stay awake
Christina Perri Lyrics


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Stay awake, don't rest your head
Don't lie down upon your bed
While the moon drifts in the skies
Stay awake, don't close your eyes

Though the world is fast asleep
Though your pillow's soft and deep
You're not sleepy as you seem
Stay awake, don't nod and dream




Stay awake, don't nod and dream

Overall Meaning

In Christina Perri's song "Stay Awake," the lyrics convey a sense of desperation and the need to stay alert, both literally and metaphorically. The repeated phrase "Stay awake, don't rest your head" serves as a reminder to the listener to remain vigilant and not succumb to the comforts of sleep. The idea of not lying down upon the bed and not closing the eyes suggests a resistance against letting go and embracing rest.


The mention of the moon drifting in the skies adds to the dreamlike atmosphere of the song. It signifies the passage of time and the contrast between the peacefulness of the night and the urgency to stay awake. The world being fast asleep emphasizes a feeling of isolation, as if the singer is the only one who is awake and aware of their surroundings. The soft and deep pillow symbolizes the temptation to give in to sleep, but the assertion that "You're not sleepy as you seem" suggests that there is an inner restlessness and reluctance to let go.


Overall, "Stay Awake" portrays a struggle to stay present and engaged, to resist the pull of sleep and dreams, and to stay conscious of the realities of life. It captures a sense of anxiety and a desire to remain in control, even when confronted with weariness.


Line by Line Meaning

Stay awake, don't rest your head
Stay alert and vigilant, resist the urge to relax and let go of your worries


Don't lie down upon your bed
Avoid surrendering to comfort and tranquility, stay active and engaged


While the moon drifts in the skies
Even as the serene moon moves through the celestial expanse


Stay awake, don't close your eyes
Remain conscious and present, don't succumb to obliviousness


Though the world is fast asleep
Although the whole world is soundly in slumber


Though your pillow's soft and deep
Despite the comforting allure of your soft and plush pillow


You're not sleepy as you seem
Your appearance of weariness is deceiving, there is more to your wakefulness


Stay awake, don't nod and dream
Maintain consciousness, refrain from drifting into a state of reverie




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Written by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman

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Lerato


on A Thousand Years

i don't know why but it's like the more i listen to this song it moves something in my heart and it relates to my life somehow and all i can say is that Christina Perri is amazing and i will always love her forever

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