Open My Eyes
Gentlemen of Rock and Roll Lyrics
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And a love for tomorrows seems to suit you just fine
Baby-baby-baby blues an' sorrows
And a love for tomorrows seems to suit you just fine
Can't forget that you told me so many promises, lies
I'm gonna try to forget these lonesome tears in my eyes
You've broken my heart, gonna do it again
Can't forget that you told me so many promises, lies
I'm gonna try to forget these lonesome tears in my eyes
The lyrics to Gentlemen of Rock and Roll's song "Open My Eyes" seem to be expressing the pain and heartbreak that comes with unrequited love. The repetition of "baby-baby-baby blues and sorrows" creates a feeling of desperation and helplessness, almost as if the singer is pleading for their love to be returned. The line "and a love for tomorrows seems to suit you just fine" suggests that the person they are singing about may not have the same level of commitment or investment in the relationship.
The chorus highlights the conflicting emotions of the singer, who is torn between their desire to hold on to what they have with this person, versus the hurt and disappointment of being continuously let down. The line "you've broken my heart, gonna do it again" is a painful acknowledgement of the cycle they are stuck in, unable to break free from the hold this person has over them. The repeated phrase "can't forget that you told me so many promises, lies" reveals a sense of betrayal, and perhaps a lack of trust towards this person.
Overall, the lyrics to "Open My Eyes" convey a sense of heartbreak and vulnerability, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the reality of their situation. Despite the pain they are experiencing, the hopefulness in lines such as "I'm gonna try to forget these lonesome tears in my eyes" suggests that they are determined to move forward and find healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby-baby-baby blues an' sorrows
You are consumed by feelings of sadness and despair
And a love for tomorrows seems to suit you just fine
You cling to the hope that things will get better in the future
Can't forget that you told me so many promises, lies
You have been deceived by someone who made false commitments and misled you
I'm gonna try to forget these lonesome tears in my eyes
You are determined to move on from the pain and heartache caused by this person
You've broken my heart, gonna do it again
The person who hurt you before is likely to hurt you again in the future
Can't get rid of the spell you got me in
You are still under the influence of this person's charm and cannot break free
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