“Open Your Eyes” (2018)

This joyous and life-affirming track is from Victory’s 2018 debut album.

Sweet Sounds

In her sweet-as-honey vocals, Victory invites her lover – and maybe all listeners – to escape the “forces of gravity” that keep us weighed down and which blind us to the beauty of life.

Blissful Panoramas

The accompanying video features Victory reveling in the beauty of nature, as well as rejoicing in her own solitude and spiritual beauty. But she knows that those visions and panoramas are best when shared – with all, or maybe with only one significant other. _{(Image source)}

Victory

Victory Boyd is a US singer who blends elements of gospel, folk, soul, and jazz.

Family and Friends

Growing up in Detroit and then New York City, Victory sang with her siblings in different groupings. While busking in Central Park one day, they were approached by pop singer Tori Kelly, who joined them for a few moments.

The performance was caught on video, which eventually caught the attention of Jay Z, who signed the siblings to his label. _{(Image source)}

The performance was caught on video, which eventually caught the attention of Jay Z, who signed the siblings to his label.

Fine Vocal Instrument

After releasing an EP in 2017, Victory released her debut album, “The Broken Instrument,” in 2018.

Her deep, rich, and soothing vocals have been compared to those of such fine female singers as Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, and Robert Flack.

I wanna fly beyond the sky
Higher than where the airplanes glide
I wanna sail the seven seas and maybe visit all of the countries
I want you to come along
Life is better when we’re not alone
And we might make a very good team
And then we could reach our every dream

But you always got something sad to talk about
Always walking with a heart full of doubt
You don’t seem to to see all of the possibilities
And I wanna make you happy
I want you to be free
But there seems to always be
Forces of gravity, weighing you down
And I want you to fly with me

So darling, won't you open your eyes
How can you be so blind to the beauty of life
It's everywhere, so won't you dare to open your eyes
How can you be so blind to the beauty of life?
It's everywhere, so won't you dare to open your eyes

I wanna explore the ocean’s floor
And see things no one's ever seen before
I wanna build a jungle mansion
Just like the Swiss Family Robinson
I want you to live there with me
Otherwise, it might get lonely
And we could be a dynamic duo
Makin' up our own rules

But you don't believe in yourself enough
You always settle when things get tough
You don't seem to know
All of your potential
And I wanna make you happy
I want you to be free
But there seems to always be
Forces of gravity, weighing you down
And I want you to fly with me
So darling, won't you open your eyes
How can you be so blind to the beauty of life
It's everywhere, so won't you dare to open your eyes
How can you be so blind to the beauty of life?
It's everywhere, so won't you dare to open your eyes
  _{(Image source)} _{Lyrics by Victory Boyd, courtesy of – Genius.com

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