I Can't Remember Waking Up
Air Formation Lyrics
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I can't remember waking up, the thought of light helps the night pass on by.
Here's a lonely place, wasted days and long goodbyes
Tell me everyone feels like this, the water's clear; no current here.
You said you'd never go. Should have left me here on my own
I'm cold; you're white as snow. You should have left me here all alone.
The opening lines "There are tears in your eyes every time I leave your side, I can't remember waking up, the thought of light helps the night pass on by" can be interpreted as a lamentation of the memories and experiences the singer has shared with the person he addresses in this song. He reminisces about how their time together was filled with so much emotion that now, he can't picture his life without them. The thought of them makes him feel like he's still in a dream, and the light represents their presence, helping him get through the darkness.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes aware of how lonely he is, surrounded by wasted days and long goodbyes. He questions if anyone feels as empty as he does in such an isolated place. In the line "the water's clear; no current here," he may be referencing the clarity of his thoughts contrasted against the lack of momentum in his life.
The final lines "You said you'd never go. Should have left me here on my own. I'm cold; you're white as snow. You should have left me here all alone" add to the overall sense of despair and hopelessness in the song. The singer is aware that the person he loves is not good for him and may have even been better off without them from the start. He may even blame them for his current emotional state, feeling like the only way to heal is to push them away.
Line by Line Meaning
There are tears in your eyes every time I leave your side,
You cry when I go, and I can see it in your eyes.
I can't remember waking up, the thought of light helps the night pass on by.
I feel like I'm in a daze and time is passing by quickly. Thinking about daylight helps me stay positive.
Here's a lonely place, wasted days and long goodbyes
This place is lonely and time seems to drag on because I'm not happy. Saying goodbye takes a long time.
Tell me everyone feels like this, the water's clear; no current here.
Does everyone feel like this in this clear, motionless water? I wonder.
You said you'd never go. Should have left me here on my own
You said you wouldn't leave, but you should have because I'm better off alone.
I'm cold; you're white as snow. You should have left me here all alone.
I feel distant and unfeeling, while you (the person I'm addressing) are pure and untainted. It would have been better for me if you had left me on my own.
Contributed by Allison C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.