Awake
The Wandering Found Lyrics
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We both know this only leads to a mistake
So tell me world what you've got in store for me today
My money's on proof that I should run away
Cause there's no in-betweens, no transition scenes
I'm asleep or I'm awake
There's no middle ground, no peace to be found
My mind is soaring, reaching higher heights
Without a thought of falling
And there's constantly this buzzing
Is it Icarus a-calling?
It's only a matter of time before I fall
An ill-placed word could end this all
I wish you knew exactly what's at stake
When I'm awake
I can't pretend I'm in control
This always ends the same way, in a hole
It's just a game of wait and see
How long until I cease to be
Cause there's no in-betweens, no transition scenes
I'm asleep or I'm awake
There's no middle ground, no peace to be found
I go and go until I break
My mind is soaring, reaching higher heights
Without a thought of falling
And there's constantly this buzzing
Is it Icarus a-calling?
It's only a matter of time before I fall
An ill-placed word could end this all
I wish you knew exactly what's at stake
When I'm awake
My mind is soaring, reaching higher heights
Without a thought of falling
And there's constantly this buzzing
Is it Icarus a-calling?
It's only a matter of time before I fall
An ill-placed word could end this all
I wish you knew exactly what's at stake
When I'm awake
Awake
Awake
Awake
The Wandering Found's song Awake is a narrative about waking up to reality and the apprehensions that come along with it. The song opens with "Hello world, I guess it's time I was awake. We both know this only leads to a mistake." These opening lines cocoon the central thesis of the song, that waking up to the world often comes with harsh circumstances. The singer is apprehensive about the consequences of being awake in a world where there are no in-betweens or middle grounds. He/she knows that the higher he/she climbs, the harder the fall.
The song discusses the battle between control and surrender. The singer acknowledges that they are often not in charge of their life and that everything does not always turn out how they wished. He expresses a feeling of powerlessness and resignation to a fate that is not in their hands. The singer is convinced that the only way out is to trust in fate and the unknown cycle of life.
The verses of the song feature a recurring line, "My mind is soaring, reaching higher heights, without a thought of falling." This line is attributed to the myth of Icarus who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death after his wings melted. The singer recognizes that he/she is Icarus and that falling is inevitable. So the only thing left to do is to soar as high as possible and have no regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello world I guess it's time I was awake
The singer is acknowledging that it's time to face reality.
We both know this only leads to a mistake
The singer recognizes that there is a pattern of mistakes associated with being awake.
So tell me world what you've got in store for me today
The singer is asking what challenges the day will bring.
My money's on proof that I should run away
The artist is predicting that the challenges will be too difficult to face and retreat is the best option.
Cause there's no in-betweens, no transition scenes
The artist believes that there is no middle ground between being awake and asleep; it's all or nothing.
I'm asleep or I'm awake
The singer feels there is no in-between state for them.
There's no middle ground, no peace to be found
The singer believes that neither being awake nor being asleep brings them any peace.
I go and go until I break
The artist keeps going until they reach their breaking point.
My mind is soaring, reaching higher heights
The artist's thoughts and aspirations are reaching new heights.
Without a thought of falling
The artist is not considering the potential negative consequences of their aspirations.
And there's constantly this buzzing
The singer is experiencing internal restlessness or anxieties.
Is it Icarus a-calling?
The artist wonders if their ambitions will lead to their downfall, much like the mythological figure Icarus.
It's only a matter of time before I fall
The singer is acknowledging that their ambitious nature could lead to negative consequences and failure.
An ill-placed word could end this all
The singer recognizes that a single mistake or wrong word could ruin everything for them.
I wish you knew exactly what's at stake
The singer wishes others understood the risks they are taking with their ambitions and the consequences of failure.
When I'm awake
The artist is specifically referring to consequences of their actions when they are awake.
I can't pretend I'm in control
The artist is admitting that they don't have complete control of their life.
This always ends the same way, in a hole
The singer has experienced negative consequences before and expects the same outcome.
It's just a game of wait and see
The singer is referring to life as a gamble with unpredictable outcomes.
How long until I cease to be
The artist is questioning when their life will come to an end.
Awake
The artist is concluding the song by once again highlighting the central theme of being awake.
Awake
The artist repeats the word 'awake' to emphasize its importance.
Awake
The final repetition of 'awake' serves as a final statement and conclusion to the song.
Writer(s): Thomas Seth Yonke
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