Release information
Barcode: 741157163520
Format: CD
Length: 52:33
Additional details
Type: Album + Compilation
Status: Official
Language: English
Script: Latin
Data Quality: Normal
Labels: Deadline Music
CLP 1635-2
Release events: United States
2006-10-10
Tracklist Details: 13 Tracks
(Discogs) https://www.discogs.com/Various-An-80s-Metal-Tribute-To-Journey/release/10859574
An '80s Metal Tribute To Journey (CD, Compilation) album cover
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Various – An '80s Metal Tribute To Journey
Label: Deadline Music – CLP 1635-2
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 10 Oct 2006
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock
Tracklist (13 Tracks)
1 –Mickey Thomas Don't Stop Believin' 4:16
2 –Bobby Kimball Who's Crying Now 5:07
3 –Kip Winger Send Her My Love 3:47
4 –Tommy Shaw Open Arms 3:21
5 –Jack Russell (2) Any Way You Want It 3:09
6 –Robin McAuley Faithfully 4:30
7 –Kelly Hansen Wheel In The Sky 4:19
8 –John Corabi Girl Can't Help It 3:50
9 –Mark Knight (4) Only The Young 4:12
10 –Chas West Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' 3:52
11 –Ralph Saenz Be Good To Yourself 4:02
12 –Stevie Rachelle Lights 3:14
13 –Kelly Hansen Separate Ways 4:54
Open Arms
Tommy Shaw Lyrics
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Feeling your heartbeat with mine
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
How could our love be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
And here you are, by my side
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am, with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms
Living without you, living alone
This empty house seems so cold
Wanting to hold you
Wanting you near
How much I wanted you home
But Now that you've come back
Turned night into day
I need you to stay
So now I come to you with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am, with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms
The lyrics to Tommy Shaw's "Open Arms" paint a picture of two lovers reuniting after a long period of separation. The song begins with the singer lying next to their partner in the darkness, feeling their heartbeat and reveling in the moment. They recall how they once sailed together, but drifted apart, causing their love to become blind. The singer openly admits to their partner that they are now coming back to them with open arms and nothing to hide. They profess their love and express their hope that their partner will see what their love means to them.
The second verse focuses on the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation after their partner left. The empty house feels cold, and the singer is desperate for their partner's return. They express how much they want to hold their partner and have them near once again. However, the chorus reminds us that their love has transcended distance and time, and now that their partner has returned, they need them to stay.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of love and the deep connection that exists between two people. It reminds us that even when we are separated, our love can still endure and bring us back together with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying beside you, here in the dark
I am lying next to you, in the darkness
Feeling your heartbeat with mine
I am able to feel the rhythm of your heart combined with my own
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
You share your deep thoughts with me in a gentle tone, which shows your sincerity.
How could our love be so blind
I cannot comprehend how our love could become weak enough to be indifferent to each other's feelings
We sailed on together
We used to spend time together like we were sailing on the sea
We drifted apart
We got out of touch with each other
And here you are, by my side
Now you are back by my side
So now I come to you with open arms
I am willing to accept you with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
I promise to be transparent and truthful
So here I am, with open arms
I stand before you, arms open wide
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
I pray that you recognize the effect of your love on me
Open arms
Willingness to accept and embrace a loved one without judgment
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kenkyu Kai
54 year old man who's a big Styx and Journey fan listening to this with a big fat tear in his eye. phenomenal!
Terry Crotts
Tommy Shaw is probably one of the best musicians to ever presence a stage!
Melvin Mignucci
Agreed
Finny
Tommy is so awesome! I love this version!
Mike Tom Cat
OK, I'm a total Journey fan, TOTAL Journey fan, But Tommy Shaw NAILED it in his own way, good job.
Adam Kendall
Wow! He did amazing with it! Way to go Tommy!
LesSmith45
such an underrated artist. Say what you want about STYX but they were one of the greats Arena Rock Bands out there. I have seen them six or seven times since the first time i seen them in 1980.
MetalMike91
i never knew about this cover its excellent i saw journey with night ranger in Pikeville Kentucky and i also saw Styx twice, once at the state fair of WV and once with night ranger and Reo Speedwagon this year Tommy Shaw is a great musician
weng
you nailed it tommy! 5 star
Brian K
Amazing thanks for posting. TS rocks this song.