WAKE ME UP
Avicci feat. Aloe Blacc Lyrics
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Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start
They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well that's fine by me
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I tried carrying the weight of the world
But I only have two hands
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is the prize
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
"Feeling my way through the darkness, guided by a beating heart" might at first sound like a cliché lyrics from a romantic ballad. But these lyrics actually highlights the life-changing moment of an adolescent entering adulthood. For many people, this moment is often accompanied by a feeling of vulnerability; leaving behind childhood dreams while facing the insecurity of an uncertain future. The line “I can't tell where the journey will end, but I know where to start” presents the narrative of a journey that is both physical and emotional.
The singer in the song seems to be eager to explore the world and to fulfil his dreams. But he is caught between the feeling of euphoria and apprehension, a state many people experience when they are about to embark on a risky journey. This feeling could be a metaphor for the trials and tribulations that an individual faces when they decide to pursue their dreams despite the risk of failure. The line “Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes, well that's fine by me,” seems to suggest that despite this feeling of vulnerability, the singer is willing to take a risk. He is willing to take control of his life and leave his childhood behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating through uncertainty without a clear path
Guided by a beating heart
Instinct is leading the way
I can't tell where the journey will end
The destination is unknown
But I know where to start
The beginning point is clear
They tell me I'm too young to understand
Others underestimate my ability to comprehend
They say I'm caught up in a dream
They think I'm living in a fantasy world
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
If I don't make an effort, I will miss out on what life has to offer
Well that's fine by me
I'm okay with that
So wake me up when it's all over
I want to be alerted when the pain and struggles are done
When I'm wiser and I'm older
When I have gained experience and knowledge
All this time I was finding myself
I was learning more about who I am
And I didn't know I was lost
I was unaware that I needed to find myself
I tried carrying the weight of the world
I attempted to take on too much responsibility
But I only have two hands
I am limited in what I can do
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
I desire to explore and see new places
But I don't have any plans
I don't have a definite itinerary
I wish that I could stay forever this young
I want to remain carefree and unburdened
Not afraid to close my eyes
I'm not hesitant to take risks
Life's a game made for everyone
Everyone is capable of playing and winning at life
And love is the prize
The reward is love
I didn't know I was lost
I was missing a sense of purpose or direction
I didn't know I was lost
I was unaware that I needed to find myself
I didn't know I was lost
I was missing a sense of purpose or direction
I didn't know I was lost
I was unaware that I needed to find myself
So wake me up when it's all over
I want to be alerted when the pain and struggles are done
When I'm wiser and I'm older
When I have gained experience and knowledge
All this time I was finding myself
I was learning more about who I am
And I didn't know I was lost
I was unaware that I needed to find myself
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tim Bergling, Michael Aaron Einziger, Aloe Blacc
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RahulPable
I want to wake up back in 2013!!
@m.treffers6814
Me to
@lizacosta3718
hello
@joaquintravisf.jimenez3305
same
@EdgyPlayer42069
Yes! Same with me! I am suffocating in 2021!
@coa4780
good luck with that
@pajatime2403
Nostalgia's the worst and yet the best feeling at the same time.
@JW-lo2wh
paja time I couldn't have put it better myself x
@citrustimber6105
Yep!
@frederikvater
Don't be sad it's over - be happy that it happened. :)