Awake
Geny.G Lyrics

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As some are sleeping
Some are grinding
Some are sipping
Codeine Bottles all night
Girls be whinnin
Botteles be popping
Money be spending
Life of party oh my

Have been sippin sippin all day
Have been sippin sippin all day
Have been working grinding all night
Have been working grinding all night
Have been sippin sippin all day
Have been sippin sippin all day
Have been working grinding all night
Have been working grinding all night

1 a.m
I dey awake
2 a.m
I dey awake
3 a.m
I dey awake
4 a.m
Day don break
5 a.m
I dey awake o
6 a.m
I dey awake o
7 a.m
Day don break

Show me the way show me the way
E don dey delay
Don dey delay
Show me the way show me the way lord

1 a.m
I dey awake
2 a.m
I dey awake
3 a.m
I dey awake
4 a.m
Day don break
5 a.m
I dey awake o
6 a.m
I dey awake o

7 a.m
Day don break

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Awake" by Geny.G depict a party atmosphere, with some people sleeping, some grinding, and others sipping on codeine bottles all night. The singer describes the girls whining, bottles popping, and money being spent - all in the pursuit of the life of the party. The singer then goes on to describe their own experience of working and grinding all night, while also sipping on codeine all day. The song also explores the theme of perseverance, as the singer is awake from 1 a.m to 7 a.m, waiting for divine intervention and guidance to show them the way forward.

The lyrics to "Awake" present a critique of the party scene and its excesses, as the singer recognizes that while some are living for the moment, they are grinding and putting in work towards their long-term goals. The song also captures the feeling of exhaustion and the struggle to stay awake, as the singer waits for guidance and direction. In short, "Awake" is a thought-provoking commentary on the party culture and the burden of staying woke.

Line by Line Meaning

As some are sleeping
While some people are sleeping

Some are grinding
Others are working hard

Some are sipping
Some people are sipping

Codeine Bottles all night
They are drinking Codeine all night

Girls be whinnin
Girls are complaining

Botteles be popping
Bottles are being opened

Money be spending
Money is being spent

Life of party oh my
They are having a good time

Have been sippin sippin all day
They have been drinking all day long

Have been working grinding all night
They have been working and grinding all night long

1 a.m I dey awake
I am awake at one in the morning