Eyes Wide Open
Stones & Bones Lyrics


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With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming
Can it be true I'm holding you close to my heart
With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming
You're with me now, sharing a vow, never to part

I'm so afraid to close my eyes
Afraid that I'll find
That this lovely thrill
Is just a silly illusion

With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming
Darling, do I deserve such a break
Pinch me to prove I'm awake
I can't believe that you're really mine

I'm so afraid to close my eyes
Afraid that I'll find
That this lovely thrill
Is just a silly illusion

With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming
Darling, do I deserve such a break




Pinch me to prove I'm awake
I can't believe that you're really mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stones & Bones's song "Eyes Wide Open" convey a sense of disbelief and wonderment at a seemingly perfect and dreamlike situation. The singer describes being wide awake but feeling like they are in a dream, holding someone close to their heart and sharing a vow with them. This dream-like state is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming" throughout the song.


The singer expresses a fear of closing their eyes, as they are afraid that the beautiful experience they are having is just an illusion. This fear reflects a deep sense of vulnerability and insecurity, highlighting the fragility of the happiness they are experiencing. The lyrics suggest that the singer is hesitant to fully embrace this moment of joy, fearing that it may not be real and could disappear if they let their guard down.


Despite their doubts and fears, the singer continues to express gratitude and awe at the situation they find themselves in. They question whether they truly deserve such happiness and ask to be pinched to confirm that they are not dreaming. The lyrics convey a sense of disbelief and gratitude, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the reality of their seemingly perfect situation.


The repetition of the refrain "Darling, do I deserve such a break / Pinch me to prove I'm awake / I can't believe that you're really mine" captures the singer's emotional turmoil and disbelief at their good fortune. The subtle nuances in the lyrics suggest a complex mix of emotions, including joy, fear, gratitude, and disbelief, making "Eyes Wide Open" a poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions and the fragility of happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming
Although I am fully aware, it feels like I am in a dreamlike state


Can it be true I'm holding you close to my heart
Is it possible that you are truly here, in my embrace


You're with me now, sharing a vow, never to part
You are by my side, promising never to leave


I'm so afraid to close my eyes
I am hesitant to shut out the world around me


Afraid that I'll find
Worried that I will discover


That this lovely thrill
That this wonderful sensation


Is just a silly illusion
Might just be a foolish fantasy


Darling, do I deserve such a break
Sweetheart, am I worthy of this happiness


Pinch me to prove I'm awake
Give me a pinch to confirm I am not dreaming


I can't believe that you're really mine
I find it hard to accept that you truly belong to me




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GORDON, REVEL

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