Wake Me Up – English Lyrics

• By: Avicii
• Album: True

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the global phenomenon that is Avicii's "Wake Me Up." This song offers a unique opportunity for language learners to connect with English through its universally relatable themes of self-discovery and embracing life's journey. Its distinctive blend of electronic dance music with folk and soul elements makes it both catchy and lyrically profound, offering accessible vocabulary and emotional depth. Experience how music transcends genres and speaks to the heart, encouraging you to explore the language with a song that truly feels special.

[English]

(upbeat music)

♪ Feeling my way through the darkness ♪

♪ Guided by a beating heart ♪

♪ I can't tell where the journey will end ♪

♪ But I know where to start ♪

♪ They tell me I'm too young to understand ♪

♪ They say I'm caught up in a dream ♪

♪ Well, life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes ♪

♪ Well, that's fine by me ♪

♪ So wake me up when it's all over ♪

♪ When I'm wiser and I'm older ♪

♪ All this time I was finding myself ♪

♪ And I didn't know I was lost ♪

♪ So wake me up when it's all over ♪

♪ When I'm wiser and I'm older ♪

♪ All this time I was finding myself ♪

♪ And I didn't know I was lost ♪

(upbeat music continues)

(upbeat music continues)

♪ I tried carrying the weight of the world ♪

♪ But I only have two hands ♪

♪ I hope I get the chance to travel the world ♪

♪ But I don't have any plans ♪

♪ Wish that I could stay forever this young ♪

♪ Not afraid to close my eyes ♪

♪ Life's a game made for everyone ♪

♪ And love is the prize ♪

♪ So wake me up when it's all over ♪

♪ When I'm wiser and I'm older ♪

♪ All this time I was finding myself ♪

♪ And I didn't know I was lost ♪

♪ So wake me up when it's all over ♪

♪ When I'm wiser and I'm older ♪

♪ All this time I was finding myself ♪

♪ And I didn't know I was lost ♪

♪ I didn't know I was lost ♪

♪ I didn't know I was lost ♪

♪ I didn't know I was lost ♪

♪ I didn't know, I didn't know, I didn't know ♪

(upbeat music continues)

(upbeat music continues)