Photosynthesis
Korantemaa Lyrics
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The new day is burning
I'm tangled up in sheets and my hair is burnt, the heat is hurting
As soon as I'm awake, I'm aware
My body's in protest
My arms can't pull the sheets back, and my head is hurting
Sun is up
Get up
Soak it up
Walking in, throwing glass
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control
Walking in, walking out
I'm losing my control
As soon as I'm asleep I'm aware
I won't get to rest
The night has other things planned for me, I'm already tired
As soon as I'm asleep I'm aware
That when I wake up
The sun won't shine, I'm gonna have to use my flashlight
Oh, wake up
Sun is up, ooh
Get up
Soak it up
Walking in, throwing glass
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control
Walking in, walking out
I'm losing my control
There is something 'bout this world that I should know by now
I'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right
Maybe if I cut my hair and sleep a little more
Spend less time on my phone and more time alone
Something 'bout this world that I should know by now
I'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right
Maybe if I cut my hair and sleep a little more (maybe, maybe, maybe)
Spend less time on my phone and more time alone
Oh, wake up
Sun is up, ooh
Get up
Soak it up
Walking in, throwing glass
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control
Walking in, walking out
I'm losing my control, ah...
Photosynthesis by Korantemaa is an introspective song about waking up and facing the new day. The lyrics describe the feeling of being tangled up in sheets and hair while the heat burns, signaling the beginning of a new day. The singer is protesting their body’s discomfort and expressing the desire for rest. However, they are quickly reminded that the night also has other plans for them. The song contrasts between being awake and asleep, and the challenges that come with both states.
The lyrics also touch on the singer’s need for control. They describe themselves as walking into and out of situations, often losing control. The walls and floors are made of stone, and glass is being thrown, hinting at some external struggles. The singer seeks to gain full control of their life despite the challenges they face.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their state of being and the actions they can take to make changes in their life. There is "something about this world" that they feel they do not yet know, and they are doing something wrong because they do not feel right. They express that they need to focus on themselves, cut their hair, sleep more, and spend more time alone.
Overall, the lyrics of Photosynthesis convey a message about the challenges of life and the need to be in control of oneself to navigate through them successfully.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as I'm awake, I'm aware
The singer is conscious right after waking up
The new day is burning
The new day is bright and welcoming
I'm tangled up in sheets and my hair is burnt, the heat is hurting
The singer is uncomfortable and in pain due to the heat
My body's in protest
The artist's body is resisting getting up
My arms can't pull the sheets back, and my head is hurting
The artist is physically and mentally tired
Wake up
The singer is urging themselves to wake up
Sun is up
The sunlight is visible
Get up
The artist is urging themselves to get out of bed
Soak it up
The artist wants to revel in the warmth and brightness of the day
Walking in, throwing glass
The artist enters the room, breaking things out of frustration and anger
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control
The singer feels that they have power and dominance over the space around them
Walking in, walking out
The artist is entering and exiting the space
I'm losing my control
The singer is losing their sense of power and control over their surroundings
As soon as I'm asleep I'm aware
The singer is conscious even when they're sleeping
I won't get to rest
The singer doesn't feel well-rested when they wake up
The night has other things planned for me, I'm already tired
The artist expects to have a restless and tiring night ahead
That when I wake up, the sun won't shine, I'm gonna have to use my flashlight
The artist anticipates a gloomy morning and has to use artificial light
There is something 'bout this world that I should know by now
The singer feels like there's something important they should have learned about life
I'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right
The singer feels like they're not living their life correctly
Maybe if I cut my hair and sleep a little more
The artist is considering making changes to their lifestyle
Spend less time on my phone and more time alone
The artist wants to spend less time on social media and more time by themselves
Oh, wake up
The artist is urging themselves to wake up, again
Sun is up
The sunlight is visible, again
Get up
The artist is urging themselves to get out of bed, again
Soak it up
The singer wants to revel in the warmth and brightness of the day, again
I'm losing my control, ah...
The singer feels like they're losing their power and dominance over their surroundings, again
Writer(s): johanna marie korantemaa karlsson
Contributed by Annabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Korantemaa
as soon as i'm awake i'm aware
the new day is burning
i'm tangled up in sheets and my hair is burnt
the heat is hurting
as soon as i'm awake i'm aware
my body is in protest
my arms can't pull the sheets back
and my head is hurting
wake up, sun is up, get up, soak it up
walking in, throwing glass
the walls and floors are made of stone
i'm taking full control
walking in, walking out
i'm losing my control
as soon as i'm asleep i'm aware
i won't get to rest
the night has other things planned for me
i'm already tired
as soon as i'm asleep i'm aware
that when i wake up
the sun won't shine i'm gonna have to use my flashlight
wake up, sun is up, get up, soak it up
walking in, throwing glass
the walls and floors are made of stone
i'm taking full control
walking in, walking out
i'm losing my control
there is something about this world that i should know by now
i'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right
maybe if i cut my hair and sleep a little more
spend less time on my phone and more time alone
wake up, sun is up, get up, soak it up
walking in, throwing glass
the walls and floors are made of stone
i'm taking full control
walking in, walking out
i'm losing my control
@sharpener1324
May not be 100% correct but:
Lyrics
Soon as I'm awake, I'm away,
The new day's burning.
I'm tangled up in sheets and my hair is burnt, the heat is hurting.
Soon as I'm awake, I'm away,
My body's in protest.
My arms can't pull the sheets back,
and my head is hurting.
Wake up,
Sun is up,
Get up,
Soak it up.
Walking and throwing glass,
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control.
Walking in, walking out,
I'm losing my control.
As soon as I'm asleep I'm aware,
I won't get to rest,
The night has other things planned for me,
I'm already tired.
As soon as I'm asleep I'm aware,
That when I wake up,
The sun won't shine, I'm gonna have to use my flashlight.
Oh, wake up,
Sun is up, oh,
Get up,
Soak it up.
Oh, Walking and throwing glass,
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control.
Walking in, walking out,
I'm losing my control.
There is something 'bout this world that I should know by now,
I'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right.
Maybe if I cut my hair and sleep a little more,
Spend less time on my phone and more time alone.
Something 'bout this world that I should know by now,
I'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right.
Maybe if I cut my hair and sleep a little more,
Spend less time on my phone and more time alone.
Oh, wake up,
Sun is up, oh,
Get up,
Soak it up.
Oh, Walking and throwing glass,
The walls and floors are made of stone, I'm taking full control.
Walking in, walking out,
I'm losing my control.
Oh.
@Korantemaa
as soon as i'm awake i'm aware
the new day is burning
i'm tangled up in sheets and my hair is burnt
the heat is hurting
as soon as i'm awake i'm aware
my body is in protest
my arms can't pull the sheets back
and my head is hurting
wake up, sun is up, get up, soak it up
walking in, throwing glass
the walls and floors are made of stone
i'm taking full control
walking in, walking out
i'm losing my control
as soon as i'm asleep i'm aware
i won't get to rest
the night has other things planned for me
i'm already tired
as soon as i'm asleep i'm aware
that when i wake up
the sun won't shine i'm gonna have to use my flashlight
wake up, sun is up, get up, soak it up
walking in, throwing glass
the walls and floors are made of stone
i'm taking full control
walking in, walking out
i'm losing my control
there is something about this world that i should know by now
i'm doing something wrong cause this don't feel right
maybe if i cut my hair and sleep a little more
spend less time on my phone and more time alone
wake up, sun is up, get up, soak it up
walking in, throwing glass
the walls and floors are made of stone
i'm taking full control
walking in, walking out
i'm losing my control
@pipeee94
<3
@xoxosofiia
i love this.
@tahitislim25
My new favourite young boy singer! cheers young man! 😎 x
@ledomc2007
You made me respect lyrics on a deeper level.
@trang2663
❤️
@rva
wonderful joy to hear this on a sunday morning. blessings to you!! namaste
@imthespritehobialwaysasksfor
Namaste?!!R u an Indian?!!!😂😂
@spinel345
It would make sense if you were her voice coach
@isaacdynys6518
Ay I heard it Sunday morning a year later