Open Book
Gnarls Barkley Lyrics
Eyes filled with fire
Wish I was a better liar
It hurts when it's happening, and so I cried
The winter is even colder
I guess that I could have told ya
That I am safe and warm from the hell inside
Come on!
Take me!
Make me!
I am an open book
The drum beat of my heart is tribal
Oh, the sweet sound of survival
Shall serenade this horse forever more
The sun would have to be frozen
For anything out there opposin'
That should be left in it's own blood on the jungle floor
Come on!
Fight me!
Come on!
Strike me!
I am an open book, an open book
When I sing a song of peace
It soothes a savage beast
Even it understands that I understand, at least
So you mortals must keep this in mind
This is the way I'm designed
And I am no power so I'll only die one time
Come on!
Kill me!
You heard!
Kill me!
I am an open book, an open book
Come on!
Come on!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, THOMAS CALLAWAY, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY
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Gnarls Barkley is an alternative/soul group which formed in 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The group consists of CeeLo Green (vocals) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instruments). The group is best known for the international smash hit "Crazy".
"Crazy" - which was their first single - debuted at #1 on the British pop charts on April 2, 2006. It was the first #1 UK single to be obtained solely through Internet downloads. The success Read Full BioGnarls Barkley is an alternative/soul group which formed in 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The group consists of CeeLo Green (vocals) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instruments). The group is best known for the international smash hit "Crazy".
"Crazy" - which was their first single - debuted at #1 on the British pop charts on April 2, 2006. It was the first #1 UK single to be obtained solely through Internet downloads. The success of the single in the UK was due largely to its use in a promotional trailer for Radio 1 across all of the BBC TV channels prior to the single's release. 'Crazy' stayed at #1 for almost 9 weeks.
The buzz for "Crazy" helped generate a lot of press coverage of their debut album, St. Elsewhere, which was released on May 9, 2006.
The album is seen as a cross-over between hip-hop, rock and soul. Both artists have previously been known to have a quirky experimental side, moving between different genres of music.
Producer DJ Danger Mouse began his career doing remixes of indie rock artists like Neutral Milk Hotel and downbeat instrumental music under the 'Pelican City' alias. He later went on to emphasize more hip-hop production: most notably his The Grey Album, a remix of Black Album, with samples exclusively from The White Album; 2005's Dangerdoom collaboration with MF Doom; and, most recently, the double platinum Demon Days.
Gnarls Barkley singer Cee Lo Green started out in the classic Southern rap group Goodie Mob, but later developed a unique funk-inspired soulful style of singing which developed on his solo albums.
Their new album The Odd Couple was released March 18, 2008.
"Crazy" - which was their first single - debuted at #1 on the British pop charts on April 2, 2006. It was the first #1 UK single to be obtained solely through Internet downloads. The success Read Full BioGnarls Barkley is an alternative/soul group which formed in 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The group consists of CeeLo Green (vocals) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instruments). The group is best known for the international smash hit "Crazy".
"Crazy" - which was their first single - debuted at #1 on the British pop charts on April 2, 2006. It was the first #1 UK single to be obtained solely through Internet downloads. The success of the single in the UK was due largely to its use in a promotional trailer for Radio 1 across all of the BBC TV channels prior to the single's release. 'Crazy' stayed at #1 for almost 9 weeks.
The buzz for "Crazy" helped generate a lot of press coverage of their debut album, St. Elsewhere, which was released on May 9, 2006.
The album is seen as a cross-over between hip-hop, rock and soul. Both artists have previously been known to have a quirky experimental side, moving between different genres of music.
Producer DJ Danger Mouse began his career doing remixes of indie rock artists like Neutral Milk Hotel and downbeat instrumental music under the 'Pelican City' alias. He later went on to emphasize more hip-hop production: most notably his The Grey Album, a remix of Black Album, with samples exclusively from The White Album; 2005's Dangerdoom collaboration with MF Doom; and, most recently, the double platinum Demon Days.
Gnarls Barkley singer Cee Lo Green started out in the classic Southern rap group Goodie Mob, but later developed a unique funk-inspired soulful style of singing which developed on his solo albums.
Their new album The Odd Couple was released March 18, 2008.
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Bethany B
Eyes filled with fire
Wish I was a better liar
It hurts when it's happening, and so I cry
The winter is even colder
I guess that I could have told ya
That I am safe and warm from the hell inside
Karma (karma)
Take me (take me)
Karma (karma)
Break me
I am an open book
The drum beat of my heart is tribal
Oh, the sweet sound of survival
Shouts serenade this voice, forever more
The sun would have to be frozen
For anything out there opposing
Not to be left in its own blood on the jungle floor
Karma (karma)
Fight me (fight me)
Karma (karma)
Shake me
I am an open book
An open book
When I sing a song of peace
It soothes the savage beast
Even it understands that I understand, at least
So, you mortals just keep this in mind
This is the way I'm designed
And I am no coward, so I'll only die one time
Karma (karma)
Kill me (kill me)
You have (karma)
To kill me (kill me)
I am an open book
An open book
Easy Sunrise
When I had first listened to this song, I had no idea what the hell it was. Little did I know it would turn out to be a genius crafting of our souls. My go-to track on the album.
The21Diamonds
I see how people are a little confused by the drums. I was too the first time I heard this song, but it totally makes sense to me now. It's like the drums force you to listen closely. Listen closely and you will hear that it matches the rhythm of the song.
TheDuece28
THIS IS THE GREATEST EMOTIONAL DRIVEN SONG EVER!!!
Andres Camilo Castaño Marin
Is DRAAAAAAAAAAVEN
Pavel Gromnic
This is a new language for me.It is beautiful.Poetry with music is powerful.I am an old man now and hearing the present in this mode is a transporting experience.
JulienRG
the soul expresses himself in infinite ways!
lina bras
Beautiful!!
Bethany B
Eyes filled with fire
Wish I was a better liar
It hurts when it's happening, and so I cry
The winter is even colder
I guess that I could have told ya
That I am safe and warm from the hell inside
Karma (karma)
Take me (take me)
Karma (karma)
Break me
I am an open book
The drum beat of my heart is tribal
Oh, the sweet sound of survival
Shouts serenade this voice, forever more
The sun would have to be frozen
For anything out there opposing
Not to be left in its own blood on the jungle floor
Karma (karma)
Fight me (fight me)
Karma (karma)
Shake me
I am an open book
An open book
When I sing a song of peace
It soothes the savage beast
Even it understands that I understand, at least
So, you mortals just keep this in mind
This is the way I'm designed
And I am no coward, so I'll only die one time
Karma (karma)
Kill me (kill me)
You have (karma)
To kill me (kill me)
I am an open book
An open book
Legion Seven
i feel this in my toes
CherryBelly
I love the energy of this song.