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Don't Wake Me Up
Chasing Highs Lyrics
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A vessel that's filled to the portholes containing the pressure to burst all the rims
A drone of the walking dead who follows the fables
who's dubbed as the stupid person, who lives with the secrets
unable to speak up while stuck in the corner
I can't take any more of this but I lack the courage to make the final split
A memory of a breath once shared is something irretrievable
So wake me up when things get better
Can I wait until things get better?
So I'm the used and abused
But that's nothing new,
that's just something I'm used to
But don't get me wrong cause you're wrong
Cause it won't be long until you're on your own
When you're gone
The lyrics in Chasing High's song "Don't Wake Me Up" depict the struggle of someone who is trapped in a situation they can't escape but are unable to speak up for themselves. The person feels like they are an engine running on mute, their life being a constant drone that they must endure. They are like a full vessel that is about to burst at the seams. The lyrics are referring to someone who is living someone else's fables and has been dubbed a stupid person, but in reality, it's not that they are dumb, but they are unable to speak up for themselves. As a result, they find themselves stuck in the corner, unable to break free.
The chorus of the song talks about how the person can't take any more of the situation, but they lack the courage to do something about it. They are waiting for something to change for the better, holding on to that sliver of hope that things will improve. The last line of the chorus is an indirect plea to be woken up when things do eventually get better. The bridge of the song speaks of how the person feels used and abused, but that this is nothing new, and they have grown accustomed to it. However, they reassure the other person that they are going to be fine as they will eventually have to face the music by themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
This engine runs on mute in a rhythm that's droning but keep on going
The singer is feeling exhausted and stuck in their current situation, compared to a machine that is running tirelessly despite the lack of sound. They are struggling to keep moving forward.
A vessel that's filled to the portholes containing the pressure to burst all the rims
The singer feels overwhelmed and pressured to the breaking point, like a ship that is completely filled with water up to its portholes and can no longer handle the weight.
A drone of the walking dead who follows the fables
The singer feels like they are going through the motions like a zombie, following stories or expectations that may not be true or helpful to them. They feel lost and aimless.
who's dubbed as the stupid person, who lives with the secrets
The artist feels like they are not respected or understood by others, and are labeled as foolish or naive. They also feel like they have to keep important parts of themselves hidden or repressed.
unable to speak up while stuck in the corner
The artist feels trapped and powerless, unable to voice their true thoughts and feelings in the given situation.
I can't take any more of this but I lack the courage to make the final split
The singer is at their breaking point and wants to make a change, but feels too scared or unsure to take decisive action.
A memory of a breath once shared is something irretrievable
The singer feels regret and sadness over a shared moment or connection that they can no longer recapture. They mourn what is lost.
So wake me up when things get better
The artist is so worn down and hopeless that they cannot imagine improvement on their own. They need someone or something to give them a sign of hope or change.
Can I wait until things get better?
The artist is questioning whether they have the strength or energy to wait for things to improve on their own, or if they need external intervention to keep them going.
So I'm the used and abused
The artist feels like they have been taken advantage of and treated badly by others. They may feel like they are always expected to sacrifice or put up with mistreatment.
But that's nothing new, that's just something I'm used to
The singer has grown accustomed to being treated poorly and has come to expect it in their life. They may feel like they don't deserve better treatment.
But don't get me wrong cause you're wrong
The artist is calling out someone who has misunderstood or mistreated them, telling them that they are incorrect in their assumptions or actions.
Cause it won't be long until you're on your own
The singer is warning someone who has hurt them that they will soon be alone, possibly because of their own negative behavior. They may be implying that they will not stick around to deal with the other person's problems anymore.
When you're gone
The singer is anticipating the other person leaving or being removed from their life, and feels a sense of relief or hopefulness for their future without them.
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.