Open Your Heart
Westlife · X2 [2006]
I didn't mean to let you down
You have to believe me
I don't know what went through my mind
But now I can see
That I waited too long
To tell you how much it matters
(Just to be right here with you)
But I couldn't think of anything better
I should've told you so
Chorus (all):
Baby open your heart
Won't you give me a second chance
And I'll be here forever
Open your heart
Let me show you how much I care
And I will make you understnad
If you open your heart
To love me once again
Bryan:
I'll try to make it up to you
I want you to know
(You have to know)
Baby I swear that I'll be true
And never let go
If waited too long
To tell you how much it matters
(Just to be right here with you)
But I couldn't think of anything better
I should've told you so
Chorus (all):
Baby open your heart
Won't you give me a second chance
And I'll be here forever
Open your heart
Let me show you how much I care
And I will make you understnad
(Make you understand)
If you open your heart
To love me once again
Mark (all):
We could releive this pain and sorrow
(But we better do it in time)
Start over here and save tomorrow
I wanna make you mine
I waited too long
To tell you how much it matters
(Just to be right here with you)
But I couldn't think of anything better
I should've told you so
Chorus (Shane):
Open your heart with a chance
Open your heart and I'll be here forever
(Forever)
Open your heart and I'll care
And I will make you understand
Ooh babe
If you open your heart to love me once again
I waited too long
To tell you how much it matters
(Just to be right here with you)
But I couldn't think of anything better
I should've told you so
Baby open your heart
Won't you give me a second chance
And I'll be here forever
(Forever)
Open your heart
Let me show you how much I care
(I care)
And I will make you understnad
(Make you understand, ooh)
If you open your heart
To love me once again
Open Your Heart
Westlife's "Open Your Heart" serves as a standout track from their 2006 album X2, marking a pivotal moment in the group's evolution toward a more mature pop-rock sound. Released during the height of their international fame, the recording blends acoustic guitar and piano with the band's signature harmonies, reflecting the emotional depth characteristic of their later discography. The song was a commercial success, contributing to the album's chart performance and reinforcing the group's status as one of Ireland's most enduring musical acts. Its inclusion on the tracklist alongside hits like "Fool Again" and "Swear It Again" highlights the cohesive nature of their work during this era, capturing the essence of mid-2000s Euro-pop while maintaining the heartfelt storytelling that defined their career.