Caught My Eye
Tony An Lyrics
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Begging somebody to change
And the other half prayin' to God
That they never would
And all it got me was twice as lost
When it all turned out the same
But all that beggin' finally did somebody good
I used to dream all night
Of a day that was gone
But come the mornin' light
Forever from now on
Gunna do my dreamin' with my eyes wide open
I'll do my looking back
With my eyes closed
We can do some livin'
Or spend our whole lives hopin'
End the end we're left with
The one we chose
So I'll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open
Every time the world moved on
I fell a little further behind
From runnin' back or followin someone home
Until I learned that one step forward
Will take you further on
Than a thousand back or a million that ain't
Your own
I used to dream all night
Of a day that was gone
But come the mornin' light
Forever from now on
Gunna do my dreamin' with my eyes wide open
I'll do my looking back
With my eyes closed
We can do some livin'
Or spend our whole lives hopin'
End the end we're left with
The one we chose
So I'll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open
We can do some livin'
or spend our whole lives hopin'
In the end we're left with
The ones we chose
So I'll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open
The lyrics of Tony An's "Caught My Eye" essentially describe the process of growth and learning from past experiences. The opening lines, "I spent half my life on bended knee / Begging somebody to change," is an acknowledgement of the singer's past mistakes of trying to change others instead of focusing on improving himself. He then goes on to say that his prayers to God were to never let him fall into that same trap again, which represents his willingness to take responsibility for his own actions.
The chorus of the song, "Gunna do my dreaming with my eyes wide open / I'll do my looking back with my eyes closed," shows a shift in the singer's mindset. He no longer wants to just dream about his goals and dwell on the past. He wants to face reality head-on and learn from his mistakes while also keeping an eye on his future. The final lines, "In the end we're left with / The ones we chose / So I'll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open," are a reminder that our choices dictate our path in life, and it's up to us to choose wisely.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about self-improvement and choosing to live life intentionally instead of just drifting through it. It's a reminder to be mindful of our actions, take responsibility for our mistakes, and focus on our own growth instead of trying to change others.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent half my life on bended knee
I spent a significant portion of my life pleading with someone to change.
Begging somebody to change
I wanted someone to alter their behavior or circumstances solely for my benefit.
And the other half prayin' to God
The other half of my life was spent praying to God for my desired outcome.
That they never would
I am hoping that the person I pleaded with never decides to make the change.
And all it got me was twice as lost
As a result of this behavior, I was more confused and unsure about my decisions.
When it all turned out the same
The outcome remained unchanged, regardless of my efforts.
But all that beggin' finally did somebody good
Despite the negative outcome for me, the person I begged for change ultimately benefited.
I used to dream all night
I used to have aspirations and goals that occupied my every thought.
Of a day that was gone
My daydreams were focused on a past that I could not change.
But come the mornin' light
However, when the morning came, my goals had not been achieved.
Forever from now on
From this point forward, I will no longer focus on the past.
Gunna do my dreamin' with my eyes wide open
I will no longer dream about the future with my eyes closed, but will pay close attention to what is happening.
I'll do my looking back
I will no longer dwell on the past or regret my past failures.
With my eyes closed
Instead, I will move forward and look ahead of me with optimism.
We can do some livin'
We can choose to live our lives to the fullest.
Or spend our whole lives hopin'
Alternatively, we can spend our entire lives hoping and dreaming without ever taking action.
End the end we're left with
Ultimately, we are the only ones responsible for the choices we make and the path we choose to follow.
The one we chose
Our choices have consequences and are what we have to live with.
So I'll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open
I am choosing to be mindful, realistic, and practical with my choices and aspirations.
Every time the world moved on
I felt left behind anytime the world progressed forward.
I fell a little further behind
I felt more and more disconnected and unable to catch up.
From runnin' back or followin someone home
I had been following other people's paths instead of forging my own way and as a result I was left far behind.
Until I learned that one step forward
I finally learned that even a single step forward can make a big difference.
Will take you further on
Taking action is more impactful than waiting for change.
Than a thousand back or a million that ain't
Moving forward, even slowly, is better than standing still or going backward.
We can do some livin'
We have the power to choose to live our lives in a way that fulfills us.
Or spend our whole lives hopin'
Or we can continue to spend our time simply hoping and dreaming without ever taking action.
End the end we're left with
In the end, we are responsible for the choices we make and must live with their consequences.
The ones we chose
The choices we make determine our paths and shape our lives.
So I'll do my dreaming with my eyes wide open
I am making the conscious choice to be aware, intentional, and practical with my goals and aspirations.
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