Open Arms
Wilt Lyrics


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Waking up, its half past ten
And I can't remember anything
About the way we'd met.
And if I ask you questions,

Try to tag along 'cause
I need to be reminded
Of where it all went wrong.
'Cause I'm holding on to what I've got today,

And maybe you'll forget to walk away.
But I thought I told you when,
I can't take this side of hell ?
And I know there's not a single way to fight it.

Could you blame me for the tears,
When you've never felt the fear?
And your mind is closing in without a way through.
And now and then I like to

Dance and sing along,
But I see through all the emptiness
To fool myself no more.
So i`ll try to take you

Back with Open Arms,
To hold me on the wagon
When I fall.
But I thought I told you when,

I can't take this side of hell (?)
And I know there's not a single way to fight it.
Could you blame me for the tears,
When you've never felt the fear?

And your mind is closing in without a way through.
'Cause I'm holding on to what I've got today,
And maybe you'll forget to walk away.
And without you my crutch

I`ll surely disappear,
And with a puff of smoke I`ll go
And you'll be clear.
'Cause I'm holding on to what I've got today,

And maybe you'll forget to walk away.
But I thought I told you when,
I can't take this side of hell
And I know there's not a single way to fight it.

Could you blame me for the tears,
When you've never felt the fear?
And your mind is closing in without a way through.




Aaaaaaa, aaaaaha, oooooooo, ho.
Aaaaaaa, aaaaaha, oooooooo, ho.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wilt's "Open Arms" paint a picture of a person who is struggling to remember the details of a past relationship. It is clear that the relationship ended badly and the person is haunted by memories of the pain and hurt they experienced. They feel lost and alone, seeking comfort from their former partner, who is represented as a crutch.


The opening lines of the song indicate that it is the morning after a night out: "Waking up, it's half past ten/ And I can't remember anything/ About the way we'd met." The singer then goes on to describe their confusion and their desire to be reminded of where things went wrong. They express their hope that by holding on to what they have today, their former partner might stay with them and help them through their struggles. However, they also acknowledge that they are in a dark place, unable to find a way through the pain.


The lyrics of "Open Arms" are touching and relatable, speaking to the pain and confusion that often accompany the end of a relationship. The metaphor of the crutch adds an extra layer of meaning, highlighting the way in which we often rely on others to help us through difficult times. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of hopelessness that is both heartbreaking and poignant.


Line by Line Meaning

Waking up, its half past ten
I woke up late and have lost a lot of time


And I can't remember anything
I lost my memory and can't remember how we met


About the way we'd met.
I can't recall how we first encountered each other


And if I ask you questions,
I need your help to jog my memory


Try to tag along 'cause
Please stay with me so I don't have to face this alone


I need to be reminded
I need you to help me remember what went wrong


Of where it all went wrong.
I need to understand where we made mistakes in this relationship


'Cause I'm holding on to what I've got today,
I want to hold on to what we have and not let go


And maybe you'll forget to walk away.
I hope that you'll stay with me and not leave me alone


But I thought I told you when,
I believe I already told you how I am feeling


I can't take this side of hell ?
I am at a point of unbearable pain and hardship


And I know there's not a single way to fight it.
I feel like there is no way to overcome this pain


Could you blame me for the tears,
I can't control my emotions and can't help crying


When you've never felt the fear?
You don't understand what I'm going through because you've never experienced it before


And your mind is closing in without a way through.
I feel like I'm stuck and there is no way out of this situation


And now and then I like to
Every so often I enjoy


Dance and sing along,
Moving and singing make me feel better


But I see through all the emptiness
Despite these moments of happiness, I still feel empty inside


To fool myself no more.
I can't pretend that everything is okay anymore


So i`ll try to take you
I want to invite you


Back with Open Arms,
To come back to me with open and welcoming feelings


To hold me on the wagon
To support me and keep me on track in this journey


When I fall.
When I stumble or make a mistake


And without you my crutch
I can't manage without your support


I`ll surely disappear,
I will definitely lose myself if you leave me alone


And with a puff of smoke I`ll go
I will disappear quickly and without warning


And you'll be clear.
You will be free of me and my troubles


Aaaaaaa, aaaaaha, oooooooo, ho.
Vocalization expressing deep emotion and feeling


Aaaaaaa, aaaaaha, oooooooo, ho.
Vocalization repeating deep emotion and feeling




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CORMAC MURRAY BATTLE, DARRAGH BUTLER, MICHAEL DAVID MURPHY

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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Myers

Become WILTDOG and play songs from both... Wilt had some top tunes... Would love to hear em live again before I loose all my hear lol

jdgonzo1982

you wrote so many great songs Cormac...a true hero to me and my friends growing up...thanks for everything you've ever done x

Ausvaldo

A classic!

Laurie Luvz Butterflies εїз

I Love This Song...  ♥

KerbdogDotCom

@Captincolosus Fantastic, thanks for the background of the making of the video :) always interesting!

Geoff Conaghan

This video was filmed in a Ten pin bowling alley in east london about 10 years ago, hard to imagine that it was a very busy friday night with a packed bar and all the lanes booked, the film crew got there from 7 in the morning and never finished until 1.00 in the morning, the song started then stopped, started then stopped, they were a good band.

Skarre72

Awesome band

Paul Briden

A brilliant brilliant song.

delpierochilipeppers

underrated band....unfair.

Liam Anthony Dalton

I'm like totally bowled over dude

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