Tim Bergling (born September 8, 1989 in Stockholm, Sweden, died April 20, 2… Read Full Bio ↴Tim Bergling (born September 8, 1989 in Stockholm, Sweden, died April 20, 2018 in Muscat, Oman), better known by his stage name Avicii (stylized as ΛVICII and ◢ ◤), was a Swedish DJ, remixer and record producer. Avicii was ranked 3rd on DJ Magazine‍‍ '‍s annual Top 100 DJs in 2012 and 2013 and has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award, once for his work on "Sunshine" with David Guetta in 2012 and once for his song "Levels" (which sampled the 1962 Etta James track "Something's Got a Hold on Me") in 2013. Some of his most famous songs are "I Could Be the One" with Nicky Romero, "Wake Me Up", "You Make Me", "X You", "Hey Brother" and "Addicted to You".

In May 2007, Avicii signed on with the Dejfitts Plays label. Then, in 2010, Avicii released the hit song "Seek Bromance", which reached the top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali's classic single "Rapture" for her album Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition. In October 2010, Avicii signed with the European A&R team with EMI Music Publishing.

Avicii released his final album prior his death in 2015 titled "Stories". The LP was his second album to go #1 and spawned the chart-topping "Waiting for Love" as well Top 5 hit singles "For a Better Day" and "Broken Arrows". The single "Pure Grinding" also reached Top 20.

In 2017, Avicii released what was originally meant to be the first EP to a three-part album.

The extended play was named "Avīci (01)" and spawned the #1 Sandro Cavazza-assisted hit "Without You".

Additionally, the Top 3 single "Lonely Together" which featured Rita Ora was also released from the EP.

"Avīci (01)" itself also went #1 and was another smash success for the DJ.

He died on 20 April 2018 in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28; the manner of his death was identified as suicide, the specific cause and method withheld from the public in accordance with standard media treatment of suicides.

Over a year after his death, on June 6th 2019, a posthumous album titled "TIM" was released. The singles "SOS" (featuring Emanon's Aloe Blacc), "Tough Love (featuring Vargas & Lagola and Agnes) and "Heaven" were released from the LP. The latter song featured vocals from Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin. "SOS" reached a peak at the top of the charts, whilst the two following singles managed to reach the #2 position. The album itself also peaked at #1, making it his third album (fourth counting his 2017 EP "Avīci (01)") to do so.

Wake Me Up
Avicii Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Feeling my way through the darkness
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
Hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
Wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is a 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
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

Overall Meaning

"Feeling my way through the darkness, guided by a beating heart" is a powerful lyric in Avicii's song "Wake Me Up". This line expresses a sense of wandering through life, searching for direction but being led by the desire to follow one's heart. The lyrics continue to explain how the singer understands that they are young and naive, but they refuse to let this hold them back from discovering their identity and purpose in life. The singer is not content with simply going through the motions of life but deeply desires to live a life filled with love and adventure. The lyric, "Life's a game made for everyone, and love is the prize" is a powerful reminder to live life to the fullest, to take risks and to cherish every moment.

"Wake Me Up" is a song that captures the essence of youth and courageously expresses how we often feel lost and uncertain about where we're headed in life. It encourages us to trust our instincts and follow our hearts, even if we're unsure about where it will lead us. It's a reminder to embrace life's challenges and enjoy the journey, knowing that everything has a way of working out in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

Feeling my way through the darkness
I am lost and unsure of my direction, searching for a way in the unknown.

Guided by a beating heart
I'm following my passion and intuition to find my way.

I can't tell where the journey will end
I don't know what the future holds for me on this path.

But I know where to start
I have a starting point and a goal in mind, even if the destination is unclear.

They tell me I'm too young to understand
People underestimate me and don't believe I have the ability to comprehend life's complexities.

They say I'm caught up in a dream
Others view my aspirations and goals as unrealistic and unattainable.

Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
If I don't seize the opportunities presented to me or take risks, I'll miss out on the experiences life has to offer.

Well that's fine by me
I accept the consequences of my choices and am willing to live with them.

So wake me up when it's all over
Let me experience life and learn from it, then wake me up when it's time to move on to the next chapter.

When I'm wiser and I'm older
After I've accumulated more life experience and gained the knowledge and insight that comes with age.

All this time I was finding myself, and I
I've been on a journey of self-discovery, learning about who I am and what I want out of life.

Didn't know I was lost
I wasn't aware that I was wandering aimlessly or lacked direction, but now I recognize my need for clarity and guidance.

I tried carrying the weight of the world
I attempted to handle all of life's burdens alone and carry too much on my shoulders.

But I only have two hands
I am limited in my capacity and can only do so much on my own.

Hope I get the chance to travel the world
I have a desire to explore and experience different cultures in different parts of the world.

But I don't have any plans
I haven't made concrete arrangements or decisions on how to make that dream a reality yet.

Wish that I could stay forever this young
I appreciate the freedom and innocence of youth and wish to hold onto it forever.

Not afraid to close my eyes
I am willing to take risks and trust in the unknown.

Life's a game made for everyone
We all have the opportunity to participate in life and create our own journey, regardless of our background or circumstances.

And love is a prize
The love we share with others is a valuable and rewarding aspect of life.

I didn't know I was lost
Repeating the previous notion, that I wasn't conscious of how aimless or unfocused I was until recently.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tim Bergling, Michael Aaron Einziger, Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS