AWAKENING
Judas Priest_(p) Lyrics
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I prepare myself to ask
Never knowing what may come
Oh! Oh!
Close the door and turn the key
Breathing in uncertainty
As my heart begins to race
The lyrics of "Awakening" by Judas Priest describe a person who is preparing to ask for something, but is uncertain about the outcome. The evening is coming to an end and the person is gathering their courage to ask the question. They are uncertain about what they will receive in response to their request, but they know that they need to ask.
The second stanza describes the physical and emotional reactions of the person as they prepare to ask the question. They close the door and turn the key, creating a sense of isolation and privacy. As they breathe in uncertainty, their heart begins to race, indicating their nervousness and fear of the unknown. The repetition of "Oh! Oh!" throughout the lyrics underscores the person's trepidation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Awakening" by Judas Priest speak to the universal experience of facing uncertainty and mustering the courage to ask for what we need or want.
Line by Line Meaning
As the evening comes to pass
With the night approaching, I ready myself for what's to come
I prepare myself to ask
I mentally brace myself for the difficult question I must ask
Never knowing what may come
With uncertainty looming, I can't predict the outcome
Close the door and turn the key
I shut out all distractions to focus on the task at hand
Breathing in uncertainty
I take deep breaths to calm my nerves as I face the unknown
As my heart begins to race
My anxiety intensifies, causing my heart to beat faster
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN TIPTON, GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, K.K. DOWNING, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
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