Natasja met Sam at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and met Chris, Harry and Jack the following year in BIMM Brighton. After two years touring the UK and Europe without a label or publisher and playing 53 festivals across 2 years, Fickle Friends signed to Polydor Records.[1] The band recorded their debut album in Los Angeles with Mike Crossey and it was released on 16 March 2018 during a promotional UK tour.
Fickle Friends' debut album You Are Someone Else was released on 16th March and entered the UK Albums Chart at #9 and #1 in the UK Album Cassette Charts.
The band's second album, Are We Gonna Be Alright? was released on January 14, 2022.
Wake Me Up
Fickle Friends Lyrics
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It's darker than it's light
And you don't wanna see me
(Paranoid)
Making me feel guilty
Just like you have all along
Trap me with your body
Wake me up
Caption this
Problem is
We hesitate
Find out what you're hating
Let's be straight
And never say
How we are absolutely failing
Someone call it now
And pull me away
I'm just waking up and all I wanna say is
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Yeh we're absolutely failing
(Yeh we're absolutely failing)
Everything is blurry
Turbulent then calm
Teeth are sinking deeper
Kill me first
Wind me up the wrong way
Edible words are your worst
Choose another flavour
Wake me up
Caption this
The problem is
What we do underneath the table
Trouble is
That ignorance is who we are
Absolutely blameless
Someone call it now
And pull me away
I'm just waking up and all I wanna say is
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Yeh we're absolutely failing
We have got so much, so much to learn
And what am I missing? What is it you've heard?
'Cause we are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Yeh we are absolutely failing
Wake me up
Ah, what ya waiting for?
'Cause I put you out of my head
Why do we always pretend
Like we could ever be friendly
I'd forgotten to mention that
Someone call it now
And pull me away
I'm just waking up and all I wanna say is
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Yeh we're absolutely failing
Wake me up
We have got so much, so much to learn
What am I missing? What is it you've heard?
'Cause we are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Yeh we are absolutely failing
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Yeh we are absolutely failing
Wake me up
In Fickle Friends's song "Wake Me Up," the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction in a relationship that has lost its spark and is heading towards failure. The opening lines, "You get up so early, It's darker than it's light, And you don't wanna see me," suggest a lack of connection and a feeling of being ignored or avoided by the other person. The mention of feeling guilty and being trapped by their body implies a sense of manipulation or control within the relationship. The repeated request to "wake me up" emphasizes a desire for change or a wake-up call to address the issues at hand.
The second verse further emphasizes the troubled nature of the relationship, describing everything as blurry and tumultuous. The mention of edible words implies that hurtful things are being said or exchanged between the couple. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of ignorance and denial, with lines like "That ignorance is who we are, absolutely blameless." This suggests a refusal to acknowledge or take responsibility for the problems within the relationship.
The chorus expresses a sense of hopelessness and a recognition of the failure that is occurring. The repetition of "we are absolutely failing" underscores the certainty and inevitability of the relationship's demise. There is also a recognition that there is still much to learn and understand, but it is unclear whether the couple is willing or able to do so. The plea to be woken up can be seen as a desire to either save the relationship or to finally face the reality of its failure.
Line by Line Meaning
You get up so early
You wake up before sunrise
It's darker than it's light
The darkness dominates the light
And you don't wanna see me
You avoid seeing me
(Paranoid)
Feeling suspicious and fearful
Making me feel guilty
Causing me to feel guilty
Just like you have all along
Like you always have
Trap me with your body
Hold me captive physically
Wake me up
Bring me back to reality
Caption this
Give a title to this situation
Problem is
The issue is
We hesitate
We are unsure
Find out what you're hating
Discover the cause of your hatred
Let's be straight
Let's be honest
And never say
And avoid admitting
How we are absolutely failing
How we are completely unsuccessful
Someone call it now
Someone declare it immediately
And pull me away
And remove me from this situation
I'm just waking up and all I wanna say is
I have just become aware and all I want to express is
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
We exist, we exist, we exist, we exist, yes
Yeh we're absolutely failing
Yes, we are completely unsuccessful
Everything is blurry
Everything is unclear
Turbulent then calm
Chaotic and then peaceful
Teeth are sinking deeper
Biting harder
Kill me first
End me before anything else
Wind me up the wrong way
Irritate me in the incorrect manner
Edible words are your worst
Your harmful comments are like poison
Choose another flavour
Select a different option
Wake me up
Bring me back to reality
The problem is
The issue is
What we do underneath the table
Our secret actions
Trouble is
The difficulty is
That ignorance is who we are
Our lack of knowledge defines us
Absolutely blameless
Completely innocent
Someone call it now
Someone declare it immediately
And pull me away
And remove me from this situation
We have got so much, so much to learn
We have a great deal to learn
What am I missing? What is it you've heard?
What am I unaware of? What information have you received?
'Cause we are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Because we exist, we exist, we exist, we exist, yes
Yeh we are absolutely failing
Yes, we are completely unsuccessful
Ah, what ya waiting for?
Oh, what are you waiting for?
'Cause I put you out of my head
Because I removed you from my thoughts
Why do we always pretend
Why do we consistently act as if
Like we could ever be friendly
Like we could ever be on good terms
I'd forgotten to mention that
I had neglected to mention that
We have got so much, so much to learn
We have a great deal to learn
What am I missing? What is it you've heard?
What am I unaware of? What information have you received?
'Cause we are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
Because we exist, we exist, we exist, we exist, yes
Yeh we are absolutely failing
Yes, we are completely unsuccessful
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
We exist, we exist, we exist, we exist, yes
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
We exist, we exist, we exist, we exist, yes
We are, we are, we are, we are, yeh
We exist, we exist, we exist, we exist, yes
Yeh we are absolutely failing
Yes, we are completely unsuccessful
Wake me up
Bring me back to reality
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Hall, Jack Wilson, Jack Herrington, Natassja Shiner, Samuel Morris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jordyesscoto
Love this! Cant wait for the album! :-)
@romario4art
This band is pure gold! Can't wait to hear the entire album!
@emmyedavis
That orange eyeshadow though ππππ
@laradailey7086
I have loved this band for SO LONG. After seeing you guys play at community festival last year, I remembered everything I wanted to do as an artist. I love each and every song you all release and I canβt wait for you guys to grow in fans! I love you all -Lara x
@sugarbants
Such a great song, and amazing band!
@mr559
That 49ers jacket looks so good on Natassja.
4 years after hearing "Swim" for the 1st time and now we're so close to an album!
@fragileasglass3192
Amazing song. My new jam!
@annahidri
Your songs are π―
@veradebresser1697
THIS IS SO GOODDDππ I love the setting and the colorsπππππππ
@CharlesLumia
This song is so good