Wide Awake
Richard Durand feat. Ellie Lawson Lyrics


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Been watching from a distance
At all the things that you do
And I’ll never be wishing
To do anything that you do
Cause I know myself
All I want is to get away
Still time for believing
Do it my way
Wide awake
I’m gonna live my life
The way that I wanna
Wide awake
And nothing you can do
Can break me down again
Wide awake
I’m so wide awake
I’m hoping and I’m praying
Not to deny my feelings
To live what I am saying
Let it all come revealing
It will drag you under
If you’re not true
Still time for believing
Playing by my own rules
Wide awake
I’m gonna live my life
The way that I wanna
Wide awake
And nothing you can do
Can break me down again
Wide awake
I’m so wide awake
A new way of thinking
Seeping my mindset
It’s time to grow
No time to regret
Wide awake
I’m gonna live my life
The way that I wanna
Wide awake
And nothing you can do
Can break me down again




Wide awake
I’m so wide awake

Overall Meaning

In "Wide Awake," Richard Durand feat. Ellie Lawson sings about the importance of staying true to oneself and not allowing others to bring you down. The first verse sets the tone for the entire song, with Ellie admitting that she has been observing someone from afar and does not want to follow in their footsteps. She emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and making one's own decisions. Ellie professes that she wants to escape from the negative influences around her and truly believe in herself. She believes that living one's life the way one wants to is the key to happiness.


The chorus repeats the phrase "wide awake" multiple times, reinforcing the idea of being fully conscious and not falling into negative traps. The lyrics proclaim that nothing can break the singer's confidence and self-determination. The second verse suggests that this critical self-awareness is a new way of thinking, and that it is necessary to continue to grow as a person. The song's overall message is that living one's life authentically is the way to achieve inner peace and genuine happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Been watching from a distance
Observing your actions from afar


At all the things that you do
Taking note of your every move


And I’ll never be wishing
I have no desire


To do anything that you do
To mimic or copy your actions


Cause I know myself
I am confident in my own abilities and desires


All I want is to get away
To escape the influence of others


Still time for believing
There is still opportunity to have faith


Do it my way
To act according to my own desires


Wide awake
Fully alert and aware


I’m gonna live my life
Intending to live my life


The way that I wanna
In the manner that I choose


And nothing you can do
There is nothing that you can do


Can break me down again
That will cause me to submit or fail


I’m so wide awake
I am extremely alert and aware


I’m hoping and I’m praying
I am earnestly seeking and wishing


Not to deny my feelings
To be honest about my own emotions


To live what I am saying
To truly live in accordance with what I proclaim


Let it all come revealing
To let everything become clear and evident


It will drag you under
It will cause you to become overwhelmed


If you’re not true
If you are not genuine or authentic


Playing by my own rules
Acting in accordance with my own set of standards


A new way of thinking
An alternative, innovative mindset


Seeping my mindset
Gradually pervading my way of thinking


It’s time to grow
Now is the moment to mature and evolve


No time to regret
There is no time to mourn missed opportunities




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