The Awakening
Ballad For Layla Lyrics


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Just wake me up and tell me it was over,
I need your guidance,
I can't swim through the see of fire alone,
That's why I need you to hold my hand

Throw away all the memories,
It's time to wake up and fight,
Burn all of the photographs,
This doesn't end here and we're still breathing,
No matter how many times we fall,
Our only hope is to fight,
Dreams can be contagious
Spreading all over please make it stop

I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
Never let it control you say your prayer,
Lets die tonight,
(Die with dignity),
Lets hold our hands,
(We're in this together),
We're falling apart,
It's time to... Wake...

Nothing can stop us now,
The wind is changing,
Moving towards the light,
All I can see everyone's staring at me,

Rise, it's time for us to rise,
Come on.

Awakening!

We could be,
The ones who lose in this battle
Scream our lungs out,
Well I told you,
Not to be scared

I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
Never let it control you say your prayer,
Lets die tonight (Die with dignity),
Lets hold our hands (We're in this together),
We're falling apart,
It's time to wake. Yeaaahh.

We are stronger than ever





Wake me up, tell me it's the beginning.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ballad For Layla's song "The Awakening" speak of a struggle, and the need for guidance to overcome it. It first presents the idea of wanting to be awakened from a nightmare, asking for help to navigate through difficult times. The imagery of a sea of fire creates a sense of chaos and danger, emphasizing the need for a companion to hold their hand. As the song progresses, the message becomes more about taking action and fighting back. The memories and photographs serve as reminders of the past, but it's time to burn them and move forward. Despite the repeated falls, the only way to survive is to keep fighting. The line "Dreams can be contagious, spreading all over please make it stop" suggests the possibility of fear and negative thoughts spreading, but also the potential for the opposite, to spread hope and determination.


The chorus of the song repeats the words, "I can't sleep with all of this strangling me, never let it control you say your prayer, let's die tonight (die with dignity), let's hold our hands (we're in this together), we're falling apart, it's time to wake." These lines are open to interpretation, but they could suggest the idea of giving it their all, taking control of their fate, and facing the challenge before them, with the possibility of falling but also the potential for victory. The ending of the song offers a sense of optimism and strength, as they rise together towards the light.


Line by Line Meaning

Just wake me up and tell me it was over,
Please wake me up and tell me that it's over, that we've made it through the struggles.


I need your guidance,
I need your help to find my way and navigate through this difficult time.


I can't swim through the sea of fire alone,
I can't handle the intense pain and emotions by myself, I need your support to get through it.


That's why I need you to hold my hand
I need your physical and emotional support to help me stand strong and get through this together.


Throw away all the memories,
Forget about the past and let go of any attachment to it.


It's time to wake up and fight,
We need to stop ignoring the situation and start actively working to resolve it.


Burn all of the photographs,
Destroy any physical reminders of the past that may be causing us emotional pain or holding us back.


This doesn't end here and we're still breathing,
Despite the challenges we've faced so far, we're still alive and there's still hope for us to overcome this.


No matter how many times we fall,
Even if we fail or make mistakes, we can still stand back up and keep going.


Our only hope is to fight,
We can only overcome this situation if we work hard and put in the effort to make a change.


Dreams can be contagious,
Our dreams and aspirations can inspire and motivate others to strive for better things.


Spreading all over please make it stop
We need to be careful and ensure that our dreams are positive and aren't negatively impacting ourselves or others.


I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
The weight of the situation is too much to bear and is keeping me from finding peace and rest.


Never let it control you say your prayer,
We need to maintain control over our own thoughts and emotions, and find solace through prayer or other spiritual practices.


Lets die tonight, (Die with dignity),
We need to face our struggles head on, with dignity and strength, regardless of the outcome.


Lets hold our hands, (We're in this together),
We need to support and stand by each other, especially during difficult times.


We're falling apart,
The situation is taking a toll on us emotionally and causing us to feel lost and helpless.


It's time to... Wake...
It's time to take action and wake up from our struggles, to see things in a new light and work towards a better future.


Nothing can stop us now,
We are determined and resilient, and won't let anything hold us back from achieving our goals.


The wind is changing,
The situation is shifting and we need to adapt to new circumstances.


Moving towards the light,
We are making progress and moving towards a better, more positive future.


All I can see everyone's staring at me,
There may be external pressures or expectations on us to succeed, adding to the already intense situation.


Rise, it's time for us to rise,
Now is the time for us to stand up and take action, to rise above our struggles and strive for something better.


Come on.
Let's do this together, as a team and with each other's support.


Awakening!
We are experiencing a turning point or realization, and are ready to move forward with a newfound sense of clarity and determination.


We could be, the ones who lose in this battle
There is a chance that things may not work out in our favor, and we may face failure or defeat.


Scream our lungs out,
We need to express our emotions and let out our frustrations and fears, to better cope with the situation.


Well I told you, not to be scared
Despite the frightening circumstances, we need to remain strong and resilient, and not let fear paralyze us.


We are stronger than ever
Through the struggles we have faced, we have grown stronger and more resilient, and are ready to overcome whatever comes our way.


Wake me up, tell me it's the beginning.
We need to see the current situation as a new opportunity or beginning, and approach it with a fresh mindset and sense of purpose.




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Adiwangsa

Lirik

Just wake me up and tell me it was over,
I need your guidance,
I can't swim through the see of fire alone,
That's why I need you to hold my hand

Throw away all the memories,
It's time to wake up and fight,
Burn all of the photographs,
This doesn't end here and we're still breathing,
No matter how many times we fall,
Our only hope is to fight,
Dreams can be contagious
Spreading all over please make it stop

I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
Never let it control you say your prayer,
Lets die tonight,
(Die with dignity),
Lets hold our hands,
(We're in this together),
We're falling apart,
It's time to... Wake...

Nothing can stop us now,
The wind is changing,
Moving towards the light,
All I can see everyone's staring at me,

Rise, it's time for us to rise,
Come on.

Awakening!

We could be,
The ones who lose in this battle
Scream our lungs out,
Well I told you,
Not to be scared

I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
Never let it control you say your prayer,
Lets die tonight (Die with dignity),
Lets hold our hands (We're in this together),
We're falling apart,
It's time to wake. Yeaaahh.

We are stronger than ever

Wake me up, tell me it's the beginning.



All comments from YouTube:

Adiwangsa

Lirik

Just wake me up and tell me it was over,
I need your guidance,
I can't swim through the see of fire alone,
That's why I need you to hold my hand

Throw away all the memories,
It's time to wake up and fight,
Burn all of the photographs,
This doesn't end here and we're still breathing,
No matter how many times we fall,
Our only hope is to fight,
Dreams can be contagious
Spreading all over please make it stop

I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
Never let it control you say your prayer,
Lets die tonight,
(Die with dignity),
Lets hold our hands,
(We're in this together),
We're falling apart,
It's time to... Wake...

Nothing can stop us now,
The wind is changing,
Moving towards the light,
All I can see everyone's staring at me,

Rise, it's time for us to rise,
Come on.

Awakening!

We could be,
The ones who lose in this battle
Scream our lungs out,
Well I told you,
Not to be scared

I can't sleep with all of this strangling me,
Never let it control you say your prayer,
Lets die tonight (Die with dignity),
Lets hold our hands (We're in this together),
We're falling apart,
It's time to wake. Yeaaahh.

We are stronger than ever

Wake me up, tell me it's the beginning.

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