Tonic - Open Up Your Eyes

Music video by Tonic performing Open Up Your Eyes. (C) 1996 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

[@kanorjunior8306]

I'm 43 now. I still remember the day I bought this album in the year 1997 when I was in high-school in cassette format. Really old-school. But, it is still sounds fresh in my ears as ever. ❤❤❤.

[@bbigrocker1]

We had live radio broadcast here and I ask the DJ who this was by. I remember how her voice did NOT match her face and BODY!!!

[@joshrob316]

Yeah I was a senior in HS when this came out...😢

[@Strings-jg2to]

I graduated in 97'. Yeah the memories right.

[@shocker147]

Same!!

[@SyTheMetalhead]

Hard to believe this song is 24 years old now. Still sounds as brilliant now as the first time I heard it

[@91scalloped]

getting old blows. thank the music gods the tunes are so goddamn awesome!!!

[@negranomicon]

26 for me…still sounds amazing.

[@davidr866]

Right! I was 30 when this came out. Thought I was old then

[@bold810]

..and it can not only legally buy liquor now but it can negotiate it's own contracts now

[@howdy000]

A great song remains timeless 🙌💪🤙🇦🇺

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

Someone please invent a time machine to take all of us back to the 90s back before we were able to fully realize how much life sucks.

[@klfrantzen8745]

yes

[@tolbydamit]

You make me sad.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

@@tolbydamit Don't be sad Marc young. Even if we can't go back in time, we can all rest easy knowing that if Tonic stops making music, they will at least get together once in a while to roller skate around the block in faux tuxedos. If that doesn't make you smile then I don't know what will.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

I vote for the 80s. It was a good time for the most part.

[@indochinapatriot435]

Uh that would be the 70’s.☮️

[@prettyladykatie]

This song always reminded me of how my addiction felt. So glad I opened my eyes and started telling a new story. 🧡

[@Accune]

Amen to that.

[@reef8427]

Good onya, love hearing positivity

[@joseywales2319]

Good for you! 💯

[@leslunsford5833]

Good stuff

[@lonecrapshooter67]

Keep the plug in the jug

[@7Jstamper]

I'd kill for a time machine

[@flaw81]

Me to bro...Me to ...literally

[@trevorjalla]

John Smith cause then you could go back and relive the 90s, you wouldn't have yet committed murder AND you'd have a time machine. Great success!

[@stargo2931]

Wait..... What color is Michael Jackson...? Hot tub Time Machine!!😂🍀

[@davidmatthews1710]

Maybe......1996? 1997?..... Fuck it.......1991......... 🤘🤘

[@mikethaxton4935]

Yeah back to the 80's tho

[@greenrichardg]

Underrated, underappreciated, underplayed, band! Tonic, kicked, kicks, and will always kick ass!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yep , i totally agree and i had actually SOMEHOW FORGOTTEN this song for years and heard it the other night for the first time ... and wow it really lifted me up . ... what memories from 1996 !

[@holleyroberts6702]

Agree with you on that one 🤘

[@jacoblavoie8326]

This song did get it's fair share of radio play mainly on rock/alternative stations then.

[@twinangel7615]

Love the Fleetwood Mac cameo ♥️

[@roywein1880]

Yeah what’s Mick Fleetwood doing in there, lol?

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I wonder what the story is

[@glassdave]

hey cool, didnt notice that right away. 🙂

[@drygnfyre]

@@roywein1880 IIRC he would often cameo in music videos and other shows, usually for no real reason other than he just wanted to. There's even a reference to this in Fleetwood Mac's own vidoe for "Tusk," where you see a cardboard cutout of him because he wasn't able to appear in the video shoot.

[@shutitok]

I will NEVER stop loving this song!!!

[@tanyachavis2578]

The wayback machine cometh!!!!! I Love Tonic and my elderly Mom did too! Anybody still listening in 2020? This song is SO apropos FOR NOW!!!!!

[@kimterry148]

2022. Still listening.

[@brians78s94]

just listened again in 2023

[@cheryllynmc]

I used to play the "lemon parade" cd constantly. Such great songs.

[@irisvm3901]

Still listening in 2024!

[@adampecsek]

Always thought it odd that "If You Could Only See" was their biggest hit, given how good this tune is.

[@Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed]

I've always loved how Mick Fleetwood is in this for no apparent reason.

[@Sottyman]

Twice, right? Do I spy, with my little eyes, Mick as the photographer at 1:23 ?

[@ashleighcruickshank345]

Is that supposed to be Fiona Apple?

[@bradharris720]

Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed you are Dangerously close to getting bareback!

[@RichardMartinMusic]

They are both managed by the same company =)

[@kaveman1021]

I always wondered if it's because of Emerson's slight resemblance to John McVie.

[@ffnremt2003]

the 90's.... such an easier time in life.... no social media... much easier time in life..

[@daynal9594]

Anyone here, 10/2020? Damn this song...just Tonic in general...a lotta bittersweet memories😢💗

[@johnnymelancholy5279]

Listening 2/2021

[@arnoldrunningrabbit2467]

3/2021

[@jamesneal7060]

Same here ... I was in love with skeins else ...

[@brotherdaryl8366]

November2021, still dealing with the manipulated virus. I miss the 90s, seeing them live in Columbus Ohio.

[@Red_5_Standing_By]

2020 and we're getting further away from the 90's. Killing me. Someone needs to invent the Wayback Machine!

[@mattjames9331]

Agreed, take me back.

[@tolbydamit]

You make me sad.

[@65coupestang]

But that might take us way too far back are my thoughts yes they do and they need to make it affordable so that way most if not everyone can have one but for all I know that could cause a butterfly effect gaad I hope that dosen't happen although it could change things for the better in my case (something happen back then which would've been current affect something nowadays modern year 2020 times) is what the butterfly effect is 😤🙄

[@daynal9594]

And when they do...I'll be first in line

[@dustintravis8791]

As a 90s teen all of the 90s music resonates so hard for me... such amazing songs. Every generation goes through this, I get it, but there was something so magical to me about the music that got pumped out during this time... so dynamic.

[@rickypalmer8123]

Ha nothing better than a great band that doesn't buy the rock star gospel so much they aren't afraid to laugh at themselves. Great song though any way u look at it!!!!!!

[@neilryan4166]

You've got that right.

[@lilking27]

Ricky Palmer Theses are the coolest, nicest musicians I have ever met. No ego, which is so refreshing.

[@KGinATL]

OMG I think I just went back 20 years ago. Oh shit I’m old now. 😭🤣😭🤣

[@ashleynflorida4483]

This song deserves a lot more likes. Still a favorite after all these years.

[@burtreynolds2969]

During the roller skate break dance scene, one of the band members danced so well, he turned black.

[@AHealthyCoffeeChoice]

😂

[@stevecoleman1624]

Lead singer grew a ponytail too😂😂😂

[@stevecoleman1624]

During his spin move

[@lokilxix]

Gotta love the random Mick Fleetwood cameo.

[@AlexisElaineRose]

Can't believe they're still touring! I saw them back in the 90s - that's awesome!

[@phoenixdavida8987]

Bout to see them tonight at the Backlot Bash in Skokie Il. In an hour. For free.

[@xbones181]

Let's see now, I was a child of the 60's, a teenager of the 70's, & an adult of the 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's. I got to see it all!!! All of those musical revolutions! With lots more on its way! FREEDOM! LIBERTY! & JUSTICE for all!

[@leslunsford5833]

Old Fart!!

[@lynneliason7013]

Me too! ❤

[@andydhillon1977]

You lived during an interesting Era. I still say young Gen X had the best childhood though. 1985-is is when everything got better. Movies, music, cars, etc. I will be forever appreciative of that!

[@glenn4658]

No good music being made these days! Diverse from 60's through 90's!

[@JordannaBanks]

2019 bitches!

[@CrewsOfficial]

I didn't even know there was a video for this song! Love it. Such an underrated band.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

This is the anthem of my after-school experience when I was 13. MTV played this song religiously from 3:00 to 4:30 every afternoon when I hit puberty. Not gonna lie... I kind of loved it. This was the sound of liberation. The way the lead singer would open his arms up in defiance as he rolled along pretty much summed up how I felt escaping from high school. A great song and a great feeling. Big thumbs up.

[@TapRiot]

When your roller skating skills are as max as your goatee. To date, one of the best live bands I have ever seen!

[@stlseeeek]

those tuxedo t-shirts class the video up

[@Mamakatster]

As an oldster who grew up listening to music of the 50's, 60's and 70's....I love this band and the 90's were the last Renaissance of rock music.

[@majesticstardust1414]

I agree with you about the music, but I didn't live during those times, only the 80d, the freaking best rock bands and I love southern rock!

[@ScotianRebel]

Best song by Tonic, hands down 🩷

[@thunderstud6701]

one of my top 10 "forgotten favorites" of the 90's...love this band and Emerson Hart is an epic song writer....WINNING!!!

[@rachelmcdonald9741]

What are your other forgotten favourites?

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

Here are some more off the top of my head. Dishwalla - Counting Blue Cars Feeder - High Jimmy's Chicken Shack - Dropping Anchor / High / Do Right Oleander - Why I'm Here Fastball - The Way Harvey Danger - Flagpole Sitta Mighty Mighty Boss Tones - The Impression that I Get Hum - Stars Failure - The Nurse Who Loved Me Meat Puppets - Backwater The Refreshments - Banditos Local H - Bound for the Floor Nada Surf - Popular Folk Implosion - Natural One Superdrag - Sucked Out Presidents of the United States of America - Lump / Peaches Corrosion of Conformity - Clean My Wounds The Ernies - Here and Now Good Charlotte - The Anthem Jimmy Eat World - Sweetness / The Middle

[@nebbykoo]

Dammit, I love this song!

[@sbass71]

This video still makes me smile the whole way thru!! Love Tonic

[@aaaosorno]

Saw them here in Vegas Saturday night. Dam they jam. They closed their show with Go your own way so I now understand why Mick Fleetwood in the video.

[@Daizie332]

I just saw Tonic last week and they are still amazing. They played a new song called - Release Me. They still got it.

[@comediangusarredondo4708]

I just saw these guys earlier tonight with the Gin Blossoms. They absolutely rocked. Love this song and video and they still do this song awesome live.

[@sethwetzel974]

What a cool song. Was so neat to see Mick Fleetwood in the video too. For all you young ones out there Mick was the drummer for a band called Fleetwood Mac.

[@a.m.creativ]

I HATE this mix compared to the album version. This sounds so weak and thin!

[@PaulCaruso53]

Adam Correia Yep you are spot on Adam...I noticed this immediately...there was something with the sound.much less ballsy. They opened with this when I saw them in concert here in Maryland. Cheers.. This mix is horrible compared to the original....WTF were they thinking? So glad you commented on this...ha ha...

[@ejlarson249]

+Adam Correia Amen! This is TERRIBLE!!!

[@bobthebear1246]

I agree. The first time I ever heard this song was the "Live At Bob's Garage" version which was at least 3x louder than this version and so much better. Hell, the lead singer even did a much better job.

[@Shadow-dw7sm]

noticed it too, sound is awful on this version.

[@eriklarson9137]

I agree. This is terrible.

[@charlottebrooks3671]

I love this band and this song….reminds me of some of the happiest times in my life. The 90’s was such a great decade for me. I could only pray to feel that way again……

[@27maytag]

You make it feel that way again. Your in the drivers seat. Make your life a great life, one of envy being happy

[@greswe1]

I heard this song on the radio today on my way to work and it pumped me up about going to work. I haven't heard this in years and it was like hearing it for the first time again. A song wish these types of songs were still being made and played on the radio. The new music today can't compare. The early 2000 and back till the late 1950's all great music what the hell happened in the past few years. it has gone from talented bands with instruments and actually singers too, this boom boom yea yea dog, with no ability to sing or play any type of instrument. I really would love to know how this happened?

[@kanemunro1481]

Soild music miss 90s

[@whodatn4l948]

To Ronnie or Lonnie forgot which one, my old neighbor right outside of OKC in W.A. TY for showing me this song, if you ever see this somehow, i hope life is going well for you.

[@AUTISTIC_LEGAL_SYSTEM]

This song totally sounds like Collective Soul.

[@ianmason2003]

Maybe in this jangly remix crap version. It was much harder sounding originally.

[@nicksparrow8376]

I sound like my dad when I was a kid and he talked about the 70's. It's now 2021 and I would love for one day back in tbe 90's!

[@BlaizeV]

gawd I love this band

[@jessicah3450]

Kids, that boom box on his shoulder, that's how we took our music with us before iPods.

[@ChrisSmith-st8of]

One of the best songs ever!

[@pedroscruiser]

I love how the stunt skaters don't even remotely resemble the band. Lol

[@Anaris10]

WHAT?

[@peachbellini2615]

That's one of the BEST parts of the video ..lol

[@jimherman859]

YOU SIR HAVE SUCCESSFULLY " OPEN UP YOUR EYES " GOOD JOB .

[@lateshiachilds3640]

This whole time I thought it was them

[@pedroscruiser]

@@lateshiachilds3640 lmao! that's awesome. 😂

[@jonprepchuk1534]

Anyone during 2020 election thinking about this song as a soundtrack?

[@TimFink_Trump2024]

great song, I love it!!

[@KarleeP17]

This song is older then i am. Ugh i wish i was born during the period of time when rock was good and relevant.

[@MarioSerrano66]

Cool Cameo Mr. Fleetwood @ 2:02 !!!

[@SDRube14]

Mario Serrano I was just thinking... was that fucking Mick Fleetwood?!

[@bonesmac6052]

ummm... was that Mick Fleetwood shortly after the 2 min point ?

[@leahc2948]

Yeah it was.

[@adamharvell9569]

I was about to ask the same thing! Lol

[@S0lidState]

+Bones Mac 0:46 Johnny Depp

[@bobthebear1246]

Yeah, I spotted him too.

[@jerryterrana2719]

+Bob Schneider I think this a great I sing it a carrioake they love it

[@JeremyBurns]

One of my favorite videos ever. I can watch this on repeat all day. Love Emerson Hart and Tonic. Did you know Tom Selleck from Magnum PI's son was the original drummer for Tonic?

[@info145]

PEOPLE! Listen up! Important message here! A significant song...

[@CSWRB]

I love this video. These guys are too funny! Now I want to skate with a bunch of crazy people that don't take themselves too seriously. :)

[@morinavampile]

Tonic is one of my favorite bands. They just make me so relaxed and mellow.

[@marlonmbcr]

Yep nothing new to say, Tonic is extremely underrated.

[@rsk9228]

The question is Did they actually pave a whole road for this video

[@Yonana529]

Yes....yes they did Ryan 😉

[@stevewarren3448]

That Louis CK is one talented dude!

[@krislvzep]

Lol I was thinking the same thing

[@frankguerena1826]

+Kristina Reyes me too

[@bobthebear1246]

Arcane iconoclast Who is?

[@lisaburgess7103]

Steve Warren yes he is awesome group

[@BrianJDumas]

He does look alot like Louis C. K. but evidently the guys name is Emerson Hart. Born in PA but grew up in Atlantic Highlands. Who knew.

[@woldowondare]

Google recognized the air filter noise from the toilet as this song.

[@skipssmn3754]

Open up your eyes to how amazing the 90's were.

[@hanne9170]

Ummm...Mick Fleetwood at 1:39?! After 15/16 years, I'm just now noticing that?!! Or am I fucking crazy?!!

[@spaceburger80]

Thats what I said! Mick Fuckin' Fleetwood! Can this get any cooler? I submit that it cannot!

[@kenfusion]

and Johnny Depp with a bunch of hot wheels in his trenchcoat

[@MNM76543]

Just a sensational track .. what a voice ....

[@Hy-Brasil]

and i thought my neighborhood was weird....

[@it00uhhh63]

Metoo

[@birtiebeetle940]

Jimmie the junkie is weird lol 🤣

[@thetimetotakeastandj.g4985]

This song takes me back to 96

[@michaellyle8819]

did anyone else notice Mick Fleetwood in the video? kind of random...

[@kroakie4]

Yes! I love him! And Fleetwood Mac!

[@SDRube14]

Michael Lyle Just saw Tonic a couple weeks back. they played "Go Your Own Way". Probably some personal connection between Emerson and the folks in Fleetwood

[@Stall-FedCalves]

Oh, how I miss 90s rock.

[@HeizelGonzalez]

listening to this on 2021, now I feel like skating lol

[@FitzTheMariner]

Is that Mick Fleetwood? 2:04

[@moozycla6]

It's a time where actual song and video were both as original as in this video?!

[@Dead_By_Dinner]

Does anyone else think the lead singer looks like Louis CK?

[@brettb4904]

Anyone remember all the "competition" represented in this video? IE The guy with the cars is Matchbox 20, Fiona Apple is obvious. All the "neighbors"represent something. Right?

[@LordKaladar]

I think the Ladder/Snow/Necklace scene represents Jewel. (Alaskan/snowy... jewelry). The curtain of flowers -- The Wallflowers. Not sure what is with the Pirate / Flask / Purple Duck or the lady walking the 'dog' with the cone of shame.

[@harrietjackson5363]

2:04 Is that the real Mick Fleetwood ?!!

[@ohmah70]

I was more of a fan of the early 90's music and didn't like this stuff to much until I got older lol...rock took a big turn for shit in the early 2000's

[@kyndjiall3038]

I have to agree considering the last rock grammy went to a rap song

[@nicolel8727]

Avolon Tear ....that's fucking annoying. I miss all the real rock that I grew up with in the 90's :-/ Most of today's "rock" SUCKS, and (to me) is very far from rock music.

[@ultrakool]

Nicole Lehmann royal blood's good.

[@dmuse1981]

Nicole Lehmann Queens of the stone age are awesome, not all new rock is bad.

[@DarkRedIce]

I still believe in the Foos, and some one song here and there, but rock is pretty much shit now.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

Choosing stones Big enough to drag me down Where I am People's voices make hollow sounds Just be quiet They'll go away Open up your eyes Don't let your mind tell the story here Open up your eyes Just let me go It's so safe It's so safe floating in the glass While above While above all your troubles pass Just be quiet They'll go away Open up your eyes Don't let your mind tell the story here Open up your eyes Just let me ... Open up your eyes Don't let your mind tell the story here Open up your eyes Just let me go, let me go, let me go Open up your eyes Just let me go

[@gregorystark9989]

....nice little Easter Egg thrown in there with the Mick Fleetwood appearance.

[@CSWRB]

Was that really him?

[@gregorystark9989]

Absolutely.....can't mistake that man....

[@nancymcdaniel4972]

Glad someone else noticed :)

[@rusidzhorgov2882]

Choosing stones Big enough to drag me down Where I am People's voices make hollow sounds Just be quiet They'll go away Open up your eyes Don't let your mind tell the story here Open up your eyes Just let me goIt's so safe It's so safe floating in the glass While above While above all your troubles pass Just be quiet They'll go away Open up your eyes Don't let your mind tell the story here Open up your eyes Just let me go Open up your eyes Don't let your mind tell the story here Open up your eyes Just let me go, let me go, let me go Open up your eyes Just let me go

[@alexanderblazic1145]

Very big hits of 1996

[@AndyGillis6273]

It's September 2022 and I played this song on a Touchtune jukebox last night at my bar..

[@marcbolinger3648]

Mid 90's still had good music on radio

[@marcbolinger3648]

+Art Deco 90's were a great decade for music, The music of the 2010's is not even in the same atmosphere as then.

[@standardofexcellence]

+Marc Bolinger your damn right no immuminati bs just real talent soul and expression you know what actually great music is about and what meant to be as such

[@robertmetzger6467]

2/15/23 26-Years ago ? I bought the CD because of this Song ! I don't Remember if I got this while out on the Road at a Tower Records or from one of the Two Music Clubs there were. Think about Em.....Columbia and BMG !! LololoL 😁😁😜😋😝😎

[@britny9641]

Mmm yes. This is definitely the universe telling me to free myself of whatever the hell 2020 is with some roller blades and music from an era that gives me bliss. I accept my new reality. My 30’s just might be alright.

[@jaymerrifield4333]

Random Black Guy On Skates pops in to break dance for a second...

[@fred21679]

in 1996...would not surprise me! oh wait....is that taylor swift @ 1:26 ?

[@Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle]

A mock of Fiona Apple

[@ScootyB525]

Best karaoke song ever!!!!!

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

What happened to music videos where the performers just had a laugh like this one? It's all shitty rap video inspired where the performer tries to look hard. It's pathetic, they take themselves too seriously now.

[@aMUSEdRockrBabe7]

Absolutely awesome song...hell, the whole CD rocks. Thanks for posting video and sharing!

[@almaguervera8015]

Mick Fleetwood drummer of Fleetwood Mac got a bit appearance in this video?

[@mascottie]

Not even 800,000 views? People must have forgotten about it. I love this song

[@dougmorrisett6489]

mascottie this is a awsome song it wood make my top 50 of all time. Maybe top 35

[@rvsteve583]

had to pause this video and crank this on my old school 2 channel stereo, still fantastic!!!

[@Bloomr09]

Got to love the Mick Fleetwood cameo in this lol. Good tune!

[@suprchickn7745]

The iconic Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwood Mac at 2:04. What a fantastic video, I don't know how I missed it

[@amyhewett9941]

I love this video more and more each year!

[@unklejohn8575]

Hey! Open up your eyes and check out the breakdancer. Great moves, but who is he?

[@pennyanteful]

The lead singer looks like a younger Louie CK!

[@devildude64]

+The Bowler aka YES !!!!! I THOUGHT THE SAME THING !!!!! lol !!!!!

[@pdidz7490]

+The Bowler I mean, thats not even close.

[@pennyanteful]

+P Didz Who then?

[@JaciCat67]

Wait.. they could roller skate too? 😹👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@adayltons.az.6738]

Aqui 2019!

[@katienorthrop241]

Interesting how they subbed in a black guy to do the skate tricks. Call me a racist, but I opened up my eyes . . . . and saw.

[@LastBastian]

Looks like Mindy Kaling walking the dog at 1:41

[@craigkaniecki8591]

Sure was

[@lindsayfinney3639]

You all ROCKED it at Beaver Dam KY last night!!!! You all got it even after 30 years!!!!

[@Dustybawls725]

I’m seeing them tonight in Peachtree City GA!!!

[@DjStabMasterArson]

that's a very athletic band

[@mdwarren101]

Would that be Mick Fleetwood at the beginning of the second chorus?