Open My Eyes
Sha La Das Lyrics

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I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Only wanna be with you
I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Everything I dream is true
I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
And I know you love me

Your smile, so warm and bright

Holding you close all through the night

Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Hate to see the light of day
Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Everything has gone away
Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
And my arms are empty

In dreams everything’s cool
But then I find, I find I’ve been a fool

(Ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh)

I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Things are never what they seem
I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Life is better in my dream

I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)

I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I’ll close my eyes...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Open My Eyes" by Sha La Das speak to the desire to escape reality and find solace in dreams. The repeated phrase "I close my eyes" suggests a deliberate act of shutting out the world and retreating into one's own imagination.

The song starts with the line "I close my eyes, only wanna be with you," expressing a longing for someone or something that brings comfort and happiness. This person or thing represents a source of love and fulfillment. By closing their eyes, the singer is able to imagine a reality where everything they dream of becomes true. It's a way of seeking refuge from the hardships of life and finding solace in the realm of dreams.

The second verse introduces the notion of dreams being a temporary refuge from reality. The line "Open my eyes, hate to see the light of day" implies a reluctance or even fear of facing the harsh realities of the world when one wakes up from their dream state. The feeling of emptiness and loss is emphasized with the line "my arms are empty," suggesting a longing for something or someone who is no longer present.

Overall, "Open My Eyes" is a poignant exploration of the human desire for escapism and the bittersweet nature of dreams. It speaks to the universal experience of longing for a better life and the temporary respite that dreams can provide.

Line by Line Meaning

I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I choose to ignore reality and escape into my own world.

Only wanna be with you
I desire to be in the presence of someone I love.

Everything I dream is true
In my dream world, everything I imagine becomes a reality.

And I know you love me
I have the certainty that someone truly loves me.

Your smile, so warm and bright
The happiness and kindness expressed through your smile are comforting.

Holding you close all through the night
The feeling of embracing you and staying together all night brings me comfort.

Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I reluctantly face the reality of waking up to a new day.

Hate to see the light of day
I dislike confronting the challenges and responsibilities that come with a new day.

Everything has gone away
All the positive experiences and feelings from my dream world have vanished.

And my arms are empty
I feel lonely and devoid of the closeness I desire.

In dreams everything’s cool
Within my dreams, everything is perfect and without problems.

But then I find, I find I’ve been a fool
Eventually, I realize that I have been foolish in believing the illusions of my dreams.

I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Once again, I will choose to escape reality by closing my eyes.

Things are never what they seem
I understand that appearances can be deceiving and things are not always as they appear.

Life is better in my dream
I believe that my dream world offers a more fulfilling and satisfying life than reality.

I’ll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Once again, I will choose to escape reality by closing my eyes.

I’ll close my eyes...
Once again, I will choose to escape reality by closing my eyes.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul Schalda, Thomas Brenneck, William Schalda

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2y↑1

I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Only wanna be with you
I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Everything I dream is true
I close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
And I know you love me
Your smile, so warm and bright
Holding you close all through the night
Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Hate to see the light of day
Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Everything has gone away
Open my eyes (Ooh ooh)
And my arms are empty
In dreams everything's cool
But then I find, I find I've been a fool
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Things are never what they seem
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
Life is better in my dream
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I'll close my eyes (Ooh ooh)
I'll close my eyes

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