With their seventh single, “Eyes Open,” Meath duo One Flew Over prove that they’re not content to sit still. This isn’t just another indie-rock release — it’s a lush, emotionally charged reawakening, where heartbreak and self-realisation collide in glorious, cinematic fashion. Out today, the track cements Irene Ní Chuinn and Martin Quinn as one of Ireland’s most compelling and musically fearless partnerships.

Quinn’s arrangement — rich in texture and depth — threads together indie-rock grit, Baroque pop drama, and soulful undercurrents, creating a sound that feels both vintage and vividly alive. Then there’s Irene Ní Chuinn’s voice — a force of nature that roars and aches in equal measure. She channels the divine intensity of Florence Welch, the elegance of Annie Lennox, and the raw emotional gravity of Hozier.

The song’s story unfolds like a revelation. Lyrically, “Eyes Open” paints the fall from love’s idealism into the sharp relief of reality — “so many faces” becomes the haunting refrain of disillusionment. It’s heartbreak turned epiphany; the kind of song that lets you feel the sting of the wound while handing you the salve at the same time.

Musically, Quinn’s production is immaculate but never sterile — the soul is always front and centre. His years behind the console at JAM Studios (working with the likes of Ham Sandwich, Una Healy, and Hail The Ghost) are evident here, but “Eyes Open” doesn’t sound overproduced. It breathes. Guitars shimmer and pulse under the vocals, strings swell with quiet devastation, and every layer seems to echo the song’s central theme — the beauty and ache of seeing things clearly for the first time.

Since forming in 2019, One Flew Over have been steadily crafting a sound that blends rock, pop, and soul with vintage R&B spirit — music that sits comfortably alongside Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Brandi Carlile, while never losing its Irish heart. Their past singles — from “Liar Liar” to “Last Man Standing” — hinted at their range, but “Eyes Open” feels like their most complete artistic statement yet: confident, emotionally nuanced, and sonically expansive.

There’s something deeply human in how One Flew Over approach a song — it’s not just performed, it’s inhabited. And “Eyes Open” is no exception. It’s a track about disillusionment that somehow feels liberating, a storm that leaves you washed clean on the other side.

By the time the final chorus swells, you realise that this isn’t just a breakup song — it’s a rebirth song. A reminder that heartbreak, when faced head-on, can be its own kind of salvation.

“Eyes Open” is a masterful step forward for One Flew Over, and a testament to the beauty of seeing truth, even when it hurts.

“Eyes Open” is available now on all major streaming platforms

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