Open Your Eyes
Naturally 7 Lyrics
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I wanna know the deepest meanings
You need to give me proof
I need to know that I'm not dreaming
I see those silly things
I see the things that we go after
But I can feel the strings
I can feel the puppet master
Can't sleep, can't trust no one
Can't eat, unless I know where that's from
One eye wide, one eye shut
One eyes spies, who-where-what
Chorus
You gotta read between the lines
You gotta dig real deep sometimes
You gotta read the writing on the wall for signs
(Come on) Open your eyes
I wanna know the time
And I don't need no watch to do dat
I wanna know the rhyme
And the reason why you choose that
Detect the lies
And read above the average
Can ya feel their vibe
Can ya read their body language
Chorus
Send a message to Mary (really?)
Na! She can't hear me
Caught up in tradition, my conspiracy theory
This ain't somethin' outta' book
It's real life, it ain't fiction
But the plot is complicated, (like "The Wire")
Are you listening?
You owe dat, you know dat
But tell me who wrote dat?
Manufactured in a darkroom
Developed like Kodak
You gon' tell me like you mean it
But I ain't never seen it
You gon' hand me a script to read
But I'm a' read between it.
Chorus
The lyrics of Naturally 7's song Open Your Eyes showcase a desire for truth, a need to uncover meaning and proof, and a skepticism towards the things that are presented to us. The opening lines express a longing for deeper understanding and a desire for concrete evidence to validate the truth. The lines "But I can feel the strings/ I can feel the puppet master" suggest that the world is controlled by something or someone that is hidden from view, and the truth is not always what it seems. The verses go on to describe the singer's constant state of alertness, always on the lookout for signs of deceit, and always questioning the people and the world around them.
The chorus encourages listeners to "read between the lines," to dig deeper than the surface level, and to discover the hidden truths that are often concealed beneath the facade. The lines "You gotta read the writing on the wall for signs/ (Come on) Open your eyes" emphasize the importance of being aware, alert, and conscious of the world around us. The second verse talks about the ability to detect lies and read the body language of others, suggesting that the truth often lies not just in words but in the way they are delivered.
Overall, Naturally 7's song Open Your Eyes is a call to be conscious, alert, and aware of the world around us. It emphasizes the importance of seeking deeper truths, of questioning what we are told, and of being able to read between the lines. The song encourages listeners to be skeptical, but also to be open to the possibility of uncovering deeper meaning and truth.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know the truth
I want to understand the reality of the situation
I wanna know the deepest meanings
I want to understand the underlying significance
You need to give me proof
I require evidence to support your claims
I need to know that I'm not dreaming
I need validation that what I am experiencing is real
I see those silly things
I see the frivolous pursuits
I see the things that we go after
I observe the priorities that we chase
But I can feel the strings
But I sense the manipulation at play
I can feel the puppet master
I can discern the one pulling the strings
Can't sleep, can't trust no one
I cannot rest and I have trust issues
Can't eat, unless I know where that's from
I cannot consume without knowing the source
One eye wide, one eye shut
I remain vigilant while simultaneously ignoring certain realities
One eyes spies, who-where-what
One eye is watching, discerning activity and intent
You gotta read between the lines
You must look for meaning beyond the obvious
You gotta dig real deep sometimes
You must explore underlying layers
You gotta read the writing on the wall for signs
You must discern what is evident
(Come on) Open your eyes
Wake up to the truth
I wanna know the time
I desire to understand the context
And I don't need no watch to do dat
I do not require a clock for this
I wanna know the rhyme
I seek to understand the flow
And the reason why you choose that
I want to know your motivation
Detect the lies
Recognize false statements
And read above the average
Discern beyond the surface level
Can ya feel their vibe
Can you detect their energy
Can ya read their body language
Can you interpret their nonverbal cues
Send a message to Mary (really?)
Communicate with another person (sarcastically)
Na! She can't hear me
No, she cannot hear my words
Caught up in tradition, my conspiracy theory
Trapped by conformity, my alternate viewpoint
This ain't somethin' outta' book
This is not fictional
It's real life, it ain't fiction
This is reality
But the plot is complicated, (like "The Wire")
However, the situation is intricate
Are you listening?
Are you paying attention?
You owe dat, you know dat
You have a responsibility, you understand this
But tell me who wrote dat?
However, who created this responsibility?
Manufactured in a darkroom
Fabricated in secret
Developed like Kodak
Cultivated similarly to how Kodak develops photographs
You gon' tell me like you mean it
You will communicate with authenticity
But I ain't never seen it
However, I have not witnessed it myself
You gon' hand me a script to read
You will give me a prescribed text
But I'm a' read between it
But, I will search for deeper meaning beyond the writing
Chorus
Refrain
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