Asia - Open Your Eyes Lyrics






What on earth are you doing here, in the western world?
Another situation yeah you're a different girl
You have lived your life dreaming you were someone else
Succeeding's believing in yourself

Open Your Eyes
And see the world that stands before you now
Open Your Eyes
And see the world that stands in front of you

You have spent your days trying something new
You have looked at magazine girls wishing that they were you
Do you see in photographs an angel that once was you?
Does she tell you stories that are true?

If I could stand with you right now and speak my mind
I would tell you no lies
I would shoot straight between the eyes

You have stared a thousand times right into the lens
Have you ever thought just once, does it all make sense?
Your beauty's eternal so don't just pretend
Got to wake up girl, or it's the end





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  1. C.... R....

    Mister Jon. Wetton truly was a magnificent singer I enjoy just about 99. 9% of all his songs he truly will be missed but not forgotten if you agree with me give me a hoot y'all have a great day happy New Year everyone

  2. J.... B....

    album cover: friendly pyramid and a mean mushroom....

  3. J.... B....

    this is phycadelia in a new way.

  4. T.... R....

    This is one of my favorite songs. But I believe I have to share this.
    So I stepped into the shower and say to my phone "Play Open Your Eyes by Asia."
    My phone replies....
    "Why Asian's can't open their eyes all the way."
    *Facepalms*

  5. R.... O....

    greatest album cover all time !  that's what I think Heaven looks like !

  6. S.... P....

    The most beautiful women in the world

    When we talk about Asian eyes, we talk about slantedness, roundness, smooth monolids and deep eyelid folds. But what we’re also talking about is Westernization, beauty standards and self-acceptance.

    To talk about Asian eyes is to have a unique lexicon. There are clinical terms ― like the epicanthal folds. There are secret tools and routines ― like eyelid tape. And there are hushed ways to talk about permanent changes — like “getting your eyelid surgery.”

    For Asians and Asian-Americans, eyes are the literal portal through which we perceive beauty standards ― and they’re often the physical feature we use to measure ourselves against these benchmarks.

    In America, there’s a history of Asian eyes, racism and disenfranchisement. Propaganda signs at the time of Japanese-American imprisonment during World War II or when the Chinese Exclusion Act was in force during the 19th and 20th centuries depicted characters with hyperbolized slanted eyes to dehumanize Asians. And these stereotypes persist today.

    Asian-Americans who spoke to the world and the infectious festures of their ignorance and insane ideological hatred expressed everything from dissatisfaction to ultimate acceptance of their eyes and appearance. Their feelings about Asian eyes were fraught with centuries-old, cross-continental beliefs about attractiveness. They described a confluence of factors informing how they see their eyes ― including a history of war, Westernization, an unforgiving media and unattainable beauty standards of fools.

    Steven P. Miller

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  7. J.... l....

    This is my favorite album from ASIA. I like the concept, the songs, instrumentations, arrangement, the performance, the engineering and production of the CD and album. The design and artwork by Mr. Dean stick out and is incredible. The mood of the album and mood and sign of the time coincides with the culture, society, history, and mood of the time. There is plenty of rarities and B-sides and other performances that ASIA did. Still mourning the death of John Kenneth Wetton and very sad about it.
    Your legend and time will live on and you'll be in my prayers. Thank you for your works and the things you have given me. Wish he was alive........

  8. M.... S....

    Mike Shahid

    Just a brilliant just brilliant voice RIP john

  9. E.... S....

    Amazing song.

  10. M.... T....

    A Incredible journey back to 1983 when I heard the vocoder in the opening of this lovely song. Wetton's voice is ideal for the Asia's style, he knowed what he sings.

  11. 1.... ....

    One of my favorite ASIA songs. Great pop rock with depth.

  12. J.... D....

    no matter how hard we try, people dance but they don't really listen and follow the wonderful light before them

    J.... D....

    completely right, the system has made posible idioticity everywhere, there is no more "Art".

  13. J.... D....

    youtube do the darn ads at the end of things not in the middle and before..wtf

  14. m.... ....

    no words... from 5:11 to 5:35.... masters...

  15. �.... ....

    ASIAで一番好きな曲😊

  16. A.... L....

    A true gem from the only super group from the 80's!

  17. R.... C....

    open your eyes is a magical tune. The Alpha album is so good throughout. Asia rock. Thank you 😊

  18. c.... ....

    Mike Hidden.. Ride on your motor cycle .. Ride until the road meets heaven

  19. r.... ....

    that is so underestimated....open your eyes

    r.... ....

    tine you know you are always on my mind... open your eyes

  20. T.... S....

    Saw the original line up in Falmouth a few years ago
    As a cornishman who grew up listening to Asia in the 80s how fucking awesome is that?

  21. Z.... A....

    People were intimidated by Asia and their peers were jealous. Carl is the fastest drummer on earth. Howe is a prog God. John and Wetton just click musically in an indescribable way...do the research. I dare you not to become obsessed too.

    Z.... A....

    Icon and Asia and John solo ....yes!!!

  22. Z.... A....

    This is the loss, I just can't stand...bring back my John! I know we've lost so many wonderful musicians, but he deserved to see how people are waking up from emptiness and craving their emotions. Asia, (all lineups), Wetton/Downes and Icon all have begun to take over the world because their obsessed super fans aren't going to let this go by. Asia haters live in an empty place because their use of sounds inspires the soul, and their treasures are endless. John Wetton Cold Is The Night, John Wetton I Lay Down, Wetton Downes the Die is Cast....so much wonderful but underappreciated music. Go listen to these songs if you haven't and then spread the word. We must destroy the bad image of Asia made from reviewers with overly masculine points of view.

  23. b.... ....

    That we knew this band means we lived in a good time. Die happily....

    b.... ....

    Well spoken! I'm Always pointing out awesome things that I experienced living in the best era of time to my 30 year old roommate and his friends.(I'm 53) There was just layers upon layers of great fashion, music, dancing in a variety of clubs! No Cell Phones! My 1st year at college when this Album came out! I am grateful for being born at the perfect time in history to fully enjoy that era. There is no reason not to Die Happy!

  24. M.... L....

    That fucking ending man, holy shit.

  25. M.... L....

    Touches of beachboys harmony here.great song by poor man's yes.

  26. C.... ....

    This song sinthesizes the sound and spirit of Asia

  27. R.... J....

    Essa música é maravilhosa , solo guitarra, bateria , mixagem ficou tudo perfeito nesta música.....

  28. M.... H....

    I can’t be the only person who notices the AWESOME ride cymbal in the chorus!

  29. r.... ....

    That ending always gives me goosebumps.

  30. t.... C....

    fucking downs is the greatest keyboard player ever

  31. R.... M....

    www.rebuildlestudio.com

  32. S.... H....

    RIP John your talents are missed

  33. R.... ....

    A Unique style & sound..mark of the best bands all times

  34. C.... ....

    One of the best rock´n´roll voices of all time.

  35. b.... h....

    Beautiful song

  36. R.... O....

    What an Album cover !  Looks like heaven to me !

  37. p.... ....

    Most people think this is about a not-so-young Asian model but John Wetton actually wrote this for Goldie Hawn after seeing her (topless) on a yacht in Ibiza. This is from "The Heat Goes On: The Asia Biography"

  38. L.... S....

    One their best songs ..

  39. K.... 2....

    I remember! Great music and great times! I wish I could live all again!

  40. M.... A....

    Wetton, you added peace to a dark world. R.I.P.

  41. m.... s....

    존 웨튼의 갑작스런 죽음은 너무 슬프다. 너무 많은 슬픔은 내가 그 멋진 노래하는 목소리를 더 이상들을 수 없다는 것입니다. 그는 나에게 세계 최고의 록 뮤지션이었다. 매일 그의 죽음에 눈물을 흘리고 있습니다. 그러나 지금 제가 할 수있는 일은 그가 창조 한 멋진 음악을 세계 사람들에게 전하는 것입니다. 슬픔에도 불구하고 John Wetton이 만든 음악의 위대함을 세계 사람들에게 전하고 싶습니다 ....

  42. m.... s....

    The sudden death of John Wetton is too sad. Too much sorrow is that I can not hear that wonderful singing voice anymore. He was the best rock musician in the world to me. I am sending tears to his death every day. But what I can do now is to tell the world peoples the wonderful music he created. I want to convey the greatness of music created by John Wetton to the the world peoples despite sadness....

  43. m.... s....

    서방 세계에서이 세상에서 너 여기서 뭐하고 있니?
    또 다른 상황 예, 당신은 다른 소녀입니다.
    너는 네가 다른 누군가를 꿈꾸며 너의 삶을 살았어.
    성공에 대한 믿음

    눈을 떠
    그리고 당신 앞에 서있는 세상을 보아라.
    눈을 떠
    그리고 당신 앞에 서있는 세상을 보아라.

    너는 너의 시대를 새로운 것을 시도했다.
    너는 그들이 너 였으면 좋겠다고 생각하는 잡지 소녀들을 보았다.
    당신은 한때 천사였던 사진을 사진에서 보았습니까?
    그녀는 당신에게 이야기가 사실인지 말해 주나요?

    내가 너와 지금 서서 내 마음을 말하면
    나는 거짓말하지 않을거야.
    나는 눈 사이를 똑바로 쏠 것이다.

    당신은 렌즈에 천 번을 보았습니다.
    한번만 생각해 봤어? 모두 이해가 되니?
    당신의 아름다움은 영원한 것이므로 단지 척하지 마십시오.
    여자를 깨우거나, 끝났어.

  44. D.... S....

    They say time heals all wounds. I’m not sure that’s entirely true but it does allow
    us to reflect back on things, things to remember, for good and bad. John will
    always be with us. He’s in our hearts and in our souls. Friends like John sometime
    leave us, but they never really go away. Much sympathy and heart felt compassion to John's family and friends...!!R.I.P Mr. Wetton

  45. M.... K....

    Asia classy all the way since album one, a sad time now with the passing of John Wetton such a pro an amazing talent, RIP

  46. d.... ....

    RIP John Wetton ! your music stay in time forever ♥♥♥ASIA♥♥♥

  47. A.... C....

    rest in peace Jon wetton.you are singing in heaven now

    A.... C....

    I wonder if the art of Asia's albums is what heaven looks like. If it is, then maybe dying won't be so bad.

    A.... C....

    I agree, sounding from heaven

    A.... C....

    good song

  48. f.... ....

    THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC OF MY LIFE JOHN

  49. m.... ....

    So long John Wetton. R.I.P.

  50. m.... i....

    r.i.p. John Wetton..

    m.... i....

    album good ma is flop sorry the great llusion for the fan sorry open your eyes

  51. m.... s....

    이 곡을 들으면 왠지 마음이 치유된다. 악기 연주이 탁월하고 있기 때문에, 아니면 가사가 마음을 달래지도 모른다

  52. m.... s....

    Listening to this song for some reason heals the mind. Because instrument performance is outstanding, or lyrics may heal my mind....

  53. J.... C....

    Love the Greg Lake version.. Superior.

    J.... C....

    Greg had the voice of angel. That's why.

  54. G.... ....

    You know how there's always that point in your favorite song that gives you chills? That little tingle you get at the best bit? This song is made of those moments.

  55. M.... M....

    Asia,Emerson,Like and Palmer,Genesis with Peter Gabriel,Pink Floyd,Camel,Yes,King Crimson,Led Zeppelin,Wishbone Ash,Rush,Blue Oyster Cult,Kansas,Supertramp,Dream Theater,Deep Purple,The Moody Blues,SBB,Fokus,Procol Harum,The Doors,Foreigner,The Eagels,Boston,Uriah Heep,Roxy Music,The Police,The Rolling Stones,The Beatles,Mike Oldfield,Ten Years After,The Alan Parsons Project,Metallica,Slayer,Iron Maiden,Tears for fears,Nathan Mahl,AC/DC,Foo Fighters,Van Halen........and George Benson,Carlos Santana,John Butler Trio,Jimi Hendrix,Eric Clapton,B.B.King,Jeff Beck,Stevie Ray Vaughan,Chuck Berry.......and Motörhead,Megadeath(Rust in Peace),Exodus,KAT,Vader,Behemoth,Mgla,......and more...and more...oh sorry....ABBA

    M.... M....

    Thank you for remembering the beautiful music. End of a wonderful, reinaissance time, my time. I will be gone too. Don't know if I can handle the Nazi regime just voted in anyway.

    M.... M....

    Got it, got it, got it, got it, need it, got it, got it........ :)

    M.... M....

    Masioski Myncia, It is safe to say that you didn't leave anyone out. I believe that you got them all.

    M.... M....

    Genesis WITH Collins too.

  56. K.... C....

    What on earth are you doing here, in the western world?
    Another situation yeah you're a different girl
    You have lived your life dreaming you were someone else
    Succeeding's believing in yourself

    Open Your Eyes
    And see the world that stands before you now
    Open Your Eyes
    And see the world that stands in front of you

    You have spent your days trying something new
    You have looked at magazine girls wishing that they were you
    Do you see in photographs an angel that once was you?
    Does she tell you stories that are true?

    If I could stand with you right now and speak my mind
    I would tell you no lies
    I would shoot straight between the eyes

    You have stared a thousand times right into the lens
    Have you ever thought just once, does it all make sense?
    Your beauty's eternal so don't just pretend
    Got to wake up girl, or it's the end

    K.... C....

    Kristin r u n a band ?

    K.... C....

    Thanks for the lyrics to this great song, Kristin

  57. b.... ....

    The way "open your eyes" is sang makes me recall "I am, I am a camera!" Probably sang by the same exact person (Geoff Downes).

  58. L.... ....

    That ending it's just AWESOME!!!, what a keyboards 😨👍

  59. z.... ....

    I discovered this thanks to MGSV. It's f*cking awesome!

    z.... ....

    +zefiros How?

    z.... ....

    +jade XY In MGSV you can play "Only time will tell". I loved it, so I looked for more Asia songs and I found this amazing song.

    z.... ....

    @acayaa Wow, that's pretty cool. Asia in metal gear lol

  60. G.... 9....

    Perfect song

    G.... 9....

    @Gabriele 95 anoikse ta matia sou-open your eyes
    in greeck language.

  61. d.... s....

    Super banda de lo mejor! Compuesta por grandes y con un sonido moderno! Sin olvidar las bases sinfonicas clasicas! Desde Argentina siguiendolos desde los 80!

  62. D.... G....

    Gotta love that keyboard!!!!

    D.... G....

    Geoff - Genius  !!!!

  63. J.... B....

    muchos recuerdos inmemorables 

  64. J.... B....

    just brings back so many memories. Timeless what a brilliant band

  65. R.... M....

    This brings back the best memories! Where did all the good times go?

    R.... M....

    Like you, I have wondered the same thing.  All I know is that it is possible to recapture the feeling of the 80's by listening to the great bands of those days like Asia.  And turn off the news.

    R.... M....

    I wish I knew, Roger. I'd give most anything to relive those times.

    R.... M....

    I hear ya.Im 56 and time is flying by!😂

    R.... M....

    They are still in your heart...

  66. F.... F....

    i've always wondered.... at 4:00 onwards i hear trevor horn...was he a guest vocalist on this? i have the vinyl but its not mentionned anywhere.

    F.... F....

    I think it might be Downes at that point. I know that Palmer has a very high pitch but I'm not sure I've ever heard him sing backup vocals.

    F.... F....

    What you might've thought was Horn in a Buggles chorus may have been Downes, who backed Wetton a lot during the first Asia albums.

    F.... F....

    @philosopher2king
    in that case, i've never realised how much downes and horn have similar voices

  67. a.... ....

    harry brought me hear..n i aint talking bout harry belefonte

  68. P.... ....

    God do I miss great music like this!

  69. A.... S....

    This is such a great album! My favorite ASIA song. 

    A.... S....

    *such xD

    A.... S....

    @Xhemial Mimic Fixed.

    A.... S....

    In der Tat, dies ist ein klasse Lied! Nicht viele Bands machen so eine tolle Musik!

  70. C.... M....

    Belllísima canción!!!

  71. A.... ....

    In my ears the ASIA - ALPHA is the best Pop album ever made, they nailed it brilliantly, it's timeless, especially with the excellent cover image (by Roger Dean) with great associations...it's out of this world!
    I'll never forget them, never in the million years!

    A.... ....

    Aetila I wish they would add "Daylight" to the Alpha cd. There is a Japanese pressing with Daylight on Alpha but it's SACD and about 150 dollars.

    A.... ....

    Alpha is just as good as the first album. The sonic sound of Asia never gets old

  72. S.... ....

    Asia Invasion at Kingswood Theatre (Toronto) - forgot the year.  Seeing and hearing Palmer on the rotating drums during the last half of this song was an unforgettable experience.  Epic...majestic...just a monster sound!

  73. t.... i....

    Fantastic, I'm waiting ... spring 2014 ..... new album.....

    t.... i....

    Something to definitely look forward to!

  74. r.... p....

    3:53 OH MY GOD EARGASM

    r.... p....

    robin plender 5:11

  75. S.... H....

    this album was so kickass!!!

  76. g.... ....

    One of Asia's most epic sounding albums! They had such a tremedous all around sound vocally and instrumentally!

    g.... ....

    And those album covers dude that's some DAMM good work

  77. D.... T....

    Great song

  78. R.... ....

    harry fraud brought me here

  79. M.... R....

    superlativ... danke!

  80. T.... ....

    Fantastic track! One of my favorites.

  81. P.... ....

    One of my favorites from Asia. "Alpha" is this band's true masterpiece. Thanks for posting this!