AWAKEN
Opshop Lyrics


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Wide awake in my slumber
Dishes pilin’ to the sink
I caught a glimpse and I was sleepin’
I tried on other faces
I tried on other spaces
Yeah…

Contagious abandon
I’m addicted to the charm
Some people give other people
A licence to take chance
A licence to make a change
Woah…

Sleep in your darkness
Or walk on water and back again
Sleep in your thoughts now
Or try on other souls again, oh

[Chorus]
Awaken…
Awaken…
Awaken…
Awaken…

Wrestle with bravado
But you love it desperately, yeah
You and me we’re part of each other
I will see you when I’m dreamin’
May I see you when I dream

Oh, sleep in your darkness
Or walk on water and back again
Sleep in your thoughts now
Or try on other souls again, oh

Awaken…
Awaken…
Awaken…
Awaken…

If I could find myself a human race
That remembers my divine place
I could enter a life without a trace…

Stoke the fire, we’re home tonight
We’ll fall to pieces and start again
Sleep in your souls or try on other thoughts again

Awaken…
Awaken…
Awaken…
Awaken…





[Instrumental To End]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Awaken" by Opshop seem to suggest a feeling of being half-awake or sleepwalking through life, caught up in the mundane tasks of daily living. The first verse describes a scene of dishes piling up in the sink while the singer is caught between the waking world and a dreamlike state. They "tried on other faces" and "spaces," perhaps exploring different identities or lifestyles. The second verse suggests a desire for change and a willingness to take chances, but only with the permission of others who inspire that bravery. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "awaken," or become fully conscious and aware of their potential.


The third verse introduces the idea of wrestling with bravado, or putting on a confident front, while secretly feeling desperate for connection. The line "you and me we're part of each other" suggests the need for human connection and recognition of one's place in the world. The final verse introduces a longing for a sense of belonging or purpose, for a human race that remembers our divine place. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, reminding us to wake up and take hold of our lives.


Overall, "Awaken" seems to be a call to action, encouraging listeners to break free of their patterns and routines and embrace their true selves.


Line by Line Meaning

Wide awake in my slumber
Even though I'm asleep, my mind is active and aware


Dishes pilin’ to the sink
I haven't been taking care of my responsibilities


I caught a glimpse and I was sleepin’
My mind has been drifting and not fully present in my life


I tried on other faces
I've been experimenting with different personas or identities


I tried on other spaces
I've been exploring different environments or lifestyles


Contagious abandon
An irresistible feeling of freedom and recklessness that spreads to others


I’m addicted to the charm
I'm drawn to the appeal of this abandon and can't resist it


Some people give other people
Certain individuals empower and inspire others


A licence to take chance
These people encourage others to take risks and seize opportunities


A licence to make a change
These people inspire others to make positive changes in their lives


Sleep in your darkness
Remain in a state of sadness, pain, or isolation


Or walk on water and back again
Take bold and exceptional risks or challenges, with the potential to fail and recover from it


Sleep in your thoughts now
Be trapped by your negative or unproductive thought patterns


Or try on other souls again, oh
Explore different perspectives and experiences to gain new insights and understanding


Wrestle with bravado
Act with boldness or confidence, despite fearing the consequences


But you love it desperately, yeah
I'm addicted to these thrilling and intense experiences


You and me we’re part of each other
We're connected and interdependent


I will see you when I’m dreamin’
We'll be close and intimate, even in unconscious states


May I see you when I dream
A hopeful wish to maintain this connection always


If I could find myself a human race
If there were people who understood my true identity and potential


That remembers my divine place
Who honor and respect my inner worth and value


I could enter a life without a trace…
I could start anew and become who I was always meant to be


Stoke the fire, we’re home tonight
Let's rekindle the spark of our passions and feel content and secure where we are


We’ll fall to pieces and start again
We'll experience challenges and changes, but we'll recover and rebuild ourselves


Sleep in your souls or try on other souls again
Remain trapp and limited by your own experiences, or embrace new perspectives and ways of being




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