Produced by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames), their debut LP, "The Silence We Deserve", is about to slam the metal scene with 10 enigmatic tracks like "Terminal Treachery" and "Behind the Shadows". After honing their craft for seven years, the experience is proven in their fresh new material - Scarpoint is ready to make a massive impact.
They later released The Mask of sanity, merging a "djent" sound crunch to death metal, but with grooves more akin to industrial metal. Following this was a new version of Burning in Hell, entitled Open Your Eyes. It included vocalists from bands such as Evergrey, nearly covering the whole spectrum of metal vocals.
Scarpoint are now working on a third album, and have said they will be adding a new member soon.
Open Your Eyes
Scarpoint Lyrics
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Interpret my way to be
Alone I feel like no one cares
Tears keep falling, the walls are closing in
Dark institution of agony and pain
Jimmie Strimell
Narcissistic people around me
Another day, became the prey
Feeling insignificant if I were to fade
Anette Olzon & Björn Strid
I believed, I believed you were my friend
Thought you were there for me
Open your eyes and see me
Yes it hurts, to always come far behind
To always be last in line
Open your eyes and see me
Henrik Englund
Living with an empty hollow soul
During my darkest day
You came and gave me a reason
A source of safety and persistence
But all this time you slandered me
Zak Tell
I've been used and abused
I've been bruised, I've been beat
And still I refuse to give in to defeat
Instead I stand my ground and I try to stand tall
With a fist in my face and my back against the wall
Anette Olzon & Björn Strid
I believed, I believed you were my friend
Thought you were there for me
Open your eyes and see me
Yes it hurts, to always come far behind
To always be last in line
Open your eyes and see me
Martin Westerstrand
Regn allt detta regn som faller hela tiden
Rinner ner på huden mellan jackan och nacken
Blötte ner min tröja och gör huden kall som frusen skit
Men inget kommer döda mig när jag väl har kommit hit
För nu är jag här
Jag står ju här rakt framför dig i mörkret mellan bilarna
Och väntar på att du ska bränna mig
Du kommer aldrig klara att plocka mig ur tiden
För det är mitt regn som faller hela tiden
Tom Englund
When everyday feels like a trial
I hide within my shell
Peter Tägtgren
Blood flowing through my veins
Seeking a way out
Am I stuck in this hell, forever?
Tell me you so called friend
Anette Olzon & Björn Strid
I believed, I believed you were my friend
Thought you were there for me
(H. Englund: Open your eyes)
Open your eyes and see me
Yes it hurts, to always come far behind
To always be last in line
Open your eyes and see me
I believed, I believed you were my friend
Thought you were there for me
Open your eyes and see me
Yes it hurts, to always come far behind
To always be last in line
(H. Englund: Open your eyes)
Open your eyes and see me
The lyrics of Scarpoint's song "Open Your Eyes" feature a range of emotions and struggles experienced by individuals. The first two verses express feelings of isolation and insignificance, and how the presence of narcissistic people worsens them. The chorus presents a plea to be seen and heard, to not always be last in line. The third verse conveys the pain of betrayal by someone who was once thought to provide safety and support. The fourth verse tells of someone who feels trapped in a cycle of suffering and questions whether they will remain in their personal hell. Finally, the fifth verse proclaims a refusal to be defeated despite being beaten down.
Throughout the song, the lyrics hint at the theme of mental health and the struggles that come with it. The walls closing in and the dark institution of agony suggest feelings of being trapped in one's own mind. Tears falling and feeling insignificant amongst narcissistic people showcase the experience of depression and anxiety. The song's title reflects the desire for others to recognize and acknowledge the struggles of those around them.
Overall, Scarpoint's "Open Your Eyes" is a powerful song that allows people to connect with the emotions and struggles expressed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Interpret my way to be
Understand and accept who I am as an individual
Alone I feel like no one cares
When I am by myself, I feel like nobody cares about me
Tears keep falling, the walls are closing in
I am overwhelmed with sadness and feel trapped
Dark institution of agony and pain
My mind is a place of suffering and torment
Narcissistic people around me
There are egotistical people in my life
Makes me weaker, don't you see?
Their behavior diminishes my strength and self-worth
Another day, became the prey
Each day, I feel like a victim of their selfishness
Feeling insignificant if I were to fade
I feel unimportant and irrelevant if I were to disappear
I believed, I believed you were my friend
I trusted that you were my friend
Thought you were there for me
I believed that you would be there to support me
Open your eyes and see me
Take notice of me and the pain I am experiencing
Yes it hurts, to always come far behind
It is painful to constantly be left behind or ignored
To always be last in line
To always be the one who is overlooked or forgotten
Living with an empty hollow soul
My soul feels empty and devoid of emotion
During my darkest day
When I was going through the most difficult period of my life
You came and gave me a reason
You provided me with a sense of purpose and hope
A source of safety and persistence
You were a constant source of security and commitment
But all this time you slandered me
However, I later found out that you were saying negative things about me behind my back
I've been used and abused
I have been taken advantage of and mistreated
I've been bruised, I've been beat
I have been physically and emotionally hurt
And still I refuse to give in to defeat
Despite everything, I refuse to give up or give in
Instead I stand my ground and I try to stand tall
I stay firm in my beliefs and try to maintain a sense of pride and confidence
With a fist in my face and my back against the wall
Even when I am threatened or under attack, I remain resilient
Regn allt detta regn som faller hela tiden
Let all this rain that falls constantly
Rinner ner på huden mellan jackan och nacken
Flow down on the skin between the jacket and the neck
Blötte ner min tröja och gör huden kall som frusen skit
Wet my shirt and make my skin cold like frozen dirt
Men inget kommer döda mig när jag väl har kommit hit
But nothing can kill me now that I have reached this point
För nu är jag här
For now I am here
Jag står ju här rakt framför dig i mörkret mellan bilarna
I am standing right in front of you in the darkness between the cars
Och väntar på att du ska bränna mig
And waiting for you to burn me
Du kommer aldrig klara att plocka mig ur tiden
You will never be able to take me out of this world
För det är mitt regn som faller hela tiden
Because it is my rain that falls constantly
When everyday feels like a trial
When every day feels like a challenge or difficulty
I hide within my shell
I retreat into myself and isolate from others
Blood flowing through my veins
My vital life force is circulating through my body
Seeking a way out
Trying to find a way to escape the pain or discomfort
Am I stuck in this hell, forever?
Will I be trapped in this misery forever?
Tell me you so called friend
Tell me, someone who claims to be my friend
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josh Adams
on Ancient Curse
One of my favorite songs to this day