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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@nickwells5578

What do I do when you cant hear
What do I do when you not here
Everything seems to disappear
Now it's gone into the thin air***
Dad can you even hear me
I been callin your name now

They say you up in the clouds but I need you now can you come down

I done made some friends
And I done made me some enemies
No I know this ain't the inner me
Was that true there was no energy***
I dont know where moms is
Really wish you would come home
Last girl broke my damn heart

Then she broke it right through these damb bones

See dad I'm just growin up
I wish you was here to show me stuff
Cause I know that is not enough
Taught me hate then you show me love
Right now I dont got the trust
Right now I dont got the love

And suicide always in my mind when I sit here and think I'm not enough

I feel so much of that pressure
And my arms just feel that strain***

But when I just rap to these broken kids it sits and get with the pain man

Man these kids even listen

And they dont know what they did for me

They give me confidence and they help me out with the inner me God-damn



@kennethadam13

[Intro]
Past lives couldn't ever hold me down
Lost love is stranger when it's finally found
I got the strangest feeling
This isn't our first time around

Past lives couldn't ever come between us
Sometimes the dreamers finally wake up
Don't wake me I'm not dreaming
Don't wake me I'm not dreaming

[Verse]
What do I do when you can't hear?
What do I do when you not here?
Everything seems to disappear
Now it's gone into the thin air
Dad can you maybe hear me?
I've been calling your name now
They said you were up in the clouds but I need you now, can you come down?

I done made some friends
And I done made me some enemies
No I know this ain't the end of me
Without you there is no energy
I don't know where moms is
Really wish you would come home
Last girl broke my damn heart and then she broke it right through these damn bones

See dad, I'm just growing up
I wish you was here to show me stuff
'Cause I know that it's not enough
You taught me hate and then you showed me love
Right now I don't got the trust
Right now I don't got the love
And suicide always in my mind when I sit here and think I'm not enough

I feel so much of that passion
And lines is full of that strain
But when I just rap to these broken kids and sits and get with the pain, man
Man, these kids even they sing, and they don't know what they did for me
They give me confidence and they help me out with the inner me, God damn



@misterpotato4775

I lost my dad when I was 12.
I don't even know if my Mom is being like Mom.
I'm losing my mind.
I failed my College.
I wish my dad was here to show me stuff.
Cause I ain't having anyone else to ask.

Those people who lost their loved ones including Yung City.
I just hope you're going to be strong enough to go through it.



@misterpotato4775

@@YUNGCITY I got my friend.

But just a friend without an S which is a pain man. Cause like I ain't having times for a new relationship and making friends.

Too afraid to be broken.
Too afraid of disappointing people around you.
Trying to keep my mouth shut and don't talk cause I just don't want to say bad shits to people or hurt them by my own words.

It's true that Action speaks louder than words but..
Here's the catch.
Words cut deeper than a knife



@FuffyAux

After 2 and a half hours of crying like a sponge being drained, it's time to put the song off repeat.

You can go eat,take care of yourself and get a good sleep.

It's rough for everyone we just have to accept that we fell in the deep dark cliff besides the huge mountain that is life,only if you can accept where you are only if you are willing to climb with every bruise and broken bone you have,you will have reached the top of the mountain before you could realize.

Life is precious,mysterious,beautiful and you can name it everything.

Don't let that gift go to waste❤️



All comments from YouTube:

@nickwells5578

What do I do when you cant hear
What do I do when you not here
Everything seems to disappear
Now it's gone into the thin air***
Dad can you even hear me
I been callin your name now

They say you up in the clouds but I need you now can you come down

I done made some friends
And I done made me some enemies
No I know this ain't the inner me
Was that true there was no energy***
I dont know where moms is
Really wish you would come home
Last girl broke my damn heart

Then she broke it right through these damb bones

See dad I'm just growin up
I wish you was here to show me stuff
Cause I know that is not enough
Taught me hate then you show me love
Right now I dont got the trust
Right now I dont got the love

And suicide always in my mind when I sit here and think I'm not enough

I feel so much of that pressure
And my arms just feel that strain***

But when I just rap to these broken kids it sits and get with the pain man

Man these kids even listen

And they dont know what they did for me

They give me confidence and they help me out with the inner me God-damn

@rebel5775

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@ms122xlh7

Yung city

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@@rebel5775 Yung city

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@theganvir1240

Right now I'm in the hospital listing this and looking at my father he is lying in bed..... And I'm praying for his life 🖤

@YUNGCITY

I’m praying with you fam 🤍🤍🤍 I hope he’s okay !

@akshatjha77777

Hope he gets well soon

@HaKuCODM

I'm praying for him.

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