WAKE ME UP
Avicii & Aloe Blacc - Wake Me Up (Radio Edit) 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
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 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
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
The lyrics to Avicii & Aloe Blacc's "Wake Me Up" speak about feeling lost and searching for oneself in the midst of the darkness of uncertainty. The singer, who is guided by a beating heart, acknowledges that life is a journey that they do not fully understand, but they know where to start. However, the people around them say that they are too young to comprehend life's complexities and they are trapped in a dream. Nevertheless, the singer is content to let life pass them by as they search for their purpose.
The chorus focuses on the singer's desire to be awakened when they are older and much wiser. They acknowledge that all this time, they were finding themselves, but they did not realize that they were lost. The singer has tried to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, but they only have two hands, and they admit that they do not have any plans to travel the world. They wish they could remain youthful forever, and they are not afraid to close their eyes, but they realize that life is a game for everyone to play and love is the ultimate reward.
"Wake Me Up" is a song on the line of house and folk music. It is a hybrid song that mixes electronic and acoustic music styles. The song is considered one of Avicii's most popular songs and is a defining moment in his career.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating life without clear direction or purpose
Guided by a beating heart
Instincts and emotions providing guidance
I can't tell where the journey will end
Uncertainty about the future
But I know where to start
Having a basic understanding of what needs to be done
They tell me I'm too young to understand
Others dismissing or underestimating the singer's abilities
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Critics suggesting that the singer's goals are unrealistic
Life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Fear of missing out on opportunities if not proactive
Well that's fine by me
Acceptance of the consequences of inaction
So wake me up when it's all over
Requesting assistance or support to achieve goals
When I'm wiser and I'm older
When the singer has more experience and knowledge to succeed
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Describing self-discovery journey
Didn't know I was lost
Realization of not fully understanding oneself
I tried carrying the weight of the world
Struggle to handle the pressures and problems of life
But I only have two hands
Limits to what one person can accomplish alone
Hope I get the chance to travel the world
Desire to explore new places and experiences
But I don't have any plans
Lack of specific goals or itinerary
Wish that I could stay forever this young
Longing for simpler times and innocence
Not afraid to close my eyes
Having trust and confidence in the future
Life's a game made for everyone
Belief that life is meant to be enjoyed by all
And love is the prize
Valuing relationships and connections above all else
I didn't know I was lost
Reiterating the lesson of self-discovery and growth
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.