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Awake
The Doors Lyrics


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Is everybody in?
Is everybody in?
Is everybody in?
The ceremony is about to begin.

Wake up!

You can't remember where it was
Had this dream stopped?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of The Doors' song "Awake" give off an eerie vibe, as if something ominous is about to happen. The repeated question "Is everybody in?" implies that something is expected of those who are present, and the use of the word "ceremony" suggests a formal, possibly even ritualistic event is about to unfold. The line "The ceremony is about to begin" reinforces this idea, leaving listeners with a sense of anticipation and unease.


The second part of the lyrics "Wake up!" reinforces the feeling of discomfort, as if the listener is being snapped out of a trance or shaken awake by the urgency of the song's message. The line "You can't remember where it was" suggests some kind of disorientation or loss of memory, adding to the unsettling vibes of the song. Finally, the question "Had this dream stopped?" hints at the possibility that the situation described in the song is not entirely real, adding another layer of ambiguity and uncertainty to the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Is everybody in?
Has everyone arrived and is present for what's about to happen?


Is everybody in?
Is everyone now fully aware and awake to what's about to happen?


Is everybody in?
Has everyone made a conscious choice to be part of this ceremony?


The ceremony is about to begin.
The formal, structured event is immediately forthcoming.


Wake up!
Become aware, conscious, and present in this moment.


You can't remember where it was
You're unable to recall your original state or location.


Had this dream stopped?
Has this state of confusion, uncertainty, or unreality come to an end?




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, John Densmore

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