Awake
O.C.D. Lyrics


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Am I awake?
Or is this just a dream?
I'd like to say since you went away
Am I awake?
I'm wasting away
Don't wanna pray
I just can't take the pain
And I can't tell today from yesterday
And it's the same thing over and over again
And that's why I didn't plan on
I didn't plan on being here

Am I awake?
Or is this just a dream?
I'd like to say since you went away
Am I awake?
I'm wasting away
Don't wanna pray
I just can't take the pain

This place is just too crazy to be real
Or maybe it's not it could be...it could be real
Or maybe I've lost my mind if you don't mind
I'll just lay here for awhile

Am I awake?
Or is this just a dream?
I'd like to say since you went away
Am I awake?
I'm wasting away
Don't wanna pray
I just can't take the pain

Am I awake?
Or is this just a dream?
I'd like to say since you went away
Am I awake?
I'm wasting away




Don't wanna pray
I just can't take the pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to O.C.D.'s song "Awake" express confusion and uncertainty about whether or not the singer is truly awake or caught in a dreamlike state. The repeated refrain of "Am I awake? Or is this just a dream?" emphasizes the sense of disorientation that the singer is experiencing since the person they cared about left. They're wasting away and unable to find comfort even in prayer. The singer also can't distinguish between one day and the next; everything feels the same, leading to a feeling of hopelessness that means they didn't plan on being in this place emotionally.


The line "this place is just too crazy to be real" suggests that the singer is questioning the world around him and struggling to find a sense of grounding or stability. He wonders if maybe he's lost his mind or if everything is actually real. The song ends unresolved, with the singer still unsure if he's awake or sleeping, wasting away without any relief.


Overall, the lyrics of "Awake" reflect feelings of confusion and disorientation. They convey the sense of being lost and struggling to find one's footing in the aftermath of a loss. The repetition of questions exacerbates this sense of disorientation and the unresolved ending leaves the listener with the same feeling of uncertainty that the singer is experiencing.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I awake?
Questioning whether reality is actually real


Or is this just a dream?
Wondering if things are only happening in one's mind


I'd like to say since you went away
The person has been struggling since the departure of someone important to them


Am I awake?
Reiterating the question about reality


I'm wasting away
Feeling like life is passing by without purpose or progress


Don't wanna pray
Not finding solace in religion or spirituality


I just can't take the pain
Experiencing emotional distress


And I can't tell today from yesterday
Feeling disoriented and confused


And it's the same thing over and over again
Stuck in a repetitive cycle of negative thoughts and emotions


And that's why I didn't plan on
Lacking any sense of control or direction in life


I didn't plan on being here
Feeling like life has no purpose or direction


This place is just too crazy to be real
Perceiving the world as chaotic and overwhelming


Or maybe it's not it could be...it could be real
Doubting one's perception of reality


Or maybe I've lost my mind if you don't mind
Entertaining the possibility of mental illness


I'll just lay here for awhile
Feeling defeated and lacking motivation to do anything




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marcos Curiel, Mark Traa Daniels, Noah C. Bernardo, Paul Sandoval

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