open eyes.

i haven't been able to stop listening to two songs on repeat. i am always getting obsessed with songs, but both these songs focus around the same thing that i've been thinking a lot about lately.

the first is open your eyes by snow patrol. i've loved this song for a while, but recently added it to my "can't stop listening" pile.

"get up, get out, get away from these liars
'cause they don't get your soul or your fire
take my hand, knot your fingers through mine
and we'll walk from this dark room for the last time

every minute from this minute now
we can do what we like anywhere
i want so much to open your eyes
'cause i need you to look into mine
tell me that you'll open your eyes"

the second is keep your eyes open by NEEDTOBREATHE. gosh, i love this band. this song has been my favorite since their latest album released in september.

"cause if you never leave home, never let go
you’ll never make it to the great unknown till you
keep your eyes open, my love
so show me your fire, show me your heart
you know i’ll never let you fall apart if you
keep your eyes open, my love"

i think  these songs are a call  to keeping looking forward. to be young and naive and to explore. to not get complacent in life, to not give up, to never stop moving. that it's okay to need people and that sometimes you need to be patient with the people you love & their darkness. that life is short, there's a lot to do and even more to see. i can't wait.