Awake
mankindisobsolete Lyrics


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Is this all there is?
there's nothing to see
a world that asked so much completes me
what's that empty
it's all still in line
in this endless parade
there must be something pure
to fill the lonely void
of history

Wake up
stop pretending
this day's
beginning and ending
no more
strained illusions
no joy
scream and run away
no way
of survival
new day
is trying arrival
take back
all that you gave up

Is this all there is?
it's all still in line
there's nothing to win
a world that asked so much
what's that empty
there must be something pure
to fill this lonely void
of history

Wake up
stop pretending
this day's
beginning and ending
no more
strained illusions
no joy
scream and run away
no way
of survival
new day
is trying arrival




take back
all that you gave up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Awake" by mankindisobsolete seem to speak to someone who is disillusioned with the world they live in. The opening lines, "Is this all there is? There's nothing to see" suggest a sense of disappointment and maybe even despair at the current state of things. The following line, "a world that asked so much completes me" shows that despite feeling let down by the world, the person still relies on it for their own fulfillment. The phrase "what's that empty" implies that there is something missing or unsatisfying about their life despite the world providing everything they need.


In the chorus, the message is clear: wake up and stop pretending that everything is okay. The lines "no more strained illusions, no joy, scream and run away" suggest that times have been tough and that the person needs to take a break from it all. They need to break free from the constraints that have been holding them back and find something pure and authentic in their lives. The final lines of the chorus, "take back all that you gave up" reinforce the idea that the person has given away too much of themselves and needs to reclaim their identity and their power to move forward.


Overall, the song seems to be about breaking free from the disillusionment and constraints of the past and finding a new way forward. The message is one of hope and the need to embrace change and growth in order to truly live.


Line by Line Meaning

Is this all there is?
What is the entirety of our existence?


there's nothing to see
Our world is dull and unfulfilling.


a world that asked so much completes me
The pressures of society have molded me into who I am today.


what's that empty
Why am I still feeling unfulfilled?


it's all still in line
I'm stuck in a monotonous routine.


in this endless parade
We are all just going through the motions of life.


there must be something pure
There has to be something real and meaningful in this mundane world.


to fill the lonely void
To bring purpose and joy to my life.


of history
Of all that has come before me.


Wake up
Open your eyes and mind to new possibilities.


stop pretending
Stop living a life that is unauthentic to your true desires.


this day's
The present moment's


beginning and ending
It has a clear start and end.


no more
It's time for a change.


strained illusions
False beliefs that have held me back from true happiness.


no joy
Life feels empty and lacking in real happiness.


scream and run away
To recognize the dullness of my existence and try to escape it.


no way
There seems like there is no hope for a better future.


of survival
To endure another day in this unfulfilling world.


new day
A chance for a fresh start.


is trying arrival
Bringing with it the hope of a brighter future.


take back
To reclaim what has been lost.


all that you gave up
All the things that were abandoned along the way to conformity.




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Comments from YouTube:

Rae Rae Badfingers

I'm glad I remembered this song recently. I missed it.

Okasoin SH

ALLEZ LES GENS ! ON VISE LES 90 VUES CE SOIR !!! Et si vous invitez des amis, les 100 sont dans la poche o/

appledjax

its such an amazing sooooong

Okasoin SH

Yeah yeah yeah. Vhagar, s'tu passes par là, saches que je t'aime <3

Anthony K.

Ton message fait un peu peine à voir xD

Okasoin SH

TG, on en est déjà à 85 o/

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