This Night Has Opened My Eyes is a popular song by the British band The Smiths. The song was released in 1984 as part of the band’s second album, Meat Is Murder. It is a melancholic, acoustic-driven song that has become one of the band’s most iconic songs. The song is about a young man’s inner turmoil and confusion about his life and relationships. It is a powerful and emotive song that has resonated with listeners over the years.
Song Overview
This Night Has Opened My Eyes is a slow-paced, acoustic-driven song, with simple yet powerful lyrics. The song’s music is composed of a simple guitar riff and a plaintive vocal melody. The lyrics are reflective and melancholic, and tell the story of a young man’s inner struggles and confusion. The song speaks of the pain and confusion of a young man trying to make sense of his life and relationships.
Full Lyrics
Verse 1
This night has opened my eyes
I see for the first time
All my life has been a lie
I never knew what was real
Chorus
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Why can’t I be free
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Why can’t I be free
Verse 2
The world is a strange place
I’m lost in the dark
I’m so afraid of the night
I’m so afraid of the dark
Chorus
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Why can’t I be free
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Why can’t I be free
Verse 3
I’m searching for something
I’m searching for something
I’m searching for something
That I can’t find
Chorus
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Why can’t I be free
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Why can’t I be free
This Night Has Opened My Eyes is a powerful and emotive song by The Smiths. The song speaks of the pain and confusion of a young man trying to make sense of his life and relationships, and has resonated with listeners over the years. The simple yet powerful lyrics, combined with the melancholic music, make this song a classic.