Wake Me Up
Avicii vs. Chumbawamba Lyrics


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If it is to be, it is up to me (Repeats)
And as we sail, blows wild the gale (Repeats)
Sweet flows the water, yellow as royal piss
Speech turns to stammer, your lips are too tight to kiss
I've never seen rabbits looking as scared as this
And as we sail, blows wild the gale (Repeats)
A five times champion wouldn't row as fast
Caught in the eddies between future and past
Blowing a hurricane from the Royal arse




And as we sail, blows wild the gale (Repeats)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avicii vs. Chumbawamba's song Wake me up are intriguing and tell a story about the unpredictable nature of life. The repeated line "If it is to be, it is up to me" emphasizes the idea that we are responsible for creating our own destiny. The following line "And as we sail, blows wild the gale" signifies that the journey of life is not always smooth sailing, and we can face difficulties and challenges along the way.


The next line "Sweet flows the water, yellow as royal piss" seems to be a sarcastic comment on the beauty of nature, as the water is described as yellow as royal piss, which is not typically an attractive sight. The following two lines "Speech turns to stammer, your lips are too tight to kiss, I've never seen rabbits looking as scared as this" paint a picture of fear and uncertainty, where someone is too scared to speak, and even rabbits appear frightened.


The next few lines "A five times champion wouldn't row as fast, caught in the eddies between future and past, blowing a hurricane from the Royal arse" seem to be referencing an experience of feeling stuck, where even the most successful and accomplished person may struggle to keep moving forward. The reference to blowing a hurricane from the Royal arse adds a touch of humor to the song, contrasting the serious themes of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

If it is to be, it is up to me
I am responsible for my own destiny and success


And as we sail, blows wild the gale
Through the journey of life, we face unexpected challenges and obstacles


Sweet flows the water, yellow as royal piss
Although something may seem appealing on the surface, it may not be as great as it appears


Speech turns to stammer, your lips are too tight to kiss
Nervousness or anxiety can cause difficulties in communication and intimacy


I've never seen rabbits looking as scared as this
The level of fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and unexpected


A five times champion wouldn't row as fast
Even those who have achieved great success can struggle when faced with new challenges


Caught in the eddies between future and past
It can be difficult to navigate the present when weighed down by past experiences and future uncertainties


Blowing a hurricane from the Royal arse
Those in positions of power or authority may cause chaos and disruption




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUDITH ABBOTT, DUNCAN BRUCE, NEIL FERGUSON, DARREN HAMER, NIGEL HUNTER, ALICE NUTTER, LOUISE WATTS, ALLAN WHALLEY

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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



All comments from YouTube:

Yannis

This is a great mix. Sadly it‘s not on spotify... But this mix truly made my day in a tough time. Thanks man, way to go!

Cal Ryan

Rest in Peace mate. You are so missed. Really wish you could have seen this life through. I know it's not that easy, You certainly were trying to find yourself... You certainly did try. The world misses you, Talented Soul ♥️

JunR

How am I just hearing this????? 😩😩😩😩 Masterpiece, goose bumps when the band dropped in

MrRoyalFlush Games

dont understand why no 2 million views or so ... this is pretty frkng good man ! well done

Logiic

@MaxFI thx

MaxFI

@Logiic The original video got copystriked and can't be found anymore but here's a reupload: https://youtu.be/8QL9x9qTFB8

Logiic

@Felix Rivera link

Felix Rivera

search never gonna give you up and avicii, its the same but with the vocals of never gonna give you up lol it has 17M views

bouman91

Appreciate that man, thanks a ton

Tellie

Someone please put this mashup on Spotify🙏

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