Ken Andrews (Failure, Year of the Rabbit, Mae) produced their Debut album, "Twilight", which was released January 23, 2007 on Credential Recordings.
Since the release of their debut, the band, now focused around Eric Owyoung and a rotating cast of members, released the Advent Christmas EP over the Christmas of 2008.
This was followed up by the Travel series of albums, Travel, Travel II and Travel III, to be released on 30th June 2010. Three sets with six tracks each, and released just months apart; Travel, Travel II, and Travel III use the carriers of air, sea, and land respectively to explore our temporary struggles and eternal hopes, ultimately discovering what matters most.
The band will tour as a Trio for the '3tour' in 2010, with Eric Owyoung being joined by T.J. Hill and Liz Lee.
Open Wide
Future of Forestry Lyrics
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Deep a canyon now
In the end you know that you've been found
You're found
Heaven sure fell hard upon you
Hard upon you now
In the end you know that you've been found
You're found
Oh, you belong now
Oh, you are free
So open wide the arms you're given
You're too alive to just stand still
Open wide your heart as you breathe in
You're too alive to just stay here
You wondered how your searching heart
Your searching heart would roam
Coming to the place that you'd call home
You're home
Oh, you belong now
Oh, you are free
So open wide the arms you're given
You're too alive to just stand still
Open wide your heart as you breathe in
You're too alive to just stay here
You're shaken up
Awaken
You gotta live, you gotta love
So open wide the arms you're given
You're too alive to just stand still
Open wide your heart as you breathe in
You're too alive to just stay here
The song "Open Wide" by Future of Forestry is a triumphant and inspirational anthem that encourages the listener to embrace change and growth. The opening verse speaks to the struggles of feeling lost, alone, and in a deep emotional canyon. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards a more hopeful message. The chorus emphasizes the idea that we should embrace opportunities and love wholeheartedly, opening our hearts and minds wide to fully experience life.
The lyrics can also be interpreted from a spiritual perspective. The references to Heaven and finding one's home suggest that the song may be discussing a spiritual journey or awakening. The idea of opening oneself up to new experiences and love is a common theme in religious and spiritual teachings.
Overall, "Open Wide" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to embrace life fully and take risks. It speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and uncertain while providing an uplifting message of hope and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
You have walked so deep a canyon
You have gone through a long and difficult journey
Deep a canyon now
The journey has been so challenging that it has become like a deep canyon
In the end you know that you've been found
After the journey, you have found yourself and your place
Heaven sure fell hard upon you
You went through a tough time, but it made you stronger
Hard upon you now
You are going through difficult times again, but you know you can make it through
Oh, you belong now
You have found your place and purpose
Oh, you are free
You have finally found freedom
So open wide the arms you're given
Embrace all the opportunities and blessings you have
You're too alive to just stand still
You have so much life and potential, don't waste it by staying in one place
Open wide your heart as you breathe in
Be open to new experiences and love
You wondered how your searching heart
You had been searching for a long time
Your searching heart would roam
Your heart was wandering in search of a place to belong
Coming to the place that you'd call home
You have finally found your true home
You're shaken up
You have been through a lot and are feeling unstable
Awaken
Realize your true potential and purpose
You gotta live, you gotta love
You need to embrace life and love fully
You're too alive to just stay here
Don't let fear or comfort hold you back from living your full life
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathan Atwood
I was listening to this song 11 years ago the very moment God spoke to me to become a missionary to Guatemala. Will never forget it.
Elias Alcantara
The woman symbolizes the church of Christ or a person bound by chains the chains are the black things that wrap her arms. The way she spins around is the workmanship of the holy spirit that he will perfect you in the end and every move she does is like a way of she breaking free of the box. The Rubik’s cube symbolizes the heart and it’s the spirit of God working inside her heart. All the people who are cheering and happy symbolizes how God the father’s wish for humanity has always been to see them happy and free and he overcomes evil with good.
johnesteban Vargaf
hermoso video chicos, Dios los bendiga.....beautiful video guys ,God bless you ...best regards from Soacha Colombia Suramerica......
kitsmcbits
there is something so intense about this video that just gets me... it's so powerful and beautiful.
Sophie Filo
It's odd coming across such old videos. It feels like unlocking a piece of history...
Lucas Turnbo
I love this! It makes me love Jesus even more!
nitroguy!
they gotta make more songs like this....it's great
A J
The night I saw this video heard song for the first time is when I learned of the birth of my son back in 09'. So inspiring and a perfect God gift moment showing me not to give up and my life had changed forever in an amazing blessed way caring for another life. So prophetic. All the videos of lil kids having fun. And I would take him to merry go rounds and everything too later on when he was older. God is so real. He shows us things like this to guide us. Amazing.
Janine Shearer
Whoever made this video for this song...PERFECT!!!
underRtmG
I want this album so bad :(