Open Your Eyes

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About Open Your Eyes

"Open Your Eyes" is a song by the progressive rock band Yes, from their 1997 album of the same name. It was a rock radio hit for the band, reaching number 33 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It would also be the only song from the Open Your Eyes album that would be performed live regularly during the subsequent tour.


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2006
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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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Yes

Yes are an English rock band who achieved success with their progressive, art and symphonic style of music. They are distinguished by their use of mystical and cosmic lyrics, live stage sets and lengthy compositions, often with complex instrumental and vocal arrangements. Seventeen musicians have been a part of the band's line-up in its history, which has consisted of singer Jon Davison, guitarist Steve Howe, bass guitarist Chris Squire, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and drummer Alan White since February 2012. more »

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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.
Album Information
This 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.
Band Line-up
In 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.
Song Creation
Reportedly, 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.
Reception
The "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.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Open Your Eyes" convey a message of unity and peace, themes which figure prominently in many of Yes's songs.
Recording Technique
According 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.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, which included both animations and clips of the band performing.
Charts
Although 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.
Live Performances
"Open Your Eyes" is typically performed with an extended instrumental intro when played live.
Cover Art
The 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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