Eyes Wide Open In the Dark

Written by Jack Cooper, © 2001, Socan

This song captures the early stage of a relationship where you start feeling that you want to reach out and protect the one you love. A free CD to the first person to identify the song being quoted by the bass line in the bridge.


Musicians

Jack Cooper Vocals, Taylor 510 Acoustic Guitar
Ken Brown Stand Up Bass, Acoustic Guitar
Matthew Shawn Fleming Percussion

Lyrics

It's getting late and oh, so dark
We're lying skin to skin
And talking heart to heart
So many things to say
I don't know where to start
I'll keep my eyes wide open in the dark

You're telling me there's something in the air
Danger's on the loose
No time to be prepared
There'll be no running out
There'll be no running scared
I'll keep my eyes wide open in the dark

Well the dark is full of promises and secrets unfulfilled
There are ghouls and ghosts and skeletons
And dreams that have been killed
Take my hand, take my hand
Through this graveyard we shall walk
We shall find our way to daylight
While the night creatures stalk

So close your eyes
And try to hold on tight
I can't shield you from harm
But I'll try with all my might
Until the morning comes
And turns darkness into light
I'll keep my eyes wide open in the dark
I'll keep my eyes wide open in the dark
I'll keep my eyes wide open