Awake

Equatronic's song 'Awake' delves into the emotional turmoil and introspection that follows a significant relationship's end. The lyrics reflect on the passage of time and the lingering impact of past love. The opening lines, 'Don’t you know the years have passed / And the rain’s fallen down,' set a melancholic tone, suggesting that despite the passage of time, the emotional wounds remain fresh. The rain metaphorically represents the tears and sorrow that have accompanied the years gone by.

The song explores themes of sacrifice and unreciprocated love, as seen in the lines, 'I would do anything for you / You would leave it all behind.' This juxtaposition highlights the imbalance in the relationship, where one person is willing to give everything, while the other is ready to move on. The phrase 'The broken heart feels awake' signifies a moment of painful clarity, where the protagonist becomes acutely aware of their emotional state. This awakening is bittersweet, as it brings both pain and a sense of renewed feeling.

The chorus, 'Oh is this all I do / There’s nothing I wanna do,' captures a sense of existential despair and aimlessness that often follows a breakup. The mention of 'the blood of the years' evokes a visceral image of the emotional scars left by time and experience. The closing lines, 'Don’t you know my years have come / But my love came too late,' express regret and the realization that the protagonist's love was not enough to salvage the relationship. The song poignantly captures the struggle to move forward and live one's own life after a profound emotional loss.