Le Couple is famous for their song Hidamari No Uta, insert song for the 1993 Japanese TV drama series Under One Roof.
Wide Awake
Emi Fujita Lyrics
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- as day defeats the night
The eccho of your voice that greets
The feeble morning light
Is the only answer to my silent prayer
And the promises I never make
You are always with me - your always there
In my dreams - though I am wide awake
And sometimes a forbidden glance
Will give my heart away
The light that kindled our romance
May flicker through the gray
All the gold and silver at the rainbows end
All earthly goods - I'll forsake
For each shooting star - a wish I send
And I dream - though I am wide awake
You were the rolling tidal wave
That swept my barren shores
If you will let me share your day
My life's forever yours
I will never understand the reason why
We fail to learn from our mistakes
I will wait for you as the days go by
With my dream - though I am wide awake
The opening lyrics of Emi Fujita's "Wide Awake" describe a morning scene where the dawn is breaking slowly in the east and day is winning over the night. The only sound heard is the singer's own voice and the weak light of morning illuminates her. However, she is not alone. She feels the presence of someone who is always with her, although he may not be physically present. The song's theme revolves around their relationship, which has been forged in dreams but lingers in reality. The singer feels as though she is dreaming although awake and cannot help having forbidden feelings of love for someone she thinks she can never have.
The second verse indicates that the singer's heart has been given away to this forbidden love, and sometimes it shows through the grey sheen of daily life. The singer's love is so powerful that it can make her forget all the world's riches to replace them with the hopes of a shooting star. She knows that the love between her and the man to whom she is singing may have its ups and downs, but she is willing to wait and hold onto the dream.
Overall, "Wide Awake" is a reminder of the power of love, the hope of the dreams that we keep when we hold on to our deepest feelings. The song suggests that, even in the face of adversity, the best thing we can do is follow through with our hearts and hold onto the belief that they will eventually lead us to a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
The dawn breaks slowly in the east
As the sun rises, it signals the end of darkness and the beginning of a new day.
The eccho of your voice that greets
The sound of your voice in the morning brings comfort and reassurance.
The feeble morning light
The softly glowing sun illuminates the beginning of a new day.
Is the only answer to my silent prayer
Hearing your voice is the only solace I need in the morning.
And the promises I never make
I don't make any promises because it feels like you are always with me.
You are always with me - your always there
You are always present in my thoughts and dreams.
In my dreams - though I am wide awake
I always think of you, even when I'm not sleeping.
And sometimes a forbidden glance
A secret look between us can reveal our true feelings.
Will give my heart away
My heart will be exposed and vulnerable in that moment.
The light that kindled our romance
The spark that ignited our love still burns brightly.
May flicker through the gray
Our love may face challenges, but I believe it will endure.
All the gold and silver at the rainbows end
Material possessions hold no value when compared to the depth of our love.
All earthly goods - I'll forsake
I am willing to give up everything for you, my love.
For each shooting star - a wish I send
I make a wish for us every time I see a shooting star.
And I dream - though I am wide awake
I am still hopeful and optimistic about our love, even when I'm awake and realistic.
You were the rolling tidal wave
You transformed my life in a powerful, sweeping way.
That swept my barren shores
You brought life and vitality to my previously desolate life.
If you will let me share your day
If you allow me to be a part of your life, I will cherish every moment.
My life's forever yours
I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
I will never understand the reason why
There are some things in life, including our mistakes, that we'll never understand.
We fail to learn from our mistakes
Despite making mistakes, we don't always change our actions or choices.
I will wait for you as the days go by
I will be patient and steadfast in my love for you, no matter how much time passes.
With my dream - though I am wide awake
I will continue to hold onto our dream of a life together, even when I'm awake and aware of reality.
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.