Eyes Wide Open


By Mark Merritt & Earl Musick


Walking alone on a less-traveled road
Called the straight and narrow.
Gazing the ground, to see who's around
It's a lonely way to go.

Given a voice you make a choice
There's no one else to blame.
Arrogance talks, but integrity can walk
And pretentious is dropping names.

Make your own rules, don't follow fools
Their grass ain't always green.
Stand on your ground, don't be knocked down
Be strong, don't let your soul get mean.

If you're hiding them bones, you ain't all alone.
Everybody's gotta snake to kill.
Don't keep up with Jones, you'll end up a drone
Pleasure ain't always a thrill.

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Eyes wide open,
Don't fall into the shadows of grace.
Eyes wide open,
Can't surrender to your doubt's embrace.

You can build a wall just not too tall
You have to see in and see out.
If your river runs dry, look to the sky
Ask for rain to end your drought.

In the battle of life you gotta pick your own fights
Don't worry about settling scores.
Speak your own mind, don't waste time
Or get caught up in revolving doors.

(Chorus)