NeedToBreathe - Keep Your Eyes Open Lyrics
Lyrics
If you could soldier on
Headstrong into the storm
I'll be here waiting on the other side
Don't look back. The road is long
The first days of the war are gone
Take back your former throne and turn the tide
Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You'll never make it to the great unknown till you
Keep your eyes open, my love
So tell me you're strong, tell me you see
I need to hear it, will you promise me to
Keep your eyes open, my love
Just past the circumstance
The first light... a second chance
No child could ever dance the way you do
Oh, tear down the prison walls
Don't start the curtain call
Your chains will never fall until you do
Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You'll never make it to the great unknown till you
Keep your eyes open, my love
So show me your fire, show me your heart
You know I'll never let you fall apart if you
Keep your eyes open, my love
Open up your eyes
The weight is unbroken
Open up your eyes
Keep your eyes open
Don't let the night become the day
Don't take the darkness to the grave
I know pain is just a place
The will has been broken
Don't let the fear become the hate
Don't take the sadness to the grave
I know the fight is on the way
When the sides have been chosen
Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You'll never make it to the great unknown
Open up your eyes
Keep your eyes open
So tell me you're strong, tell me you see
I need to hear it, will you promise me to
Keep your eyes open, my love
So show me your fire, show me your heart
You know I'll never let you fall apart if you
Keep your eyes open, my love
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NEEDTOBREATHE - "Keep Your Eyes Open" [Official Video]
Meaning & Inspiration
"Keep Your Eyes Open," featured on Needtobreathe's 2015 release *Live From the Woods*, is a powerful anthem of encouragement and resilience, deeply rooted in a message of unwavering faith and the courage to face life's inevitable challenges. The song speaks directly to anyone navigating periods of difficulty, urging them to maintain hope and spiritual awareness. Its central theme echoes the biblical call to persevere through hardship, reminding us that even in the darkest times, a glimmer of light and a second chance are always within reach. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of overcoming internal and external obstacles, urging the listener to break free from self-imposed limitations and the "prison walls" of fear and despair. This resonates with passages like Joshua 1:9, which commands us to be strong and courageous, not to be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord our God is with us wherever we go. The repeated plea to "keep your eyes open" isn't merely a suggestion for vigilance, but a profound spiritual directive, akin to being alert to God's presence and guidance. It calls to mind Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The song’s message of emerging from darkness and embracing a new dawn, even when pain has been a constant companion, finds parallels in Romans 8:18, which states, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us." The encouraging voice within the song, offering support and a promise of not letting the listener "fall apart," can be seen as a reflection of God's steadfast love and commitment, as described in Deuteronomy 31:6: "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not leave you or forsake you." Ultimately, "Keep Your Eyes Open" is an inspiring call to spiritual awakeness, urging us to actively participate in our journey of faith by remaining attentive to God's leading, trusting in His strength, and embracing the transformative power of hope.