Wake Me Up
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The sky is red, I don't understand,
Past midnight I still see the land.
People are sayin' the woman is damned,
She makes you burn with a wave of her hand.
The city's a blaze, the town's on fire.
The woman's flames are reaching higher.
We were fools, we called her liar.
All I hear is "Burn!"

I didn't believe she was devil's sperm.
She said, "Curse you all, you'll never learn!
When I leave there's no return."
The people laughed till she said, "Burn!"
Warning came, no one cared.
Earth was shakin', we stood and stared.
When it came no one was spared.
Still I hear "Burn!"

You know we had no time,
We could not even try.
You know we had no time.

You know we had no time,
We could not even try.
You know we had no time.

The sky is red, I don't understand,
Past midnight I still see the land.
People are sayin' the woman is damned,
She makes you burn with a wave of her hand.
Warning came, no one cared.
Earth was shakin, we stood and stared.




When it came no one was spared.
Still I hear "Burn!"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deep.her's "Drive Me Slowly" are enigmatic and filled with symbolism, inviting various interpretations from listeners. The song opens with a surreal image of a red sky and the singer's admission of not understanding it. This opening creates a sense of mystery and apprehension that is sustained throughout the song. The next line suggests that it is past midnight, and the singer can still see the land, indicating that they are possibly traveling or observing the world from a distance. The lyrics then introduce the figure of a damned woman who can make people burn with a wave of her hand. This woman is viewed as a feared and powerful presence, stirring up chaos and destruction.


The following lines: "The city's a blaze, the town's on fire. The woman's flames are reaching higher. We were fools, we called her liar. All I hear is 'Burn!'" suggest that the woman's power is not only affecting the individual, but has also engulfed entire towns and cities. The lyrics express a sense of chaos and confusion, as people do not understand what is happening to them. The woman is called a liar, but the sense of desperation and urgency in the lyrics indicates that no one knows what to do, and that they might be beyond help. The repeated line "Still, I hear burn!" emphasizes the haunting quality of the song, further emphasizing the theme of destruction and chaos.


Overall, "Drive Me Slowly" is a haunting song that invites its listeners to imagine a world overcome by chaos and destruction, possibly through the influence of an enigmatic and condemned woman. The song suggests a warning about the perils of giving in to temptation and not understanding the consequences of one's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

The sky is red, I don't understand,
The world is in chaos and turmoil, and I can't seem to grasp why.


Past midnight I still see the land.
Even in the darkness, I can still see the devastation and destruction around me.


People are sayin' the woman is damned,
Others are accusing this woman of being evil and cursed.


She makes you burn with a wave of her hand.
Her power is so strong that she can cause destruction with just a single gesture.


The city's a blaze, the town's on fire.
The cities and towns are engulfed in flames and chaos.


The woman's flames are reaching higher.
This woman's influence and destruction is spreading further and further.


We were fools, we called her liar.
We underestimated this woman's power and didn't believe she was capable of such destruction.


All I hear is "Burn!"
The only thing that anyone is concerned about at this point is the destruction and flames around them.


I didn't believe she was devil's sperm.
I didn't believe this woman was truly evil and capable of causing such destruction.


She said, "Curse you all, you'll never learn!
This woman warned us of our ignorance and arrogance, but we didn't listen.


When I leave there's no return."
This woman's destruction is irreversible, and there's no way to undo what she's done.


The people laughed till she said, "Burn!"
People were dismissive of this woman until they realized too late the danger she posed.


Warning came, no one cared.
There were warnings of the impending destruction, but no one paid attention.


Earth was shakin', we stood and stared.
Even when the destruction was underway, we were too stunned to do anything.


When it came no one was spared.
The destruction caused by this woman spared no one and nothing.


Still I hear "Burn!"
The memory and impact of this destruction still haunts me and those around me.


You know we had no time,
There was no opportunity or chance to prevent or stop the destruction.


We could not even try.
The destruction was too overwhelming and impossible to stop.


You know we had no time.
We were helpless and at the mercy of the destruction around us.




Lyrics ยฉ EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RITCHIE BLACKMORE, DAVID COVERDALE, JON LORD, IAN ANDERSON PAICE

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Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start
They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well that's fine by me
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I tried carrying the weight of the world
But I only have two hands
I hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
I wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is the prize
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself
And I didn't know I was lost



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Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start
They tell me I'm too young to understand
They say I'm caught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes
Well that's fine by me
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Didn't know I was lost
I tried carrying the weight of the world
But I only have two hands
Hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
Wish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game made for everyone
And love is a prize
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself, and I
Didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself, and I
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
I didn't know



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Arnold Pascual

RIP- Avicii
Your songs will remain alive forever!!๐Ÿ˜ญโคโค

Bobafett1999_the_sketch_artist

Sure will

aGus7Yn

This song with those angelic sounds makes me imagine a world where everyone is happy playing like children again..

Noemi Samson

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TYMO95

Playing around naked! I feel you man!

Alexander7

aGus7Yn Amen Bro
Good times

RoHiT *

๐Ÿ’–

darcyiix

<3

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Murtaza T. Mohsin

We will miss you Avicii! The music industry lost a GREAT artist! - Wake up Avicii :'( - Your music had the soul and your true life reflected through the beautiful sounds and words! We will always love you and your music! You will be missed greatly!

Bert Ljung

I will never stop listning to your music Tim! R.I.P Avicii <3

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