Wake Me Up
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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
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

“Wake Me Up” by Avicii is a song about self-discovery and the search for purpose in life. The lyrics describe the journey of the singer, who feels lost in the darkness of his mind and emotions, but is guided by his beating heart towards the light. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't know where his journey will take him, but he knows where to start, and he's not afraid to take risks and follow his dreams. The song encourages listeners to live in the present moment, to pursue their passions, and to open their eyes to the beauty of life.


The chorus repeats the phrase “wake me up when it's all over,” which can be interpreted in different ways. It could be a request to be awakened from a dream, a metaphor for being awakened to a new reality, or a plea for someone to help the singer find his way out of the darkness. The song suggests that the journey to self-discovery is a lifelong process, and that we are all lost in some way until we find our true purpose in life.


Overall, “Wake Me Up” is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages people to be true to themselves, to pursue their dreams, and to embrace the journey of self-discovery with open hearts and minds.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating uncertain times without a clear path


Guided by a beating heart
Following intuition and passion


I can't tell where the journey will end
Uncertain of the future


But I know where to start
Having a sense of direction and purpose


They tell me I'm too young to understand
Others doubt my abilities and knowledge


They say I'm caught up in a dream
Others think my aspirations are unrealistic


Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
I will miss out on life if I don't take risks and pursue my dreams


Well that's fine by me
I'm willing to take that risk


So wake me up when it's all over
I want to experience life fully


When I'm wiser and I'm older
I want to gain knowledge and experience


All this time I was finding myself, and I
I've been discovering who I am and what I want


Didn't know I was lost
I wasn't aware of my own identity


I tried carrying the weight of the world
I took on too much responsibility


But I only have two hands
I'm limited in what I can do on my own


Hope I get the chance to travel the world
I want to explore and expand my horizons


But I don't have any plans
I'm open to possibilities and spontaneity


Wish that I could stay forever this young
I want to hold onto my youth and innocence


Not afraid to close my eyes
I'm not scared of the unknown


Life's a game made for everyone
Life is a journey that we all experience


And love is a prize
Love is the ultimate reward and goal


I didn't know I was lost
I was unaware of my own identity and direction


I didn't know I was lost
I lacked self-awareness and direction


I didn't know I was lost
I needed to find myself and my purpose


I didn't know
Realizing this truth now




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

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