Open Your Eyes
Jesse Harris Lyrics
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Trying not to make a sound
Tell me which way I should go
Tell me 'cause I just don?t know
Trying so hard not to care
But I?m failing, failing bad
Feeling like I?ve just been had
What?s this silence from within?
Open the door and let me in
Running on these rolling wheels
Trying so hard not to feel
But the demon seems to know
Follows everywhere I go
What?s this darkness in the sky?
Open the ground and let me die
Sinking in the rolling sea
Waves are crashing over me
To another sea below
Sinking steadily and slow
There?s a current pulling strong
Open your eyes and I?ll be gone
The lyrics to the song "Open Your Eyes" by Jesse Harris describe a sense of isolation and confusion. The singer is searching for direction but doesn't know which way to go. They're trying to avoid making too much noise and stirring things up but are still feeling lost and vulnerable. The metaphor of "walking softly through the air" and "running on rolling wheels" highlights the singer's feeling of weightlessness and instability.
The singer is also struggling to suppress their emotions, trying not to care but ultimately failing. They feel like a victim of something, feeling "like I've just been had." This sense of mistrust and betrayal is further emphasized through the metaphor of the demon that seems to be following the singer, always present and aware of their every move.
The second half of the song shifts to a more desperate tone, with the singer sinking into the sea and feeling like there's no way out. They're being pulled deeper and deeper by a current they can't resist. The final line, "open your eyes and I'll be gone" speaks to the singer's desire for someone to notice their struggle and help them before it's too late. The song ultimately highlights the importance of communication and support in times of crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
Treading lightly on the ground
Walking carefully to avoid making any noise
Trying not to make a sound
Making an effort to minimize noise and maintain silence
Tell me which way I should go
Seeking guidance and direction from someone else
Tell me 'cause I just don?t know
Expressing a lack of knowledge or certainty about how to proceed
Walking softly through the air
Moving through the atmosphere with a calm and gentle demeanor
Trying so hard not to care
Making an effort to not be emotionally invested in something
But I?m failing, failing bad
Not succeeding at avoiding emotional attachment
Feeling like I?ve just been had
Feeling deceived or taken advantage of
What?s this silence from within?
Reflecting on an inner calm or lack of emotion
Open the door and let me in
Requesting access to a situation or opportunity
Running on these rolling wheels
Moving quickly and efficiently through life
Trying so hard not to feel
Suppressing emotions to avoid being vulnerable
But the demon seems to know
Feeling haunted by personal demons or negative thoughts
Follows everywhere I go
Persistently affecting daily life and decisions
What?s this darkness in the sky?
Reflecting on a sense of foreboding or uncertainty
Open the ground and let me die
Wishing for an end to one?s struggles or challenges
Sinking in the rolling sea
Struggling with overwhelming emotions or circumstances
Waves are crashing over me
Feeling oppressed or inundated by difficulties
To another sea below
Experiencing a shift or transition from one difficult situation to another
Sinking steadily and slow
Experiencing a gradual downturn or defeat
There?s a current pulling strong
Feeling a strong pull or influence toward something
Open your eyes and I?ll be gone
Challenging someone to wake up and pay attention before it?s too late
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