When You Awake
The Band
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Ollie told me I'm a fool So I walked on down the road a mile Went to the house that brings a smile Sat upon my grandpa's knee And what do you think he said to me? When you awake you will remember everything You will be hangin' on a string from your When you believe You will relieve the only soul that you were born with To grow old and never know Ollie showed me the fork in the road You can take to the left or go straight to the right Use your days and save your nights, Be careful where you step, and watch wha-cha eat Sleep with the light on and you got it beat When you awake you will remember everything You will be hangin' on a string from your When you believe You will relieve the only soul that you were born with To grow old and never know Ollie warned me it's a mean old world The street don't greet ya, yes, it's true But what am I supposed to do Read the writing on the wall I heard it when I was very small When you awake you will remember everything You will be hangin' on a string from your When you believe You will relieve the only soul that you were born with To grow old and never know Wash my hand in lye water I got a date with the captain's daughter You can go and tell your brother We sure gonna love one another Oh You may be right and ya might be wrong I ain't gonna worry all day long Snow's gonna come and the frost gonna bite My old car froze up last night Ain't no reason to hang my head I could wake up in the mornin' dead Oh, oh, oh, oh And if I thought it would do any good I'd stand on the rock where Moses stood
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Song Origin"When You Awake" is a song by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, produced in the United States.
|
AlbumThe song is from the band's second studio album, "The Band," also known as "The Brown Album," which was released in 1969.
|
SongwritersThe song was written by Robbie Robertson, one of the group's primary songwriters, and Richard Manuel.
|
Music Genre"When You Awake" falls under the genre of Americana or roots rock, which is a mix of rock, folk, blues, and country music.
|
InspirationsThe song, like many others from "The Band," draws heavily from American history and mythology, particularly from the viewpoint of working-class people.
|
Notable LyricsThe lyrics of "When You Awake" are often interpreted as a grand meditation on life, aging, and the passing of time.
|
Musical CompositionThe song features Manuel's lead vocals, as well as an intricate multi-part harmony from the other members of the band during the chorus.
|
Richard's Performance"When You Awake" is often cited as one of Richard Manuel's finest vocal performances with The Band, showcasing his soulful and emotive singing style.
|
Critical ReceptionThe song, while not as commercially successful as some of The Band's other hits like "The Weight" or "Up on Cripple Creek," is nevertheless considered a fan favorite and a highlight from the album.
|
Live Performances"When You Awake" was a regular part of The Band's live performance repertoire, often featured in their concert set lists.
|
LegacyThe song stands as a key track that defines The Band's iconic sound, described as "feel-good music" with "painfully beautiful harmonies."
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"When You Awake Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/3319148/The+Band/When+You+Awake>.
Discuss the When You Awake Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In