Awake
Secondhand Serenade Lyrics


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With every appearance by you blinding my eyes,
I can hardly remember the last time I felt like I do.
You're an angel disguised.
And you're lying real still
But your heart beat is fast just like mine.
And the movie's long over,
That's three that have passed, one mores fine.
Will you stay awake for me?
I don't wanna miss anything,
I don't wanna miss anything.
I will share the air I breathe,
I'll give you my heart on a string.
I just don't wanna miss anything.

I'm trying real hard not to shake,
I'm biting my tongue.
But I'm feeling alive and with every breathe that I take,
I feel like I've won.
You're my key to survival.
And if it's a hero you want,
I can save you.
Just stay here.
Your whispers are priceless.
Your breathe, it is dear,
So please stay near.

Will you stay awake for me?
I don't wanna miss anything,
I don't wanna miss anything.
I will share the air I breathe,
I'll give you my heart on a string.
I just don't wanna miss anything.

Say my name, I just want to hear you.
Say my name, so I know it's true.
You're changing me, you're changing me,
You showed me how to live.
So just say, so just say
That you'll stay awake for me.
I don't wanna miss anything,
I don't wanna miss anything.
I will share the air I breathe,




I'll give you my heart on a string,
I just don't wanna miss anything.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Secondhand Serenade's "Awake" talk about the desire to not miss anything with the person he loves. The first stanza describes the dazzling effect his lover has on him and how grateful he is to have her in his life. The next part is an explicit request for her to stay awake with him, not to miss a single moment of their relationship, and promises to share everything with her. The singer expresses how much his lover means to him and how she has become his reason for living.


The chorus repeats the phrases he has been repeating throughout the song, with the line "I'll give you my heart on a string" emphasizing the depth of his devotion. The bridge is him asking for his partner's assurance of faithfulness and loyalty. The concluding stanza is him acknowledging how much she has transformed his life, and the two come full circle with the request again for her to hang on and never leave his side.


Line by Line Meaning

With every appearance by you blinding my eyes,
Your presence is so captivating that I can't seem to focus on anything else.


I can hardly remember the last time I felt like I do.
Being with you makes me feel alive in a way that I haven't felt in a long time.


You're an angel disguised.
You're so pure and good that it's as if you're an angel in human form.


And you're lying real still
Although you seem quiet and still, I know that your heart is beating fast, just like mine.


But your heart beat is fast just like mine.
I feel a deep connection to you because we are both filled with emotion and passion.


And the movie's long over,
Time seems to stand still when I'm with you, and I forget about everything else going on around us.


That's three that have passed, one mores fine.
Even though we've spent a lot of time together, I always want more because being around you is so fulfilling.


Will you stay awake for me?
I don't want to miss a single moment with you and I hope that you feel the same way.


I don't wanna miss anything.
I want to cherish every moment we have together and remember it forever.


I will share the air I breathe,
I will do everything in my power to show you how much you mean to me and make you feel loved.


I'll give you my heart on a string.
I am willing to give you everything I have, and I want to be completely vulnerable and open with you.


I'm trying real hard not to shake,
You make me feel nervous and excited, but I'm doing my best to keep my composure.


I'm biting my tongue.
I'm holding back all the things I want to say to you because I don't want to scare you away.


But I'm feeling alive and with every breathe that I take,
Being with you is invigorating and life-affirming for me.


I feel like I've won.
Having you in my life feels like a victory to me, and I'm grateful for every moment we have together.


You're my key to survival.
Without you, I feel lost and aimless, and you are the anchor that keeps me grounded.


And if it's a hero you want,
I'll do everything in my power to be the person you need and deserve.


I can save you.
I want to be there for you in every way, and help you through anything you need.


Just stay here.
I want you to stay with me and be by my side through everything.


Your whispers are priceless.
Your words are music to my ears, and I treasure every moment we share together.


Your breathe, it is dear,
Everything about you is precious and valuable to me, and I never want to lose you.


So please stay near.
I hope that you will stay close to me and never leave my side, because I need you more than anything.


Say my name, I just want to hear you.
Just hearing you say my name is enough to make my heart skip a beat, and I want to hear it all the time.


Say my name, so I know it's true.
Hearing you say my name confirms that this connection we have is real, and I want to hold onto it with all my heart.


You're changing me, you're changing me,
You've had a profound impact on my life, and I'm becoming a better person because of you.


You showed me how to live.
Being with you has taught me what it truly means to be alive, and I'm grateful for everything you've shown me.


So just say, so just say
All I want is for you to confirm that you feel what I feel, and that you want to be with me.


That you'll stay awake for me.
I hope that you will stay with me and experience life together, no matter what comes our way.


I don't wanna miss anything,
I never want to miss a moment with you, because being with you makes my life so much better.


I will share the air I breathe,
I want to be as close to you as possible, and share everything, including the very air we breathe.


I'll give you my heart on a string,
I am completely committed to you, and I want to give you my heart completely, without holding anything back.


I just don't wanna miss anything.
Every moment spent with you is priceless and I never want to take anything for granted because I may never have it again.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Vesely

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