Blessthefall (stylized as blessthefall or BLESSTHEFALL) is an American meta… Read Full Bio ↴Blessthefall (stylized as blessthefall or BLESSTHEFALL) is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Rise Records. The band was founded in 2004 by guitarist Mike Frisby, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist and vocalist Jared Warth. Their debut studio album, His Last Walk, with original vocalist Craig Mabbitt, was released April 10, 2007. Their second studio album, Witness, with second vocalist Beau Bokan, was released October 6, 2009. Their third studio album, Awakening, was released on October 4, 2011. Their fourth studio album, Hollow Bodies, was released on August 20, 2013. To Those Left Behind is the band's fifth studio album, released on September 18, 2015. Their sixth and final studio album, Hard Feelings, was released on March 23, 2018. Following Traynor's departure, Warth became the band's only remaining original member before they became inactive in 2020. On May 24, 2023, they returned with a new song Wake The Dead and announced a 10-year anniversary tour for their 2013 album Hollow Bodies.

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Studio albums
His Last Walk (2007)
Witness (2009)
Awakening (2011)
Hollow Bodies (2013)
To Those Left Behind (2015)
Hard Feelings (2018)

With Eyes Wide Shut
blessthefall Lyrics

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I know I'm not there to hold you
Look up see the sky that I do
You make me the happiest of men
I am the happiest of men

And if god takes me before you
I just want you to know I love you
And you made me the strongest of all men

I'll remain the happiest of men

(The happiest, the happiest, the happiest of men)
(The happiest, the happiest, the happiest of men)

You made me the happiest of men
I'll remain the happiest of men

I miss you
Baby close your eyes

Let's meet
In our dreams tonight

Overall Meaning

In "With Eyes Wide Shut," Blessthefall frontman Beau Bokan sings about being away from his significant other but still feeling content and fulfilled in their relationship. He tells his partner to look up at the same sky that he sees, emphasizing their shared experiences and unity despite physical distance. Bokan also expresses his love and admiration, calling himself the happiest of men because of his partner's presence in his life.

The second half of the song takes a more melancholic turn as Bokan acknowledges the possibility of his own untimely death. He reassures his lover that if he goes before her, his love for her will endure, making him the strongest of all men even in death. The song ends on a hopeful note as he suggests that they can still be together in their dreams.

Overall, "With Eyes Wide Shut" is a love song that acknowledges the ups and downs of a relationship, but emphasizes the importance of connection and commitment.

Line by Line Meaning

I know I'm not there to hold you
I acknowledge that I cannot physically hold you right now

Look up see the sky that I do
Look up at the sky, it is the same sky that I am seeing

You make me the happiest of men
You bring immense joy and happiness to my life

I am the happiest of men
As a result of your presence in my life, I am the happiest I can be

And if god takes me before you
In the event that I pass away before you do

I just want you to know I love you
I want you to be aware that I love you deeply

And you made me the strongest of all men
Through your support and love, I have become emotionally strong

I'll remain the happiest of men
Despite any hardships I may face, I will always be grateful for your presence in my life

(The happiest, the happiest, the happiest of men)
I cannot overstate how much joy you bring me

I miss you
I am filled with longing for you

Baby close your eyes
I request that you shut your eyes