Looking back I clearly see
What it is that's killing me
Through the eyes I want to know
See a vision once let go
I had it all

Well constantly it burdens me
How to trust, I can't believe
I lost the faith, I lost the love
But when the day is done

Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
On and on we stand alone until our day is gone
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one

I love the way I feel today
And how I know the sun will fade
Darker days seem to be
What will always live in me
But still I run

Its hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go
Will I ever save this day?
Will they ever change?

Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
On and on we stand alone until our day is gone
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Still today we carry on, I know our day will come
Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one

Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Hard to walk this path alone
Hard to know which way to go

Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one
Lost the faith, Lost the love
But when the day is done

Will they open their eyes, and realize we are one


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  • +5
    General Comment

    This is a song about coming to know that you are not alone in this world and that someone will be with you every step of the way. All you have to do is open your eyes and see that someone is there waiting for you.

    sting06on September 29, 2004   Link
  • +1
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    I'm thinking the song is speaking out against war. We need to realize that as humans, we're all one and the same, and we need to stop trying to wipe out people whom we deem 'different' from us

    nakedjoeon October 30, 2004   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    What a fuckin' great voice.

    Tilman.Rockon December 19, 2004   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    Dude Mark's guitar solo in this song kicks lots of ass.

    creedudeon January 13, 2005   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    To me this song is quite literal in its meaning. All of the universe is one entity, yet separate. Like waves in an ocean, we are the waves and the universe/God is the ocean. Waves are still part of the ocean, yet maintain their individuality. We are all one being, confused and split into many.

    Though that probably doesn't sit too well with the band's Christian beliefs.

    jebriggsyon March 19, 2007   Link
  • +1
    My Interpretation

    I think the sense of this (like most of AB songs) is about going over the illusion of the world that generates separations and conflicts. Myles is deep into holistic vision as related in most oriental and esoteric philosophies: "will they open their and realize we are one?". We are individual manifestations of one bigger reality (call it god, infinite, great spirit) materialised in a physical world. "On and on we stand alone" until our death when we should learn to love each others and the world, cause we are all one thing. Got it guys? So start doing it now, open your eyes!!!! : )))

    CinNickon February 01, 2014   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    An awesome song!

    Will they open their eyes and realize we are one? On and on we stand alone until our day has come When they open their eyes and realize we are one?

    raysrealityon September 26, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I agree completely with sting06. This song is about keeping the faith in friends and always knowing that you can trust someone.

    usaglory2007on October 14, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This song...wow....I dont have any words to describe it. I first heard this song and I was touched, I am totally speechless.

    JesusLuver62404on October 17, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Love It! plain and simple. and it's sick how the band members are from Creed. woo! i totally think sting06 is right with that, you need to know that they are always going to be 'friends' that come and go, but there will always be those certain few who stick with you and let you know they're always there for you.. i dedicate this song to my field hockey girls. i love you guys!

    iheartmusicon October 21, 2004   Link

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