Hirake
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Open your box,
Open your box,
Open your trousers,
Open your thighs,
Open your legs,
Open, open, open, open, oooh
Open, open, open, open,
Open your legs,
Open your flies,
Open your ears,
Open your nose,
Open your mouth,
Open, open, open, open, oooh
Open
Open your cold feet,
Open, open,
Open, open, open, let's open, let's open the cities
Open the cites,
Open, open, open the world,
Open, let's open the world




Open, open, oooh
Open, open, ooh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yoko Ono's "Hirake" are a bold invitation to open up oneself and the world around them. The repetition of "Open" encourages the listener to release any barriers or boundaries holding them back and embrace vulnerability. The opening of the box and trousers symbolizes removing the protective layers we put up in ourselves, while the opening of the legs and thighs refer to physical openness and sexual liberation. Ono sings "Open your ears, open your nose, open your mouth," indicating a need to expand one's senses and listen to the world around them.


As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards a societal and political opening. "Open, let's open the cities" invites the listener to break down societal constructs and prejudices. The repetition of "Open the world" is an invitation to embrace globalism and break down cultural barriers that separate us. Overall, the song's message is a call to break free from limitations and fully embrace life in all its complexity.


Line by Line Meaning

Open your box,
Unleash your innermost secrets and emotions, don't keep them locked up,


Open your box,
Release your creativity and unique perspective on the world,


Open your trousers,
Don't keep your sexuality repressed or hidden,


Open your thighs,
Be open to intimacy and vulnerability in relationships,


Open your legs,
Be free and unrestrained in your movements and actions,


Open, open, open, open, oooh
Urge to unleash yourself cannot be contained,


Open, open, open, open,
The more you open up, the more you will discover about yourself,


Open your legs,
Be unafraid of taking risks and pursuing your passions,


Open your flies,
Don't be ashamed of your physical desires and natural instincts,


Open your ears,
Listen deeply to the world around you and to other people's perspectives,


Open your nose,
Be attuned to the smells and sensations of the world around you,


Open your mouth,
Express yourself fearlessly and authentically,


Open, open, open, open, oooh
Urge to unleash yourself cannot be contained,


Open
Be receptive to the world and all it has to offer,


Open your cold feet,
Overcome your fear and hesitation to take bold action,


Open, open,
Keep exploring and pushing boundaries,


Open, open, open, let's open, let's open the cities
Encourage social and political change by breaking down institutional barriers,


Open the cites,
Bring together the diverse and vibrant cultures of the city,


Open, open, open the world,
Be curious and learn from the diversity of the world around us,


Open, let's open the world
Embrace the richness and complexity of the world,


Open, open, oooh
Urge to unleash yourself cannot be contained,


Open, open, ooh!
Urges the listener to feel inspired and motivated to open up and embrace the world,




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Written by: YOKO ONO

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