Every Waking Moment
Citizen Cope [Live] Lyrics
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I've watched a city for a dollar get sold
I've watched a bella take off her clothes
I watched the miles through the car window
And every waking moment I'm alive
I'm searching for you whether I know it,
Or whether I'd realized
I'm searching for you whether I know it
Or whether I've realized
Every waking moment I'm alive
I've been to Paris
I've been to Rome
Never been too lost, but I lie and say I've gone
I've been touched by a woman that I lost
I've been real high
I've been real low
And every waking moment I'm alive
I'm searching for you whether I know it,
Or whether I'd realized
Well every waking moment I'm alive
I'm searching for you whether I know it
Or whether I'd realized
Every waking moment I'm alive
Every waking moment I'm alive
The lyrics of Citizen Cope's song Every Waking Moment reflect the artist's journey through life, as he observes and experiences the world around him. He starts by describing how he has witnessed the slow pace of a country, perhaps alluding to the struggles that society faces in progressing and adapting to change. He then talks about a city being sold out for the price of a dollar, which could be interpreted as a commentary on the pitfalls of capitalism and the loss of identity and culture that comes with rampant commercialization.
The mention of a bella taking off her clothes could be a reference to a stripper or a dancer, and could signify the allure of the temptations of life, as well as the fleeting nature of beauty and youth. Throughout the song, Citizen Cope makes it clear that he is constantly searching for someone or something that he may not fully understand or be aware of. He talks about his travels to Paris and Rome, but confesses that he has never been truly lost. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for his search for meaning and purpose, as he tries to find his place in the world.
The repeated line of every waking moment I'm alive acts as a reminder of the persistent yearning for something more, something deeper, that permeates the entire song. The artist acknowledges that he may not know what it is that he's searching for, but the search never ends.
Line by Line Meaning
I've watched a country move slow
I have observed a nation progress at a sluggish pace
I've watched a city for a dollar get sold
I have witnessed a bustling urban center being bought for a sum of money
I've watched a bella take off her clothes
I have seen a beautiful woman undress
I watched the miles through the car window
I gauged the distance travelled by looking out of the car window
And every waking moment I'm alive
At all times while I'm conscious and breathing
I'm searching for you whether I know it,
I am actively seeking you, regardless of whether I'm cognizant of it
Or whether I'd realized
Or if I have yet to come to the awareness of it
Well every waking moment I'm alive
Indeed, at every moment while I'm awake
I'm searching for you whether I know it
I am persistently looking for you, whether I'm consciously aware of it
Or whether I've realized
Or if I have not yet had the revelation of it
Every waking moment I'm alive
At any and every moment while I'm conscious and existing
I've been to Paris
I have visited the city of Paris
I've been to Rome
I have travelled to Rome
Never been too lost, but I lie and say I've gone
Although I've never been extremely bewildered, I falsely claim to have experienced it
I've been touched by a woman that I lost
I have had an intimate encounter with a woman whom I have since lost
I've been real high
I have been significantly euphoric
I've been real low
I have also experienced deep despair and tribulations
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Leslie Romo
This was my dads fAvorite song he died last year and god does it hurt to listen but it feels so good love it
Dominick Tranquilli
this mans music makes my soul happy :)
Mike Pineda
never heard of this guy but his music is DOPE!
cyril debost
Perfect song !
Luke Lindvall
My next door neighbors sister is Copes producer. It’s so amazing to realize this guys been next door to my house
AustinAstray
Whaaat? Still?
MadeInChina81
Wow. Loved this.
nightdescend
out of every 50 people i meet, maybe one knows Cope. makes me so sad
nick kormushoff
Clarance greenwood is the best singer songwriter He is a legend
Michael Pastore
Copes got soul....