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Brooklyn
Wakey!Wakey! Lyrics
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Because you're fond of me and I am fond of you
These days I guess that's all it takes
That and just a few mistakes
And I have made mistakes
Yes I have made mistakes today
Yes I have made mistakes today
So tonight I'll be your Brooklyn
So cold yet so far away
Just tell me what you want for me to say
And if it brings you home
I guess it's safe to say
We both could use this fire escape
Cause I have been breathing ashes in
And I've been waiting for something to carry me away
Yes I have made mistakes today
Yes I have made mistakes today
Yes I have made mistakes
So tonight I'll be your Brooklyn
So cold yet so far away
Just tell me what you want for me to say
And if it brings you home
So I hope you travel safe
And I hope you're cool I hope you find your way
Because it's sad but it is safe to say
We disagree on one too many things
And I have made mistakes today
Yes I have made mistakes today
Yes I have made mistakes.
The song "Brooklyn" by Wakey!Wakey! is a heartfelt ballad about the complexities of a relationship and the mistakes that come along with it. The song starts off with the singer expressing his desire to see the other person soon because they both harbor a fondness for each other. However, the singer admits to making mistakes, something that he repeats throughout the song. Despite this, he wants to be their "Brooklyn," a metaphor for being a safe haven that is both cold and far away. The singer wants to know what the other person wants him to say to bring them back home.
As the song progresses, the singer suggests that they both need to escape from their current situations, as he has been "breathing ashes in" and waiting for something to take him away. Despite their disagreements, the singer hopes the other person travels safely and finds their way. The repetition of "Yes I have made mistakes today" throughout the song is a reminder that no one is perfect, including the singer.
Overall, "Brooklyn" is a poignant song about the struggles in relationships and the desire for safety, comfort, and understanding. The use of the "Brooklyn" metaphor is particularly effective, as it represents a place that is both familiar and distant, just like the singer's desire for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope I see you soon
I am eager to see you again soon.
Because you're fond of me and I am fond of you
We like each other and have affection for each other.
These days I guess that's all it takes
In the present time, just mutual fondness is enough.
That and just a few mistakes
As long as you make a few mistakes, it's okay.
And I have made mistakes
I admit that I have made mistakes.
Yes I have made mistakes today
I made mistakes specifically today.
So tonight I'll be your Brooklyn
Tonight, I will be your place of comfort and refuge that feels so far away, like Brooklyn.
So cold yet so far away
Like Brooklyn, it will be a distant, cold comfort.
Just tell me what you want for me to say
Tell me what you need to hear from me.
And if it brings you home
If my words bring you back to me, it will be worth it.
I guess it's safe to say
It's safe to assume that we both need a break and space.
We both could use this fire escape
We both could use this escape from our problems, like a fire escape.
Cause I have been breathing ashes in
I have been dealing with the aftermath of something destructive, and it's been hard to live with.
And I've been waiting for something to carry me away
I've been waiting for something to help me escape and forget my troubles.
So I hope you travel safe
I hope you have a safe journey.
And I hope you're cool I hope you find your way
I hope you are calm and find your own path.
Because it's sad but it is safe to say
It's unfortunate, but it's true that we disagree on many things.
We disagree on one too many things
We have many disagreements that hinder our relationship.
Yes I have made mistakes today
Once again, I admit that I made mistakes today.
Yes I have made mistakes today
Once again, I admit that I made mistakes today.
Yes I have made mistakes
Overall, I acknowledge that I've made mistakes.
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.