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Open My Eyes
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Written by David Lunbeck for his stepson, who left for college not long ago.
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Welcome! I am a singer/songwriter of different styles of Christian and Country Music....Enjoy the message I bring, and may your heart be ministered to.
Hello! I'm very glad you stopped in to listen and visit. :) The message I carry is simply this...Jesus loves you and I do too. Hope you enjoy what you hear, and get a blessing from the music, as God does not give His people gifts to just set them upon the shelf, and never be used. I'm only as good as the Lord helps me to be, and I'm thankful for the blessings He has bestowed upon me. I'm NOT perfect, never claimed to be; but on the other hand, I have a message to minister in song, and I do that to the best of my ability. I fully realize there are many songs I demo here that don't fit my style/voice, but I can't run out and get a singer that fits everytime I write a song. :) What I write or cover comes from the heart. I've endured many hard trials in my life, and each one has, in one way or the other made its way into a song that others can relate to. All of my songs except for noted exceptions are free downloads. I'm not a professional by any means, nor am I interested in becoming one; and so the music is given away just as freely as the message was given to me. If you like instrumental music, check out my instrumental page at
Song Info
Genre
Country • Country Swing
Charts
#174 in subgenre Peak #1
Charts
Peak #3
Author
David Lunbeck, Cover by Tammy Swindell
Rights
2008
Uploaded
September 01, 2008
Track Files
MP3
MP3 7.6 MB • 319 kbps • 3:19
Story behind the song
I'd have to say I got hit with a lightning bolt of inspiration upon listening to David Lunbeck's song "Open My Eyes", which was written for his son who was leaving for college. When one catches my ears like that, I always ask if it's ok if I do a cover..for no other reason than that I simply love the song. :) Only this time, I thought I'd bit off more than I could chew, LOL..as the range of notes were pretty long. :) The track was fun to build, and the song was emotional for me to sing, as it could have written for my own son, Michael, who graduated high school almost three years ago...he still lives at home, but things are different...where I was once so important to him..I don't hold that place anymore, and I'm not supposed to. And some of the feelings that come out of Open My Eyes, hit me as I listened to David sing...and I cried. I always enjoy doing covers, as I learn many things while working with other people's music. :) Many thanks to David for allowing me to cover this in my way...above all, thanks to the Lord for helping me once again to bring another song together. :)
Lyrics
Open My Eyes by David Lunbeck 04/2008 I don't want to be the one to say That you are wrong, head in the clouds Take a left or a right You don't belong lost in the crowd You always seem to be so calm No matter what is going on Bop Bop.... (Chorus) Open my eyes to the world you see Give me some time I want to dream Be like a child No worries for awhile And dream Drink black coffee in the morning make it loud make it strong Seven or eight to five in the evening The hours so long You always had a heart of gold Got to get back to the place I know Bop Bop .... (Chorus)
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Slyder Songs
Mar 05, 2009
Sweet tune, very uplifting and fun to listen to. Nice harmonies :)
jeni
Feb 25, 2009
You def sound like Karen Carpenter on this track, I closed my eyes and could imagine her singing this. I too have a son who left for university a couple of years ago, so I can also relate to this one as you do. Production is perfect.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Feb 18, 2009
Nice Song !!!!
Rick Gross
Oct 06, 2008
This reminds me of some of my favorite Karen Carpenter vocals mixed with superb, joy in the music. This sounds totally fantastic!!
Ken Sacco
Sep 28, 2008
What a great song!great harmonies -vocals and music.
Electric Shadow
Sep 26, 2008
Excellent job covering this track. It was a pleasure to listen too. Keep up the good work. Peace ~ES~
Wayne Pascall Acappella
Sep 18, 2008
Tammy Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments a lot. I compose these songs from scripture as an encouragement to myself and others and to give praise to The Almighty. Something happens outside of myself when I open The scriptures and sing from them. To my own amazement, I tap into a power beyond myself and I believe you and I know what, or more correctly who it is. Yes! I also sometimes cry when I hear the final music. Praises to the El Shaddai! I realized I never heard "OPEN MY EYES". This song seems to me, to be your best work to date. It's a well-written song by David and you rendered it in style. It has a real professional "radio play" sound. All your vocals and harmonies are in tune and tight. The background instrumentals are mixed well. This is a definite two thumbs up! Blessings!
Grand Jury
Sep 16, 2008
Very catchy tune,shiny and positive.Good vibrations are emanatin' from every part of it,-arrangment,delivery,chords etc.Nice work!!I can even hear some Beatles' influences,which always scores high in my book.Production is pretty articulated,though I know,- it's a hard task to deal with such a number of trax,especially in the vocal dept.Your voice is standing out,-nice and clear.Congrats to all involved!!
Blasphemous Sacrilege
Sep 16, 2008
Very nice and melodic. Uplifting.
Bill Wright
Sep 14, 2008
Nice one, Tammy. Reminds me of the Carpenters. Very well put together. Keep up the good work. BILL
His Masters Choice (Sweden)
Sep 13, 2008
Nice melody, and good work on your part, Tammy! One can really feel and hear your inspiration! / Peo
ALEXIS PATRICK
Sep 10, 2008
Tammy This song is so beautiful!!!!! You have done a great job singing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really love your music. Thank you so much for your comment and rating. It means alot coming from you. Hugs and Love and Spinzies, Lekzee
Johnny Proctor
Sep 07, 2008
Gorgeous! You hit a homerun here, and I love the high harmonies! Wonderful rendition of a wonderful song; it comes across with the appropriate amount of whimsy and sweetness. The 'toy' sounds on the intro are perfect; You achieved a very full and active chorus that perfectly contrasts with the verses. Its funny, Dave's chimerical (though deep) lyrics take on a bit of a different meaning from Gospel diva Tammy Swindell... Dave, if you are listening, YOU ARE A GREAT SONGWRITER. Johnny
Robert Muscovitz
Sep 06, 2008
Tammy, Wonderful song and done to perfection!!! The chorus is outstanding!!! Great performance! BOB
kaufi
Sep 05, 2008
sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wonderful :-). all of the song is brilliant and fabulous and the vocals and melodys are only fantastic. easy best work in best quality....this song need more stars, five are here not enough :-)....at the beat and background and harmonys i must think a little bit on the beatles, at there best time :-) this song is sure a real world hit.... hugs, your fan fogy
DavidLunbeck
Sep 02, 2008
Tammy thanks for putting this up today , I have got to get it on my site also , you have made an excellent pop song out of my " lazy psychedelic -surf music song ",( can't find that category here ) your sparkling harmonies are like ear candy for me it could become addicting .... cheers David L
Hayley Oliver
Sep 02, 2008
Tammy, This is a great song by David, and you do a super job on it. love your arangement and the vocal harmonies are brilliant, , excellent work! Love Hayley
VMP (USA)
Sep 02, 2008
Fabulous work, and yes, an excellent, emotional song that does capture the feel of loved ones spreading their wings, and the hopes and dreams of young adulthood, all the while seeming to us like they were in diapers just yesterday. Beautiful, full, and rich harmonies, very nice feel and flow. Great choice.
Tony DeLecce
Sep 01, 2008
Hi Tammy, Coming by late as I am on pins and needles watching the OT of UCLA and Tennessee. I dont have a dog in the hunt but great football! This is lovely. Bop Bop and all. Great lyrics by Dave. I really like your backing harmonies. They are off the charts good. Some of your very best. Excellent work. Very very good Tammy.
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Sep 01, 2008
Hello Tammy, Nice work on "Open My Eyes" ... Your vocals sound great, the trumpet sounds fits this awesome arrangement... I have been practicing the Bass, it is easier than I thought it would be. Have a Wonderful evening, :) Love and Hugs, Kurty