Wake Up | NF Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

May 2024 · 11 minute read

Wake Up
NF Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You spend your life in a dream that you can't escape
'Cause you live your life in a coma, you're never awake
If you'd open your eyes then maybe you'd see what's at stake
You're sleeping, you're sleeping

You make a lot of money and you live in a mansion
And pretty much got everything that you could ever imagine
But you feel like even though you got everything in the world

You got nothing, so what you do then is you start going backwards
You runnin' in a direction
And you lookin' for something that isn't real
And all you know is that you just gotta have it
What you're doin' is sleepin'
And thinking that you're awake and you're not
And the problem is that you don't know what you're after
So you put everything that you have into what you do
Hoping that one day maybe you don't have to feel like you're empty
But as you get older a lot of weight on your shoulders is getting heavy
Then you look back and you start to regret things
You only get one life
And every time you lookin' at yours
You feel like everything you have is a waste!
And the problem and the reason you could never fill a hole in your life
Is because you were never awake

You spend your life in a dream that you can't escape
'Cause you live your life in a coma, you're never awake
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

You wake up in the morning
But you feel like you never got up and go to work
And you feelin' like you ain't got a purpose
And you tryna get motivated but everything you do turns into a mess
Like you ain't nothing but worthless
And, yo, you look around
A lot of these other people you lookin' at
To you, you describe as perfect
So you point a finger at God and tell him to do his job
And fix ya' life up cause nothin' is workin'
And you will try to hide and make it seem like it's nothin'
But really you feel like everything is crashin' around you
And you develop a problem in trustin' in other people
Which later became an issue that will mentally pound you
You only get one life
But every time you lookin' at yours you feel like all you ever see are mistakes
And the problem and the reason you could never move forward in life
Is because you were never awake
Wake up

You spend your life in a dream that you can't escape
'Cause you live your life in a coma, you're never awake
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up

You spend your life in a dream that you can't escape

'Cause you live your life in a coma, you're never awake
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NF's song "Wake Up" presents a vivid description of what it means to live life in a state of sleep or unconsciousness while blindly chasing after things that we believe will fill the void in our lives. The first verse speaks to the futility of chasing after material possessions and earthly pleasures as true sources of joy and fulfilment. The persona in the song critiques the idea of living in a coma, where one is oblivious to their surroundings and is blind to the things that matter. The chorus, "Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up," repeats the call for the listener to snap out of their dream and become more aware of their life and surroundings.


The second verse of the song takes a more personal approach. The singer shares his own struggles with getting up in the morning and going to work. But it goes beyond just the physical aspect of getting up; it also deals with the feeling of purposelessness and the perpetual cycle of feeling like a failure. The singer feels like he cannot trust anyone and that everything is crashing around him. He calls out to God to fix his life, which is a common theme in NF's music.


Overall, the song's message encourages listeners to take stock of their lives and shake off any feelings of numbness, apathy, or complacency. It is a call to "wake up" from living life in autopilot and actively seek out what truly matters.


Line by Line Meaning

You spend your life in a dream that you can't escape
You live in a state where you are not present and conscious of reality, and it feels like you are stuck there.


'Cause you live your life in a coma, you're never awake
You are living your life like you do not have control over it. You are numb to the experiences and opportunities around you.


If you'd open your eyes then maybe you'd see what's at stake
If you choose to become aware and engaged, you might recognize the importance of the things happening in your life.


You're sleeping, you're sleeping
You are missing out on the valuable moments in your life because you are not fully present to experience them.


You make a lot of money and you live in a mansion
You have achieved the external markers of success, but they are not enough to bring happiness or fulfillment.


And pretty much got everything that you could ever imagine
You have been able to attain all of your material desires, yet you are still left feeling empty.


But you feel like even though you got everything in the world
Despite your wealth and possessions, you still feel like something crucial is missing.


You got nothing, so what you do then is you start going backwards
Feeling lost and purposeless, you begin to regress and move away from what you need to live a fulfilling life.


You runnin' in a direction
You are heading somewhere, but you are not sure where or why you are going there.


And you lookin' for something that isn't real
Your search for fulfillment is based on something that does not exist or can never be attained.


And all you know is that you just gotta have it
You are driven by a compulsion to obtain something that you believe will make you happy or fulfilled, even if that is not actually the case.


What you're doin' is sleepin'
You are living your life in a state of numbness and lack of awareness, unable to truly appreciate the blessings around you.


And thinking that you're awake and you're not
You mistakenly believe that you are fully in control of your life and your decisions, but in reality, you are asleep to the truth of your situation.


And the problem is that you don't know what you're after
You are seeking something that you are not clear on, unable to know what it is that you truly need to find fulfillment and meaning.


So you put everything that you have into what you do
You pour all of your energy and efforts into the things that you believe will bring you success or happiness, but it is not working.


Hoping that one day maybe you don't have to feel like you're empty
You keep pushing on, hoping that someday your hard work will pay off and you will finally feel fulfilled instead of empty.


But as you get older a lot of weight on your shoulders is getting heavy
As you age and accumulate more responsibilities and stress, the weight of your decisions and actions gets harder to bear.


Then you look back and you start to regret things
As you reflect on your life, you begin to feel remorse and sadness for the things you did not achieve or the paths you did not take.


You only get one life
You have a limited time on this Earth, and it is important to make the most of it while you can.


And every time you lookin' at yours
When you reflect on your life and where you are, you feel like you have wasted the time and opportunities given to you.


You feel like everything you have is a waste!
You feel like everything you have achieved or accumulated is meaningless because you are still left feeling unfulfilled.


And the problem and the reason you could never fill a hole in your life
The source of your emptiness and despair is the fact that you have never been fully present and conscious in your life.


Is because you were never awake
Your lack of awareness and passivity in your own life prevented you from finding true fulfillment and satisfaction.


You wake up in the morning
You start a new day, blessed with a new opportunity to make the most of your life.


But you feel like you never got up and go to work
Despite your physical presence, you are still living your life in a state of numbness and lack of awareness.


And you feelin' like you ain't got a purpose
You have lost sight of the things that give your life meaning and that are worth living for.


And you tryna get motivated but everything you do turns into a mess
Despite your desire to change and live a more fulfilling life, your attempts at motivation and productivity are falling apart and leaving you feeling hopeless.


Like you ain't nothing but worthless
Your sense of self-worth is at an all-time low, further deepening your sense of despair and hopelessness.


And, yo, you look around
As you become more aware of your situation, you begin to look more closely at the people and the world around you.


A lot of these other people you lookin' at
You start to see the lives of other people around you, and you create comparisons to them.


To you, you describe as perfect
You begin to see the lives of others as perfect, wishing that you had what they had instead of what you do.


So you point a finger at God and tell him to do his job
You begin to feel as though there is something out there that is responsible for your misery, and you blame it for your misfortunes.


And fix ya' life up cause nothin' is workin'
You are desperate for a change, but you feel powerless to make it happen on your own.


And you will try to hide and make it seem like it's nothin'
You try to mask your pain and put on a façade of happiness and contentment, but it is not working.


But really you feel like everything is crashin' around you
Despite your efforts to hide your struggles, you feel as though your life is falling apart around you.


And you develop a problem in trustin' in other people
You become emotionally guarded and unable to trust others due to the pain and struggles you have faced.


Which later became an issue that will mentally pound you
Your trust issues and defenses become their own source of stress and pain, weighing heavily on your mental wellbeing.


But every time you lookin' at yours you feel like all you ever see are mistakes
When you reflect on your life, all you can see are the things you did wrong or the opportunities you missed.


And the problem and the reason you could never move forward in life
The root of your inability to progress and find fulfillment is your lack of awareness and engagement in your own life.


Is because you were never awake
Your lack of presence and consciousness in your own life has always kept you from realizing your true potential and finding lasting happiness.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
It is time to become aware and conscious of your life, and to start living with purpose, intention, and fulfillment.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Do not waste any more time living in a state of numbness and unawareness. Start living life to the fullest.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Open your eyes and your heart to the world around you, and start making the most of your opportunities and blessings.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Rise up and start living the life that you were meant to live, with purpose, passion, and fulfillment.


Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt

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