The other I.O.S. is a Dutch band which mostly makes music called Nederpop, meaning it's pop with Dutch lyrics, as described by the leadsinger: "Nederpop with a sharp edge". The band was founded in Groningen in the province with the same name in the nothern region of the Netherlands. Their first big hit was released in 1997 and called "Voltooid Verleden Tijd". Almost 10 years later they're still going strong.
Orinally their name was Is Ook Schitterend (which means 'Is wonderful too'), which was later abbreviated to I.O.S.
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I.O.S. Lyrics
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One memory flows in the air (let's think about)
So brothers and sisters, this we discovered (honesty)
Out roots and destiny push all the clouds away
Open up your heart and you will feel
Open up your eyes and you will see (open up your eyes)
Everybody's yearning, keep the fire burning
Open up your heart and you'll believe
Sometime the truth goes undercover
Get into the move and let it flow (like the wind, you know)
Go people around me, stand up like brothers
We're rising upon the sky to fly away
Open up your heart and you will feel (I know you'll feel it)
Open up your eyes and you will see (open up your heart)
Everybody's yearning, keep the fire burning
When love sets us free
Open up your heart and you'll believe
In I.O.S.'s song "Open," the artist sings about being lied to by their partner and feeling betrayed. The lyrics express the pain and hurt caused by the realization that their partner was not faithful to their relationship. The singer remembers moments of intimacy, the way they felt when they were together, and the trust they had for each other. However, this trust was broken by the partner's betrayal, and the singer is left feeling devastated.
The lyrics portray a sense of finality, as the singer decides to move on from the relationship. They acknowledge the lies and deceit and choose to leave their partner behind. The repetition of the phrase "you lied when you said I was the only one" emphasizes the betrayal and the hurt caused by the lies. The singer also acknowledges that it won't be easy to move on, but ultimately, they believe it's the right decision and that they'll be alright without the partner in their life.
Overall, "Open" is a poignant and emotional song about the pain of betrayal in a relationship. The lyrics capture the feelings of hurt and the importance of moving on from a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
you lied when you said I was the only one and
You were dishonest when you claimed that I was your sole romantic interest
I cried when I think of all the
ish you've done I
The actions you committed that hurt me emotionally make me weep when I reflect upon them
can't go on living out this lie baby time to
move on I'll be alrite without you in my life
I cannot continue to pretend that everything is alright, it is time to part ways and I will manage without you in my life
remember the last time we made love
Recall the most recent occurrence of our intimacy.
reminisce on how we kissed it was so good.
Nostalgically think about how delightful our kisses were.
and felt so right the way you felt inside
my skin you saw right thru me
you knew just what to do the night I gave my
heart to you but you
The way it felt when you were inside me was perfect, you understood me so well and knew how to make me happy when I gave you my heart. But unfortunately, you were dishonest and broke my trust.
needing hoping wishing you will be all that you
you promised but it's clear you'll never
change your ways for me
I desired and hoped for you to fulfill your promises, but it is evident that you will never alter your behavior for me.
how could you lie and break my heart feel
likes I'm dying inside
you played me for a fool when
I thought your love was true
I am struggling to comprehend how you could deceive me and devastate me emotionally, it's like I am slowly dying inside. When I believed your love was genuine, you were simply toying with me.
can't take no more so I'm walking out I'm
walking out the door
I cannot tolerate this anymore, therefore I am leaving and walking out of the door.
you lied when you said I was the only one and
I cried when I think of all the
ish you've done I
can't go on living out this lie baby time to
move on I'll be alrite without you in my life
You were disingenuous when you claimed that I was your only lover, I feel anguish when I consider the transgressions you committed. It is impossible for me to continue this facade, thus it's time to end our relationship. Despite it all, I will be fine without you in my life.
you lied when you said I was the only one and
I cried when I think of all the
ish you've done I
can't go on living out this lie baby time to
move on I'll be alrite without you in my life
You were insincere when you told me that I was your sole romantic interest, every negative action you have taken has made me cry. I cannot continue pretending that everything is alright, it's time to part ways and I will manage without you in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andres Gunnar Ballinas, Manuel Reuter, Yann Peifer
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