Aplin developed a fanbase by posting performance videos to YouTube in 2008. Her most popular videos include her original composition "Home", and covers of "The Liar and the Lighter" by You Me At Six, "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry and "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green. She has described her music as "very family orientated, very personal". In July 2010, Aplin performed on her local radio station BBC Wiltshire. Her first release was the 5-track Acoustic EP which was released on the iTunes Store on 13 September 2010. It reached the top 25 in the UK iTunes album chart, and features the song "Reverse" which was used on E4 TV show Made in Chelsea.
Her debut album English Rain was released in May 2013, to positive reviews it debuted and peaked at number 2 in the UK album charts, along with new single "Panic Cord", which peaked at number 19 in the UK.
Waking up Slow
Gabrielle Aplin Lyrics
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My mind changes like the wind
Please excuse me
I don′t know where to begin
But I didn't think I cared
I could be your friend
But I′m unprepared
Oh, I've never felt like this
You were lighting flares
Now I'm runing scared
How did it come to this?
You now
I′ve never been so lonely on my own
And it shows cause I don′t see you
Like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
Oh, all my nights taste like gold
Yeah, when I′m with you it's like everything glows
And all my days we can lay low
Yeah, when we′re waking up
We're waking up slow
I can rearrange
Could you do the same?
I don′t wanna change
But you're just too good to miss
Cause I'm intertwined
And I′m running blind
But I dont mind
I′m so glad it came to this
You know
I've never been so lonely on my own
And it shows cause
I don′t see you like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
Oh, all my nights taste like gold
Yeah, when I′m with you it's everything glows
And all my days we can lay low
Yeah, when we′re waking up
We're waking up slow
It's a little bit clearer now
I love you like the sun came out
Oh, we′re waking up
We′re waking up slow
It's like I never had a doubt
I love you like the sun came out
Oh, we′re waking up
We're waking up slow
Like I told you
Don′t look backwards
Cause now I see you here
Nothing else matters
Like I told you
Don't look backwards
Cause now I see you here
I′m going back on the things that I know
Oh, all my nights taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you it's like everything glows
And all my days we can lay low
Yeah, when we′re waking up
We′re waking up slow
It's a little bit clearer now
I love you like the sun came out
Oh, we′re waking up
We're waking up slow
It′s like I never had a doubt
I love you like the sun came out
Oh, we're waking up
We′re waking up slow
The song "Waking Up Slow" by Gabrielle Aplin describes the ups and downs of a relationship and how the singer has come to realize their feelings of loneliness when they are without their partner. The lyrics convey that the singer's mind changes like the wind and they are uncertain of where to begin. The first stanza suggests that the singer did not think they cared and could be friends with the other person, but now they are unprepared and feeling scared after realizing they are in love with their partner. The line "You were lighting flares" is a metaphor that suggests their partner's presence has illuminated a spark within them that they previously did not recognize.
Through the chorus, the singer describes the joy and happiness they feel with their partner. The phrase "all my nights taste like gold" is a metaphor that conveys the singer's happiness when they are with their partner. They also describe how they can lay low and enjoy their time together. The second verse suggests that both individuals have their own issues, but they are willing to make changes to be with each other. The line "I'm intertwined and I'm running blind" is a metaphor that suggests that the singer is willing to take risks and invest in the relationship even if they don't know what the future will hold.
The final stanza suggests that the singer has come to a realization that they love their partner and they are not willing to look back because now they see their partner with a new awareness. This new insight has given the singer confidence, and they are willing to take more risks as they embrace and appreciate their partner.
Overall, the song conveys the messages of uncertainty, fear, love, change, and appreciation in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven help me
I need help from above to figure out my current emotional state.
My mind changes like the wind
I'm uncertain about my feelings towards you and they keep shifting.
Please excuse me
Forgive me for my lack of clarity.
I don′t know where to begin
I'm confused and don't know how to express myself.
But I didn't think I cared
I didn't realize how much you mean to me.
I could be your friend
I'm willing to have a close relationship with you.
But I′m unprepared
I'm not ready for the emotions that come with it.
Oh, I've never felt like this
My feelings for you are new and overwhelming.
I was unaware
I didn't know I was developing feelings for you.
You were lighting flares
You caught my attention and brought out my emotions.
Now I'm running scared
I'm afraid of how intense my feelings for you are.
How did it come to this? You know
I'm questioning how my feelings got so deep and intense.
I′ve never been so lonely on my own
I feel isolated and incomplete without you.
And it shows cause I don′t see you like I used to
I'm realizing how much I need you, now that I don't see you as often.
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
I'm reconsidering my former beliefs and actions, now that I realize how I feel about you.
Oh, all my nights taste like gold
I feel happy and content when I'm with you.
Yeah, when I′m with you it's like everything glows
You make everything feel brighter and more vibrant.
And all my days we can lay low
We can spend peaceful days together, just enjoying each other's company.
Yeah, when we′re waking up we're waking up slow
Our relationship is moving at a slow but steady pace.
I can rearrange
I'm willing to change for you.
Could you do the same?
Are you willing to make changes for me too?
I don′t wanna change
I'm afraid of losing myself in this relationship.
But you're just too good to miss
I don't want to miss out on the potential of this relationship with you.
Cause I'm intertwined
My life and emotions are becoming deeply connected to yours.
And I′m running blind
I'm unsure where this relationship is headed.
But I don't mind
I'm not worried as long as we're together.
I'm so glad it came to this. You know
In spite of my uncertainties and hesitations, I'm grateful for this relationship with you.
It's a little bit clearer now
I'm starting to understand my feelings more clearly.
I love you like the sun came out
My feelings for you are powerful, bright and bring me warmth and joy.
Oh, we′re waking up we're waking up slow
We're taking our time to explore our relationship, but we're moving forward at a steady pace.
Like I told you. Don't look backwards
I'm encouraging you to focus on our present and future, instead of dwelling on the past.
Cause now I see you here
My vision for our future is taking shape.
Nothing else matters
Our love for each other is all that truly matters.
Writer(s): Gabrielle Ann Aplin, Peter John Rees Rycroft
Contributed by Ryan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jennie7371
Heaven help me
My mind changes like the wind
Please excuse me
I don't know where to begin
But I didn't think I cared
I could be your friend
But I'm unprepared
Oh, I've never felt like this
I was unaware
That you were lighting flares
Now I'm running scared
Oh, how did it come to this?
You know I've never been so lonely on my own
And it shows
'Cause I don't see you like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
Oh, all my nights taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you it's like everything glows
And all my days, we can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up, we're waking up slow
I could rearrange
Would you do the same?
I don't wanna change
But you're just too good to miss
'Cause I'm intertwined
And I'm running blind
But I don't mind
I'm so glad it came to this
You know I've never been so lonely on my own
And it shows
'Cause I don't see you like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
Oh, all my nights taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you it's like everything glows
All my days, we can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up, we're waking up slow
It's a little bit clearer now
I love you like the sun came out, oh
We're waking up, we're waking up slow
It's like I never had a doubt
I love you like the sun came out
We're waking up, we're waking up
Like I told ya
Don't look backwards
'Cause now I see you here
Nothing else matters
Like I told ya
Don't look backwards
'Cause now I see you here
I'm going back on the things that I know
All my nights taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you it's like everything glows
All my days, we can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up, we're waking up slow
It's a little bit clearer now
I love you like the sun came out, oh
We're waking up, we're waking up slow
It's like I never had a doubt
I love you like the sun came out
We're waking up, we're waking up
@yeoreum4455
[Verse 1]
Heaven help me
My mind changes like the wind
Please excuse me
I don't know where to begin
But I
Didn't think I cared
I could be your friend
But I'm unprepared
Oh, I've never felt like this
I was unaware
You were lighting flares
Now I'm running scared
Oh, how did it come to this?
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I've never
Been so lonely on my own
And it shows
'Cause I don't see you
Like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
[Chorus]
Oh
All my nights
Taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you
It's like everything glows
And all my days
We can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up
We're waking up slow
[Verse 2]
I can rearrange
Would you do the same?
I don't wanna change
But you're just too good to miss
'Cause I'm intertwined
And I'm running blind
But I don't mind
I'm so glad it came to this
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I've never
Been so lonely on my own
And it shows
'Cause I don't see ya
Like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
[Chorus]
Oh
All my nights
Taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you
It's like everything glows
And all my days
We can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up
We're waking up slow
[Post-Chorus]
It's a little bit clearer now
I love you like the sun came out
Oh
We're waking up
We're waking up slow
It's like I never had a doubt
I love you like the sun came out
Oh
We're waking up
We're waking up
[Bridge]
Like I told ya
Don't look backwards
'Cause now I see you here
Nothing else matters
Like I told ya
Don't look backwards
'Cause now I see you here
I'm going back on the things that I know
[Chorus]
Oh
All my nights
Taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you
It's like everything glows
And all my days we can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up
We're waking up slow
[Post-Chorus]
It's a little bit clearer now
I love you like the sun came out
Oh
We're waking up
We're waking up slow
It's like I never had a doubt
I love you like the sun came out
Oh
We're waking up
We're waking up
@helenterpakovaphotography2410
Heaven help me
My mind changes like the wind
Please excuse me
I don't know where to begin
But I
Didn't think I cared
I could be your friend
But I'm unprepared
Oh, I've never felt like this
I was unaware
You were lighting flares
Now I'm running scared
Oh, how did it come to this?
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I've never
Been so lonely on my own
And it shows
'Cause I don't see you
Like I used to
Now I'm going back on the things that I know
[Chorus]
Oh
All my nights
Taste like gold
Yeah, when I'm with you
It's like everything glows
And all my days
We can lay low
Yeah, when we're waking up
We're waking up slow
@Gabrielle_Aplin
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@shakeruli.6527
This is my most favourite song for last 6 years! Since this track was released! It's my Autumn, Spring, Monsoon song. I don't know why, it takes me somewhere else, I feel the euphoria of first calm crazy sweet warm-drizzling-breeze-love.. It tastes like gold, too. I'm moved by your voice, composition and the aurora. My wife loves this song too... ❤🌻🌿🍀🍁🍂🍃
@samirarampley6542
This was my wedding song. The first time my husband and I heard it, we were so moved. We couldn’t have picked any other song
@royalbeebe
My favorite version! Your acoustic songs are like when a friend puts their hand on your shoulder and says hi.
@parn2160
Wow nice way to see it
@jamulloismendoza
I agree.
@sarahcooper990
Such a wonderful way to interpret this 😍, and I could not agree more.
@therealkevin8044
Damn! That hit.
@andyheaton6412
That is such a nice thing to say. I know what you mean, I feel that too :-)
@charlottesweet1075
can she do a whole album stripped back like this please