Open Your Eyes
Karen Lyrics


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Sometimes I sit and wonder how they do it
Say want they want to who they like
I'm just too shy, too shy, too shy
I'm too shy, too shy, too shy

Head in the clouds, I wish I knew how to get there
So much to do with my life
But I don't know why, know why, know why
I'm so shy, so shy, so shy

Should've known hearts don't beat the same
When I'm lost, only me to blame
I wanna know how they can know my name

I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I need a little help to get this right
Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?
I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I need a little help to get this right
Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?

I've spent too long dreaming when I'd get there
And not enough time on the reason
I'm still here now, here now, here now
There's no doubt, I'm out of here now

It'd be much easier to stick with the dreaming
But I'm so desperate to make this feeling true
Come true, come true
Please come true, come true, come true

I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I need a little help to get this right
Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?
I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I need a little help to get this right
Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?

Open my eyes
Won't you open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?

I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I need a little help to get this right
Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?
I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I need a little help to get this right
Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?





Open my eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Open My Eyes" by Karen Harding explore her feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. She starts by acknowledging her shyness and inability to express herself freely like others. Karen then sings about having her head in the clouds, wishing she could understand how to achieve what she wants in life. She admits that she hasn't given enough attention to the 'reason' behind her dreams, leading her to feel lost and blaming herself. She also expresses a desire to be recognized, to be seen and appreciated in the world. But all seems too challenging for her, and she needs someone to help her find her way and see things more clearly.


The repeated chorus, "Baby, won't you open my eyes?" highlights her desperation for guidance and understanding. Karen yearns for someone to show her the way, to help her gain confidence and clarity. By the end of the song, Karen is admitting that she is ready to leave the dreaming behind and wants to make her feelings a reality. She begs someone to open her eyes to the endless possibilities of what her life could be, and to help her take the steps necessary to achieve them.


Overall, "Open My Eyes" is a song about growth, empowerment, and seeking guidance from others. Karen Harding's lyrics describe the struggle of self-doubt and the desire to achieve, and the importance of having someone to rely on for guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I sit and wonder how they do it
I question how others have the confidence to express themselves freely


Say want they want to who they like
Say what they feel to anyone they choose


I'm just too shy, too shy, too shy
I lack the confidence to express myself


Head in the clouds, I wish I knew how to get there
I daydream often but struggle to make my dreams a reality


So much to do with my life
So many aspirations I have yet to fulfil


But I don't know why, know why, know why
Yet, I am uncertain why I hold myself back


I'm so shy, so shy, so shy
Petrified to be upfront and honest


Should've known hearts don't beat the same
I should have realised that everyone is different


When I'm lost, only me to blame
I understand that if I lose my way, it's my responsibility to find a plan again


I wanna know how they can know my name
I want to have the same confidence in myself as others do, so they recognise me for who I am


I'm tryna find a way to guide my life
I’m making an effort to create a direction for my future


I need a little help to get this right
But I need some support to help make this success possible


Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Please help and guide me towards my goals


Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?
Please do not let me miss out on opportunities


I've spent too long dreaming when I'd get there
I've wasted too much time hoping things will fall into place without sufficient action


And not enough time on the reason
And not enough time working out my motivation for achieving my dreams


There's no doubt, I'm out of here now
But now, there is no hesitation, I'm taking action


It'd be much easier to stick with the dreaming
It's easier to continue daydreaming than to try and work towards something


But I'm so desperate to make this feeling true
I'm desperate to turn my aspirations into actions


Come true, come true
Make these goals a reality


Please come true, come true, come true
I beg and hope for success


Won't you open my eyes?
Please help me with my success


Baby, can you open my, open my eyes?
Please help me to make my dreams come true


Baby, won't you open my, open my eyes?
Please help me not to miss important opportunities


Open my eyes
Help me change my perspective




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sophie Frances Cooke, James F. Reynolds, Joshua Michael Wilkinson

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