Open My Eyes
LA Priest Lyrics
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Shaking my head 'til the words rhyme
Nobody searching above and beyond me
Now we make something
I'll sing another big long pile of words
And they led me deeper
We all look the same, I can say without knowing
I open my eyes
I open my eyes
We climb in the cage for the tamer we're paying
They're severing tongues while we tame what we're saying
I open my eyes
I open my eyes
Bright in the day this is hurtling on
A mist like a kiss in a cave and I'm gone
Now we make something not heaven nor pain
Well, I won't have faith when they kill another bad word
Like my mesohepar
We all look the same when the daylight is going
In shadows that glow, we can say without knowing
I open my eyes
I open my eyes
We'd live under ground if it made us all level
How long will we dig before meeting the devil?
I open my eyes
I open my eyes
Deep
Heart alone in the deep
Love again without fear
Heart alone in the deep
Love again without fear
I open my eyes
I open my eyes
We climb in the cage for the tamer we're paying
They're severing tongues while we tame what we're saying
I open my eyes
I open my eyes
The lyrics to LA Priest's song "Open My Eyes" seem to be about the realization of the limitations and constraints that society places on individuals. The opening lines about walking in the sun but being blind could be interpreted as someone going through life without truly seeing the world around them or understanding the true nature of things. The line "shaking my head 'til the words rhyme" could suggest a struggle to find meaning or make sense of the world.
The following lines talk about how nobody seems to be looking beyond themselves, and it's only when they create something - in this case, a song - that they are able to connect with something deeper. The lyrics then turn towards the idea of conformity, as the singer describes being forced into a cage by societal constraints, while simultaneously having their voice silenced.
The chorus seems to suggest a turning point, as the singer realizes the limitations and decides to break free from them. The lines "we all look the same when the daylight is going" and "in shadows that glow, we can say without knowing" could suggest a realization of the lack of individuality and the idea that people are blindly following societal norms. The repeated "I open my eyes" could symbolize a sudden awakening, a realization of the constraints placed by society and the need to break free from them.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to walk in the sun, blind
Before gaining insight, I used to live my life without truly seeing or understanding my surroundings
Shaking my head 'til the words rhyme
Trying to make sense of something by repeating it over and over again till it seems coherent
Nobody searching above and beyond me
Feeling isolated and alone in my search for truth
Now we make something
Together, we are capable of creating something greater than ourselves
I'll sing another big long pile of words
Communicating thoughts and emotions through song, hoping to reach a greater understanding with my audience
And they led me deeper
The more I express myself, the more I discover about my own thoughts and feelings
In shadows that glow when the daylight is going
Seeing the world in a different light when it's dark outside
We all look the same, I can say without knowing
Despite our differences, we are all connected and share similar experiences
I open my eyes
Gaining insight and discovering a new perspective
We climb in the cage for the tamer we're paying
Conforming to societal expectations and sacrificing our own individuality in the process
They're severing tongues while we tame what we're saying
Being silenced in the face of authority, while censoring our own words to fit within established limits
Bright in the day this is hurtling on
Time moves quickly, and life continues to progress at a rapid pace
A mist like a kiss in a cave and I'm gone
Moments of clarity and insight can be fleeting and hard to grasp, leaving just as quickly as they came
Now we make something not heaven nor pain
Creating something that exists outside of traditional binaries, transcending beyond the confines of societal norms
Well, I won't have faith when they kill another bad word
Refusing to blindly accept the actions of authority figures when it conflicts with my own personal beliefs and values
Like my mesohepar
Referencing a mysterious and unknown object that is open to interpretation
We'd live under ground if it made us all level
Being willing to make sacrifices to achieve social equality and support the greater good
How long will we dig before meeting the devil?
Questioning the inherent dangers and unforeseen consequences of seeking progress and change
Deep
Referencing the emotional and introspective nature of the song's lyrics
Heart alone in the deep
Feeling isolated and introspective in my search for truth and understanding
Love again without fear
Learning to love again without being held back by fear or uncertainty
Writer(s): Sam Eastgate
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.