Awake
On Earth Lyrics


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Look for me to climb fallen trees in yellow summer
Look for me in wide falling fields of bohemia
All awake
With a heavy hand holding me down I stay
All awake
In the only fear of failing hall of fame
We're all awake

Under the weight
Eleven ways
Why you never fall to pieces
You can't carry
We're all awake
And looking for ways
To save your self-love


Looking to define masturbation using colour
Looking for a ride to a place where
Everyone was friends
All awake
With an energy, a hustle and a fade
All awake




In the hell of free electric salad days
We were all awake

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Awake" by On Earth. The opening lines invite the listener to search for the persona in idyllic and picturesque locations like a yellow summer and fields of Bohemia, hinting towards a nostalgic and romanticized view of nature. However, the second line stands in stark contrast with the first, as the person is bound by a "heavy hand" that is holding them down, indicating a sense of oppression and struggle. The persona lives in a constant state of fear of failure, where success only brings them to a "failing hall of fame." The lines suggest that the burden of success is heavy and restraining, and the fear of failure haunts the persona.


The chorus delves deeper into the struggles of the persona. They feel besieged by the weight they carry, walking through life under the pressure of eleven ways. They want to avoid falling to pieces and are continually searching for ways to rescue their "self-love." The stanza refers to the loneliness and solitude that often accompanies success, where the persona is forced to bear the challenges alone.


The following stanza captures a conversation on the superficial and fleeting nature of modern relationships, where the persona contrasts it with a time where everyone was friends. They seek to define masturbation using colors while also yearning for a ride to a utopian ideal where everyone is on an equal field. The final line brings the song full circle, highlighting the struggles of the persona to find peace and satisfaction as they chase a dream that seems out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

Look for me to climb fallen trees in yellow summer
Search for me during the carefree days of summer, where I can be found expressing my adventurous spirit by climbing the fallen trees.


Look for me in wide falling fields of bohemia
You can find me in the vast Bohemian fields, surrounded by freedom and beauty.


All awake With a heavy hand holding me down I stay All awake In the only fear of failing hall of fame We're all awake
Despite the pressure weighing me down, I remain fully conscious, constantly battling my only fear of not achieving success and recognition that comes with it.


Under the weight Eleven ways Why you never fall to pieces You can't carry We're all awake And looking for ways To save your self-love
Under the heavy burden of stress and struggles, you try to find ways to avoid breaking down. We all share the desire to maintain our emotional well-being despite life's challenges.


Looking to define masturbation using colour
Trying to express a private act in a bold manner or to overcomplicate something ordinary.


Looking for a ride to a place where Everyone was friends All awake With an energy, a hustle and a fade All awake In the hell of free electric salad days We were all awake
Search for a sanctuary of genuine friendships where everybody is driven by passion and purpose. Embrace the experience of recklessness that may lead to incredible outcomes and great memories.




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