Wide Awake
Dan Berk Lyrics

I'm wide awake
The singer is fully aware and conscious.

I was in the dark
The singer was unaware of something important at one point in time.

I was falling hard
The singer experienced a difficult time emotionally.

With an open heart
The artist was vulnerable and honest in their emotions and actions towards someone or something.

How did I read the stars so wrong
The artist made a grave mistake in their judgement or understanding of something important.

And now it's clear to me
The singer has come to a realization about something that was previously unclear or misunderstood.

That everything you see
The singer is referring to outward appearances and how they can be deceiving.

Ain't always what it seems
The artist is suggesting that things are often more complicated or different than they appear.

Yeah, I was dreaming for so long
The artist was in a state of delusion or fantasy about something for an extended period of time.

I wish I knew then
The artist has some regret about not having understood or known something earlier.

What I know now
The singer has gained knowledge or experience that would have been useful earlier on.

Wouldn't dive in
In hindsight, the artist wouldn't have jumped headfirst into something.

Wouldn't bow down
The singer wouldn't have allowed themselves to be controlled or manipulated by someone or something.

Gravity hurts
The singer is using a metaphor to describe the emotional or physical pain that can arise from a situation.

You made it so sweet
Someone or something made the situation seem enjoyable or desirable, despite the negative consequences.

Till I woke up on
The artist had a sudden realization about something, possibly after experiencing a painful event or situation.

On the concrete
The artist woke up to reality and faced the harsh consequences of their actions or decisions.

Falling from cloud nine
The singer experienced a sudden drop from a state of bliss or happiness.

Crashing from the high
The singer felt a sudden fall or loss after being on top of the world or experiencing something positive.

I'm letting go tonight
The artist is choosing to release their grip on something that was once important or desirable.

Not losing any sleep
The artist is not troubled or affected by something that was previously a worry or source of anxiety.

Picked up every piece
The artist has picked up and taken care of every part of themselves after experiencing a difficult situation.

And landed on my feet
The singer has successfully overcome a difficult situation and is back on track.

Need nothing to complete myself, no
The artist is content and complete within themselves, and doesn't need external validation or support to feel that way.

Yeah, I am born again
The singer feels like they have been given a new chance or opportunity after experiencing something transformative.

Out of the lion's den
The singer has escaped from a dangerous or threatening situation.

I don't have to pretend
The singer is no longer pretending or putting on a show for anyone.

And it's too late
The artist has passed a critical point in time or event where turning back is no longer an option.

The story's over now, the end
The artist has reached the end of a chapter or journey, and it's time to move on.

Thunder rumbling
The singer is using a metaphor to describe a sense of unease or fear surrounding them.

Castles crumbling
The singer is using a metaphor to describe a sense of loss or destruction in something they once held dear.

I am trying to hold on
The artist is trying to keep something important or meaningful from slipping away from them.

God knows that I tried
The artist has put in a lot of effort or attempted something to their best ability.

Seeing the bright side
The artist is trying to remain positive or optimistic in a difficult situation.

But I'm not blind anymore
The singer has gained clarity and is no longer ignorant or unaware of something important.