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Awaken
Alabaster Box Lyrics
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little boy who had such joy
yet his sorrow lies in the dark of night
we search perfection daily and model tv with a lovely lady
with pretty coloured shoes and pretty coloured hair
yet forever hollow stare
CHORUS
we are in need of the truth to be told
open your heart open your mind
we are in need of the truth to find
hey hey yeah hey hey yeah
open your eyes see the real thing
i saw a family with broken hearts yet stubborn pride
no time to say he's sorry just making money while she still cries
whats this world when importance lies
on having things instead of love inside
everybody knows but does anybody care
that we're still so unaware
CHORUS
take a look take a look see his promise after the rain
colourful beautiful a perfectionate display of his love
The lyrics of Alabaster Box's song "Awaken" speak of the need for people to open their eyes and see the harsh realities of life that are often hidden behind the facade of love, beauty, and materialism that dominates the world today.
The first verse describes a young mother who is just fourteen years old, highlighting the harsh realities of teenage pregnancy and the struggle faced by both the mother and the innocent child. Despite the baby's joy, he resides in sorrow and darkness, encapsulating the sad realities of life that are often hidden from view. The song then takes a critical view of society's obsession with perfection and the facade of beauty, exemplified by the presence of the "pretty coloured shoes and pretty coloured hair." The line "yet forever hollow stare" suggests that despite the supposedly perfect exterior, something vital is missing, likely love, humanity, and empathy for others.
The chorus then demands listeners to "awaken" their eyes and soul, to abandon the illusion of perfection and see things as they are. The lyrics emphasize the need for truth, the truth that is often hidden in the shadows of life. The second verse paints a sombre reality, where family is broken, pride reigns supreme, and making money becomes an all-consuming goal, leaving one person behind to grapple with the pain and hurt of their relationship's demise. The song then makes a damning indictment of the world where people prioritize material objects over love and genuine human connection, where we all know the truth, but nobody cares enough to do anything about it.
Overall, "Awaken" is a powerful song that speaks to the need for people to open their eyes, hearts, and minds to the harsh realities of the modern world. It encourages people to shed the illusion of perfection and materialism that often blind them and see things for what they truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
today i saw a lady who had a baby she was fourteen
A teenager had to bear the burden of motherhood at a young age.
little boy who had such joy
Despite the struggles around him, the little boy remained joyful.
yet his sorrow lies in the dark of night
The boy's happiness was only temporary and sorrow lingered in his heart at night.
we search perfection daily and model TV with a lovely lady
We try to conform with what we see on TV, where there's a perfect image of a woman.
with pretty coloured shoes and pretty coloured hair
We follow materialistic standards of beauty with flashy shoes and dyed hair.
yet forever hollow stare
Despite trying to embody perfection, we are hollow inside.
CHORUS
The chorus calls for awakening, both in seeing the truth of the world around us and in opening our hearts and minds.
i saw a family with broken hearts yet stubborn pride
A family was broken and hurting, but too proud to admit and seek help.
no time to say he's sorry just making money while she still cries
The father was too busy making money to apologize and the mother was left alone to cry.
whats this world when importance lies
The world has the wrong priorities and values.
on having things instead of love inside
Material things are valued over genuine love and care.
everybody knows but does anybody care
Everyone knows this, but not everyone cares enough to make a change.
CHORUS
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need for truth and openness.
take a look take a look see his promise after the rain
We should look for hope and promise even after the storm.
colourful beautiful a perfectionate display of his love
God's love is evident in the beauty and color that surrounds us.
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.