Awake
Moonfall Lyrics
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Illusions come to life but they escape my grasp
Can't turn my head to look away
You sleep
Can't turn my head to look away
So don't dry these shameful tears
Wake up from this long dream
Don't let the monsters outside come crawling in
The cold light of day now makes it clear
That you've lost more than you ever thought you'd get to have
I see her smiling face every time that you move
I feel her presence in everything that you do
Can't turn my head to look away
You sleep
Can't turn my head to look away
So don't dry these shameful tears
They're just your soul trying to sing
Wake up from this long dream
Don't let the monsters outside come crawling in
The cold light of day now makes it clear
That you've lost more than you ever thought you'd get to have
I feel it in my bones
I'm losing all my senses
And all these empty words
Don't fill your heart
If I could become strong
I'd live my life for your sake
I'll never look away
Don't dry these shameful tears
They're just your soul trying to sing
Wake up from this long dream
Don't let the monsters outside come crawling in
The cold light of day now makes it clear
That you are more than I ever thought I'd get
To have
The lyrics to Moonfall's song "Awake" appear to describe a situation where the singer is watching someone they care about struggle and suffer. The opening lines use vivid imagery to create a sense of the intensity of the moment, with the singer feeling the other person's heartbeat and struggling to grasp the illusions that are coming to life. The line "can't turn my head to look away" suggests that they are almost transfixed by what they are seeing.
As the song progresses, the singer urges the other person not to "dry these shameful tears" but to wake up from a "long dream." They warn of the "monsters outside" that could come crawling in if they don't keep their guard up. The mood of the song is one of concern and empathy, as the singer recognizes the pain the other person is going through and wants to help them escape it.
The final verse is particularly poignant, as the singer expresses their desire to be strong for the other person and their willingness to never turn away from them. The line "you are more than I ever thought I'd get to have" suggests that they recognize and cherish the relationship they have with the other person.
Overall, the lyrics to "Awake" are open to interpretation, but they seem to revolve around themes of empathy, compassion, and the struggle to overcome difficult circumstances. The song's soaring melodies and emotional vocals only serve to reinforce the intensity of these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel your pounding heart that's beating all too fast
I can sense that you're anxious and nervous
Illusions come to life but they escape my grasp
Things that seem real are not always as they appear
Can't turn my head to look away
I can't ignore what I'm seeing
You sleep
But you're not fully awake to what's happening
So don't dry these shameful tears
It's okay to cry and feel vulnerable
They're just your soul trying to sing
Your emotions are a form of expression
Wake up from this long dream
It's time to face reality and stop living in an illusion
Don't let the monsters outside come crawling in
Don't let outside influences control your thoughts and emotions
The cold light of day now makes it clear
The truth is now apparent and cannot be ignored
That you've lost more than you ever thought you'd get to have
You've experienced greater pain and disappointment than expected
I see her smiling face every time that you move
I can't help but associate you with someone else
I feel her presence in everything that you do
I am reminded of her in your every action
I feel it in my bones
I am certain of what I am feeling
I'm losing all my senses
My emotions are so strong that I feel overwhelmed
And all these empty words
Words cannot fully express how I feel
Don't fill your heart
Don't allow yourself to be deceived by false promises and empty words
If I could become strong
I wish I could be stronger for you
I'd live my life for your sake
I would do anything to make things better for you
I'll never look away
I will always be here for you and support you
That you are more than I ever thought I'd get To have
You mean more to me than I ever expected
Writer(s): Andrew Chow, Matthew Howl, Mei Moor
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.