Awake
The Doors (Jim Morrison) Lyrics
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Is everybody in?
Is everybody in?
The ceremony is about to begin.
Wake up!
You can't remember where it was
The lyrics of "Awake" by The Doors (Jim Morrison) are somewhat enigmatic and can be interpreted in a number of ways. The song begins with a question, "Is everybody in?" which could be interpreted as an invitation or a call to gather for some sort of ritual or ceremony, perhaps a spiritual or transformative event. This is reinforced by the repeated line "The ceremony is about to begin."
The second half of the song is more introspective, with Morrison asking the listener to "Wake up!" suggesting that they are perhaps in a dreamlike state, going through the motions of life without truly being present or conscious. The line "You can't remember where it was / Had this dream stopped?" adds to the sense of disorientation and confusion, further emphasizing the need to awaken and be fully present in the moment.
Overall, "Awake" is a deeply contemplative song that encourages the listener to take stock of their life and consider whether they are truly awake and engaged with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Is everybody in?
Has everyone arrived and are they present?
Is everybody in?
Is everyone included and accounted for?
Is everybody in?
Is each and every person here and ready?
The ceremony is about to begin.
The formal proceedings are about to start.
Wake up!
Rouse yourself and be conscious.
You can't remember where it was
You can't recall the location of the event or experience.
Had this dream stopped?
Did the dream reach an end?
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@phikriajgarkava2217
Shake dreams from your hair
My pretty child, my sweet one.
Choose the day and choose the sign of your day
The day's divinity
First thing you see.
A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon
Couples naked race down by it's quiet side
And we laugh like soft, mad children
Smug in the wooly cotton brains of infancy
The music and voices are all around us.
Choose they croon the Ancient Ones
The time has come again
Choose now, they croon
Beneath the moon
Beside an ancient lake
Enter again the sweet forest
Enter the hot dream
Come with us
Everything is broken up and dances.
@chrisbyars4422
This is my ‘go-to’ - song when I am experiencing insomnia. And it calms me down
@dillonx11
Jim did what none of my teachers could ever do and that was to inspire too read and write
@HartHendrix
Poetic Justice Those very words reciprocate into my soul as that very reason is why I've taken an interest in the literary arts.
@robertcabrera1842
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@takaforo
I was supposed to become a straight computer scientist...until the Doors greatest hits fell into my hands, so I agree with you. I was 14 by then and from there to 20 I read an awful lot and started digging poetry bigTime. Kudos to him.
@paulblowes6491
@@J.F.R.1, I'm 1977 but your story interests me enough to enquire about the substance and style of it, labelled as a felow writer myself I'd love to hear more. PSB77
@paulblowes6491
@@takaforo, I can relate to that fact, the doors came into my adolescence at 14 and forever changed the lane of my life. We are sons of the lizard king and therefore we can accomplish ANYTHING. PsB77
@Okean999
Jim Morrison was, first and foremost, a superb poet.
@nubevida
Oh, yes, indeed!! I believe he put pen to paper and it was all there. I missed him in this LifeTime, (I miss him NOW!!) but I feel I have never been without him, my Muse!!
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@phikriajgarkava2217
Shake dreams from your hair
My pretty child, my sweet one.
Choose the day and choose the sign of your day
The day's divinity
First thing you see.
A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon
Couples naked race down by it's quiet side
And we laugh like soft, mad children
Smug in the wooly cotton brains of infancy
The music and voices are all around us.
Choose they croon the Ancient Ones
The time has come again
Choose now, they croon
Beneath the moon
Beside an ancient lake
Enter again the sweet forest
Enter the hot dream
Come with us
Everything is broken up and dances.