Eyes Open
Taylor-Swift Lyrics
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Everybody's watching
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
The tricky thing
Is yesterday we were just children
Playing soldiers just pretending
In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords
But now we've stepped into a cruel world
Where everybody stands and keeps score
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard
Every lesson forms a new scar
They never thought you'd make it this far
But turn around (turn around), oh they've surrounded you
It's a showdown (showdown) and nobody comes to save you now
But you've got something they don't
Yeah you've got something they don't
You've just gotta keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes
Keep your feet ready
Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night goes dark
Keep your eyes open (keep your eyes open)
(Keep your ey-eyes open)
(Keep your ey-eyes open)
(Keep your ey-eyes open)
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
In “Eyes Open,” Taylor Swift sings about growing up and facing the harsh reality of the world. She notes that everyone is waiting and watching, even when you’re sleeping. The song’s lyrics describe a childhood spent playing war games in the backyard, but now, after growing up, Swift and her peers have stepped into a world where everyone has to compete and be on guard. The song’s titular hook is a warning to stay alert and vigilant in the face of this new reality. Swift insists that even when the rest of the world seems to be sleeping or unaware, it’s crucial to be always vigilant.
The chorus of the song is both repetitive and insistent, the quick repetition of “keep your ey-eyes open” echoing the need to stay alert and focused. In the middle of the song, Swift’s chorus is replaced with a bridge that is much more ominous, telling the listener that they’ve “stepped into a cruel world,” and that they are surrounded, almost as if under siege. The song’s final lines are repeated several times, as if to drill the message home: keep your eyes open, keep your heart steady, keep your aim locked.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's waiting
Everyone is anticipating something from you
Everybody's watching
Everyone is observing your every move
Even when you're sleeping
Even in your moments of vulnerability
Keep your ey-eyes open
Stay alert and aware
The tricky thing
The difficulty lies in
Is yesterday we were just children
The past is a distant memory when we were young and carefree
Playing soldiers just pretending
Imagining fictional battles and victories
Dreaming dreams with happy endings
Being optimistic about the future
In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords
Playing without a care in the world
But now we've stepped into a cruel world
But reality has set in, and life has become harsher
Where everybody stands and keeps score
Where everyone is constantly judging and comparing one another
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everyone is waiting for you to fail and crumble
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Even when you're letting your guard down
So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard
You're ahead of the game and always alert
Every lesson forms a new scar
Every experience leaves its mark
They never thought you'd make it this far
They underestimated your abilities and resilience
But turn around (turn around), oh they've surrounded you
But suddenly, you realize that you're trapped and outnumbered
It's a showdown (showdown) and nobody comes to save you now
It's a confrontation, and you are alone
But you've got something they don't
However, you have an advantage over them
Yeah you've got something they don't
You possess a unique quality that they lack
You've just gotta keep your eyes open
You need to remain vigilant and focused
Keep your feet ready
Be prepared for anything
Heartbeat steady
Stay calm and composed
Keep your aim locked
Stay focused on your goal
The night goes dark
Things can get challenging and bleak
Keep your eyes open (keep your eyes open)
But you must continue to stay alert and aware
Keep your ey-eyes open
Stay vigilant and alert
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@hollyvanhecke9280
I like this one,don’t you🎉❤😊🤩 👍
@harnoorsandhu_ixa6211
Yeah... it's like celebrating what the song has taught us.✨️🙏
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@hollyvanhecke9280
Nice comment bud I really like that sparkle after that heart ❤️ 😅😊
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@@hollyvanhecke9280 Thanks 😊