Open Your Eyes
ill.Gates & Captain Hook Lyrics
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Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All these pictures turn our eyes into stares
Their reaction proves that they just don't care
I will take one last look into your face
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
All our actions paint a picture surreal
There's no way to erase the hate that I feel
I will take one last look into your face
Before we all crumble and fall
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
The power within you will guide you and I
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
They don't lie
Decide, inside
Decide, inside
The lyrics of Ill.Gates and Captain Hook's song Open Your Eyes encourage their audience to become more aware of their mind and soul. The artists suggest that people are wasting their time on mundane, insignificant matters instead of focusing on their spiritual awakening. The lyrics prompt listeners to take a last look at the world they know, warning them that if they continue down the path they are on, they will all turn to fire, presumably meaning that they will suffer the consequences of their indifference or neglect.
The artists then describe how people's fixation on pictures and images causes them to become indifferent to the world around them. They explain that, despite the profound impact of these images, people don't respond in a meaningful way because they don't care enough. The artists then ask their audience to take another glance at their faces before they fall apart and lose touch with their spiritual essence. Finally, the chorus urges people to remove the veil of ignorance by getting to the truth, which is hidden behind their eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mind is awakening, your soul is repenting
You are starting to become more aware of things and regretting past actions.
Stop pissing away all the hours and days
Don't waste your time anymore.
Take one last look at me, this is what you will be
See what will happen if you keep going on the path you're on.
If you keep on this way we will all turn to fire
If we continue down the same path, there will be destruction.
All these pictures turn our eyes into stares
Seeing too many things can cause us to become numb.
Their reaction proves that they just don't care
Others' lack of response shows apathy.
I will take one last look into your face
One final chance to connect before it's too late.
Fall to my knees, fold in disgrace
Feeling ashamed and defeated.
Rip out your eyes, rip out your eyes
Get rid of your old perspective and see things in a new way.
The power within you will guide you and I
You have the ability to guide yourself and others towards a better future.
They don't lie
What you see when you have a new perspective can't be denied.
All our actions paint a picture surreal
Our actions create a strange and unbelievable picture of reality.
There's no way to erase the hate that I feel
Some negative emotions can't be undone.
Before we all crumble and fall
Before we reach utter destruction and chaos.
Decide, inside
Make a decision within yourself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cristian Machado, Dave Chavarri, Marc Rizzo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Seanjls
this song may not have the anticipated drop you so long to hear but if you listen closely it has a very interesting arrangement. I believe it is kind of an old school approach to what we call dubstep today. I give ILL gates props for doing something different. It may not be full of synths and samples but it definitely has a vibe to it that is somewhat meditative and dark at the same time.
@IGroomsI
jesus bassnectar dropped this tune on new years and it was unbelievable
@jacksonbartlett8405
To anyone calling this song/ill.Gates bad at making music...I suggest you see him drop these tracks at a live show. You will see the truth.
@joeymccashland4420
I will always love this song. In December of 2012 I saw you perform with some of my friends in Baltimore. I tweeted you earlier in the day asking you to play this song. I was surprised when you actually responded later saying you would. And even if it was already a planned part of your set, I couldn't have felt more hyped when you did play it that night.
@cwhullhull88
fun to listen to skiing and stoned in fresh pow
@frenzy.618
why so little views? its an amazing tune ! :D
@sebas8462
This is what I call DUBSTEP <3
@LavaViper
Was really digging this in the Color Storm remixtape, thank you so much!
@jSWINofRP
DAMN THIS IS SICK
@PavelQuantologic
Shiiiiitt 2:45 what an energy rush coming up , amazing tune , quality :)