Teens like her admires her so much because, she has a talent to share and a really kind heart. On October 2008, American Music Group gave her a deal. She began recording her new single, "Never Woulda," early January 2009.
In 24th August 2010 she released the single "Cali, Cali, Cali", avaliable for purchase on iTunes!
Grab it here! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cali-cali-cali/id387438595?i=387438721
And this is her website http://www.alyssabernal.com and her twitter: http://twitter.com/alyssabernal
Wide Awake
Alyssa Bernal Lyrics
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I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Yeah, I was in the dark
I was falling hard
With an open heart
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
And now it's clear to me
That everything you see
Ain't always what it seems
I'm wide awake
Yeah, I was dreaming for so long
I wish I knew then
What I know now
Wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts
You made it so sweet
Till I woke up on
On the concrete
Falling from cloud 9
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight
Yeah, I'm falling from cloud 9
I'm wide awake
Not losing any sleep
I picked up every piece
And landed on my feet
I'm wide awake
Need nothing to complete myself, no
I'm wide awake
Yeah, I am born again
Out of the lion's den
I don't have to pretend
And it's too late
The story's over now, the end
I wish I knew then
What I know now
Wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts
You made it so sweet
Till I woke up on
On the concrete
Falling from cloud 9
It was out of the blue, I'm
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight
Yeah, I'm ready to go, I'm
I'm falling from cloud 9
I'm wide awake
Thunder rumbling
Castles crumbling
I am trying to hold on
God knows that I tried
Seeing the bright side
But I'm not blind anymore
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Yeah, I'm falling from cloud 9
It was out of the blue, I'm
Crashing from the high
You know I'm letting go tonight
Yeah, I'm ready to go, I'm
I'm falling from cloud 9
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
In “Wide Awake,” Alyssa Bernal sings about coming out of a relationship and realizing that things were not what they seemed. She was in the dark and falling hard, but now she’s wide awake and sees things clearly. The lyrics suggest that she was in love and believed everything her partner said, but now she realizes that not everything is as it appears. She has learned from her mistakes and is now moving on without any regrets.
The chorus of "Wide Awake" talks about falling from Cloud 9, which represents a high point in her relationship. It was unexpected and sudden, causing her to crash, but now she's letting go and falling from Cloud 9. Thunder rumbling and castles crumbling symbolize the end of her fairy tale-like relationship. She acknowledges that she's not blind anymore and sees the situation for what it truly was.
Overall, the song portrays an empowering message of self-discovery, growth, and moving on from a past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wide awake
I am fully aware of my circumstances and surroundings
I was in the dark
I was ignorant or lacking in knowledge
I was falling hard
I was deeply invested in something that didn't end well
With an open heart
I was emotionally vulnerable
How did I read the stars so wrong?
I completely misjudged the situation
And now it's clear to me
I have gained new understanding or perspective
That everything you see
What appears to be real or true can be deceiving
Ain't always what it seems
Things are not always what they appear to be
Yeah, I was dreaming for so long
I held onto false hope or unrealistic expectations for a long time
I wish I knew then
What I know now
Wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts
You made it so sweet
Till I woke up on
On the concrete
If I had known then what I know now, I wouldn't have invested so much into something that ultimately hurt me
Falling from cloud 9
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight
Yeah, I'm falling from cloud 9
I am letting go of something that was once euphoric and exciting but has since become painful and unsustainable
Not losing any sleep
I picked up every piece
And landed on my feet
I'm wide awake
Need nothing to complete myself, no
I have recovered and moved on from the situation, and I am self-sufficient
Yeah, I am born again
Out of the lion's den
I don't have to pretend
And it's too late
The story's over now, the end
I have been reborn after overcoming a difficult situation, and I can be my authentic self without having to pretend anymore
Thunder rumbling
Castles crumbling
I am trying to hold on
God knows that I tried
Seeing the bright side
But I'm not blind anymore
Although things are falling apart around me, I am doing my best to hang on and see the positive, but I am not naive anymore
Yeah, I'm falling from cloud 9
It was out of the blue, I'm
Crashing from the high
You know I'm letting go tonight
Yeah, I'm ready to go, I'm
I'm falling from cloud 9
I am still letting go of something that once made me happy but is no longer healthy for me
I'm wide awake
I am fully conscious of my actions and decisions in the present moment
Writer(s): Lukasz Gottwald, Martin Max, Bonnie Mckee, Katy Perry, Henry Walter
Contributed by Jeremiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Baboonfromdatoon
Easily the best cover of this song on YouTube.
@VanillaSong1
I played this song for the baby I take care of- he stopped crying. The kid's got taste! Loved this, Alyssa :)
@alexandanu
The cinematography/photography in this video is so beautiful, just perfect!
@ThePianosarah
wow!! the bass, the drums, the way the video is made, your simple voice - so powerful! it shows so much energy and awakeness and that everybody should live his life to the fullest, doesn't matter what other people think of it.
@rhiannjade
Javier Gil is seriously talented, the footage for this video is magnificent...
@Coryy143
Wow! Last time I've watched a cover video from Alyssa, she just got a record deal. She's come a long way since then. I'm proud to be a fan. Haha. :)
@nutella7109
Your very good:) I know your gonna be famous one day:))
@MichaelHollon
That is simply amazing Alyssa.....
@Lisamknr
I'm soo in love with this cover!
@garyhill2500
I think it's awesome how i've been your fan since the beginning on my last account, now I come back and see that you have your own Vevo and everything. I'm really happy that the music industry has finally accepted talent into their ranks. Alyssa, you're seriously the most talented musician I've seen in so long, and I don't just say that. Your voice is like salvation when I'm upset or lost. I really hope to see you in concert some day. You're amazing! -Your Fan, Gary Hill