Awake
Godsmack (Awake 2000) Lyrics
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Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me
I'm alive and still kickin'
What you see I can't see and maybe
You'll think before you speak
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm awake swallowing you
Take another second
Turn your back on me and make believe that
You're always happy
It's safe to say you're never alive
A big part of you has died
And by the way, I hope you're satisfied
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive I told you
I'm awake swallowing you
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive I told you
I'm awake
Tearing it back unveiling me
Taking a step back so I can breathe
Hear the silence about to break
Fear resistance when I'm awake
Tearing it back unveiling me
Taking a step back so I can breathe
Hear the silence about to break
Fear resistance when I'm awake
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive I told you
I'm awake swallowing you
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive I told you
I'm awake swallowing you
The lyrics to "Awake" by Godsmack describe the intense pain and emotions that the singer has experienced, possibly due to a difficult relationship. However, despite the pain, the singer is still alive and kicking, and is urging the other person to think before they speak or turn their back on him. He seems to credit his survival to the other person, saying that he is alive and awake because of them, but also that he is "swallowing" them, possibly indicating that the relationship is still causing him internal turmoil.
The lyrics convey a sense of anger and frustration, coupled with a desire for connection and understanding. The repeated refrain of "I'm alive for you, I'm awake because of you" emphasizes the importance of the relationship to the singer, but there is also a sense of resentment towards the other person for the pain they have caused. The imagery of "tearing it back" and "unveiling me" suggests a sense of vulnerability or exposure, and the fear of resistance when he is awake seems to imply that the singer is struggling to be his true self in this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait another minute
Take a moment and be patient
Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me
Understand the impact of my suffering on me
I'm alive and still kickin'
I'm still surviving and fighting despite the pain
What you see I can't see and maybe
We have different perspectives and assumptions
You'll think before you speak
Consider what you say before you say it
I'm alive for you
I'm surviving for your sake
I'm awake because of you
I'm conscious and alert because of you
I'm alive I told you
I am surviving, as I have previously mentioned
I'm awake swallowing you
I am conscious, taking you in and processing your impact on me
Turn your back on me and make believe that
Ignore me and pretend that
You're always happy
You're perpetually content and fulfilled
It's safe to say you're never alive
It's fair to assume that you're not truly living
A big part of you has died
You've lost a significant part of yourself
And by the way, I hope you're satisfied
By the way, I hope you're content with your choice
Tearing it back unveiling me
Removing the facade and revealing my true self
Taking a step back so I can breathe
Retreating to create space for myself and find clarity
Hear the silence about to break
Acknowledge the impending change and tension
Fear resistance when I'm awake
I am afraid but I am fighting and standing my ground
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michellebarrow4616
Lyrics - Yeah
Wait, another minute
Can't you see
What this pain has fuckin' done to me?
I'm alive and still kickin'
What you see I can't see
And maybe you'll think before you speak
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive, told you
I'm awake, swallowin' you
Yeah
Take another second
Turn your back on me
And make believe that you're always happy
It's safe to say, you're never alive
A big part of you has died
And, by the way, I hope you're satisfied
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive, told you
I'm awake, swallowin' you
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive, told you
I'm awake
Go
Tearin' it back, unveilin' me
Takin' a step back so I can breathe
Hear the silence about to break
Fear resistance when I'm awake
Tearin' it back, unveilin' me
Takin' a step back, so I can breathe
Hear the silence, about to break
Fear resistance, when I'm awake
Ooh, yeah
Ahh, yeah
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive, told you
I'm awake, swallowin' you
I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive, told you
I'm awake, swallowin' you
Awake
Source: Musixmatch
@saimerolcelikoren9447
Wait another minute
Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me
I'm alive and still kicking
What you see I can't see and maybe
You'll think before you speak
[Chorus]
I'm alive. for you
I'm awake. Because of you
I'm alive. I told you
I'm awake swallowing you alive!
Take another second
Turn your back on me and make believe, that
You're always happy
It's safe to say you're never alive
A big part of you has died and by the way
I hope you're satisfied
I'm alive. For you
I'm awake. Because of you
I'm alive. I told you
I'm awake swallowing you alive!
For you, I'm awake
Because of you
I'm alive. I told you I'm awake
Tearing it back unveiling me
Taking a step back so I can breathe
Hear the silence about to break
Fear resistance when I'm awake
Tearing it back unveiling me
Taking a step back so I can breathe
Hear the silence about to break
Fear resistance when I'm awake
Alive for you
I'm awake, because of you
I'm alive, I told you
I'm awake swallowing you
I'm alive, i told you
I'm awake
Because of you
I'm alive, I told you I'm awake
Swallowing you alive
@ayoubmojahed445
Anyone in 2024 ?
@jessicameehan7963
Right over here baaby... 😝🤘
@geelight3
Yep
@DIESELSQUADENT8996
Hell yeah 💯💯 🔥🔥
@jungpinoir
Im alive
@MarceloMercadoDespot
Here here!
@Wilrizen48
I’m 75 now, and Godsmack keeps me AWAKE in a good way. Peace
@bertkidd2905
At 40 I hope to be you somday
@berserker6818
Haha wish u all the Best and health Sir :)
@kingsasuka
Wish you the best my nigga . ROCK AWAY 🎸 🤘