Open Your Eyes
Yes
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You've got a great imagination You carry on in the same old way No lessons learned from yesterday Talk of changes lost in pages of paperwork I believe it... How can we refuse to see I've received it... What could be our final destiny I believe that... Still we go on from day to day Knowing what could be true Wish I knew Wish I knew Open your eyes and discover You're not the only one In disguise Do you wonder When the change is gonna come? Open your eyes You've got a great imagination We cast the world, we set the stage For what could be the darkest age Short exchanges From perfect strangers We'll never know But wish we knew I believe it... It's time to face reality I've received it... Questioning the powers that be I believe it... Are we too confused to see? Wish I knew (wish I knew) Wish I knew (wish I knew) Wish I knew Wish I knew Open your eyes and discover You're not the only one In disguise Do you wonder When the change is gonna come? Open your eyes You've got a great imagination Open your eyes Show it Show it Wish we knew I believe it... It's time to face reality I've received it... Things aren't what they used to be I believe it... What I see in you, you see in me Wish I knew (wish I knew) Wish I knew (wish I knew) Wish I knew Wish I knew Open your eyes and discover You're not the only one In disguise Do you wonder When the change is gonna come? Change is gonna come Change is gonna come Change is gonna come You've got a great imagination Change is gonna come Change is gonna come Change is gonna come You've got a sweet imagination Change is gonna come Open your eyes Change is gonna come Open your eyes Change is gonna come You've got a deep imagination coming Change is gonna come Change is gonna come Show it Show it Show it Show it Show it Show it
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Written by: Alan White, Chris Squire, John Anderson, Steve Howe, William Sherwood
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"Open Your Eyes" is a song by British rock band Yes. They are known for their progressive, symphonic style of rock music.
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Album InformationThis track appears on the album also titled "Open Your Eyes," which was released on 25th November 1997. This is the seventeenth studio album of the band.
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Band Line-upIn this album, the band line-up was Jon Anderson on vocals, Chris Squire on bass, Steve Howe on guitars, Alan White on drums and Billy Sherwood on keyboards and additional guitars.
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Song CreationReportedly, the song started as a composition by Billy Sherwood and Chris Squire for a side project, but was adapted and expanded into a full Yes song.
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ReceptionThe "Open Your Eyes" album received mixed reviews, with some critics feeling it did not match up to their classic '70s releases. However, the title track "Open Your Eyes" was generally well-received by fans.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Open Your Eyes" convey a message of unity and peace, themes which figure prominently in many of Yes's songs.
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Recording TechniqueAccording to Billy Sherwood, the band adopted a "quick, spontaneous approach" for recording this song and the album, in contrast to their earlier works which were often heavily planned and meticulously executed.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for the song, which included both animations and clips of the band performing.
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ChartsAlthough the song did not chart highly upon its release, it has since become a fan favorite and is often included in live performances and compilation albums.
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Live Performances"Open Your Eyes" is typically performed with an extended instrumental intro when played live.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the "Open Your Eyes" album was created by Stefan Ioannou, a departure from the band's longtime collaboration with artist Roger Dean.
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