For over 7 years he was the singer, bassist and songwriter of a band who rocked North Germany with a dark melodic grunge-rock sound. After moving to Berlin and being inspired by his influences Jan found his passion in electronic music. Making a tough decision to quit the band, he traded his guitar for an apc40 and 5x8Spur-Matrix and began producing and performing solo.
Today his sound can be described as a mixture of Radiohead, Muse, Bodi Bill, Stephan Bodzin and James Holden - a beautiful balancing act between melancholic, melodic electro-pop and euphoric minimal techno making Jan one of the most interesting and promising young artist in Berlin at the moment."
Awake
Jan Blomqvist Lyrics
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Under desert stars
"I'll wait for you"
She said
But she couldn't know
What could come home
I stay awake and
I fight this war for you
Hey
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Oh
All my problems
They're camouflaged
In these fatigues
I've begun
To doubt our breed
Of violent peace
Yeah
I stay awake and
Make no mistake I
I fight this war for you
Hey
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Oh no
Hey
I stay awake and
I make no mistake I
I'll write your wrong for you
Hey
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
All this?
Oh no
The song "Awake" by Jan Blomqvist is about a solider who is in the military and is separated from his loved one. He is fighting for his country and his significant other. In the first verse, there is a moment of peace in the war, and his partner tells him she will wait for him. However, she cannot predict what the future holds, and what he will experience during his time in the war. He stays awake, fighting for her and the country. The chorus questions if all of this is worth it. Are the problems worth the sacrifice? The second verse has the solider revealing that his problems are camouflaged in his fatigues - portraying that it is challenging to differentiate between what feelings are necessary for success in a war.
In the bridge, Jan Blomqvist sings that he will write her wrong for her. In the final chorus, the singer asks the question again if it was all worth it. The final 'oh no' could be interpreted in different ways, either as a realization or a statement of disbelief that they are in this situation.
Overall, "Awake" is a vulnerable song that reveals the emotional and mental struggles of a solider. It expresses that even though soldiers are looked at as tough and emotionless, they have their inner battles, and the consequences of their actions have a significant impact on those they love.
Line by Line Meaning
A break in the fighting
A pause amidst the conflict
Under desert stars
Amidst the vast expanse of the desert at night
"I'll wait for you"
She said
But she couldn't know
What could come home
His loved one promised to wait for his return from war, but she couldn't predict the horrors he might face
I stay awake and
Make no mistake I
I fight this war for you
Hey
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Oh
He stays vigilant and dedicates himself to the war effort, fighting for his loved ones. But he questions whether it was worth it.
All my problems
They're camouflaged
In these fatigues
I've begun
To doubt our breed
Of violent peace
Yeah
The problems and struggles he faces blend in with his military uniform, and he begins to question the idea of a peace achieved through violence.
Hey
I stay awake and
Make no mistake I
I'll write your wrong for you
Hey
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
Was it worth all this?
All this?
Oh no
He vows to make things right for his loved one however he can, but still grapples with the cost of war.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.