Open Your Mind
Getaway People Lyrics
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But you can see me
At the corner of a liquor store every day
Over and above the crowd I'm on my cloud
But nobody ever listens to what I say
Could it be the way I portray my existence?
People always keep in the distance
Open your mind
Let your spirit fly
Peace in our time
Everything is fine
In your own paradise
See me coming from afar one happy day
But you do your very best to avoid me in every way
The sign is on your face with every trace
Wrong time, wrong place
You violate my space with your paper cup
My dollar bill, you drink it up
Not that I care what I left behind
Outta sight and out of my mind
Open your mind
"Open Your Mind" by Getaway People speaks about the disconnectedness that a person feels from others despite being present in their lives. The lyrics describe someone who is physically present but ignored or avoided by others. The singer seems to have overcome their problems as they are on a “cloud,” but people around them are indifferent to what they say, and thus, missing out on the singer's ideas, hopes, and dreams. The artist mentions that they are always at the liquor store's corner, but people only see them and don't listen, which signifies their loneliness or individuality. Their life is misunderstood, and the people around them don't understand their existence and keep a distance.
The song offers a solution or a way out of this loneliness by urging the listeners to open their minds and let their spirits fly. It's a plea for unity and harmony, asking the listener to journey to their own paradise, where nothing is frustrating or separate. While the song portrays a personal story, the theme of isolation resonates with many people who feel alienated from their life situations, relationships, communities, or the world at large.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm over the hill and far away
I am physically distant from you
But you can see me
However, you still have access to me
At the corner of a liquor store every day
I spend a lot of time at the same place every day
Over and above the crowd I'm on my cloud
I feel like I am above others and in my own world
But nobody ever listens to what I say
Despite being present, people do not listen to what I communicate
Could it be the way I portray my existence?
I wonder if the way I present myself is what makes people avoid me
People always keep in the distance
Others tend to stay away from me
You're so, so blind in my own paradise
You seem unaware or indifferent to what I enjoy
Open your mind
Be more receptive and accepting of others and new ideas
Let your spirit fly
Allow yourself to be free and unrestrained
Peace in our time
Acceptance and understanding lead to peace among people
Everything is fine
There is no need to be anxious or worried when one is open-minded
In your own paradise
When you find acceptance and peace within yourself
See me coming from afar one happy day
I may appear happy or content one day
But you do your very best to avoid me in every way
But others still do not engage with me
The sign is on your face with every trace
It is apparent in your facial expressions and actions
Wrong time, wrong place
The timing or circumstances may be off for a particular interaction
You violate my space with your paper cup
Others may invade my personal space or boundaries
My dollar bill, you drink it up
Others may take advantage of me financially or otherwise
Not that I care what I left behind
I am indifferent to what I may have lost or left behind
Outta sight and out of my mind
I may chose to ignore or forget about certain things or people
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