As Worship and Arts Pastoral Coordinator for Joshua House and in his solo w… Read Full Bio ↴As Worship and Arts Pastoral Coordinator for Joshua House and in his solo work on Gotee Records, Jeff Anderson offers sincere modern worship music in the altrock vein. "...I had a real burden for the church and I felt the need to lead people into the presence of the Lord," Jeff wrote while promoting Seamless, which pretty much sums up the power and heart of his music, as any who've worshiped under his leading will surely attest.

Open My Eyes
Jeff Anderson Lyrics

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The closer that I come to you
The more I know that I've been living in a lie.
How could I have been so blind
To think that there is something I can hide behind?
The more I know you the more you…
Open my eyes now I can see
That where you are is the only place
I want to be wrapped in your love.

For my lifetime you are the only one I am dreaming of.
How could I deny your love?
When you're the one who takes me back when I break your heart into.
Maybe I should listen when you call my name.
You're crying and you're begging me to just stay here with you. The more I know you the more you…

Open my eyes now I can see
That where you are is the only place
I want to be wrapped in your love.
For my lifetime you are the only one I am dreaming of.
I'm starting to forget why I am here.
That when you're near me everything is all so clear.
The only reason I'm alive is to
Know you more so you can …
Open my eyes now I can see
That where you are is the only place

I want to be wrapped in your love.
For my lifetime you are the only one I am dreaming of

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Open My Eyes by Jeff Anderson depicts a man who has been living in a lie until he met someone who opened his eyes to what true love is. According to the song, the closer he gets to this special person, the more he realizes that he has been living a life of deception. He had hidden behind his fears and insecurities, thinking that it was the way to protect himself. However, as he discovers true love, he understands that there is no place he would rather be than with this person who accepts him unconditionally.

The song highlights the power of love in transforming a person's life. The more he gets to know this person, the more she helps him to see beyond himself, past the lies he had believed, and into a brighter future. He further acknowledges that he has hurt this person before, breaking their heart, yet she still accepts him back. He begins to understand the depth of her love, and he is willing to listen when she calls his name, asking him to stay with her. He realizes that he is alive to know her more so she can continue to open his eyes.

Line by Line Meaning

The closer that I come to you
As I get closer to you

The more I know that I've been living in a lie.
I realize that I've been living a falsehood

How could I have been so blind
How did I fail to see

To think that there is something I can hide behind?
That I could use something as a cover-up?

The more I know you the more you…
As I come to know you better

Open my eyes now I can see
I become more aware

That where you are is the only place
That being with you is the only place

I want to be wrapped in your love.
I want to be surrounded by your affection

For my lifetime you are the only one I am dreaming of.
You are my only dream for my entire life

How could I deny your love?
How could I possibly refuse your love?

When you're the one who takes me back when I break your heart into.
You are the one who forgives me when I hurt you