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Studio albums
Popped In Souled Out (1987)
The Memphis Sessions (1988)
Holding Back the River (1989)
High on the Happy Side (1992)
Cloak & Dagger (1992)
Picture This (1995)
10 (1997)
Timeless (2007)
The Journey (2021)
Eyes Wide Open
Wet Wet Wet Lyrics
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I'm paralyzed and caught in your web
You tell me true lies, you're telling new lies
I'm hypnotized, under your spell
And the pain comes, like the tears in my mind
And my heart cries, it's saying love is blind and I realise
When you're looking for yourself
With eyes wide open, I can see it's closing time
When you dream of someone else, in your life
Your world can warm the coldest heart
I'm haunted by the fires that burn
Whenever I hear your song
It makes the sweetest sound
But in my world it's cold as hell
And it hurts now, like the pain in your heart
And your world cries, it's saying love can't die and I realise
With eyes wide open, you don't know what you're gonna find
When you're looking for yourself
With eyes wide open, you can see it's closing time
When you dream of someone else, in your life
With eyes wide open, you don't know what you're gonna find
When you're looking for yourself
With eyes wide open, you can see it's closing time
When you dream of someone else, in your life
When you dream of someone else, in your life
The song "Eyes Wide Open" by Wet Wet Wet talks about a person who is caught up in a complicated and confusing love affair. They are aware of their partner's lies and manipulations, but they continue to be drawn in by the intense emotions and attraction that they feel for this person. The pain and heartache that come from this situation are compared to tears and a cold world, and the lyrics suggest that love can be both beautiful and cruel at the same time.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that it is important to keep one's eyes open when searching for love, as it is easy to be deceived and hurt when one is not aware of what they are getting into. The mention of "dreaming of someone else" at the end of the song suggests that the singer is longing for a different kind of love, but they are unable to break free from their current situation.
Overall, "Eyes Wide Open" is a poignant and introspective look at the complexities of love and relationships, and the risks and rewards that come with opening oneself up to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies, I see it in your eyes
I can see happiness and positivity in your eyes
I'm paralyzed and caught in your web
I feel unable to move or escape from your grasp
You tell me true lies, you're telling new lies
You are telling me lies that might actually be true, but they are still lies
I'm hypnotized, under your spell
I feel like I am in a trance, unable to resist your influence
And the pain comes, like the tears in my mind
I experience pain that feels like tears in my thoughts
And my heart cries, it's saying love is blind and I realise
I feel emotional pain and my heart is telling me that love can be irrational and unwise
With eyes wide open, you don't know what you're gonna find
Even with awareness and being alert, you cannot predict what you will encounter
When you're looking for yourself
When you are trying to discover or understand yourself better
With eyes wide open, I can see it's closing time
Being fully aware, I can see that it is time to move on
When you dream of someone else, in your life
When you fantasize or have feelings for someone who is not currently in your life
Your world can warm the coldest heart
Your presence or influence can make even the most distant person feel warm and open
I'm haunted by the fires that burn
I am troubled by the intense emotions and passions that still linger
Whenever I hear your song
Whenever I encounter reminders of you or our past together
It makes the sweetest sound
It brings me pleasure and comfort to remember you
But in my world it's cold as hell
Despite this pleasure, my present experience feels extremely unpleasant and dark
And it hurts now, like the pain in your heart
Now I am experiencing pain that feels like what I imagine you might have felt
And your world cries, it's saying love can't die and I realise
Even though it feels like love has died, there is a part of me that believes it can still survive
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Graeme Clark, Marti Pellow, Neil Mitchell, Thomas Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@swellofthespeakers
Great singing isn't just about technique and hitting the notes - it's also about interpreting and conveying emotion. Pellow is a legend!
@rafamach
his voice still gives me goose bumps :)
@debbiehall9563
Beautiful as always!! ♥️♥️
@wetwetwet68
this song hits, trough the stomach, every hair gets up, not many songs touch me so deep, thanks marti, thanks nick7sikikema. sooooo goood ! love it !!!!! again and again !!!
@wetwetwet68
wow, it knocked me out when i first heard it, his voice sounds so injurable, far too thin just wanna grab him, take him into my arms. the way he sings it causes so much feelings in me, i love sad music. look after yourself, you´re blessed with such a sensitive voice. great, pure music !!!!!!!! thanks for it, thanks for the video
@71denmark
I love them, beautiful song, fantastic singing, fantastic guitar playing
@jamogusy
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!
@peachieuk
His voice is weak?!?! have you listened to him live, honestley i was blown away , saw him in xmas 2007 bloody fantastic never heard anything like it.
@wetwetwet68
whenever i hear your song it makes the sweetest sound.......nothing else to say...
@marcelagarcia8688
THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD EVER :)