WAKE ME UP
Jason Polley Lyrics
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what's all my time been wasted on?
Is there just cold blood coursing through my veins?
And I get the feeling I lost touch;
I've questioned things that don't matter much
and will it take tearing down to build these walls again?
to greet the dawn
and use my time
before it's gone
and as I walk through the valley
I fear no harm, no harm.
So train my heart to use these days
and I'll stay strong in the fire and the rain,
and as the storm rolls in,
I'll stay safe in the house you made.
Oh, oh.
Wake me up
to greet the dawn
and use my time
before it's gone;
and as I walk through the valley
I fear no harm, no harm.
When the day is through
and my hands are worn,
I wanna hold you
in what's been done.
Give me peace like a river
in my mind.
And wake me up
to greet the dawn
and use my time
before it's gone
and as I walk through the valley
I fear no harm, no harm.
Ay, yeah-ah.
Wake me up
to greet the dawn
and use my time
before it's gone
and as I walk through the valley
I fear no harm, no harm.
Ay-yeah-yeah-yeah.
The song "Wake Me Up" by Jason Polley explores the feelings of being disconnected and insecure, along with a desire for guidance and hope. The first verse expresses the singer's quandary regarding the passage of time, as he wonders if he has wasted his existence on unnecessary things. He then presents the question of whether he has become heartless, lacking any sense of purpose or meaning. The following verse expounds on this dilemma, with the singer admitting that he has lost his sense of direction and has questioned trivial matters that have no real significance. He ponders whether he must destroy everything he has built to start over.
The chorus starts with the singer asking to be awakened, literally and figuratively since he feels asleep to life. He continues by urging himself to utilize his remaining time before it's too late, and not waste his life with passivity. The image of walking through the valley metaphorically represents the singer traveling through life's difficult times, where he overcomes obstacles with courage and strength. He further asserts that he won't be afraid of getting hurt during the journey.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of being proactive instead of reactive to life's obstacles. The singer urges himself to develop resilience and fortitude by asking for his heart to be trained. He builds on this point in the next line, saying that he will remain unwavering through the storms of life, safe inside the shelter that someone has provided for him. The repetition of the chorus reinforces that the singer is striving to make the most of his life's remaining time and find fulfillment in it.
Overall, "Wake Me Up" uses vulnerable and raw lyrics to touch on themes that are relatable to most. It expresses a desire for guidance, a need to overcome obstacles, and the capacity to find courage in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder where the days have gone;
I am pondering about the disappearance of time and how it slipped past me.
what's all my time been wasted on?
I am questioning what I did with all the time that has passed.
Is there just cold blood coursing through my veins?
I am wondering if I lack an emotional connection to life since time has passed me by.
And I get the feeling I lost touch;
I am sensing that I have become disconnected as time went on.
I've questioned things that don't matter much
I realized that I've worried about insignificant things.
and will it take tearing down to build these walls again?
I think it will be necessary to break things down to rebuild and start over.
So wake me up to greet the dawn
I am asking to be shaken awake to start a new day.
and use my time before it's gone
I'm requesting to make the most of my time.
and as I walk through the valley I fear no harm, no harm.
I am confident and fearless as I navigate through life's obstacles
So train my heart to use these days
I am asking to be guided towards making the best choices.
and I'll stay strong in the fire and the rain,
I will not falter during difficult times.
and as the storm rolls in, I'll stay safe in the house you made.
I trust that I will be protected during hard times.
When the day is through
At the end of the day
and my hands are worn,
After working hard
I wanna hold you in what's been done.
I want to be proud of my accomplishments.
Give me peace like a river in my mind.
I want tranquility and serenity in my thoughts.
Ay, yeah-ah.
Exclamation of joy or enthusiasm.
Wake me up to greet the dawn
I am asking to be roused to welcome a new day.
and use my time before it's gone;
I want to make the most of my life.
and as I walk through the valley I fear no harm, no harm.
I am unafraid to face life's challenges as I approach them.
Ay-yeah-yeah-yeah.
Exclamation of joy or enthusiasm.
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.