WAKE ME UP
Avicii (c: 2CELLOS) Lyrics


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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
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
And 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 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 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Wake Me Up" by Avicii (piano cover) is a powerful tribute to the journey of self-discovery. The opening lines of the song "Feeling my way through the darkness, Guided by a beating heart" are a beautiful metaphor for the journey of discovering oneself. The artist is saying that he is not sure where life's journey will take him, but he knows to start with his heart.


The song speaks to the struggle many of us face, trying to figure out who we are and where we are supposed to be in this world. It's about the fear of missed opportunities and the uncertainty of the future. The lyrics "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" speak to the idea that it's worth risking failure and disillusionment in the quest for self-realization.


The chorus "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" is a plea to be awakened once the journey is complete. It's a desire to emerge from the darkness with greater wisdom and perspective. The song is a powerful reminder that facing challenges and taking risks are key to discovering who we truly are.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating my way through life's uncertainties


Guided by a beating heart
Following my passions and desires


I can't tell where the journey will end
Uncertainty about the future


But I know where to start
Having direction and purpose


They tell me I'm too young to understand
Doubt from others in my ability to comprehend


They say I'm caught up in a dream
Others perceive my dreams as unrealistic


Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Awareness of the transience of life


Well that's fine by me
Accepting of life's fleeting nature


So wake me up when it's all over
Desiring clarity and awareness of the future


When I'm wiser and I'm older
Looking forward to gaining more life experience


All this time I was finding myself
Discovering one's true identity and purpose


And I didn't know I was lost
Unawareness of being lost and uncertain


I tried carrying the weight of the world
Attempting to take on too much responsibility


But I only have two hands
Limited capacity to handle everything


I hope I get the chance to travel the world
Aspirations of exploring and experiencing new cultures


And I don't have any plans
Remaining open to new experiences and opportunities


I wish that I could stay forever this young
Longing for the simplicity and freedom of youth


Not afraid to close my eyes
Comfortable with vulnerability and surrender


Life's a game made for everyone
Viewing life as an inclusive and accessible experience


And love is a prize
Valuing romantic love as a meaningful experience


I didn't know I was lost
Lack of awareness of one's own confusion and uncertainty


I didn't know I was lost
Lack of awareness of one's own confusion and uncertainty


I didn't know I was lost
Lack of awareness of one's own confusion and uncertainty


I didn't know I was lost
Lack of awareness of one's own confusion and uncertainty




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

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@Proximity

RIP to the legend. Thank you for everything you did for electronic music and for me personally for falling in love with this music. ❤️

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