Wake Me Up
AWN + Arthur Kody
Dive Deeper
the story behind the song
Once upon a time, I met up with a flight attendant I found on a dating app. He was traveling through Salt Lake City and had a few hours to kill, but we sure made the most of it! We hit up some karaoke, wandered the city in the winter sleet, hopped from afterparty to afterparty, and talked until I passed out (nestled in the most comfortable hotel bed I’ve ever experienced). He was…let’s say…refreshing. It’s rare that I meet someone that “sees” me and isn’t afraid to call me on my shit. I felt comfortable enough to let my guard down and I shared some stuff that was definitely not “first date” material haha. The whole night felt surreal - like a dream I was making up. To be honest, I’m not sure if I’ll ever see or hear from him again. Maybe it was just a dream after all…
I collaborated on this track with AWN -a French producer duo that really know how to bring the chill vibes! Check out their other tracks on Spotify/Soundcloud, and make sure to follow 'em on their Instagram for more great tunes!
lyrics
by Arthur Kody
I fell asleep in your heart, but “West Coast” was calling me home. So, I stumbled to the door on the 14th floor and headed back to Earth alone.
I’ve always been grounded, but rarely found in the spaces between. But, you came around and soaked up the sound surrounding me ’til I was left to be seen. You whispered the words that I needed to hear. And for one short breath - you let me let go of my fear.
Well, I don’t wanna say too much. But I don’t want you to wake me up. ‘Cause I don’t really dream too much. But you taste like a dream that I’m making up. So please don’t wake me up (wake me up).
I bet you meet a lot of cuter boys in cuter cities. And they’ll stay ’til the late AM like me. And drink way too much tequila. And somewhere in some hotel, you’ll ask ‘em if they know themselves. And you talk so smooth, you could say anything and know that they’d believe ya.
I’ve always been grounded, but rarely found in the spaces between. But, you came around and soaked up the sound surrounding me ’til I was left to be seen. You whispered the words that I needed to know. And for one short breath - I didn’t feel the need to be responsible.
Well, I don’t wanna say too much. But I don’t want you to wake me up. ‘Cause I don’t really dream too much. But you taste like a dream that I’m making up. So please don’t wake me up (wake me up).