Eyes Wide Open
Sleeping Giant Lyrics

They try to silence my voice, they try to hold me down
Despite others trying to quiet me and keep me from succeeding, I refuse to be silenced

But I'm still screaming out, I'm still screaming out
My passion and determination will not be shaken, and I will continue to fight for what I believe in

You try to silence my voice, you try to hold me down
Addressing those who attempt to suppress me and limit my potential

But I'm still screaming out, "You better pray"
My perseverance in the face of adversity is unwavering, and my success will ultimately make my detractors regret their actions

They call me fanatic 'cause I can stand on my own
Others label me as extreme or too intense because I have the confidence to stand on my own

I speak revivalist
My message inspires and encourages others to take action and make a positive change

I got this fire shut up in my bones
I am driven and passionate, with an unwavering desire to succeed

And all the church doors, they stay closed because I testify
Due to my strong beliefs and conviction, organized religion often feels threatened by me and chooses to distance itself from me

They preach sermons but they still don't know
Others may give lip service to important issues, but I actually take meaningful action

The fanatical forerunner
I am a zealous and passionate leader who inspires others to follow my example

I prepare the way
I am a trailblazer, paving the way for others to make real changes in their own lives and communities

I speak a message of truth
I am honest and direct, refusing to sugarcoat or gloss over important issues

Take heed, I mean what I say
My words and actions have real consequences and I expect others to take my message seriously

So hide yourself in the darkness
Those who do not truly believe in making a difference will try to hide their own failures and shortcomings

Keep your prayers to yourselves
Don't use prayer as a way to gain recognition or make yourself feel better - true change requires action

because any fool can pray just to get recognized by someone else
Prayer is not a substitute for meaningful action or an opportunity to gain popularity

We pray with our eyes open to see the victims of injustice
We must be vigilant and aware of the real-world problems and injustices affecting our communities, and use our prayers as a motivation to take meaningful action

I'm not just one man, all heaven stand with me
My beliefs and values are more significant than just my individual self - I am part of a larger movement of people who believe in making positive changes in the world

I've got a message for the world: It's not just us
We must recognize and address the widespread problems and challenges affecting our global community

You better pray
Reflecting on the importance of praying with true conviction and purpose, rather than just going through the motions