Wide Awake
Katy Perry Lyrics

I'm wide awake
I'm alert and aware

I'm wide awake
I'm fully conscious and present in the moment

I'm wide awake
I'm paying attention to my surroundings and emotions

Yeah, I was in the dark
I was ignorant of the truth

I was falling hard
I was in a vulnerable state and taking risks

With an open heart
I was receptive to love and new experiences

I'm wide awake
I have gained clarity and understanding

How did I read the stars so wrong
I misinterpreted signals and signs

And now it's clear to me
I have a greater understanding of reality

That everything you see
Not everything is as it appears

Ain't always what it seems
What you perceive can be misleading

I'm wide awake
I am more cognizant of the truth now

Yeah, I was dreaming for so long
I had unrealistic expectations and desires

I wish I knew then
I have regrets about my past decisions

What I know now
I've learned from my past experiences

Wouldn't dive in
I wouldn't have rushed into things

Wouldn't bow down
I wouldn't have compromised my values

Gravity hurts
The consequences of my actions have been difficult to bear

You made it so sweet
Your manipulation made it seem worth it

Till I woke up on
Until I became conscious of the real situation

On the concrete
The harsh reality of the situation

Falling from cloud nine
I am coming down from a euphoric state

Crashing from the high
I am experiencing a sudden fall from grace

I'm letting go tonight
I'm moving on and accepting the truth

I'm falling from cloud nine
I'm coming to terms with reality

Not losing any sleep
It doesn't bother me anymore

Picked up every piece
I've dealt with every consequence

And landed on my feet
I've recovered from the fall

Need nothing to complete myself, no
I am content with who I am and don't need anything else

Yeah, I am born again
I have a new perspective on life

Out of the lion's den
I've emerged victorious from a difficult situation

I don't have to pretend
I can be myself and not put on a facade

And it's too late
The damage has already been done

The story's over now, the end
It's time to move on and close this chapter

Thunder rumbling
I am facing a stormy situation

Castles crumbling
My illusions and fantasies are being shattered

I am trying to hold on
I am struggling to keep it together

God knows that I tried
I've done all that I can

Seeing the bright side
I'm looking at the positive aspects of the situation

But I'm not blind anymore
I see the reality now and won't ignore it

I'm wide awake
I'm still alert and aware

I'm wide awake
Despite everything, I'm still conscious and alive

I'm wide awake
I'm not falling back into darkness

I'm wide awake
I'm not going back to my old ways

I'm wide awake
I'm fully present and aware of my surroundings