- Not to be confused with Open Your Eyes (Laurie Song), Open Your Eyes (Ace Song), or Open Your Eyes (Emy Song).
"Open Your Eyes" is a song by Karen J. Wainwright under the mononym Karen. Produced in 1993, it was first released on a 12-inch maxi-single by A-Beat-C, in Italy, on February 16th 1994. It later made its first album appearance on Maharaja Night 哀愁 Euro Special on March 10th, which was released by Avex Trax in Japan.
"Open Your Eyes" was composed by Giancarlo Pasquini with Luigi Raimondi, and written by Pasquini and Marco Gulinelli. The production was led by Sandro Oliva and Pasquini, under his alias Dave Rodgers.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Give it up and remember
That your love is not just dreams
Baby, let me tell you now
That whenever
You're in trouble I'll be there
[Pre-Chorus]
So, don't be afraid
Even when times get harder
I'll be the one to hold you
Takin' your hand
Even when hopes are over
I'll be the one to care for loving
[Chorus]
Open Your Eyes, set your feelings away
And don't waste my time just like before
Open Your Eyes, try and live for today
Because life is short and life is yours
[Verse 2]
Call me now, don't surrender
'Cause your dreams are here to stay
Baby, let me tell you now
There's no reasons
To give up when love is there
Featured on[]
| Year | Version | Album | Track No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Open Your Eyes [Mixed] | Maharaja Night 哀愁 Euro Special | Track 24 |
| Open Your Eyes (Extended Mix) | Maharaja Night - Hi-NRG Revolution Vol. 9 | Track 9 | |
| Open Your Eyes [Mixed] | Super Eurobeat Vol. 47 - Non-Stop Mega Mix | Track 4 | |
| Open Your Eyes (House Mix) | 哀愁Euro In The House | Track 1 | |
| Open Your Eyes [Mixed] | NRG Express 1994 9 | Track 9 | |
| The Best Of Super Eurobeat 1994 | Disc 1, Track 9 | ||
| 2001 | ~The Early Days Of Super Eurobeat~ Euro Lovers 3 | Track 12 | |
| 2003 | Super Eurobeat Vol. 140 - Anniversary Non-Stop Mix Request Countdown 2003 | Disc 1, Track 15 | |
| 2004 | Super Eurobeat Vol. 146 - 70min. 70songs Non-Stop Megamix | Track 21 | |
| 2010 | Open Your Eyes (Extended Ver.) | Super Eurobeat Presents Karen Special Collection | Track 10 |
| 2019 | Open Your Eyes [Mixed] | The Best Of Super Eurobeat 2019 | Disc 2, Track 21 |
| 2020 | Open Your Eyes (Extended Mix) | Super Eurobeat 平成 Best ~Produced By Dave Rodgers Works For A-Beat-C~ | Track 8 |
Track Listings and Formats[]
- ABeat 1147 - 12-inch single
- A. "Open Your Eyes" (Extended Mix) - 5:35
- B1. "Open Your Eyes" (Acappella) - 0:45
- B2. "Open Your Eyes" (FM Version) - 2:40
- B3. "Open Your Eyes" (Play Back) - 2:40
- B4. "Open Your Eyes" (Bonus Mix) - 1:10
- ABEAT 1147 - digital single
- "Open Your Eyes" (Extended Mix) - 5:35
- "Open Your Eyes" (Acappella) - 0:41
- "Open Your Eyes" (FM Version) - 2:41
- "Open Your Eyes" (Play Back) - 2:41
- "Open Your Eyes" (Bonus Mix) - 1:07
Credits and Personnel[]
- Karen J. Wainwright - vocals (Uncredited)
- Dave Rodgers - producer, recording, mixing
- Sandro Oliva - producer
- Giancarlo Pasquini - songwriter, composer
- Luigi Raimondi - composer
- Marco Gulinelli - songwriter
Mixed and Recorded at Sound & Vision Studio, Mantua, Italy.
Release History[]
Release dates for "Open Your Eyes"
| Date | Region | Label | Format | Cat No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 1994 | Italy | A-Beat-C | 12-inch single | ABeat 1147 |
| August 13, 2021 | Various | Digital download · streaming | ABEAT 1147 ANTCD-A0000004891 |
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Trivia[]
- It is assumed that the woman on the 12-inch cover is Karen J. Wainwright, being this one of her few appearances.
- Open Your Eyes was featured in Initial D CD Drama "Initial D Extra Edition - Drift King Youth Graffiti".