WAKE ME UP
Avicil feat. Aloe Blacc 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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wake Me Up" by Avicii featuring Aloe Blacc are about a young person's journey to self-discovery. The person is in the dark and is guided by a beating heart which is symbolic for their intuition or inner voice. The journey's destination is unknown, but the person knows where they must begin. They are told that they are too young to understand and that they are living in a dream. Despite hearing this, they choose not to open their eyes to what others say because they do not want to miss out on what life has to offer.

The person wants to be woken up when they are wiser and have more experience. They recognize that they are still finding themselves, and they did not realize that they were lost. They tried to carry the weight of the world with just two hands, hoping to travel the world without any plans. The person wishes to remain young, unafraid of closing their eyes, because they believe that life is a game made for everyone, and love is the prize.

Thus, the message of the song is to not let others dictate your life, follow your heart, take risks, pursue your desires, and learn from them. Be open to change and growth because life is short, and it is essential to make the most of it.

Line by Line Meaning

Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating through life without a clear direction, unsure of where to go next.

Guided by a beating heart
Letting intuition and passion guide life decisions.

I can't tell where the journey will end
Uncertainty and unpredictability lie ahead, and there is no clear endpoint or destination in sight.

But I know where to start
Although the destination is unknown, there is a starting point from which to embark on the journey.

They tell me I'm too young to understand
Others feel that one lacks the maturity, knowledge, or experience to comprehend a particular subject.

They say I'm caught up in a dream
Others believe that one is living in a state of delusion, disconnected from reality.

Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
If one doesn't take action and face reality, one risks missing out on the opportunities, experiences and moments life presents.

Well that's fine by me
One is content with living life on one's own terms, regardless of others' opinions or expectations.

I tried carrying the weight of the world
One has attempted to handle all of life's challenges and problems on one's own.

But I only have two hands
One has limited abilities and resources and cannot handle everything on one's own.

I hope I get the chance to travel the world
One desires to travel and explore and hopes for the opportunity to do so.

But I don't have any plans
One is living in the moment, without a clear roadmap, and allowing life to unfold organically.

I wish that I could stay forever this young
One longs for the uncomplicated innocence and freedom of youth and fears the responsibilities and burdens associated with adulthood.

Not afraid to close my eyes
One is willing to take risks, remain vulnerable and take leaps of faith, even when the outcome is uncertain.

Life's a game made for everyone
Life's journey is open to all, without discrimination, and everyone has the opportunity to participate and make choices.

And love is the prize
The ultimate reward and goal in life is love, connection, and meaningful relationships.

I didn't know I was lost
One was unaware that one was aimlessly wandering through life without a sense of direction or purpose.

So wake me up when it's all over
When the journey is complete, and one has gained experience, knowledge, and wisdom, then awaken one's consciousness.

When I'm wiser and I'm older
The awakening should occur when one has gained maturity, experience, and the ability to make sound decisions.

All this time I was finding myself
The journey through life is a process of self-discovery and growth.

And I didn't know I was lost
One may feel that one is merely surviving, without realizing that one is lost, directionless or stagnant.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tim Bergling, Michael Aaron Einziger, Aloe Blacc

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