Ivan (1) is a five-man core band from Grand Haven, Michigan. Ivan's music is smart and radiates a violent fury faced by gutteral screams and twin-guitar attacks. Thunderous drums change direction constantly, counterbalancing the consistently eloquent angst of the vibrant lyrics. Highlights of their 10-track release "The Poverty" include the rib cage-rattling opening track, 'On the Odds,' as well as the four-movement concept piece, 'The Decadent Mind of Patient L54.'
Ivan (2) is Ivan Doroschuk, also known as Ivan, is a Canadian musician of Ukrainian origin. He is best-known as the frontman of Men Without Hats.
In 2006, during a hiatus of Men Without Hats, Doroschuk put out a solo album- "The Spell" under the name "Ivan".
Ivan currently is currently fronting, and is the only original member of, a reconstituted Men Without Hats.
Ivan (3) is one of Oliver Lieb's (german techtrance producer) aliases.
Ivan (4) is a quarter-Japanese young man working only in Japan, who is produced by the famous artist Hakuei (of PENICILLIN).
Ivan (5) is a young Italian songwriter (actually there's only one song in the web: Glass of Wine).
Ivan (6) Italian "disco" singer exists with the same name, who put out the album Fotonovela that spawned the hit Baila.
Ivan (7) is Jerry "Ivan" Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly's Crickets, whose "Real Wild Child" is best remembered for being covered by Iggy Pop.
Ivan (8) is a young Dutch band who are influenced by the likes of Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Reel Big Fish and combine those sounds into something fresh.
Ivan (stage name of singer Juan Carlos Ramos Cowboy). (Madrid, July 17, 1962). He was one of the singers of fashion in the early 80's in Spain. The name was proposed by his classmate Miguel Angel Linde Miñano changing his name to Ivan, as Juan Carlos is also the name of the Spanish King.
His greatest success came from the hand of producer Pedro Vidal on the theme "Fotonovela" in 1984, where Ivan was able to enter international markets. Besides being number one in Spain, sold over 6 million albums throughout Europe. Soon after, the song Baila was the soundtrack of the Tour of Spain 1985.Along with other names like Pedro Marin and Carlos Perez, captained the "techno-Spanish" easier. Back then, nobody would have said that this issue, "Fotonovela" would become a classic of the "synth pop" and one of the most memorable songs of recent decades, both in Spain and Latin America.
Ivan (9) a garage rock'n'roll nugget of the 1960's Frankie Frankenstein
IVAN (10) known as EeOneGuy.
Open Your Eyes
Ivan Lyrics
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and I am left to wonder why.
Had I but acted differently,
you'd still be here, beside me.
If I could have but one regret,
It would be you, not Juliet,
Hoping to find you.
The years have turned themselves around.
This solemn pact that we endure,
will bear it's fruit; Of this I'm sure.
If I could make, but one mistake,
it would be you, my soul to take.
I'm still hoping to find you.
Open your eyes.
See things you've never seen.
Where is the world we have been looking for?
Just open your eyes, forever and ever.
Years have fallen, tears gone by.
and still I'm left to wonder why.
Have I been acting out of grace,
or pain about the years erased?
If I could make but one request,
it would be you, and all the rest.
And I'm still hoping to find you.
Open your eyes.
See things you've never seen.
Where is the world we have been looking for?
Just open your eyes, forever and ever.
Just, open your eyes.
See things you've never seen.
Where is the world we have been looking for?
Just open your eyes, forever and ever.
Open your eyes, forever and ever.
Open your eyes, forever and ever.
The lyrics of Ivan's song Open Your Eyes convey a sense of longing, regret, and hope. The singer reflects on a past relationship and wonders what could have been different to keep that person by their side. They express the regret of not being with the person they truly loved, and wish to be reunited with them. The repetition of the phrase "open your eyes" suggests that the singer wants to awaken their own senses and those of their former lover, to see the world in a new light and rediscover the love they once had for each other.
The imagery of tears falling and years passing creates a sense of melancholy and reflection. The singer is acknowledging the pain they have felt, but also the lessons learned from that pain. The line "this solemn pact that we endure, will bear its fruit; of this I'm sure" suggests that even if the relationship didn't last, there is something valuable to be gained from the experience. The song overall conveys a message of hope and the possibility of starting anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Tears have fallen, years gone by,
Many tears have fallen and many years have passed.
and I am left to wonder why.
I am still wondering why things turned out the way they did.
Had I but acted differently,
If I had acted differently in the past,
you'd still be here, beside me.
you would still be here with me.
If I could have but one regret,
If I could have only one regret,
It would be you, not Juliet,
it would be that I lost you, not that I didn't have Juliet.
Hoping to find you.
I am still hoping to find you.
Tears have fallen on the ground.
Many tears have fallen and landed on the ground.
The years have turned themselves around.
Time has passed and things have changed.
This solemn pact that we endure,
This serious agreement that we go through,
will bear it's fruit; Of this I'm sure.
will have consequences; I am certain of it.
If I could make, but one mistake,
If I could make only one mistake,
it would be you, my soul to take.
it would be that I lost you, that you took my soul with you.
I'm still hoping to find you.
I am still hoping to find you.
Open your eyes.
Please start seeing things clearly.
See things you've never seen.
Observe things that you have not seen before.
Where is the world we have been looking for?
Where is the ideal world that we have been searching for?
Just open your eyes, forever and ever.
Please keep your eyes open from now on, for eternity.
Years have fallen, tears gone by.
Many years have passed and many tears have fallen.
and still I'm left to wonder why.
And yet, I am still wondering why things turned out the way they did.
Have I been acting out of grace,
Have I been behaving with kindness and compassion,
or pain about the years erased?
Or has my behavior been driven by the pain of lost time?
If I could make but one request,
If I could make only one request,
it would be you, and all the rest.
it would be that I have you back, along with everything else that was lost.
And I'm still hoping to find you.
And I am still hoping to find you.
Just, open your eyes.
Please, I am begging you to see the truth.
Open your eyes, forever and ever.
Keep your eyes open from now on, for all eternity.
Writer(s): Billy Graziadei, Daniel Schuler, Carmine Matteliano, Evan Seinfeld Copyright: Biounfadeable
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ombrax5
Ivan Doroschuk - you are awesome! Thnx for the music! Greetings from Ukraine!
@atsfrr3000
As a student of music all my life, I have to say that I feel Ivan and his brothers are among the most talented and creative musicians I've had the pleasure of listening to. Thank you so much for writing such wonderful music that made the past 25 of my years even more special!!
@redneckroy8947
They pretty much created New Wave in the 80s with "pop goes the World". Not bad for a couple of Canadian boys.
@francislemire2838
This has to be one if my favorite songs ever!!!! Ivan u rock
@motz1232
Tellement
@martingries1150
Ivan Doroschuk - The Voice of Canada 🇨🇦🎵🎶
@kirja77
WHY ? WHY ? WHY he didn't released album number two ??? this is purest genius !
@CarnageMan99
When this album hit the charts, there were numerous good tunes on it! If Ivan had been born in USA, he would have won that Grammy he was nominated for and everything would be so different today maybe? Who knows eh? Manwithouthat forever :) ;)
@MIMNED
Finally I found this song! I searched item for years without results, and now...here's the joy!
@menswear2112
Ivan Donochuk, wherever you are, we love your work. Prepare to get a hug at our meeting.