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Open Up
How We Are Lyrics
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The lyrics to How We Are's song Open Up seem to be a plea coming from a person who is trying to communicate with someone who is not listening. The person who they're addressing seems stubborn and unwilling to change their behavior or perspective, and the singer has exhausted all efforts to make them understand. They are frustrated, and they are expressing that frustration to the other person. The singer has tried to be patient and understanding but to no avail. They've tried to encourage the person to change their ways, but they've refused to do so.
As the song progresses, the singer speaks of their realization that the other person's problem stems from a lack of self-control. The bottles are empty, indicating that the other person has been drowning their sorrows in alcohol, which has been a contributing factor to their negative behavior. The chorus repeats the message that the singer is trying to convey: that the other person needs to open up their eyes, heart, and mind and allow themselves to see the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing I'm saying is getting through.
Despite my best efforts to communicate, I feel like my words are falling on deaf ears.
Your ignorance still shines through.
I can still see that you're not willing to listen or try to understand.
So unwilling to try and turn yourself around.
You seem unwilling to make any changes or try to improve your situation.
The bottles are empty and now I know you can't control the person you've become.
Your excessive drinking is a symptom of a deeper issue, and you seem to be struggling with self-control.
Please just open up your eyes.
I'm asking you to see the reality of your situation and acknowledge the impact it's having on your life and relationships.
Your heart.
I'm asking you to be open to your emotions and feelings, and to connect with your own emotions.
And your mind.
I'm asking you to be open to new ideas and to consider alternative perspectives.
Allow yourself to see the truth.
I'm asking you to be honest with yourself and to recognize the reality of your situation, so that you can take steps to improve it.
Contributed by Mateo B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sterling Whipple
Thank you for these videos. I just went through all of them and I plan on using several of them in my classroom. I teach a high school class called Adult Roles & Responsibilities, and we spend a couple weeks talking about communication. I found these videos very concise, informative, & easy to digest -- perfect for the classroom. Well done, and thank you.