Combining the best of several genres in the vein of Strapping Young Lad, In Flames and Opeth with expanded versatility, while effortlessly alternating between several vocal styles (from the gruffest Alexi Laiho bark to Opeth-style croon), Naildown certainly know the tricks of their trade – and then some: there are a many surprises on the way.
On their new effort the band lays out a riff tsunami of brutal, yet blindingly skillful guitarwork and a violent soundscape due to the fact that “Dreamcrusher” was recorded at Sound Supreme studios, mixed at Hansen studios, Denmark and mastered at Finnvox studios.
Eyes Wide Open
Naildown Lyrics
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Obtrusive noise nearing
Faces passing by, among the others I hide
Your eyes fell on me, your glance, so cold
I'd love to see you lying
Eyes wide open
Feel my remedy
Wish you were dead - as cold as your heart
Wish you were dead - rotten to the core
Wish you were dead - lying eyes wide open
Several times and nights
You seed your lies
And drew my life
Dream I used to live, faint memory
You never prevailed to me
You shut the door in my face
You stabbed my back
And you laughed
I'll never forget those eyes
And my hate for you
The verses of Naildown’s song “Eyes Wide Open” depicts the intense feelings of resentment and hatred towards someone who has dishonestly taken advantage of the singer in the past. The singer recalls how they have been hurt by the person, who is represented as being intrusive and cold. They explain how the hurtful experiences have become a part of their memory and how they cannot forget the dramatic pain that the person caused to them. The singer wishes death and torment towards the person and wishes for them to suffer as they have. They openly express their desire for the person to perish, as they believe that it is the only way to remedy the harm that has been done to them. The repetition of the line “Wish you were dead” highlights the intensity of the singer’s hatred towards this person.
The chorus of the song is an open display of the singer's wishes and desires. The singer wants the person to feel the same pain that they experienced by them. The singer believes that the only way to find a cure for the pain is seeing their victim perishing. The line “Eyes wide open, Feel my remedy” is more like a mocking tone towards the person as the singer feels that justice has been served since the person is now gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Shivering I stand
I feel cold, alone and vulnerable
Obtrusive noise nearing
I hear loud and unpleasant sounds approaching
Faces passing by, among the others I hide
I try to blend in with the crowd to avoid being noticed
Your eyes fell on me, your glance, so cold
You noticed me and gave me a chilling look
I'd love to see you lying
I wish you were dead
Eyes wide open
I want you to die with your eyes open so you can see what you've done
Feel my remedy
This desire for revenge is the only thing that can make me feel better
Several times and nights
You have lied to me repeatedly
You seed your lies
You planted deceitful ideas in my mind
And drew my life
You caused me to waste my time and energy
Dream I used to live, faint memory
My happy memories of us are fading away
You never prevailed to me
Your attempts to control me failed
You shut the door in my face
You rejected me and closed me off from your life
You stabbed my back
You betrayed me when I trusted you
And you laughed
You enjoyed hurting me
I'll never forget those eyes
Your cold and cruel gaze will haunt me forever
And my hate for you
I despise you and wish for your downfall
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexandru Ovedenie
Shivering I stand
Obtrusive noise nearing
Faces passing by, among the others I hide
Your eyes fell on me, your glance, so cold
I'd love to see you lying
Eyes wide open
Feel my remedy
I wish you were dead - I don't regret
Wish you were dead - as cold as your heart
Wish you were dead - rotten to the core
Wish you were dead - lying eyes wide open
Several times and nights
You seed your lies
And drew my life
Dream I used to live, faint memory
You never prevailed to me
You shut the door in my face
You stabbed my back
And you laughed
I'll never forget those eyes
And my hate for you
Alexandru Ovedenie
Shivering I stand
Obtrusive noise nearing
Faces passing by, among the others I hide
Your eyes fell on me, your glance, so cold
I'd love to see you lying
Eyes wide open
Feel my remedy
I wish you were dead - I don't regret
Wish you were dead - as cold as your heart
Wish you were dead - rotten to the core
Wish you were dead - lying eyes wide open
Several times and nights
You seed your lies
And drew my life
Dream I used to live, faint memory
You never prevailed to me
You shut the door in my face
You stabbed my back
And you laughed
I'll never forget those eyes
And my hate for you
Brandon Harris
We need more from mr Daniel Freyberg, I have seen on several COB and melodeath videos the mention of this band and they are unique. Alexi passing has made me and several other people reminded of melodic death metal and bands from Finland and Scandinavian regions checking out and rediscovering some of the best hard rock music there ever was with the most enthusiasm
Ivan Bogun
Bass tone in this song is stunning. Such an evil kick.
mike462727
this song is brilliant
Ximena Melodeath
They are amazing :) ♥
Daniel Gilham
the second solo rocks lil metallica in there. plus i love the bass sound and that keyboard melody
JANOZ16
exelente banda(y)
Wilhelm Farms Wyoming
God I love YouTube. I find about 10 badass bands a night
Kevin Regtop
that solo <3
Thomas Frank
great video !!!kick ass tune !!