Våken drøm
vamp Lyrics

In Vamp's song "Våken drøm," the lyrics describe the feeling of being in a state of limbo, between reality and dreams, waiting for something or someone. The opening lines talk about the sun rising in the east and another day beginning, but the distant echo of the person's voice and heartbeat are still present. The singer admits that they still receive an answer from that distant voice whenever they pray, even though they are silent. The phrase "kver gan eg ber mi stumma bønn" (every time I pray my silent prayer) implies that the singer is perhaps shy or afraid to express their true feelings to the person they are longing for.

The second verse continues with the theme of waiting and searching for the person. The singer occasionally sees them passing by, but they remain elusive, like a fleeting ray of sunshine in a bleak environment. The line "det va eventyret om å finna ein skatt" (it was the fairy tale of finding a treasure) suggests that the singer sees the quest for this person as a romantic and adventurous pursuit. However, the idea of searching for a treasure in a well with reflecting stars also implies that the goal might be unattainable or even illusory.

In the last verse, the singer acknowledges that the person they long for is a source of restlessness in their mind, but also something they cannot let go of. The phrase "eg får livet mitt" (you'll get my life) shows that the singer is willing to give up everything for this person, but they are also aware that time is passing, and they need an answer soon. The line "mens eg vente i ein våken drøm" (while waiting in a waking dream) sums up the feeling of being trapped in a state of uncertainty, neither awake nor fully asleep, always waiting for the person to appear.