Eyes Wide Open

Sabrina Carpenter

About Eyes Wide Open

"Eyes Wide Open" is a song recorded by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her debut studio album of the same name (2015), served as the opening track of the album. The track was written by Audra Mae, Meghan Kabir and its producer Jerrod Bettis. Mitch Allan helped Bettis on the production and produced the vocals while Dan Book served as an additional vocal producer. The song was released by Hollywood Records as the second single from Eyes Wide Open, being able to purchase a week before the album's release on April 7, 2015. "Eyes Wide Open" is a midtempo pop rock and power pop song backed by catchy background vocals, a piano and a simple bass beat. In the song, Carpenter talks about finding who she is and finding her path. According to Carpenter, the song is her favorite on the album. It was accompanied by a music video directed by Sarah McClung premiered on her Vevo channel on June 14, 2015. It featured Carpenter walking through an unknown building and performing the song in a room with her band and her sister Sarah Carpenter. Carpenter promoted "Eyes Wide Open" with several live performances, including on Radio Disney Music Awards 2015, where she did a medley with her single “We'll Be the Stars”. The song won a Radio Disney Music Award in the category "Best Anthem" in 2016. 


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2015
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La di da da da na
Yeah

Everybody loves to tell me I was born an old soul
Better keep my eyes wide open
There's so much that I don't know
Just another hotel room
Never felt so all alone
I think about my granddad's eyes,
And they always send me home
I can almost hear him now
Gotta make him proud

I keep my eyes wide open
Bless this ground, unbroken
I'm about to make my way
Heaven help me keep my faith
And my eyes wide open

La
Whoa

I can't see two steps ahead of me,
When the fog comes rollin' in
I never thought I'd miss the rain
Lord knows how long it's been
This dream burns inside of me,
And I can't just let it go
There's still so much that I don't know

I keep my eyes wide open
Bless this ground, unbroken
I'm about to make my way
Heaven help me keep my faith
And my eyes wide open, yeah

All I have is just this moment
And I don't want to miss a second
'Cause it could all be gone in an instant
Yeah, in an instant

I keep my eyes wide open
Bless this ground, unbroken
I'm about to make my way
Heaven help me keep my faith
And my eyes wide open

I'm about to make my way
Heaven help me keep my faith
My eyes wide open

Keep my eyes wide open

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She had a recurring role as the young version of Chloe Goodwin in The Goodwin Games and starred as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. She starred as Jenny Parker in 2016 Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting. She is signed to Hollywood Records. Her debut EP Can't Blame a Girl for Trying was released in 2014, and she has since released two full-length albums: Eyes Wide Open (2015) and Evolution (2016). Her third studio album, Singular: Act I, was released on November 9, 2018. more »

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Written by: MEGHAN SHAHNAZ KABIR, JERROD MICHAEL BETTIS, AUDRA MAE

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Production
"Eyes Wide Open" was produced by Brian Malouf who has worked with pop industry's big names such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Queen.
Album
"Eyes Wide Open" is not only a song but also the title of Sabrina Carpenter's debut album, which was released in 2015.
Genre
This song is categorized as pop, a genre popular among teens and young adults.
Chart Performance
The "Eyes Wide Open" album peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 charts, a significant achievement for a first album.
Song Meaning
"Eyes Wide Open" is about trying to find one's identity and acknowledging that life will have ups and downs. It expresses Sabrina's journey into self-discovery as a teenager.
Songwriting
Sabrina Carpenter was one of the co-writers of the song. For a young artist, being involved in writing her songs show her commitment to creating authentic music.
Music Video
The music video of "Eyes Wide Open" was released on June 14, 2015, which features Sabrina in various whimsical settings symbolizing dream, reality, and self-exploration.
Acknowledgment
The song received the Radio Disney Music Award for Best Anthem in 2016.
YouTube Viewership
The music video for "Eyes Wide Open" has received over 55 million views on YouTube since its release (as of 2021).
Spotify Streams
"Eyes Wide Open" has also accumulated millions of streams on Spotify, demonstrating its popularity among global listeners.
Influence
This song strong influence young people who are trying to discover themselves and their place in the world.
Concert Performance
"Eyes Wide Open" is frequently performed at Sabrina's concerts and is loved by her fans.
Inspiration
Sabrina Carpenter revealed that Taylor Swift's songwriting inspired her to co-write "Eyes Wide Open."
Recording Label
"Eyes Wide Open" was released under the label Hollywood Records, which also represents many other popular artists.
Artistic Growth
This song marked the foundation of Sabrina's pop career and the beginning of her journey as a music icon.

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