Eyes Open

~ Song

Wikipedia

"Eyes Open" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for the soundtrack to the 2012 film The Hunger Games. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, "Eyes Open" is an alternative rock song with chiming guitars. Its lyrics are about staying strong during hardships, told from the perspective of the film's protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. The track was released as a single from the soundtrack on March 27, 2012.

Music critics commented that the song's rock sound showcased Swift's expanding artistry beyond her previous country pop songs. At the 2012 Teen Choice Awards, the track won Choice Single – Female. "Eyes Open" charted and received certifications in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It additionally charted in Ireland and the United Kingdom. A re-recording titled "Eyes Open (Taylor's Version)" was released on March 17, 2023, as part of Swift's re-recordings of her back catalog, following the 2019 dispute over the ownership of the masters of her first six albums.

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Relationships

lyricist and composer:Taylor Swift
publisher:Sony/ATV Tree Publishing
Taylor Swift Music
SecondHandSongs:https://secondhandsongs.com/work/137171 [info]
Wikidata:Q616828 [info]

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
Eyes OpencoverSatellites & Sirens3:54
Eyes OpenTaylor Swift4:05
Eyes OpencoverMadilyn Bailey3:59
Eyes OpencoverKidz Bop3:45
Eyes OpencoverSavannah Outen3:55
Eyes Open (part of “The Taylor Swift Megamix” DJ-mix)Taylor Swift3:57
Eyes OpencoverCaitlin Hart feat. Corey Gray3:57
Eyes OpencoverAli Brustofski3:53
Eyes OpencoverEverybody's Got Bikes3:20
Eyes Open (lyric video)Taylor Swift4:08
Eyes Open (main version)Taylor Swift4:04
Eyes Open (Nevins Tempo extended mix)Taylor Swift6:39
Eyes Open (Nevins Tempo mix)Taylor Swift4:06
Eyes Open (Taylor’s version)Taylor Swift4:03