Alex Strobaugh - Vocals
Jared Cambridge - Guitar
Nick Blevins - Guitar
Jordan Hoover-Bass/Vocals
Andrew Kinsey - Drums
Awake
A foreign Affair Lyrics
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I'll move on without you
I can hear your voice
But haven't felt your lately
You make your way
Into my bloodstream
I can hear you screaming
I can't feel anymore
You're the ghost in the hallway
The creeks in the floor
You're the doubt that's in my brain
You're the voice in my head that's been driving me insane
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
But I know I'm not awake
I hold my breathe when it pulls me under
The thought of you makes my world colder
It takes me back to something familiar
Your soul's the pressure pushing down on me
I can't feel you anymore
You're the ghost in the hallway
The creeks in the floor
You're the doubt that's in my brain
You're the voice in my head that's been driving me insane
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
But I know not awake
Cause I know I'm not awake
You keep deceving me
Let go the hands in your face
Only hold more when they are left empty
I feel for the girl in the sky but I know I'm not awake
Let go the hands in your face
Only hold more when they are left empty
I feel for the girl in the sky but I know I'm not awake
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
But I know I'm not awake
The lyrics of A Foreign Affair's song, "Awake," seem to talk about someone who is finally coming to terms with the end of a relationship. The singer starts by asking for some kind of closure from their former partner, saying "tell me I'll move on without you." The lyrics suggest that although the singer can still hear their ex-partner's voice, they no longer feel any kind of emotional connection to them.
The song's chorus talks about how remembering their ex-partner feels like something out of a dream. They can almost touch them, but they know that it's not real. The lyrics suggest a sense of confusion, with the singer questioning whether they are dreaming or if their feelings are genuine. The song also talks about the feeling of being pulled under by the memory of their former relationship and the pain it has caused.
The lyrics of "Awake" are somewhat ambiguous, but they seem to be about coming to terms with the end of a relationship and the need to move on. The song's haunting melody and emotive vocals emphasize the sense of confusion and pain felt by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Please tell me
The singer seems to be trying to communicate with someone who is not present, asking them to clarify something.
I'll move on without you
The singer is determined to continue their life, even if the other person is not around.
I can hear your voice
The singer seems to have memories of the other person.
But haven't felt your lately
The artist has not had direct contact with the other person recently.
You make your way
The other person is still affecting the artist, despite not being present.
Into my bloodstream
The impact of the other person is deep and pervasive.
I can hear you screaming
The singer is troubled by the other person's influence.
But can't feel a thing
The other person's presence seems to be more of a memory than a reality.
I can't feel anymore
The artist is emotionally numb or overwhelmed.
You're the ghost in the hallway
The other person's presence is haunting and hard to ignore.
The creeks in the floor
The singer is reminded of the other person by small, seemingly insignificant things.
You're the doubt that's in my brain
The artist is questioning their own thoughts and feelings because of the impact the other person had on them.
You're the voice in my head that's been driving me insane
The singer feels like they are losing their grip on reality because of the other person's influence.
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
The singer is struggling to distinguish between memories and reality.
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
The singer is afraid of confronting the reality of their situation.
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
The artist is trying to connect with the other person, even if they are not physically present.
But I know I'm not awake
The artist is aware that their perception or memory may not match up with reality.
I hold my breathe when it pulls me under
The singer feels like they are drowning in their emotions.
The thought of you makes my world colder
The impact of the other person is a negative and chilling one.
It takes me back to something familiar
The other person is a source of comfort and familiar memories for the artist.
Your soul's the pressure pushing down on me
The artist feels suffocated or weighed down by the other person's energy or influence.
Let go the hands in your face
The artist seems to be urging the other person to release them.
Only hold more when they are left empty
The singer may fear losing the other person, even if they are causing them pain.
I feel for the girl in the sky but I know I'm not awake
The artist may be referring to someone who is not present, but acknowledges that their memory or perception is not accurate.
Contributed by Keira R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FloWer-wu8xn
Please tell me
I'll move on without you
I can hear your voice
But haven't felt your lately
You make your way
Into my bloodstream
I can hear you screaming
But can't feel a thing
I can't feel anymore
You're the ghost in the hallway
The creeks in the floor
You're the doubt that's in my brain
You're the voice in my head that's been driving me insane
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
But I know I'm not awake
I hold my breathe when it pulls me under
The thought of you makes my world colder
It takes me back to something familiar
Your soul's the pressure pushing down on me
I can't feel you anymore
You're the ghost in the hallway
The creeks in the floor
You're the doubt that's in my brain
You're the voice in my head that's been driving me insane
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
But I know not awake
Cause I know I'm not awake
You keep deceving me
Let go the hands in your face
Only hold more when they are left empty
I feel for the girl in the sky but I know I'm not awake
Let go the hands in your face
Only hold more when they are left empty
I feel for the girl in the sky but I know I'm not awake
Could this be real or am I dreaming of you
Don't wake me up cause I can't handle the truth
I'm reaching out and I can almost touch you
But I know I'm not awake
@Kiri_115
Very underrated. Still listening this this and will continue in many years
@cadavher
Criminally underrated💜
@DahXanderMan
neace turned me on to this band, good PR move :P anyways, very strong red jumpsuit vibes from this song man, brings me back... good shit! keep it up, you've got a new follower in me.
@joschibusch
can we just thank god for his voice
@alexstrobaugh1671
AngelOfDarkness Thank you so much!
@tarasmith1278
AngelOfDarkness I second that!
@cadavher
I honestly thought it was Johnny Craig at first. I'm aware people aren't fond of him though.
This man's voice is a treasure, hope to see them live one day!
@mrspeedykitz9706
SICK AF
@rumpelforeskin693
this is my brothers band! it's so kool to see that they are getting more popular eachday!!
@cadavher
I am sad I'm just finding them now! Absolutely amazing band. I hope to see them live one day!