Wise Up To Me
Spencer P. Jones Feat.The Escape Committee Lyrics
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Wake me up when it's done
When he's gone away and taken everything
Wake me up
Wake me up when the skies are clearing
When the water is still
'Cause I will not watch the ships sail away
If it were any other day
This wouldn't get the best of me
But today I'm not so strong
So lay me down with a sad song
And when it stops
Then you know I've been gone too long
But don't shake me awake
Don't bend me or I will break
Find me somewhere between my dreams
With the sun on my face
I will still feel it later on
But for now I'd rather be asleep
The opening lines of "Wake me up when it's over" signifies that the singer/singer is at a point in their life where they can no longer handle the difficulties around them. The singer is so overwhelmed that all they want is to escape the pain, and they urge whoever is listening to wake them up when all that trouble is over. They don't want to face life's struggles.
Later, the singer longingly craves for a time of peace and serenity, whenever the skies are clearing and the water is still, but they also express reticence to face the world because they are not strong enough. They request a lullaby, a "sad song" that would ease them into slumber until "the sun is on their face" in a dream.
Overall, the song uses introspective lyrics to tell the story of someone struggling with life’s challenges and the limitations of their coping mechanisms. They may need to check out of the world for a minute, but hope that it will pass soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake me up when it's over
I'm so tired of all the pain and heartache, so wake me up when it's all finally over.
Wake me up when it's done
I'm exhausted from trying to keep up with everything, so please wake me up when everything is finally taken care of and finished.
When he's gone away and taken everything
He's left and taken everything with him - my heart, my soul, my trust. It's too much for me to handle, so please wake me up when it's over.
Wake me up when the skies are clearing
I don't want to see the storm anymore. Wake me when the skies have finally cleared and everything is calm again.
When the water is still
Just like the water, I want to be calm and still. I can't deal with the turmoil anymore, so please wake me when everything is calm and peaceful.
'Cause I will not watch the ships sail away
I can't bear to see him leave, so please wake me up before he goes.
So please say you will
Please promise me that you'll wake me up when everything is over and I can finally rest.
If it were any other day
Normally, I'm strong enough to deal with anything that comes my way. But today, I just can't do it anymore.
This wouldn't get the best of me
On any other day, I wouldn't let this situation defeat me. But today, I just need a break.
But today I'm not so strong
Normally, I'm strong enough to handle anything. But today, I'm feeling weak and vulnerable.
So lay me down with a sad song
I just need to feel sad for a while, so play me a sad song while I rest.
And when it stops
When the sad song is over,
Then you know I've been gone too long
If I'm still asleep after the sad song is over, it means I've been asleep for too long and I need to wake up.
But don't shake me awake
I don't want to be jolted awake. Please wake me up gently.
Don't bend me or I will break
I'm feeling fragile right now, so please don't handle me too roughly.
Find me somewhere between my dreams
When you wake me up, I'll still be in a dream-like state. Please be patient with me while I adjust to reality.
With the sun on my face
Help me to wake up to something positive, like the sunshine on my face.
I will still feel it later on
I know that I'll still feel the pain later, but for now, I just need to rest and recover.
But for now I'd rather be asleep
Right now, I just need to shut everything out and rest. Wake me up when I'm ready to face the world again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEE ALEXANDER, NORAH JONES
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