The Awakening
James Morrison (pop) Lyrics
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Was too busy drying my tears
To feel the sun was shining on my skin
Locked up in my own cage
Filled up with a bitter rage
I couldn’t see the prison I was in
I walked across the line alone
The truth was there all this time
The only one who couldn’t see was me
And I have been waiting for this awakening for so long, so long
I gotta get a little light inside
And I’m here holding out for just one thing
And it’s your love, your love
It makes everything feel alright
I was slowly slowly dying, slowly dying
It’s like the first day I’m alive
Float through me like summer breeze
Put my twisted mind at ease
And all the troubles of the world just drift away
Jump out like a shooting star
I make a wish to be where you are
And underneath your glow is where I’ll stay
The only place I want to be
Is right here with you next to me
And I have been waiting for this awakening for so long, so long
I gotta get a little light inside
And I’m here holding out for just one thing
And it’s your love, your love
Makes everything feel alright
I was slowly slowly dying, slowly dying
It’s like the first day I’m alive
I’ve been awakening for so long, so long
I’ve been awakening for so long, so long
And I walked across the line alone
To find a truth I’d never ever known
The truth was there all this time
The only one who couldn’t see was me
And I have been waiting for this awakening for so long, so long
I gotta get a little light inside
And I’m here holding out for just one thing
And it’s your love, your love
Makes everything feel alright
In James Morrison's song, "The Awakening," the opening lines suggest that the singer had been emotionally numb and disconnected from the world around him for years. The song begins with him realizing that he hasn't felt so alive and aware in ages, which he attributes to being too caught up in his own pain and problems to notice the beauty around him. He describes feeling trapped and angry, but not being aware of the cage he had put himself in. He then reflects on a personal epiphany where he crossed a line to discover a truth that was always right in front of him, but he had failed to see because of his own limited perspective. He acknowledges that he has been waiting for this "awakening" for a long time and declares that he needs to let a little light into his life. He then shares that the one thing he is holding out for is love, which he believes will make everything feel alright. The song then goes on to describe how being with the person he loves makes him feel truly alive and free from his inner demons.
The lyrics of this song suggest an introspective journey of self-discovery, where the singer has found himself awakening to a new awareness and perspective on life that he had been blind to before. The song depicts the emotional struggles of someone who has felt disconnected and lost for a long time, but has now found a renewed sense of purpose and hope in the love of another person. The song's words convey the importance of self-reflection, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven’t felt this awake in years
I have not felt fully alive and aware like this for a long time
Was too busy drying my tears
I was preoccupied with my own pain and sorrow
To feel the sun was shining on my skin
I didn't even notice the beauty of the world around me
Locked up in my own cage
I was trapped in my own emotional prison
Filled up with a bitter rage
I was consumed by resentment and anger
I couldn’t see the prison I was in
I was unaware of the limitations and negativity that I was living with
And I have been waiting for this awakening for so long, so long
I have been hoping for a moment of clarity and self-awareness for a very long time
I gotta get a little light inside
I need to find a spark of hope and positivity within myself
And I’m here holding out for just one thing
I am waiting and hoping for one specific thing
And it’s your love, your love
And that thing is your love
It makes everything feel alright
It brings me a sense of peace and happiness
I was slowly slowly dying, slowly dying
I was gradually losing my sense of self and happiness
It’s like the first day I’m alive
Now, I feel like I am experiencing the world for the first time
Float through me like summer breeze
Your presence brings a sense of lightness and ease, like a summer breeze
Put my twisted mind at ease
Your love helps calm my troubled and conflicted thoughts
And all the troubles of the world just drift away
With you, all the problems and difficulties of the world seem to disappear
Jump out like a shooting star
I feel a sense of excitement and hope when I am with you
I make a wish to be where you are
I desperately desire to be close to you
And underneath your glow is where I’ll stay
Being near you and in your presence is where I want to remain
The only place I want to be
There is nowhere else I would rather be
Is right here with you next to me
Than right here, next to you
I’ve been awakening for so long, so long
I have been on this journey of self-discovery and growth for a very long time
And I walked across the line alone
I faced my fears and made the journey on my own
To find a truth I’d never ever known
To discover a deeper and more meaningful truth that was previously unknown to me
The truth was there all this time
The truth was always present, but I was not aware of it
The only one who couldn’t see was me
I was the only obstacle to my own self-awareness and growth
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MOSBY GERRY, ED WILSON
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