With new singer Theresa Gaffney in 2002, Phoenix Reign began exploring new territory with successful shows in places like the Continental, Le Bar Bat and the Village Underground. In 2004, the band performed at the Good Times Magazine-sponsored Long Island Music Festival, and Don Hills where they played with Riot and Winger. They even broke into Latin territory as Budweiser sponsored them in the local Queens hotspot Made in Brazil, and in 2005 hit the world famous CBGBs.
Phoenix Reign began working on their first full-length album, 'Destination Unknown’, in late 2005. It was released in early 2007, and brings to life several songs from the band’s demos like fan favorites ‘Another Night Alone’ and ‘Open Your Eyes’ as well as new material, including the epic “Constantinople 1453 (On the Eve of the Fall).” This track epitomizes what Phoenix Reign is capable of as musicians, by blending traditional Mediterranean instruments with metal and creating an otherworldly sonic atmosphere. The album’s artwork is also notable, as it features the work of Iannis Nikou, the acclaimed Greek artist whose style is reflective of Delacroix and even Boris Vallejo.
With their releases, Phoenix Reign has received radio play on WYNE’s “Aktina FM” and “Cosmos FM,” St. John’s University radio WSJU, Hartwick University’s WRHO 89.7, Hartford University radio and Fordham University’s WFUV 90.7 FM. They’ve received coverage in several media outlets, including the Queens Tribune and Times Ledger newspapers, Neo Magazine and Sonic Cathedral’s well-respected webzine. The band will be promoting ‘Destination Unknown’ heavily in the upcoming months with more radio appearances, newspaper interviews and show dates
Open Your Eyes
Phoenix Reign Lyrics
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The power bleeds in me
Forces pull me closer
To lead another way
Open your eyes
Tears are gone
Open your heart
[Chorus:]
I got this power inside
It makes me see
I try to fight
To make it through this time
Show me the magic that you hold
Pull me closer, I need to feel again
Opposition holds me back
They try and bring me down
To win I'll use the strength
I feel when seeing you
Open your eyes
Tears are gone
Open your heart
Shed no more
[Chorus:]
I got this power inside
It makes me see
I try to fight
To make it through this time
Show me the magic that you hold
Pull me closer, I need to feel again
When your grip is lost one me
The power drains, you see
Spells pull me further
To fall into the fray
Open your eyes
Draw me in
Open your heart
I need you now
[Chorus:]
I got this power inside
It makes me see
I try to fight
To make it through this time
Show me the magic that you hold
Pull me closer, I need to feel again
To feel again
The song “Open Your Eyes” by Phoenix Reign is an inspirational and uplifting piece about finding inner strength and power. The lyrics depict a person who feels empowered and motivated by the love and support of someone special in their life. The first verse describes this feeling of being drawn closer to another person and the power that they feel when they gaze into their eyes. The person is encouraged to open their eyes and heart in order to shed any negativity and pain they may be feeling.
In the chorus, the singer describes the power that they feel inside of them, which helps them to fight and overcome any obstacles that life may throw their way. They urge the special person in their life to show them the magic they hold and pull them closer in order to feel that power again. The second verse talks about the opposition that tries to bring the singer down, but the strength they feel when they see the person they love helps them to overcome those obstacles.
The bridge of the song talks about how the singer’s power drains when the person they love lets go of them, but they are drawn back in by the spell that person holds over them. Overall, the lyrics of “Open Your Eyes” inspire the listener to embrace their inner strength and the power of love and support in order to overcome any obstacles in their path.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look into your eyes
The sight of you fills me with power.
The power bleeds in me
I can feel the strength within me growing.
Forces pull me closer
I am drawn to you by a strong magnetic power.
To lead another way
You inspire me to try a different path.
Open your eyes
See the truth of what I am saying.
Tears are gone
Move past the sadness that held you back.
Open your heart
Let me into your life and soul.
Shed no more
Leave behind the hurt and pain of the past.
I got this power inside
I have a strength that comes from within me.
It makes me see
It gives me a new perspective and understanding.
I try to fight
I struggle to overcome the obstacles in my way.
To make it through this time
To persist in the midst of hardships.
Show me the magic that you hold
Reveal to me the special qualities you possess.
Pull me closer, I need to feel again
Bring me closer to your heart and soul so I can experience strong emotions once more.
Opposition holds me back
There are those who are trying to stop me from succeeding.
They try and bring me down
They want to see me fail and feel defeated.
To win I'll use the strength
I will gain the upper hand by drawing on my inner power.
I feel when seeing you
You are my source of motivation and inspiration.
When your grip is lost one me
If I am no longer near you, I will lose some of my power.
The power drains, you see
The strength I feel within me is diminishing.
Spells pull me further
I am being pulled away from you by some sort of magical force.
To fall into the fray
To become embroiled in a difficult and chaotic situation.
Draw me in
Bring me closer to you and your world.
I need you now
I am relying on you to help me through this difficult time.
To feel again
To experience strong emotions once more.
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.