AWAKENING
Dreadful Shadows Lyrics


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This is the day I've always been awaiting
A ray of sun comes into my room
The sleepless nights of former years are ending
And every day falls into a gloom

Where is the torment in my brain, it's so silent
Where is the screaming of my soul
I can't stand it anymore
I'm drowning

I'll be dancing with your soul, in our ancient way
I'll be kissing you today, and our hope is granted
Every minute I am wasting here is agonizing pain
Why should I hesitate to leave

I'm sick of escaping from that cold, I'm still running
The torn thoughts destroyed my mind
The emptiness causes fear and isolation
Transience seems to be a lie

I'll be dancing with your soul, in our ancient way
I'll be kissing you today, and our hope is granted




Every minute I am wasting here is agonizing pain
Why should I hesitate to leave

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dreadful Shadows' song "Awakening" tell the story of someone who has been struggling with inner turmoil for a long time, possibly depression or anxiety, and has finally reached a turning point. The beginning of the song is filled with optimism as the singer declares that this is the day they have been waiting for, and a ray of sun comes into their room, indicating that the darkness that has been plaguing them is beginning to lift. However, this newfound sense of peace is short-lived as the singer begins to drown in their own thoughts and fears, unable to escape the anguish that still persists.


Despite this, the singer has hope for the future. They speak of an "ancient way" of dancing with someone's soul and kissing them, perhaps indicating a sense of connection and intimacy that has been missing from their life. They are willing to leave behind the pain and wasted time, recognizing that there is no reason to hesitate in seeking a better life. The repeated refrain of "every minute I am wasting here is agonizing pain" underscores the urgency and importance of making a change.


Overall, "Awakening" is a reflection on the struggle towards mental and emotional wellness. The lyrics capture the ups and downs of this journey, from moments of hope and optimism to times of deep despair and isolation. Through it all, the singer recognizes the importance of seeking connection and finding meaning in life, even in the midst of pain and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the day I've always been awaiting
After waiting for an indescribable amount of time, there's finally a ray of hope that everything will fall into place.


A ray of sun comes into my room
The singer sees the first light of hope in a long time.


The sleepless nights of former years are ending
The singer has finally been able to find peace, and the sleepless nights caused by old griefs and pain have been brought to an end.


And every day falls into a gloom
Whilst the artist is slowly healing, the world still seems dark, bleak and hopeless.


Where is the torment in my brain, it's so silent
The pain and anxiety has slowly subsided and the artist is finding peace within themselves.


Where is the screaming of my soul
The constant chaos and conflict in the singer's mind has finally ceased, and there is peace.


I can't stand it anymore I'm drowning
Despite the healing process, the singer feels overwhelmed and like they are drowning in emotions and pain they can't handle.


I'll be dancing with your soul, in our ancient way I'll be kissing you today, and our hope is granted Every minute I am wasting here is agonizing pain Why should I hesitate to leave
The artist has found solace in the love and support of their companion and is determined to leave the dark and tormenting world behind, even if they feel guilty about it.


I'm sick of escaping from that cold, I'm still running
The artist can't handle constantly running away and avoiding their issues, and craves stability and normality.


The torn thoughts destroyed my mind The emptiness causes fear and isolation Transience seems to be a lie
The artist is haunted by the memories of traumatic experiences and the emptiness that follows, and can't seem to find a way out of the cycle of pain and fear.




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