The song "Awake" by Electric Guest seems to explore themes of self-discovery, renewal, and the power of love. The lyrics depict a journey of returning to a state of sin or wrongdoing, as if it is destined or unavoidable ("Back to sin again, must be fate"). The protagonist reflects on the wait and anticipation throughout the day, longing for a chance to amend their mistakes ("Black acts to amend at the gate, awaiting to taste"). The first verse suggests that something precious and lost has faded away, emphasizing the fleeting nature of hesitation and the impermanence of things ("Something perished past and gone away, and nothing ever lasts that hesitates"). However, amidst this realization, the narrator acknowledges the call of the present moment, symbolized by the red skyline and warm wind. It is a season of awakening and change ("These days are calling out, the symbol sets in the red skyline, these days they call the wind is warm, season of the wake"). The second verse describes a return from a transformative holiday or experience, where the ocean calls and there is magic at the end of the metaphorical grave. The old way is falling, suggesting the shedding of one's past self ("The ocean calling, magic in the grave at the end, the old way falling"). Something within the narrator is calling, urging them to create and find lasting love ("Something calling asking to create, the only other lasting love to make"). The chorus repeats the notion that these days are calling out, implying a sense of urgency and opportunity for change. The ship represents embarking on a new journey, leaving behind silence and setting sail towards the unknown. The gift being born signifies a newfound sense of purpose and meaning ("The ship is leaving the silent bay, we set the sail a gift is born, season of the way"). The bridge of the song expresses a sense of inner awakening and connection with others ("Cause there's something within, there is something within, I'm awake, all my friends"). It suggests that the narrator's awakening is shared with their friends, emphasizing a sense of camaraderie and the importance of human connection. The final part of the song emphasizes the desire for a fresh start, leaving behind past experiences and making a new path. Love is presented as the ultimate escape from fear and burdens, washing away the weight of the past ("We've got a feeling of the day, last time wasn't what we made but now we make a way, love is our only true escape, fearing nothing washed away the weight away the weight"). Overall, "Awake" by Electric Guest appears to be a song about finding redemption, embracing change, and discovering one's true self through the power of love and connection with others.
