Awake
Idina Menzel and Josh Groban Lyrics
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The world outside begins to breathe
See clouds arriving without warning
I need you here to shelter me
And I know that only time will tell us how
To carry on without each other
Give me more time to feel this way
We can't stay like this forever
But I can have you next to me today
If I could make these moments endless
If I could stop the winds of change
If we just keep our eyes wide open
Then everything would stay the same
And I know that only time will tell me how
We'll carry on without each other
So keep me awake for every moment
Give us more time to be this way
We can't stay like this forever
But I can have you next to me today
We'll let tomorrow wait
You're here, right now, with me
All my fears just fall away
When you are all I see
We can't stay like this forever
But I have you here today
(And) I will remember
Oh, I'll remember
Remember all the love we shared today
The song "Awake" by Idina Menzel and Josh Groban is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the uncertainties of life and the importance of cherishing the present moment with the person you love. The song starts with a stunning morning that symbolizes a new day filled with potential and hope. However, the clouds arriving without any warning represent the unpredictable nature of life, and the need for a solid shelter provided by a loved one.
The lyrics then express the longing to keep each other close and to spend more time together despite the inevitable changes that will come with time. The idea of making these precious moments last forever and stopping the winds of change becomes a recurring theme throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that the only way to cope with the uncertainties of life is to fully embrace the present moment and to appreciate the love that is shared between two people.
The last verse of the song is particularly poignant, as it speaks about the importance of remembering the love that was shared. The lyrics suggest that even though we cannot stay in the present moment forever, the memories of our time together will last a lifetime.
Overall, the song is a touching reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing our loved ones while we have them.
Line by Line Meaning
A beautiful and blinding morning
The morning is beautiful and bright.
The world outside begins to breathe
Nature around us comes alive.
See clouds arriving without warning
Clouds appear suddenly and unpredictably.
I need you here to shelter me
I depend on you for emotional support.
And I know that only time will tell us how
Only time can show us how to cope without each other.
To carry on without each other
To continue living when we are not together.
So keep me awake to memorize you
Help me stay alert so that I can remember every detail about you.
Give me more time to feel this way
Let me enjoy this feeling for a longer time.
We can't stay like this forever
We cannot upkeep this moment indefinitely.
But I can have you next to me today
But I can still have you next to me today.
If I could make these moments endless
If it were possible to make these moments last forever.
If I could stop the winds of change
If I could prevent changes in our lives.
If we just keep our eyes wide open
If we pay attention to what's going on around us.
Then everything would stay the same
Our circumstances would remain unchanged.
And I know that only time will tell me how
Only time can show me how to keep going without you.
We'll carry on without each other
We'll learn to live without each other.
So keep me awake for every moment
Help me stay alert to every moment we have together.
Give us more time to be this way
Let us spend more time together like this.
We can't stay like this forever
We cannot maintain this moment forever.
But I can have you next to me today
But I can still have you next to me today.
We'll let tomorrow wait
We'll put off worrying about tomorrow.
You're here, right now, with me
You're here with me in this moment.
All my fears just fall away
My worries disappear when I'm with you.
When you are all I see
When I'm with you, I only see you.
We can't stay like this forever
We cannot remain in this moment indefinitely.
But I have you here today
But I have you with me today.
And I will remember
I will always hold onto.
Oh, I'll remember
I'll remember fondly.
Remember all the love we shared today
Remember all the love we exchanged together today.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Josh Groban, Eric Mouquet, Thomas J. Salter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ISingInEverywhere
Every time Josh and Idina sing together a new baby angel is born.
@ruizmorelos
Josh is a genius! and Idina is so talented. They acomplished a really beautiful and full of emotion duet. I just love it.
@crustybass7514
In my opinion, these are the two best voices on planet earth today. They compliment each other so well.
@cheyennefernald8452
I have the solo version but they NEED to record this as a duet. It's more than beautiful and I honestly am in love with this song.
@andreaoliverio5451
God no!
@marythomson6951
Great harmony between the two; fine voices and love to see Josh play the piano.
@vernieistooold
Calm down, folks. This is not a competition between Josh and Idina. They are both extremely talented and this is a great duet. Enjoy it.
@beckefunsized
Absolutely beautiful!!! One of my favorite Josh songs and I adore Idina! This is beautiful!
@peace.cheyenne1996
I Always Though That Josh Groban Was Like The Male Version Of Idina Menzel And Hearing These Two Sing Together This Is The Best Combination Ever I'm Obsessed I Just Can't Even Begin It Makes My Heart Stop I Love This Duet 💕💕💕💕
@jealousmaenad
Two of my favorite male and female voices together... Wow.