Open Your Eyes - Bobby Caldwell - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Bobby Caldwell released "Open Your Eyes" in 1980 as the lead single from his second album Cat in the Hat, co-written with Bruce Malament and Norman Harris and co-produced by Bobby Caldwell himself. While it didn't crack the Billboard Hot 100, the song earned a second life through its groove-driven production and later sampling by Common in his 2000 hit "The Light," elevating its cult status. Musically, "Open Your Eyes" blends smooth jazz, R&B, and subtle disco with warm Rhodes piano, mellow guitar lines, and a steady, soft-backbeat groove that complements Bobby Caldwell’s soulful baritone. Lyrically, the track invites someone to lift their guard and see the truth in a relationship, balancing romantic pleading with assured confidence. Bobby Caldwell delivers the vocals with polished restraint and sincerity, making "Open Your Eyes" stand out as a deep cut that later found fresh relevance through hip-hoP sampling and retrospective praise.