Waking In A Dream
Flame Lyrics


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Waste away another night
Can't leave this bed I've made
Given up on life

God only knows I've tried
To be better
There's nothing left inside
I got so lost along the way
Could never find the words to say
Waited for the dark to change in me
Watched as the seasons faded away

It's easier to just let go
Rather than dwell on all I used to know

Come wake me up
I've been asleep for too long
In a life that's not my own
Lost myself
So cold

Come wake me up
I've been asleep for too long
Never wanted to feel alone
Lost myself
Slow to love
So cold

Can't leave this bed I made
Given up on life

God only knows I've tried
To be better
There's nothing left inside

I got so lost along the way
Counted down all of the days
Waited for signs from a distant place
Watched as the seasons faded away

It's easier to just let go
Rather than dwell on all I used to know

Come wake me up
I've been asleep for too long
In a life that's not my own
Lost myself
So cold

Come wake me up
I've been asleep for too long
Never wanted to feel alone
Lost myself
Slow to love
So cold

Through each and every year
You destroy who you are
When you try to disappear
Take me back to the start
Mend all the pieces that fell apart

We watch the world turn
But never stop to think about
Who we are
Take me back to the start
Mend all the pieces that fell apart

I've been asleep for too long
In a life that's not my own
Never wanted to feel alone

Come wake me up
I've been asleep for too long
In a life that's not my own
Lost myself
So cold

Come wake me up
I've been asleep for too long
Never wanted to feel alone
Lost myself




Slow to love
So cold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Flame's song "Waking In A Dream" portray the emotions of someone who feels lost and disconnected from themselves and their life. The first verse depicts the mood of hopelessness and resignation, as the person wastes away in bed and gives up on life, despite having tried to be better. The second verse describes the feeling of being lost along the way and waiting for a change to happen, only to watch as time passes by. The chorus repeats the plea for someone to wake them up from their numbness and isolation, evoking the desire to feel alive again and to regain a sense of belonging. The bridge illustrates the destructive cycle of trying to disappear from oneself and the world, and the longing for a renewal and mending of the broken pieces.


The song's overall theme is a common one in the genre of emo and alternative rock, which deals with the struggles of identity, purpose, and connection. The lyrics capture the feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness that many people experience at some point in their lives, and offer a relatable and cathartic outlet for those emotions. The use of metaphors such as seasons changing and pieces falling apart add a poetic dimension to the lyrics and enhance their emotional impact. The repetition of the chorus and the gradual buildup of intensity in the music create a sense of climax and release, making the song an effective emotional journey for the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Waste away another night
Spending another night without any progress or purpose


Can't leave this bed I've made
Trapped in the consequences of past actions, unable to move on


Given up on life
Feeling hopeless and defeated, unable to find meaning or purpose in life


God only knows I've tried
Despite efforts, feeling a sense of failure and disappointment


To be better
Striving for improvement and growth in oneself


There's nothing left inside
Empty and depleted emotionally and spiritually


I got so lost along the way
Losing one's direction and sense of self while navigating life's challenges


Could never find the words to say
Struggling to express oneself or communicate effectively


Waited for the dark to change in me
Hoping for a transformative experience or for external circumstances to bring about change


Watched as the seasons faded away
Witnessing the passage of time and the impermanence of life


It's easier to just let go
Succumbing to resignation or giving up, rather than continuing the struggle to improve


Rather than dwell on all I used to know
Choosing to move forward instead of dwelling on past experiences


Come wake me up
Asking for help or intervention from another person


I've been asleep for too long
Metaphorically being unaware or inactive, not making progress or growth


In a life that's not my own
Feeling disconnected from oneself and one's own life


Lost myself
Feeling disconnected from one's sense of identity or purpose


So cold
Feeling emotionally distant or unfeeling


Never wanted to feel alone
Desiring companionship or social connection


Slow to love
Having difficulty opening up or trusting others in a romantic context


Counted down all of the days
Waiting or anticipating for something to change or improve, marking the passage of time


Waited for signs from a distant place
Hoping for a sign or direction from an external source or force


Through each and every year
Over an extended period of time


You destroy who you are
Actions and behaviors that harm one's self, sense of identity or purpose


When you try to disappear
Attempting to escape or avoid reality or oneself


Take me back to the start
Desiring a return to a time or place before experiences and consequences took hold


Mend all the pieces that fell apart
Recovery, healing, and restoration from past experiences


We watch the world turn
Observing the passage of time and change in the world


But never stop to think about
Rarely, if ever, reflecting on one's own experiences or impact on the world




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: AARON ANTHONY EVANS, CHRIS ROETTER, ELI FORD, GREGORY CHARLES DIAMOND, WILLIAM SCOTT PUTNEY, ZACH HUSTON, Aaron Evans

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