Dont Wake Up
Dave! Lyrics
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To lose your friends oh no
I don't feel all that glad
It's holding back when you should
Lose your head, it's all good
We don't talk all that much
Wake up, wake up or you'll be lonely
It's another tide of care
It's one on one, but not fair
I don't feel all that glad
Wake up, wake up your little girl is hungry
Wake up, wake up or you'll be lonely
Wake up, wake up your little girl is hungry
Wake up, wake up or you'll be lonely
The other side
The other side
It's the other side, oh
Wake up, wake up your little girl is hungry
Wake up, wake up or you'll be lonely
Wake up, wake up your little girl is hungry
Wake up, wake up or you'll be lonely
The song "Don't Wake Up" by Dave! seems to talk about the other side of life, where things are not as good as they used to be, where friends are lost, and the singer's feelings are less than happy. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's better to hold back when others would advise losing your head, indicating that it's not always easy to make the right choices. The repetition of the phrase "wake up" seems to signify an urgency to make a change, from the perspective of the singer's own problems to taking care of one's family, especially a "little girl," who needs attention - "wake up, wake up your little girl is hungry."
The lines "It's one on one, but not fair, I don't feel all that glad" could be interpreted in different ways but suggest that the singer feels the pressures of dealing with something alone, which isn't making them feel glad. However, the lyrics could also apply to the overall situation of being caught in the other side of life, where one must level up on their own without outside help, making them feel less than happy.
The song seems to be a reminder to its listeners to take a hold of their lives, to make a change in their circumstances, and to be there for their loved ones. It highlights how easy it is to get lost in the other side of life without realizing it, but it's never too late to wake up and change things.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the other side of life
This song is about the less pleasant aspects of life.
To lose your friends oh no
Losing friends is sad and difficult to deal with.
I don't feel all that glad
The singer is not feeling happy.
It's holding back when you should
Sometimes, it's hard to hold back your emotions and not show how you really feel.
Lose your head, it's all good
It's okay to lose control and express yourself.
We don't talk all that much
There seems to be a lack of communication between the singer and the person they are addressing.
Wake up, wake up your little girl is hungry
The lyrics appear to switch the subject to the person being addressed, reminding them that they have responsibilities to take care of.
Wake up, wake up or you'll be lonely
If you don't take care of what matters, you'll be alone.
It's another tide of care
Life can feel overwhelming with constant challenges and obligations.
It's one on one, but not fair
Dealing with life's challenges can feel like a one-on-one struggle, but it's not really fair.
The other side
This phrase is repeated a few times in the song, suggesting that the less pleasant aspects of life are part of a bigger picture.
It's the other side, oh
The other side of life is not always pleasant, but it's part of the human experience.
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