Awake
The Pete Lyrics
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I can't even stand myself
I don't want to fall down and spit at me
I just want to tell myself I'm awake yeah
I don't want to sleep my eyes still shut
Don't you want to down on me
I don't let anyone tell me this pain is for free
Oh oh I am not awake yeah
Take
You know I'm not still awake
Yeah
Try
Take
You know I'm not still awake
Open up your black hole I'll feel you from the inside
It teaches me to fear me I know
Let it be a lesson you know you've been warned, oh oh
I am not awake yeah
Try
Take
You know I'm not still awake
Yeah
Try
Take
You know I'm not still awake
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to feel
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to feel
Don't you feel ashamed to peel back my skin
And hide me away
I don't mind if you say so
I am not awake yeah
Try
Take
You know, I'm not still awake
Yeah
Try
Take
You know I'm not still awake
I'm awake
I'm awake
I'm awake
I'm awake
The Pete's song "Awake" is a reflective and emotive track that delves into the internal struggles of the singer that prevent them from feeling fully awake and present in their own life. The first verse speaks to a sense of drowning and falling down, which are likely metaphorical representations of feeling overwhelmed and struggling with negative self-talk or self-doubt. The repeated refrain of "I'm not awake" further emphasizes this sense of disconnection and highlights the singer's desire to break free from their internal turmoil.
The second verse brings a new element into play, as the singer references a "black hole" that they open up to experience from the inside. This could represent a kind of emotional or mental space that they retreat to, perhaps as a form of self-protection or self-soothing. However, the singer notes that this experience teaches them to fear themselves, which suggests that this coping mechanism may not ultimately be healthy or sustainable.
Overall, "Awake" is a song that speaks to the challenges of living with internal turmoil and the desire to find a way to break free and feel fully present and alive. By exploring these themes through vivid imagery and powerful repetitions, The Pete's are able to create a track that speaks to universal experiences of struggle and the search for deeper meaning and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to see I'll drown so deep
I'm afraid of letting myself become consumed by negative emotions and thoughts
I can't even stand myself
I've lost confidence in myself and my ability to handle difficult situations
I don't want to fall down and spit at me
I don't want to get to a point where I'm so upset that I start blaming myself for everything
I just want to tell myself I'm awake yeah
I want to remind myself that I'm conscious and capable of taking control of my thoughts and emotions
I don't want to sleep my eyes still shut
I don't want to continue living blindly without an awareness of my own thoughts and feelings
Don't you want to down on me
I don't want someone else to bring me down with their negative energy
I don't let anyone tell me this pain is for free
I don't believe that experiencing pain is necessary or that it has intrinsic value
Oh oh I am not awake yeah
I acknowledge that I'm not currently in a good mental state and need to work to improve it
Open up your black hole I'll feel you from the inside
I am willing to face difficult emotions and thoughts and deal with them internally
It teaches me to fear me I know
I understand that my fears and insecurities are largely self-created and perpetuated
Let it be a lesson you know you've been warned, oh oh
I want to learn from my past mistakes and not let them continue to negatively impact me
I don't want to feel this way
I don't want to continue in a negative state of mind and emotion
Don't you feel ashamed to peel back my skin
I don't want someone else to judge or criticize me for my vulnerabilities
And hide me away
I don't want someone else to try to suppress or ignore my internal struggles
I don't mind if you say so
I'm willing to accept and acknowledge constructive criticism and feedback
I am not awake yeah
I'm still struggling with my mental state
I'm awake
I am actively trying to improve my mental state and become more self-aware
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JOHN TERRANA, LARS V. ALVERSON, RICHARD JOHN ANDRUSKA, SCOTT CAMERON ANDERSON
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Blanco Diablo
I don’t want to see
I’ll drown so deep
I can’t even stand myself
I don’t want to fall down
You’d spit at me
I just want to tell myself, I’m awake
I don’t want to sleep
My eyes still shut
Don’t you look down on me
I don’t let anyone tell me this pain is for free
I AM NOT AWAKE
YOU
DROP
TAKE
You know I’m not still awake
Open up your black hole
I’ll feel you from the inside
It teaches me to fear me, I know
Let it be a lesson
You know you been one
I AM NOT AWAKE
YOU
DROP
TAKE
You know I’m not still awake
I don’t want to feel this way
I don’t want to feel
Don’t you feel ashamed to peel back
My skin and hide me away
I don’t mind if you ..
I AM NOT AWAKE
YOU
DROP
TAKE
You know I’m not still awake
I’M AWAKE
Disambiguation144
This song has been in my head for pretty much half my life now. Untouchable how much I love this song. Peace
Alexander Strandberg
Thanks so much for uploading this. I heard this two song demo from pete well over a decade ago and the song has still been one of my favorites
Rafael Velez
Where is this band today. I cant find them on spotify :/
FloydtheBarber
So much to say about these guys. This CD got no push from their label. Underappreciated band. This song crushes. Along with Untied. Great stuff. My band - the Mulligrubs - played their Indianapolis show in August 2001. These guys were down to earth chill dudes. Would have been a helluva tour. Cheers, Pete.!
Leandro Lellis
Top de mais.
Daniel Hagerman
Thanks for uploading! my favorite song from this album.
christian steele
I miss this era of underground
Letsgo Brandon
Tom Leykis 😎👍🏾