Lyrical Breakdown of Wide Awake - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Wide Awake" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Katy Perry weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Wide Awake" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Katy Perry employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Katy Perry's narrative.

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I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake Yeah, I was in the dark I was falling hard With an open heart (I'm wide awake) How did I read the stars so wrong? (I'm wide awake) And now it's clear to me That everything you see Ain't always what it seems (I'm wide awake) Yeah, I was dreaming for so long I wish I knew then, what I know now Wouldn't dive in, wouldn't bow down Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet 'Til I woke up on, on the concrete Falling from cloud nine Crashing from the high I'm letting go tonight Yeah, I'm falling from cloud nine I'm wide awake Not losing any sleep I picked up every piece And landed on my feet (I'm wide awake) Need nothing to complete myself, no (I'm wide awake) Yeah, I am born again Out of the lion's den I don't have to pretend (And it's too late) The story's over now, the end I wish I knew then, what I know now Wouldn't dive in, wouldn't bow down Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet 'Til I woke up on, on the concrete Falling from cloud nine (It was out of the blue, I'm) Crashing from the high I'm letting go tonight (Yeah, I'm letting you go, I'm) I'm falling from cloud nine (I'm wide awake) Thunder rumbling Castles crumbling (I'm wide awake) I am trying to hold on (I'm wide awake) God knows that I tried Seeing the bright side (I'm wide awake) I'm not blind anymore I'm wide awake I'm wide awake Yeah, I'm falling from cloud nine (It was out of the blue, I'm) Crashing from the high You know, I'm letting go tonight (Yeah, I'm letting you go, I'm) I'm falling from cloud nine I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake