Keep Your Eyes Open
Needtobreathe · The Reckoning [2011]
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, can 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
Open up
Open up your eyes
The weight is unbroken
Open up
Open up
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, can 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
Keep your eyes (Keep your eyes open)
Keep Your Eyes Open
Needtobreathe's 'Keep Your Eyes Open' stands as a defining track from their 2011 album, The Reckoning. Emerging from the South Carolina trio's evolving sound, the recording captures the band's signature blend of folk-rock and Americana during a pivotal era of their career. The song reflects the group's growing maturity in songwriting, moving beyond their earlier acoustic roots toward a more expansive, radio-ready production style. As part of a discography that includes notable works like The Outsiders and Daylight, this track exemplifies the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies grounded in authentic instrumentation. The recording remains a staple in their live performances, showcasing the dynamic interplay between vocals and guitar that has characterized their musical identity for over a decade.