Wake Me Up
Beth 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 it starts

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
And 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 a 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

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of Beth's song "Wake Me Up," the singer describes the uncertainty that comes with navigating through unfamiliar territory. She likens her journey to "feeling her way through the darkness," but she has faith that she will be guided by her "beating heart." This heart is a metaphor for her intuition, and it will direct her to "where the journey will end," even though she doesn't know what that destination looks like yet. Beth reminds us that life is a journey with an unclear destination, but it's up to us to take those first steps on the path towards success.


The second stanza of the song confronts an existential question. The singer expresses that she has been told that she is too young to fully understand life's complexities. But Beth is not daunted by that notion, and she emphasizes that even if she is caught up in a dream, she doesn't want to be alerted to the passing of time. She asks to be "woke up" when it's all over, and she's had the chance to explore and gain wisdom throughout life. Beth encourages us to pursue our dreams and remember that the world is full of endless opportunities.


The third stanza describes the difficulty and frustration that arise when we try to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders alone. Though we may strive to make a difference in the world, we need others' help and support to realize our goals. Beth conveys that her desire is to travel the world, which would be nearly impossible to accomplish on her own. She resignedly acknowledges that she generally does not have any plans and wishes that she could remain young and unencumbered by the constraints of growing up.


Overall, "Wake Me Up" is a song about taking the steps towards one's dreams, but it's also an ode to the uncertainty that comes along the way. The lyrics encourage us to listen to our hearts, take risks when necessary, and remember to enjoy the journey, even when it feels like we've lost our way.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating through uncertainty and unknown territories


Guided by a beating heart
Being led by instincts and emotions


I can't tell where the journey will end
Being unsure of the future and where it may lead


But I know where it starts
Having a sense of direction and purpose


They tell me I'm too young to understand
Being underestimated and not taken seriously


They say I'm caught up in a dream
Being accused of having unrealistic aspirations


Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Awareness that opportunities can be missed if not paying attention


Well that's fine by me
Accepting that some consequences are worthwhile


So wake me up when it's all over
Asking for a chance to reflect and gain clarity


When I'm wiser and I'm older
Desiring to be more experienced and knowledgeable


All this time I was finding myself and
Realizing personal growth and identity discovery


I didn't know I was lost
Unaware of struggles and confusion


I tried carrying the weight of the world
Attempting to handle too much responsibility and stress


But I only have two hands
Acknowledging limitations and need for help


I hope I get the chance to travel the world
Desire to explore and broaden horizons


And I don't have any plans
Being open to possibilities and spontaneity


I wish that I could stay forever this young
Longing for innocence and simplicity


Not afraid to close my eyes
Finding comfort in rest and escapism


Life's a game made for everyone
Belief that experiences are accessible to all


And love is a prize
Valuing the importance of genuine connections




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nynguyen6817

Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where it startsรฏยปยฟ
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 knowรฏยปยฟ 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 knowรฏยปยฟ 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
And I don't have any plans
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a gameรฏยปยฟ made for everyone
And love is a prize
So wakeรฏยปยฟ 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 knowรฏยปยฟ 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


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All comments from YouTube:

@xlovedecarli1756

Right now, I'm crying...because you're amazing. You've got an incredible voice and, I'm without words. So, really nice. Absolutely one of the best cover EVER. Kisses from Italy.

@davidetagliati1467

xlove decarli Italia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโค๏ธ

@samy24291

I'm really amazed! Good job! Your voice makes me dream!

@royn7430

she's amazing .... she's my favorite .... great talent... awesome voice ... and i just love her.... keep going our super star BETH !!!

@rooneyfist4310

AVICIIIIII !!!!!!!๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ love ๐Ÿ’˜ YOU INDEFINITELY TIM ๐ŸŒ 

@bi1iruben

Such a lovely delicate treatment of this song. Yet there is real inner emotional strength and the vocal control just beautiful.

@1996moon

Beth you can be proud! Your voice and this amazing performances at So You Think You Can Dance made me cry.

@chanteljohnny9593

I think Beth is stunning AND has such a great voice ! :)ย 

@jamielamont4507

I agree very beautiful!

@aweSOMeSOM

No song has made me cry in years. And i just crued listening to this cover. It's so beautiful

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