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awakening
Aurora Aksnes Lyrics
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She's going on a journey, determent to complete.
This is farewell, this is goodnight
The last time she will see the daylight
See the daylight
And she's going on a journey
Always walking down the road
My little child, please come home
That's when she went away
Away from the light of day
Standing by the riverside
Patientelly waiting for the tide to come along
To come along
The water going through her feet and on her body wind so cold and sweet
So cold and sweet
And she's going on a journey
Always walking down the road
And the water is always calling
My little child, please come home
And the stars were brightly shining
When she reached out they were gone
And the water started calling
My little child, please come home
Feel the water in her body, water's never going out x8
And she's going on a journey
Always walking down the road
And the water is always calling
My little child, please come home
And the stars were brightly shining
When she reached out they were gone
And the water started calling
My little child, please come home
When a shiny light hit her eye
And she turned around and climbed towards the sky
Towards the sky
The song "Awakening" by Aurora Aksnes is a hauntingly beautiful tale of a young woman's journey to finding herself. The lyrics paint a picture of a young woman who is determined to embark on a journey no matter the cost. She walks barefoot down the street, focused on completing her journey. She knows that the journey will be her farewell to the daylight, and she is willing to bid it goodbye. Her journey is a recurring theme in the song, and she continually hears the water's call, urging her to come home.
The chorus speaks of the woman's journey, always walking down the road, and the water continually calling her. The water is a metaphor for her inner self, and she needs to find her connection with it. She stands by the riverside, calmly waiting for the tide to come along. When it does so, she immerses herself in the water, feeling its coldness and sweetness. The water represents the awakening of her inner self, helping her connect with her feelings and emotions.
As the woman continues her journey, the stars are brightly shining, and she reaches out to feel them, but they are gone. It is at this point that she hears the water's call again, urging her to come home. She continues to feel the water in her body, and it never goes out. She knows that her journey is one of self-discovery and finding her way back to her true self.
Overall, "Awakening" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the human experience of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking faster down the street with eyes and no shoes on her feet
She's determined to start her journey with haste and is willing to face any obstacles, even if it means leaving behind her comfort zones.
This is farewell, this is goodnight
She has consciously made the decision to say goodbye to the life she knew and start afresh.
The last time she will see the daylight
She recognizes that her journey will be arduous, and this is the last time she will see the light, her old self, or the life she once knew.
And she's going on a journey, Always walking down the road, And the water is always calling, My little child, please come home
She's on a journey, seeking something that she hasn't found yet, and the water symbolizes the ever-present call of the unknown and the infinite possibilities that await.
That's when she went away, Away from the light of day
She left behind the life she once knew, moving towards a new and unknown world, away from the familiar light of day.
Standing by the riverside, Patiently waiting for the tide to come along, To come along
She's standing by a riverside, waiting for the tide to come in, hinting that change is coming and she is waiting for it to take her to a new place.
The water going through her feet and on her body wind so cold and sweet, So cold and sweet
She feels the cold and sweet caress of the water on her body, symbolizing the transformative nature of her journey and the new experiences she'll encounter.
And the stars were brightly shining, When she reached out they were gone, And the water started calling, My little child, please come home
The stars symbolize the light on her path, guiding her on her journey. However, when she reached out to them, they disappeared, emphasizing that she has to rely on herself and her instincts. The water continues to call, reminding her of the infinite possibilities that await her.
Feel the water in her body, water's never going out x8
She feels the water in her body and recognizes that it is a part of her now, never to be erased or forgotten, a physical and emotional connection to her journey that will last forever.
When a shiny light hit her eye, And she turned around and climbed towards the sky, Towards the sky
She sees a bright light, a symbol of hope, and she turns towards it, climbing towards the sky, symbolizing her ascent to her new self and her new life.
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
José Joaquín López Andújar
some verses are missing:
With a tiny rope and a bag of stones and all heartbroken wishingbone
She's going in, she's going home
Oh this little golden eye
Fighting heavy day behind the light, behind the light