Vocalist Keith Goodwin is also a part of the project The Sound of Animals Fighting; an experimental, progressive project composed of members of Circa Survive, Chiodos, Rx Bandits, Finch, and more.
Waking Up
Days Away Lyrics
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when it's the simplest things that mean so much more.
Quit falling down because this is what I bet.
Come on. Don't take those pictures down tonight.
Please just wake me up.
That would be a nightmare.
Well, even if she wanted me to, I wouldn't be there in a hurry.
If you did I know I would run away and scream.
If she wanted me to I couldn't listen to that.
Remember me, I'm the one standing to the right of you
whispering in your ear,
"I'm gonna be with you forever."
The lyrics of "Waking Up" by Days Away are filled with a sense of longing for simpler times, as well as a sense of hopelessness in the face of an impending separation. The first lines suggest that we often take the most important things for granted: the simple moments that make up our lives. The singer then implores the listener to hold on to those moments, suggesting that they are more valuable than they may seem at first.
The refrain of the song, "Please just wake me up," suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation: that they are about to be separated from someone they love. The line "that would be a nightmare" underscores the fear and desperation the singer is feeling.
The second half of the song focuses on the singer's conflicting emotions regarding the person they love. On the one hand, they express a deep commitment to the other person ("I'm gonna be with you forever"). On the other hand, they suggest that they might be afraid of that commitment ("even if she wanted me to, I wouldn't be there in a hurry"). The final lines ("remember me, I'm the one standing to the right of you / whispering in your ear") suggest that the singer is trying to hold on to a memory of the person they love, even as they fear losing them.
Overall, "Waking Up" is a poignant expression of the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the simplest things we tend to ignore,
We often overlook the small things in life.
when it's the simplest things that mean so much more.
In reality, the small things hold great value.
Quit falling down because this is what I bet.
Stop making the same mistakes over and over again.
Come on. Don't take those pictures down tonight.
Please don't erase our memories together even if we are fighting.
Please just wake me up.
Please bring me back to reality from this dream world.
That would be a nightmare.
Staying in this uneasy relationship would be a horrible dream.
Well, even if she wanted me to, I wouldn't be there in a hurry.
Even if she asked me to come back, I wouldn't do it right away.
If you did I know I would run away and scream.
If you did come back, I would freak out and run away.
If she begged me I'd never bend back.
Even if she begged me to return, I would never go back on my decision.
If she wanted me to I couldn't listen to that.
Even if she wanted me to come back, I couldn't ignore my personal growth and happiness.
Remember me, I'm the one standing to the right of you whispering in your ear,
I want you to remember me as the one who was always by your side and supporting you.
"I'm gonna be with you forever."
I promise to always be there for you, no matter what happens.
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J G
Them 4 am workouts hit different.
Asif Chowdhury
My gym doesn’t open until 6 ffs I do boxing there so peak
Antoine Mantoux
I'm just trolling you. If you don't eat at least 4 times a day, and constantly change exercices and sleep right your progression will go stagnant bro. The gains at the beggining are amazing but if you don't do these things you will go stagnant, I've been there. Good luck bro
Antoine Mantoux
I'm just trolling you. Yessir 💪
theerealatm
My gym Stop opening at 4 after covid and they kept that schedule. That is so lame
Dexter Ramey
@theerealatm it was a good excuse to offer less for more...
DillyDilly
Wake up at 4AM?!?! It’s 4:21 right now and I haven’t gone to bed yet…
RubyBossRider
u already woke up
DINS
Lol 😆
Mr.88
That’s what I’m sayin 😂