Their debut full-length, The End of the World, was released independently in May of 2007. Genuflect released their sophomore album The Shadow Side on March 13th, 2009, making it available through their Myspace as well as at the live shows on their 'Shadow Side Tour'.
Open Up
Genuflect Lyrics
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I’m spitting buck shot
Flashing through the dust to the sun
You’ve got a weapon in your head and you were born with a voice
So don’t just sit back
Let’s make some noise
Yeah, come on
I’m going to talk a bit about what living is left
A mausoleum stretching all across the land of the lost
The opposition’s getting thick,but we can break them down and
Liberate - I'm not afraid to feel
Open your eyes and see
Open up
Liberate - I'm not afraid to fail
Mortality makes you free
Open your mind right now
Because right now is all you’ll ever know
Creation of damnation, why wont you let it go?
Because lately I’ve been feeling kind of fucked up
Like everything I ever thought I knew was one big lie
But i knew right then i've got a different perspective
Now I’m giving away my heaven for a second shot at saving my life
So don’t talk to me (shut up)
Because I don’t listen to a word you say
I’ve got my revelation
and i wont come casually
Come on
Liberate - I'm not afraid to feel
Open your eyes and see
Open up
Liberate - I'm not afraid to fail
Mortality makes you free
Open up
Open your eyes and see that you are free to live
Now open your eyes
The lyrics of Genuflect’s song “Open Up” convey a message of empowerment and self-discovery. The opening lines introduce the idea of an antagonist in the form of a serpent with a venomous tongue. The imagery suggests negative influences that may hinder one’s personal growth. However, the singer of the song vows to fight against these forces and encourages the listener to do the same by using their voice to make noise and break down the opposition. This call to action is supported by references to concepts of evolution and revolution, implying that change is possible if we are willing to work for it.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a personal narrative with the singer admitting to feeling lost and confused. But instead of giving up, they embrace a new perspective and discard previous beliefs that were holding them back. This is reflected in the line “Now I’m giving away my heaven for a second shot at saving my life”. The overall message of the song is one of liberation and self-empowerment by letting go of negative influences and embracing personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold, the serpent with the venomous tongue
Look out for those who speak poison and deceit
I’m spitting buck shot
I'm coming out fighting, without hesitation
Flashing through the dust to the sun
Going through the trials and struggles with the goal of success
You’ve got a weapon in your head and you were born with a voice
You have a powerful gift in your mind and in your ability to speak
So don’t just sit back
Take action and don't just watch things unfold
Let’s make some noise
Let's make an impact and create a change
Yeah, come on
Let's do it, no hesitation
I’m going to talk a bit about what living is left
I'm going to talk about embracing our remaining time on earth
In evolution, revolution, are you ready to fly?
Are you ready to break free from the past and fly into a new future?
A mausoleum stretching all across the land of the lost
There is a sense of lifelessness covering the world
The opposition’s getting thick,but we can break them down and
There are obstacles in our way, but they are breakable
Liberate - I'm not afraid to feel
We need to free ourselves from fear of vulnerability
Open your eyes and see
Wake up and realize the possibilities around you
Open up
Open yourself up to new opportunities
Liberate - I'm not afraid to fail
We need to free ourselves from the fear of failure
Mortality makes you free
The realization of life's limitations can lead to freedom
Open your mind right now
Open yourself up to new ways of thinking
Because right now is all you’ll ever know
The present moment is all we truly have
Creation of damnation, why wont you let it go?
Why hold on to the negative things that are destroying us?
Because lately I’ve been feeling kind of fucked up
I've been struggling mentally and emotionally
Like everything I ever thought I knew was one big lie
I am questioning everything I once believed to be true
But i knew right then i've got a different perspective
However, I am now viewing things from a new perspective
Now I’m giving away my heaven for a second shot at saving my life
I am letting go of my old ways and giving myself a chance at a new life
So don’t talk to me (shut up)
Stop wasting my time with empty words
Because I don’t listen to a word you say
I have no interest in hearing what you have to say
I’ve got my revelation
I have found my own truth and direction
and i wont come casually
I am taking this seriously and committed to taking action
Open your eyes and see that you are free to live
Realize that you have the freedom to live the life you want
Now open your eyes
Wake up and see the possibilities
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kato
good song