Awake
B. R. M. C. Lyrics
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I wasn´t good enough
Cause when I´m overthinking
You´ll see it is tough
It´s not good for you, good for me
Neither for all of us
Cause sometimes I look out
And can´t figure out
When there´s nothing to worry about
To worry about
I used to stay awake to think
What I could be if I wasn´t me
Stay awake don´t get blind
By these thoughts in your mind
Leave them all behind tonight
I´ve been trying to change me lately
But I promise I´ll stop that baby
I ask myself
How do we seem so happy
If we´re dying slowly
Stay awake trying to see
The beauty that I´m being
I want to be me
Stay awake don´t get blind
By these thoughts in your mind
Leave them all behind
Tonight
Trying to see
Cause sometimes I look out
And can´t figure out
Why do you´ve got these doubts
When there´s nothing to worry
About
In "Awake," the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club explores the theme of self-doubt and the pressures of comparing oneself to others. The song begins with the singer expressing feelings of inadequacy, as they are made to feel like they are not good enough by those around them. The singer then delves into their own self-doubt, acknowledging that overthinking makes it tough for them and that it's not good for anyone involved.
The chorus highlights the singer's struggle with their thoughts, as they ask themselves to stay awake and not get blinded by their own negative thinking. They recognize that they have been trying to change themselves recently, but promise to stop and see the beauty in themselves. The song ends with the singer questioning how it is possible for them to seem happy on the outside while they are slowly dying inside.
Overall, "Awake" evokes a strong sense of introspection and vulnerability. It speaks to the human struggle of feeling like we are not enough and the desire to see ourselves in a better, more positive light.
Line by Line Meaning
People make me feel like
The way people treat me leads me to feel as though I am not good enough.
I wasn´t good enough
I feel inadequate in some way.
Cause when I´m overthinking
Because I tend to overanalyze things.
You´ll see it is tough
It becomes difficult to deal with.
It´s not good for you, good for me
This is detrimental to both parties involved.
Neither for all of us
It is not beneficial for anyone.
Cause sometimes I look out
On occasion, I step back and observe what is happening.
And can´t figure out
I cannot understand.
Why do I´ve got these doubts
Why do I have these uncertain feelings?
When there´s nothing to worry about
When there is no reason to be concerned.
To worry about
Fret over excessively.
I used to stay awake to think
I used to stay up late to ponder.
What I could be if I wasn´t me
What my life might be like if I were someone else entirely.
Stay awake don´t get blind
Stay conscious and alert so as not to become deceived.
By these thoughts in your mind
Do not let negative thoughts cloud your judgment.
Leave them all behind tonight
Forget your worries for the time being.
I´ve been trying to change me lately
Recently, I have been attempting to alter myself.
But I promise I´ll stop that baby
However, I vow to put an end to that.
I ask myself
I question myself.
How do we seem so happy
How do we appear cheerful?
If we´re dying slowly
Despite the fact that we are deteriorating over time.
Stay awake trying to see
Remain conscious while attempting to discern.
The beauty that I´m being
The attractive elements of my personality.
I want to be me
I would like to be my authentic self.
Stay awake don´t get blind
Remain conscious and do not lose perspective.
By these thoughts in your mind
Do not allow negative thoughts to warp your perception.
Leave them all behind
Abandon the worries that plague you.
Tonight
This evening.
Trying to see
Striving to perceive clearly.
Cause sometimes I look out
Because at times I take a step back and observe my surroundings.
And can´t figure out
And am perplexed by what I see.
Why do you´ve got these doubts
Why do you have these uncertainties?
When there´s nothing to worry
When there is no reason for concern.
About
Obsess over needlessly.
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Written by: Sarah Meran Bisan
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