RudeAwakening
Prong Lyrics


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Another rude awakening.
The hard life that's been our school.
More of a cruel day's reckonings.
Our prime time used up too soon.
There is no kindness to waste
Why help those crying for more?
It spins you around, takes you for a ride.
What is the point to even try?
Somehow got to learn to accept the rejection.
The tired thoughts from troubling.
A weary mind from worrying.




Your constant fears upon wakening.
Your real life left in your dreams.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prong's song Rude Awakening delve into themes of struggle, pain and acceptance. The opening line, "Another rude awakening" suggests that the subject has faced difficult situations before and is likely to face more. The next line, "The hard life that's been our school" furthers this idea, suggesting that the harshness of life has been a form of education for the subject.


The chorus echoes the feeling of hopelessness and despair in the face of struggle, with lines like "There is no kindness to waste" and "What is the point to even try?" The subject seems resigned to their fate and feels that there is no point in attempting to change their circumstances. This feeling is compounded by the line "Somehow got to learn to accept the rejection," which suggests that the subject has faced rejection before and is struggling to come to terms with it.


The final verse of the song talks about the mental toll that these struggles take on the subject. They have "tired thoughts from troubling," a "weary mind from worrying," and "constant fears upon wakening." The idea that "your real life left in your dreams" adds another layer to this, suggesting that the subject might feel that they are living in a nightmare rather than reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Another rude awakening.
Starting another day, realizing the harsh reality that still lies ahead.


The hard life that's been our school.
Our past experiences and struggles have taught us the difficult lessons of life.


More of a cruel day's reckonings.
The challenges we face today may be even harsher than before.


Our prime time used up too soon.
The best years of our life are gone too quickly, leaving us with limited time to achieve our goals.


There is no kindness to waste
Society often values self-interest over helping others in need.


Why help those crying for more?
Questioning whether it's worth helping those who always want more and never seem satisfied.


It spins you around, takes you for a ride.
The chaos and uncertainty of life can leave you feeling disoriented and out of control.


What is the point to even try?
Questioning whether it's worth striving for success in a world full of obstacles and setbacks.


Somehow got to learn to accept the rejection.
Learning to move on and accept failure and rejection as part of the journey.


The tired thoughts from troubling.
Mentally exhausted from constantly worrying and facing challenges.


A weary mind from worrying.
Mentally and emotionally drained from worrying about the past, present and future.


Your constant fears upon wakening.
Waking up to the same old fears and anxieties that never seem to go away.


Your real life left in your dreams.
Feeling like our dreams and aspirations are the only place where we have control and can achieve our goals.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL RAVEN, TED PARSONS, THOMAS VICTOR

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