Wake Me Up
Templeton Pek Lyrics


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Waste the best you never had in slow motion
Raise the walls and self destruct.
On these faultines
Crawl from cracks we never made
Where's you lifeline
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all

Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left.

Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in

Please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
before the skies burn




Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Templeton Pek's "Wake Me Up" is about the frustration and hopelessness of a deteriorating situation. The song begins with the lines "Waste the best you never had in slow motion, Raise the walls and self-destruct," referring to the futility of one's efforts as they watch their life crumble before their eyes. The phrase "On these fault lines, crawl from cracks we never made, where's your lifeline?" gives the impression of an earthquake and the questioning of the existence of a responder, as the character feels helpless and stranded. The chorus goes: "Can you please wake me up when this is over? Before the skies burn, Can you please wake me up when this is over? Before the skies burn out," expressing a feeling of being stuck in the midst of the chaos, hoping to be woken up to a better future.


The second verse focuses on the idea of trying to feel alive, though the struggle leads to disappointment. The character is "Sick to death that you're still awake" as they continue to face the same problem without any solution in sight. The line "Abandon hope in another glass and watch the lights fade" could refer to turning to alcohol to numb the pain, but ultimately leading to isolation and depression. In the bridge, there's a sense of urgency, as "this future is closing" and "your hope is draining faster." The repetition of the line "Please wake me up when this is over before the skies burn" emphasizes that the character is desperately seeking an escape from their current reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Waste the best you never had in slow motion
You're wasting your potential by not taking action and watching life pass you by


Raise the walls and self destruct
You're building up emotional barriers and causing your own downfall


On these faultines
You're living on the edge and taking risks that could lead to failure


Crawl from cracks we never made
You're struggling to overcome obstacles that you didn't create


Where's your lifeline
You're searching for guidance and support to help you through tough times


The shaking hands and broken skin of this all
You're physically and emotionally scarred from the difficulties you've faced


Can you please wake me up when this is over Before the skies burn
You're asking for someone to help you through the tough times before everything falls apart


Face the hunger to feel alive As this thirst craves
You're craving excitement and adventure to feel truly alive


Abandon hope in another glass And watch the lights fade
You're giving up on finding happiness in temporary pleasures and watching life lose its brightness


Sick to death that you're still awake I'll keep this one line Breathing out just to clear this taste It's all that's left.
You're tired of living with the pain and anxiety of life, trying to cope by taking deep breaths to clear your mind


When everything is gone and defaulted Lost where we belong and faded This future is closing Your hope is draining faster This future is closing in
You feel like everything is falling apart and you're losing hope for a better future


Can you please wake me up when this is over Before the skies burn out
You're desperately seeking help to make it through the tough times before it's too late




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mr. Auto

Waste the best you never had in slow motion
Raise the walls and self destruct
On these faultines
Crawl from cracks we never made
Where's you lifeline
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all

Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left

Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in


Please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Drift mania confirmed~



All comments from YouTube:

Einfallsnudel

This guys are live much better than on Youtube. They did a great job on the "Rocco del Schlacko" festival in germany :)

Sam Accou

Well as a metalhead, I must say, this song is f*ckin awesome!

Alex Belcsak

1:17 those guitar skills... magic ...

Danny Bailey

I can vouch that the current drummer has bags of talent. Been in bands with him in the past and is an amazing session player. Can't say I'm a massive fan of the music.

Mr. Auto

Waste the best you never had in slow motion
Raise the walls and self destruct
On these faultines
Crawl from cracks we never made
Where's you lifeline
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all

Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left

Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out

When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in


Please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Drift mania confirmed~

jay bird

fucking love this song! can't wait for the album guys!

Marco Santos

Awesome song !!

Apollymia Parthenopaeus

I love this song. It helped me understand who i was

Javed Rehman

This is pretty good, the album great too, you should check out their other songs as well. Give it a go!

Charlie Goertzen

ill give them props as soon as i hear something that is not a regurgitation of past winners

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