Open Your Eyes
M.C. Chill Lyrics


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Running from the pain, but my visions getting blurry
I'mma lost boy like Cordae, Have Mercy
Tryna find the light, but I'm blind like Stevie
Each day I'm tryna get stronger like Yeezy
Reach to my graduation in the stars
Or maybe pull a Cudi and go straight to mars
I'm charged, feeling alive, I'm ready to thrive
I'mma rocket taking off and pray I survive
Flow so sick, I'mma virus
Deadly to the touch, got me feeling like Midas
I will become righteous
Despite feeling minus, in addition to the crisis
While the child dies, we got the president speaking lies
Another disease, quarantined to stay inside
Tryna stay alive, stuck with a shadow by your side
I think it's time you finally you open your eyes
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
Side to side, left to right
Keep your hands up to the sky
If you want to catch the vibe
Keep it up, you might survive
Ready for action
They be lacking
No distraction
This my passion
Break it down
As the world goes around
Before we start to drown
Look behind the lies, what they say ain't all true
Sayin that the sky red when I know the sky blue
Got a whole different mind set, boy this all you
If they jumping off a bridge, is you jumpin' off too?
Open the mind
Open your third eye
Go live your life
Don't let it swerve by
They used to go and push me to the curb side
Now tell me now who be sitting on the curb side
I heard covid
Knockin out showbiz
I've been on my grind so I barely even noticed
Separating the rap game like Moses
But imma bring it together
Cuz they know I've been chosen
It's kinda funny how the lonely ones
Always end up called being the chosen ones
I told you son
We started being broken ones
You can never see me out here toting a gun
Hol up
Tell me what happens when your Smoke doesn't Pop?
When the world ain't got no juice
When the Mamba isn't Black
And you feel under attack
And you gotta face the fax
But you busy paper chasing
Reality in the back
Can't say it to my face
So they shove it in a comment
I know they on a different type of nonsense
Imma take it back Episode 7
FN 2187
I can hear em in my Conscience
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
Feel the bass shake the place
We rule the world like Nas and Scarface
I'm Tay in the race, you better keep up the pace
Or that baton might not save your case
What a disgrace in the land so cold
Can give a damn about your well being unless you're white with gold
Selling your soul, doing what you're told
I feel like Moses on a mission to let my people go
Welcome to the terror dome
Running away to try find my way back home
Lost in the world full of monsters and mystery
Searching for all of the lights in this Dark Twisted Fantasy
Scratch that, reality, testifying the tragedy
Try to hide the truth, but you can't hide my agony
We keep it going with the energy until time stops
Let the bomb drop
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise
They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes
They try to hide what's inside
They wear a mask to disguise




They wanna see my demise
You need to open your eyes

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Open Your Eyes" by M.C. Chill exhibit the struggle of the singer who is trying to run away from the pain but instead feels lost and confused. The pain has become so unbearable that the singer's vision is now blurry. The next lines in the song draw inspiration from contemporary artists such as Cordae, Stevie Wonder, and Kanye West. The chorus encourages the listener to open their eyes and see beyond the disguise of the outside world. The inner self may appear different from what is seen on the outside. The lyrics also delve into the issue of COVID-19, politicians' lies, and the mysteries of the universe. The singer takes inspiration from Moses and portrays himself as a leader on a mission to rescue his people from the cold and monster-infested world.


The song is a perfect amalgamation of contemporary rap music and the struggles of the modern world. The lyrics highlight the importance of hope, unity, and perseverance even in the darkest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

Running from the pain, but my visions getting blurry
I'm avoiding my problems but it's making my view of life unclear


I'mma lost boy like Cordae, Have Mercy
I feel directionless like a lost child, similar to Cordae's song 'Have Mercy'


Tryna find the light, but I'm blind like Stevie
I'm trying to find guidance, but it feels impossible like being blind like Stevie Wonder


Each day I'm tryna get stronger like Yeezy
I'm striving to improve myself daily like Kanye West


Reach to my graduation in the stars
I aspire to achieve great things and be successful


Or maybe pull a Cudi and go straight to mars
I might take a different path to success, like Kid Cudi's experimental and innovative music style


I'm charged, feeling alive, I'm ready to thrive
I'm motivated to succeed and ready to make the most of my life


I'mma rocket taking off and pray I survive
I'm launching myself towards my goals, but it's risky and difficult


Flow so sick, I'mma virus
My rap style is infectious and impressive


Deadly to the touch, got me feeling like Midas
I feel like everything I touch turns to gold, successful and lucky


I will become righteous
I will make positive changes and do what is right


Despite feeling minus, in addition to the crisis
Even though I feel like I'm missing something, I'm trying to overcome any challenges or difficulties in my life


While the child dies, we got the president speaking lies
The leader of our country is dishonest and not doing enough to help those in need


Another disease, quarantined to stay inside
We are battling another illness and have to isolate ourselves to stay safe


Tryna stay alive, stuck with a shadow by your side
Surviving is a challenge and I'm struggling with my own personal demons


I think it's time you finally you open your eyes
It's time for you to look at the world with a clear perspective


They try to hide what's inside
People try to conceal their true intentions and emotions


They wear a mask to disguise
They pretend to be someone they're not


They wanna see my demise
They would like to see me fail


You need to open your eyes
You need to be aware of what's really going on


Side to side, left to right
Moving and grooving to the music


Keep your hands up to the sky
Get excited and show your enthusiasm for the music


If you want to catch the vibe
If you want to fully enjoy and understand the music


Keep it up, you might survive
Keep dancing and having fun, it's a form of survival


Ready for action
Prepared and motivated to make moves


They be lacking
They are not keeping up or succeeding


No distraction
Focused and not allowing anything to divert attention


This my passion
This is what I love and am dedicated to


Break it down
Let's analyze and understand the situation


As the world goes around
As time passes and events occur


Before we start to drown
Before we get overwhelmed and things go wrong


Look behind the lies, what they say ain't all true
Don't believe everything you're told, there's often more to the story


Sayin that the sky red when I know the sky blue
People are lying and trying to convince me of something that is clearly false


Got a whole different mind set, boy this all you
I have a unique perspective and mindset that is entirely my own


If they jumping off a bridge, is you jumpin' off too?
Just because everyone else is doing something, doesn't mean it's the right choice


Open the mind
Be open-minded and willing to consider new ideas


Open your third eye
Become spiritually aware and connected


Go live your life
Make the most of your time and don't waste it


Don't let it swerve by
Don't miss out on opportunities and experiences


They used to go and push me to the curb side
People used to disregard and ignore me


Now tell me now who be sitting on the curb side
Now people are paying attention and realizing my worth


I heard covid
I'm aware and concerned about the pandemic


Knockin out showbiz
The entertainment industry has been negatively impacted by the pandemic


I've been on my grind so I barely even noticed
I've been working so hard, I haven't had time to focus on the outside world


Separating the rap game like Moses
I'm making a name for myself and standing out in the rap industry


But imma bring it together
Despite standing out, I'm committed to uniting and collaborating with others


Cuz they know I've been chosen
People recognize my talent and potential


It's kinda funny how the lonely ones
It's ironic that those who feel isolated and alone are often the most successful


Always end up called being the chosen ones
Those who work hard and stay true to themselves often achieve success


I told you son
I tried to warn and educate you


We started being broken ones
We were once struggling and facing challenges


You can never see me out here toting a gun
I don't believe in using violence or weapons for any reason


Hol up
Wait a minute


Tell me what happens when your Smoke doesn't Pop?
What do you do when things don't go as planned?


When the world ain't got no juice
When things are going wrong and there's no energy or motivation


When the Mamba isn't Black
When an iconic figure like Kobe Bryant passes away and is no longer with us


And you feel under attack
When you're facing criticism or opposition from others


And you gotta face the fax
And you have to accept the truth, even if it's difficult


But you busy paper chasing
But you're more focused on making money and achieving success


Reality in the back
You're living your life and dealing with your own issues and problems


Can't say it to my face
People are too afraid or cowardly to confront me directly


So they shove it in a comment
Instead of talking to me, people leave negative comments online


I know they on a different type of nonsense
I understand that they're not worth my time or attention


Imma take it back Episode 7
I'm going back to a simpler time, like the early Star Wars movies


FN 2187
A reference to the character Finn from the new Star Wars movies


I can hear em in my Conscience
I'm struggling with my own thoughts and feelings


Feel the bass shake the place
The music is powerful and energizing


We rule the world like Nas and Scarface
We are confident and feel in control, like the famous rappers Nas and Scarface


I'm Tay in the race, you better keep up the pace
I'm pushing forward and making progress, you need to keep up with me


Or that baton might not save your case
If you're not keeping up, you may not be successful in the end


What a disgrace in the land so cold
It's disappointing and shameful how inhumane people can be


Can give a damn about your well being unless you're white with gold
People only care if you're wealthy or privileged, otherwise you're ignored


Selling your soul, doing what you're told
Compromising your beliefs and values to follow orders or make money


I feel like Moses on a mission to let my people go
I feel like a leader, fighting for people's freedom and rights


Welcome to the terror dome
Welcome to the scary and chaotic world we live in


Running away to try find my way back home
Trying to escape from the chaos and find a sense of belonging


Lost in the world full of monsters and mystery
Feeling confused and overwhelmed by the confusing and unpredictable world we live in


Searching for all of the lights in this Dark Twisted Fantasy
Looking for positivity and hope in a world that can often be negative and scary


Scratch that, reality, testifying the tragedy
Contrary to fantasies, the reality of the world is tragic and difficult


Try to hide the truth, but you can't hide my agony
People try to conceal the painful truth, but I can't ignore my own struggles


We keep it going with the energy until time stops
We are pushing forward and remaining positive and energetic, unphased by time or limitations


Let the bomb drop
Let's create something powerful and impactful




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Chaney, John Coleman

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