Daybreak
Cody Simpson Lyrics


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I'm camping outside your castle crying
Hoping you see me here
Tonight I feel like a man on fire
But I'm in the cool night air

I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break

Do you love me? Do you love me?
Put somebody else above me
Just don't leave me here alone
Aphrodite, Aphrodite
Put your body here beside me
'Cause I'm burnin' all alone

I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break

Shout at the mountains high
I'm praying that it finds your ear
I'm at the guarding gate, take me in dear
I collapse on the lawn, a guitar at my side
And the diamonds of dawn in your eyes

I'm out here on my own, on my own
When you're breaking the silence the sun starts to rise
It's the first time that I felt alive

I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break




Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cody Simpson's song "Daybreak" describe a longing for love and the uncertainty that comes with it. The first verse paints a picture of someone waiting outside the person they love's metaphorical castle, hoping to catch their attention. The singer feels like they're on fire with passion but are still alone in the cool night air. They're waiting for daybreak, hoping that their love will be reciprocated, but questioning whether it's real love or just a mistake.


In the second verse, the singer pleads with their love interest, asking if they truly love them or if they're putting someone else above them. They don't want to be left alone and instead want Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to be by their side. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the waiting and uncertainty of the situation.


The third verse is a desperate cry for attention, shouting to the mountains in the hopes their message will be heard. They're at the gate, asking to be let in, and collapse on the lawn with a guitar by their side. The diamonds of dawn in the love interest's eyes bring them to life, and the singer finally feels alive.


Overall, "Daybreak" is a song about love, longing, and uncertainty. The singer is questioning whether their love is being reciprocated and waiting for daybreak, both literally and metaphorically, hoping for clarity and a resolution to their situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm camping outside your castle crying
I'm persistently waiting outside your heartbroken with tears


Hoping you see me here
Anticipating your awareness of my presence


Tonight I feel like a man on fire
Tonight I am overwhelmed with desire


But I'm in the cool night air
But I'm surrounded by a relaxing and soothing atmosphere


I'm just a-waiting for day to break
I'm just waiting for a new beginning


Is this love or just a mistake?
Is this feeling true or am I making a wrong decision?


Baby, how long will it take?
How long will I wait for you?


Waiting for day to break
Waiting for a fresh start


Do you love me? Do you love me?
Are you capable of loving me the way I do?


Put somebody else above me
Prioritize someone else over me


Just don't leave me here alone
Just don't abandon me


Aphrodite, Aphrodite
Reference to the Greek goddess of love and beauty


Put your body here beside me
Might be requesting physical intimacy or companionship


'Cause I'm burnin' all alone
I'm burning with passion and desire without you


Shout at the mountains high
Putting forth great effort to be heard


I'm praying that it finds your ear
Hoping that the message reaches you


I'm at the guarding gate, take me in dear
At the door, waiting to be let in


I collapse on the lawn, a guitar at my side
I sit down exhausted on the grass, with my guitar next to me


And the diamonds of dawn in your eyes
Refers to the beauty in the eyes of the one he loves


I'm out here on my own, on my own
I'm standing here alone, by myself


When you're breaking the silence the sun starts to rise
When you speak, the world comes to life


It's the first time that I felt alive
I feel truly alive for the first time with you




Writer(s): shareef addo, adrian cota, cody simpson

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[Verse 1]
I'm campin' outside your castle cryin'
Hopin' you see me here
Tonight I feel like a man on fire
But I'm in the cool night air

[Chorus]
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break

[Verse 2]
Do you love me? Do you love me?
Put somebody else above me
Just don't leave me here alone
Aphrodite, Aphrodite
Put your body here beside me
'Cause I'm burnin' all alone

[Chorus]
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break

[Verse 3]
Shout at the mountains high, I'm prayin' that it finds your ear
I'm at the guarding gate, take me in dear
I collapse on the lawn, a guitar at my side
And the diamonds of dawn in your eyes

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm out here on my own, on my own
When you're breakin' the silence the sun starts to rise
It's the first time that I felt alive

[Chorus]
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Is this love or just a mistake?
I'm just a-waiting for day to break
Baby, how long will it take?
Waiting for day to break



All comments from YouTube:

Justine Mae Ramos

He deserves more recognition! Cody is very talented and underrated singer songwriter🥹🫶

Emma R

Justine Mae Ramos I agree and it sucks!

Laura Anguiano

Happens to most indie artists

Athena Arce

bRo


Listen to him from 5 years ago, they’re better

sri harsh

Maybe i won't completely agree on that because 1 album in future can even make his albums from past a big hit so all he needs is tht one shot

Tun Naung Win

There's only one Simpson in my life who is Cody Simpson. Let us hear your creations till the world ends.

V

He deserves more!!!!!!! His voice melts me it's amazing

MusicIzMyLife15

I love how all his music, albums, and (now) band name is somehow about water, the ocean, or surfing. That's what makes his extremely unique and special. <3 CANADA LOVES YOU!!!!

yong music

Good music

Jayk

His voice sounds so amazing now! The guy was always talented, but this is something new, and refreshing! Keep on going Cody!

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