Awakening
Empire of the Sun Lyrics

Is there a part of me, that's part of you?
Asking whether there is a shared aspect between the singer and the listener.

If I shed a tear, baby do it then
Asking the listener to mirror the singer's emotions.

Is there a part of me that goes to you?
Asking whether a part of the singer can reach the listener.

Is there a part to you I haven't seen
Asking whether there is an unknown part to the listener's identity.

Give it up and I don't know why
Acknowledging confusion about a situation.

You are never rising
Noticing that the other person is not progressing.

I just wanted you
Expressing a desire for a deeper relationship.

Will I show you a part is over me?
Questioning whether the singer should reveal a part of themselves.

You're my life
Stating that the other person is essential to the singer's existence.

Movement slows
Describing a state of physical stillness.

Awakening, we make believe, believe
Indicating that a new understanding or realization is occurring.

I looked through the spots when I spotted you
Remembering a moment of recognizing someone.

Making you girls seen that I'm okay
Implying that the singer is trying to show a strong front to others.

Are you a star? Here's a part of you
Asking whether the listener is successful, and suggesting that there is more to them than appears.

Empire of Sun, deep into the flame
Referring to the name of the band, and making a metaphorical connection to passion or intensity.

Yes I'll hide away from here
Expressing a desire to escape.

That's a place we were from here
Referencing a previous location or time not currently present.

That's a place that's far from here
Expanding upon the previous thought, and suggesting that a figurative or literal distance has been created.

Awakening
Repeating the title of the song, possibly suggesting a cyclical or ongoing nature of the themes presented.