Awake Again is a four piece alternative metal band hailing from Turku, Finland formed in 2013. Their music a distinctive mixture of metal, post-hardcore and pop. Known for their huge and catchy songs accompanied with live performance like a nuclear bomb Awake Again has been making a steady rise in Finnish metal scene.
Having played over 100 shows the band has conquered smaller and bigger stages with their wildfire like energy. Most notably they won Wacken Metal Battle Finland in 2018 and got to show their alternative metal madness at the global finals in Wacken Open Air.
The fall of 2020 will start a new chapter in Awake Again's career as the band releases highly anticipated new music. Bigger, heavier and more melodic than ever before Awake Again is ready to conquer the hearts of music lovers around the world. Be sure to subscibe to our newsletter to be the first one to hear the news!
Awake Again is
Matti Österman-Lead Vocals
Petteri Horn–Drums
Kasper Hellström-Guitar & Keyboards
Ville Loukola–Bass
Dark Horse
Awake Again Lyrics
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And here you are, but you better choose carefully
′Cause I, I'm capable of anything
Of anything, and everything
Make you my Aphrodite
Make you my one and only
But don′t make me your enemy
Your enemy, your enemy
Girl, you should know what you fallin' for
Baby, do you dare to do this?
'Cause I′m coming at you like a dark horse
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm?
′Cause once you're mine, once you′re mine
There's no going back
Mark my words, this love will make you levitate
Like a bird, like a bird without a cage
We′re down to earth if you choose to walk away
Don't walk away
It′s in the palm of your hand now, baby
It's a yes or a no, no maybe
So just be sure before you give it all to me
Give it all to me
So you wanna play with magic?
Girl, you should know what you fallin' for
Baby, do you dare to do this?
′Cause I′m coming at you like a dark horse
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm?
'Cause once you′re mine, once you're mine
She′s a beast, I call her Karma
She eats your heart out, like Jeffrey Dahmer
Be careful, try not to lead her on
Shawty's heart is on steroids, ′cause her love is so strong
You may fall in love when you meet her
If you get the chance, you better keep her
She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
She turns cold as a freezer
That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
She can be my sleeping beauty, I'm gonna put her in a coma
Damn, I think I love her, shawty′s so bad, I′m sprung and I don't care
She ride me like a roller coaster, turn the bedroom into a fair
Her love is like a drug, I was tryna hit it and quit it
But lil mama so dope, I messed around and got addicted
So you wanna play with magic?
Girl, you should know what you′re fallin' for
Baby, do you dare to do this?
′Cause I'm coming at you like a dark horse
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm? (A perfect storm)
′Cause once you're mine, once you're mine
There′s no going back
The lyrics to Awake Again's "Dark Horse" depict a person who is confident in their abilities to charm and win over someone they desire. The singer warns the object of their affection to "choose carefully" before entering into a relationship with them, as they are capable of anything and everything. They offer to make the person their "Aphrodite" and "one and only," but caution them not to make them their enemy. The singer then poses a challenge to the person, asking if they are ready to "play with magic" and daring them to take a chance on love.
The lyrics take a turn in the second verse, with the singer referring to themselves as a "beast" and introducing the character of Karma, a woman who can be both sweet and cold when her heart is broken. The singer is smitten with Karma, describing her as "so bad" and admitting that he has become addicted to her love. The singer emphasizes that once he has claimed the person he desires, there is no going back, and their love will make the person feel as if they are "levitating" and free like a "bird without a cage."
Overall, "Dark Horse" is a song about the excitement and risks involved in falling in love. The singer is confident in their abilities to charm and win over the person they desire, but also warns them about the dangers of becoming too entangled in their love. The song's dark yet captivating lyrics serve as a metaphor for the power dynamics that can exist in relationships and the thrill of taking risks in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew you were, you were gonna come to me
The singer has been aware of the other person's interest in them
And here you are, but you better choose carefully
The other person needs to be careful in their decision to pursue a relationship with the singer
′Cause I, I'm capable of anything
The singer is a powerful and unpredictable force
Of anything, and everything
The singer has the ability to do anything they want
Make you my Aphrodite
The singer wants to elevate the other person to a goddess-like status
Make you my one and only
The singer desires to have an exclusive relationship with the other person
But don′t make me your enemy
Your enemy, your enemy
The other person shouldn't cross the singer or they'll become their foe
So you wanna play with magic?
Girl, you should know what you fallin' for
The singer will bring excitement to the other person's life but they should be aware of the potential danger
Baby, do you dare to do this?
The singer is daring the other person to take the chance on them
′Cause I′m coming at you like a dark horse
The singer is a mysterious and unexpected force
Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm?
The other person needs to be prepared for a tumultuous and passionate relationship
′Cause once you're mine, once you′re mine
There's no going back
The other person won't be able to leave the relationship once they enter it
Mark my words, this love will make you levitate
Like a bird, like a bird without a cage
The love the singer will offer will be liberating and uplifting
We′re down to earth if you choose to walk away
Don't walk away
The relationship can be grounded if the other person chooses to continue it
It′s in the palm of your hand now, baby
The decision to pursue the singer's offer of love is solely up to the other person
It's a yes or a no, no maybe
The other person must make a clear decision
So just be sure before you give it all to me
Give it all to me
The other person shouldn't give in to the singer's offer without taking time to think it through
She′s a beast, I call her Karma
She eats your heart out, like Jeffrey Dahmer
The other person has the potential to inflict emotional pain and hurt in return for the singer's actions
Be careful, try not to lead her on
The other person shouldn't risk hurting the singer's feelings by falsely expressing interest
Shawty's heart is on steroids, ′cause her love is so strong
The singer's love for the other person is intense and overpowering
You may fall in love when you meet her
If you get the chance, you better keep her
The other person has the potential to fall in love with the singer and should hold on to that chance
She's sweet as pie, but if you break her heart
She turns cold as a freezer
The singer is kind and loving but will become cold and bitter if the other person hurts them
That fairy tale ending with a knight in shining armor
She can be my sleeping beauty, I'm gonna put her in a coma
The other person may have a fantasy of a perfect romance, but the singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to be with them
Damn, I think I love her, shawty′s so bad, I′m sprung and I don't care
She ride me like a roller coaster, turn the bedroom into a fair
Her love is like a drug, I was tryna hit it and quit it
But lil mama so dope, I messed around and got addicted
The singer is deeply infatuated with the other person, despite any potential negative consequences
Writer(s): Natalie Nicole Hemby, Angelo Thomas Petraglia, Miranda Lambert
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Echo 540
Probably the best cover ever
Hugo Biller
agree totally
Juhani Suominen
After all this time, this video still always makes my day! Absolutely brilliant! 😄💗
Ferry Is Closed
Very beautiful guys! I mean seriously, you guys are beautiful. Enjoyed :D
Anti-Sklave
Why r you GEH -_-
drummingyeti
I LOVE IT!
Greetings from Germany! I've filmed you at nummirock and this video summarizes your style, creativity and all!
Rocking, Crazy and innovative :)
Love you all :D
TURKU!
Erdbeerschosch
I have many contenders for my favourite song including songs from Metallica, Bloodhound Gang, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc. Among all these is this cover that no one knows but absolutely rocks!
b_Unr34l
Damn, i listen to this so much on spotify and always thought that this is a super popular cover. I was shocked to see that it only has like 38k views on yt lol. Its so underrated
Zombot
This is way too good, and way too fun. "Trve" metalheads won't get it.
Mate Lorincz
I think true metalheads didn't get this band at all... But this cover is funny anyway :)