Your Eyes Were Open
UB 40 · Geffery Morgan.. [1984]
Oh doctor help me please
I'm dying, crippled with disease
My Body's aching limb to limb
My bones are glowing through my skin
When I look up into black skies
Mushrooms grow before my eyes
Doctor save me if you can
I'm a desperate man (repeat)
As he lay thinking he was dead
A burning pain short through his head
He looked into those tired old eyes
Heard forty years of anguished cries
And this doctor said
Your eyes were open
But you shut them with your mouth
You always heard
But you weren't doing the screaming
You'd only just woken
But Already, you'd forgotten,
What you were dreaming
Such a sad case
The failure of a human race
I'm dying, crippled with disease
My Body's aching limb to limb
My bones are glowing through my skin
When I look up into black skies
Mushrooms grow before my eyes
Doctor save me if you can
I'm a desperate man (repeat)
As he lay thinking he was dead
A burning pain short through his head
He looked into those tired old eyes
Heard forty years of anguished cries
And this doctor said
Your eyes were open
But you shut them with your mouth
You always heard
But you weren't doing the screaming
You'd only just woken
But Already, you'd forgotten,
What you were dreaming
Such a sad case
The failure of a human race
Your Eyes Were Open
UB 40's 'Your Eyes Were Open' stands as a defining track from their 1984 album 'Geffery Morgan..', showcasing the band's signature blend of reggae rhythms and British pop sensibilities. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies their ability to fuse traditional Jamaican musical elements with contemporary dancehall and rock influences. As part of their extensive discography, this recording highlights the band's commitment to social commentary and rhythmic innovation, contributing significantly to their global reputation. The track remains a staple of their catalog, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized their work in the mid-1980s and cementing their legacy in reggae history.