Eyes Wide Open
Freedom Dub Lyrics

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With our eyes wide open we
With our eyes wide open we

So this is the end of the story
Everything we had, everything we did
Is buried in dust
And this dust is all that′s left of us
And only a few ever worried

While the signs were clear
They had no idea
You just get used to living in fear
Or give up
When you can't even picture your future

We walk the plank with our eyes wide open

We walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we)
Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we)

Some people offered up answers
We made out like we heard
They were only words
They didn′t add up
To a change in the way we were living
And the saddest thing
Is all of it could have been avoided

But it was like to stop consuming's to stop being human
And why'd I make a change if you won′t?
We′re all in the same boat
Staying afloat for the moment

We walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we)
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we)
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we)
We walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
(Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we)
With our eyes wide open we
Walk the plank, we walk the plank
With our eyes wide open we
Walk the plank, we walk the plank
With our eyes wide open we
Walk the plank, we walk the plank

With our eyes wide open we
Walk the plank, we walk the plank

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Freedom Dub's song "Eyes Wide Open" depict a sense of disillusionment and resignation in the face of societal issues. The phrase "with our eyes wide open" suggests that the singer and others are fully aware of the problems surrounding them. The opening lines indicate that the story has reached its end, and everything they had and did is now buried in dust, symbolizing how their efforts and achievements have been forgotten or overlooked. Only a few individuals were concerned or took notice of the signs that were clear to see, while the majority remained oblivious.

Living in fear has become the norm for them, and some have even given up hope. They are unable to envision a better future for themselves or for society. The reference to "walking the plank" implies a metaphorical act of surrendering or taking a risk, acknowledging that they are aware of the consequences but are compelled to continue on this path. The song suggests that despite the availability of answers or solutions offered by others, they didn't make a difference because they were just empty words. The saddest aspect is that all of these issues could have been avoided if people had taken action.

The lyrics also critique the consumerist society, where making a change is seen as contrary to being human. The singer questions why they should make a change if others refuse to do the same. The line "we're all in the same boat, staying afloat for the moment" emphasizes the shared struggle and temporary survival, but it also implies a lack of long-term solutions.

Overall, "Eyes Wide Open" reflects a sense of resignation and frustration with societal issues and the lack of collective action to address them. It highlights the need for individuals to wake up to the problems around them and take meaningful action.

Line by Line Meaning

With our eyes wide open we
Being fully aware and conscious, we

So this is the end of the story
Thus, it marks the conclusion of our journey

Everything we had, everything we did
Every possession and action we accumulated

Is buried in dust
Now reduced to mere remnants

And this dust is all that's left of us
The dust symbolizes our existence being diminished to nothingness

And only a few ever worried
And only a handful of individuals expressed concern

While the signs were clear
Despite the evident indications

They had no idea
They remained oblivious

You just get used to living in fear
One adapts to living in a constant state of anxiety

Or give up
Or succumb to defeat

When you can't even picture your future
When envisioning a future becomes impossible

Some people offered up answers
Certain individuals proposed solutions

We made out like we heard
We pretended to listen

They were only words
Their words were merely superficial

They didn't add up
Their words lacked significance

To a change in the way we were living
To alter our way of life

And the saddest thing
The most tragic aspect

Is all of it could have been avoided
Is that all of it could have been prevented

But it was like to stop consuming's to stop being human
However, it felt as if ceasing consumption equated to losing our humanity

And why'd I make a change if you won't?
And why would I alter my behavior if you don't?

We're all in the same boat
We all face the same circumstances

Staying afloat for the moment
Managing to survive temporarily

We walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
We approach this treacherous path with open awareness

Walk the plank with our eyes wide open we
Proceeding boldly and consciously