Eyes Open
taylor s. Lyrics
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Everybody's watching
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
The tricky thing
Is yesterday we were just children
Playing soldiers just pretending
In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords
But now we've stepped into a cruel world
Where everybody stands and keeps score
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard
Every lesson forms a new scar
They never thought you'd make it this far
But turn around (turn around), oh they've surrounded you
It's a showdown (showdown) and nobody comes to save you now
But you've got something they don't
Yeah you've got something they don't
You've just gotta keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes
Keep your feet ready
Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night goes dark
Keep your eyes open (keep your eyes open)
(Keep your ey-eyes open)
(Keep your ey-eyes open)
(Keep your ey-eyes open)
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
Keep your ey-eyes open
In her song "Eyes Open," Taylor Swift reflects on the challenges of growing up and entering a complex and competitive world. She urges the listener to stay vigilant and alert, even when they are sleeping, and to keep their eyes open to the harsh realities of life.
The first verse of the song captures the sense of anticipation and scrutiny that the singer feels in this new world. The second verse contrasts this with the innocence of childhood, when the stakes were lower and the world was less complicated. The chorus emphasizes the need for vigilance and determination, as well as the constant pressure to succeed and avoid failure. The bridge acknowledges the challenges of being surrounded by competitors and enemies, but suggests that the singer has skills and strengths that others lack. The final chorus reinforces the message to stay alert and focused, no matter what.
Overall, "Eyes Open" is a powerful meditation on the struggle to navigate a difficult and competitive world. It emphasizes the importance of staying focused on one's goals and remaining conscious of the many obstacles and challenges that can arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's waiting
Everyone is anticipating something from you
Everybody's watching
Everyone is observing what you're doing
Even when you're sleeping
Even when you're not conscious or alert
Keep your ey-eyes open
Stay alert and vigilant at all times
The tricky thing
The difficult part of the situation is
Is yesterday we were just children
The past when we were young and naive
Playing soldiers just pretending
We used to play games where we pretended to be soldiers
Dreaming dreams with happy endings
We had dreams of a perfect future
In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords
We imagined we were victorious in battles using makeshift weapons
But now we've stepped into a cruel world
Now that we've grown up, we see the harsh realities of life
Where everybody stands and keeps score
A competitive world where everyone is watching each other's progress
So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard
You are trying to stay ahead while maintaining caution
Every lesson forms a new scar
Every experience leaves a wound of its own
They never thought you'd make it this far
People didn't believe you could achieve success
But turn around (turn around), oh they've surrounded you
You're surrounded by people who doubt you
It's a showdown (showdown) and nobody comes to save you now
It's a situation where you're on your own and nobody can help you
But you've got something they don't
You have an advantage that they do not possess
Yeah you've got something they don't
You possess something unique that nobody else has
You've just gotta keep your eyes open
You must remain vigilant to be successful
Keep your feet ready
Be prepared to move at all times
Heartbeat steady
Control your emotions and remain calm
Keep your aim locked
Stay focused on your goal
The night goes dark
The situation may seem hopeless
Keep your eyes open (keep your eyes open)
Remain alert and vigilant
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
People are waiting for you to fail
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
People are observing to see the result of your actions
Keep your ey-eyes open
Remain alert and vigilant
Keep your ey-eyes open
Remain alert and vigilant
Keep your ey-eyes open
Remain alert and vigilant
Keep your ey-eyes open
Remain alert and vigilant
Keep your ey-eyes open
Remain alert and vigilant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
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