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Aria Yavarinejad - Vocals
Mario Roche - Bass
Chase Wagster - Guitar/Vocals
Tom Crisp - Guitar
Aaron Martinez - Drums
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For All I Am Lyrics
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Consciously designing ways to get me to a better place
Or was I in a daze?
And weeks slip away and then repeat.
If it's so
Then wake me up
Wake me up
Have I walked along the path I swore I'd walk upon or have I somehow led myself astray
Or was I in a daze?
And weeks fade away with memories
Before I'm old with nothing left to love
Wake me up and pull me from the fog that's keeping me numb
Wake me up
Cause I've become uncomfortable with feeling nothing
Waste away and vanish in the flood
Waste away and vanish in the flood
Have I been awake?
Consciously designing ways to get me to a better place
Or was I in a daze?
Waste away and vanish in the flood
The song Limbo by For All I Am delves into the themes of self-reflection and self-awareness, speaking to the idea of waking up from a sort of underlying numbness that plagues the singer. The opening lines, "Have I been awake?/Consciously designing ways to get me to a better place/Or was I in a daze?" pose a question of reality and consciousness, asking if the singer has been actively trying to better themselves or if their actions have been automatic and lacking thought. The repetition of "weeks slip away and then repeat" adds to the idea of monotony and routine, as the singer wonders if they have strayed from their intended path.
The chorus then follows with a plea to "wake me up" from this fog and numbness, as it becomes apparent that the singer is uncomfortable with feeling nothing. They acknowledge the danger of wasting away and disappearing into obscurity, echoing the earlier sentiment of becoming old with nothing left to love. The repetition of "waste away and vanish in the flood" further emphasizes the idea of being overwhelmed and consumed by something larger, possibly an external struggle or emotional turmoil.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation to break free from this limbo state and find purpose and meaning in life. The lyrics touch on the importance of self-reflection and awareness, urging the listener to shake themselves out of passivity and take control of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I been awake?
Am I aware of what's really happening in my life?
Consciously designing ways to get me to a better place
Have I been intentionally planning and working towards improving my life?
Or was I in a daze?
Or have I been going through life in a blur, unaware of my surroundings?
And weeks slip away and then repeat.
Time keeps passing and I'm not sure what I'm doing with it.
If it's so
If my suspicions are correct...
Then wake me up
I need someone or something to snap me out of this trance.
Wake me up
I need to be jolted awake so that I can fully experience life.
Have I walked along the path I swore I'd walk upon or have I somehow led myself astray
Am I still on the path I set for myself or have I gotten off track?
And weeks fade away with memories
Time keeps passing and all I'm left with are memories.
Before I'm old with nothing left to love
I don't want to look back on my life and realize I have nothing to show for it.
Wake me up and pull me from the fog that's keeping me numb
I need someone to help me break out of this haze that's making me feel numb.
Cause I've become uncomfortable with feeling nothing
I'm tired of feeling empty and unfulfilled.
Waste away and vanish in the flood
I don't want to waste my life away and disappear without a trace.
Waste away and vanish in the flood
I don't want to just fade into nothingness.
Have I been awake?
Am I really awake and aware of what's happening in my life?
Consciously designing ways to get me to a better place
Am I still working towards improving my life?
Or was I in a daze?
Or have I gone back to being unaware of my surroundings?
Contributed by Hannah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.