Wake Me Up
Avicii (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
Avicii (feat. Aloe Blacc)'s song Wake Me Up is about finding oneself and taking risks in life. The lyrics are about being lost and feeling one's way through the darkness, but having a beating heart to guide the way. The singer talks about not knowing where the journey will end, but knowing where to start. It's about taking chances and not letting life pass by. The lyrics are a reflection on the human condition of being lost and trying to find oneself.
The line "They tell me I'm too young to understand, they say I'm caught up in a dream" is a comment on society's tendency to underestimate young people and their dreams. The singer acknowledges that life will pass him by if he doesn't open up his eyes, but he's willing to take that risk. He knows that in order to find himself, he needs to let go and just enjoy life.
The chorus of "Wake me up when it's all over, when I'm wiser and I'm older" is a plea to be awakened when the journey of self-discovery is complete. The singer knows that he has a lot to learn and a lot of growing to do, but he's ready to take on the challenge. He wants to explore the world and experience everything it has to offer, but he's not quite sure how to do that yet.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating through tough times without a clear direction
Guided by a beating heart
Following intuition or passion
I can't tell where the journey will end
Uncertainty about the future
But I know where to start
Having a strong sense of purpose or direction
They tell me I'm too young to understand
Being underestimated or undervalued
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Being criticized for having unrealistic goals or aspirations
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Expressing a desire to make the most of every opportunity
Well that's fine by me
Accepting the consequences of one's choices
So wake me up when it's all over
Asking for help or guidance during difficult times
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Hoping to gain experience and knowledge over time
All this time I was finding myself
Going through personal growth and self-discovery
And I didn't know I was lost
Realizing that personal growth can come from tough times
I tried carrying the weight of the world
Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities or problems
But I only have two hands
Feeling limited in one's ability to handle challenges
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
Desiring new experiences and adventures
But I don't have any plans
Feeling uncertain about the future
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not wanting to lose the energy, passion and enthusiasm of youth
Not afraid to close my eyes
Being fearless in the face of the unknown
Life's a game made for everyone
Viewing life as an opportunity for everyone
And love is the prize
Seeing love and connection as the ultimate goal in life
I didn't know I was lost
Reflecting on past struggles and growth
I didn't know I was lost
Reflecting on past struggles and growth
I didn't know I was lost
Reflecting on past struggles and growth
I didn't know I was lost
Reflecting on past struggles and growth
So wake me up when it's all over
Asking for help or guidance during difficult times
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Hoping to gain experience and knowledge over time
All this time I was finding myself
Going through personal growth and self-discovery
And I didn't know I was lost
Realizing that personal growth can come from tough times
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
@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. :)