Awake
Dreaming Through Heartbreak: Naomi Butler's 'Awake' Emotion
Lyrics
Not awake
Feeling disconnected or unaware
Barely asleep
Almost asleep, not fully
But enough to know I'm dreaming
Aware of being in a dream state
At least I think
Uncertain about the dream
I've closed my eyes
Closed eyes, but mentally alert
But they've been open this whole time
Feeling observant despite seeming rest
I wonder why
Curiosity about the situation
I still think of you
Continued thoughts about someone
Even though it's been a few months
Time passed since last thought
Even when I'm not awake
Thoughts persist in unconsciousness
You still find way through
Memories or thoughts remain present
I need a break
Desire for a pause or relief
From you
Wish for distance from the person
Leave me alone
Request for solitude
I'm tired of seeing
Emotional fatigue from reminiscing
The face of your hue
Tired of remembering the person's image
But now I'm at home
Current location being home
Tired of feeling
Exhausted from experiencing past feelings
Who I once knew
Not recognizing oneself from the past
Even when I'm not awake
Reiteration of thoughts invading unconsciousness
You still find a way through
Continued invasion of thoughts in sleep
I need a break
Reiterated desire for a pause or relief
From you
Continued wish for distance from the person
What could I have done
Reflection on actions or choices made
Was it not enough
Questioning sufficiency of efforts
I just wanted to feel loved
Desire for affection and acceptance
Even when I'm not awake
Reiteration of thoughts intruding in sleep
You still find a way through
Continued intrusion of memories in rest
I need a break
Repeated desire for a pause or relief
From you
Continued wish for distance from the person
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