harsh and negative aspects of the world bring you down - hold your head high and keep striving forward.


and like glass you break but I'm here
You may feel fragile and vulnerable at times, but I will always be there to help and support you.


to pick up the shards with my bare hands
I will do whatever it takes to help you pick up the broken pieces of yourself, even if it involves risk and difficulty.


Open your eyes.
Stay alert and pay close attention to the opportunities in front of you.




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