Alive and Awake Lyrics

These lyrics, titled “CALYPSO,” vividly capture the mundane routines and yearnings of people in a coffee shop. They describe the weariness of morning routines, the desire for a caffeine fix, and the disappointment that can come from monotonous work. The recurring theme revolves around the idea of people seeking more excitement and vitality in their lives, using coffee as a means to stay awake and alive. The lyrics also touch upon the narrator’s sense of frustration and impatience, highlighting the contrast between everyday life and their longing for something more fulfilling.

[CALYPSO]

Everyone rolls out of bed and begrudgingly
Dons all their working attire
Everyone walks several blocks to the coffee shop
To desperately buy and acquire

In these lines, the imagery suggests that the light in a place (possibly a bar or club) extends beyond its entrance, indicating a lively atmosphere. The reference to the drowsy drinking from the floor implies a sense of desperation or wildness in pursuit of pleasure. The lyrics touch upon the theme of people yearning for more excitement in their lives.

[CALYPSO]
Everyone rolls out of bed and begrudgingly
Dons all their working attire
Everyone walks several blocks to the coffee shop
To desperately buy and acquireThe light will extend from the front past the doors
The drowsy will drink like a dog from the floors
And everyone’s secretly wishing for more
Hey, so how many drinks will it take
To keep you alive and awake?

Everyone hates all the coffee you make and they
Guzzle it down with great haste
Thеy water the drink down with sugar and cream so that
Thеy can ignore the real taste

The light will extend from the front past the doors
The drowsy will drink like a dog from the floors
And everyone’s secretly wishing for more
So how many drinks will it take
To keep you alive and awake?

All the people will snatch their cup from the countertop
While I wait for my life to begin
Though my customer service smile I can’t seem to drop
You can feel my disappointment

Oh, I can’t keep waiting
For my big break
My bidding patience
Is now at stake

The light will extend from the front past the doors
The drowsy will drink like a dog from the floors
And everyone’s secretly wishing for more
So how many drinks will it take
To keep you alive and awake?
To keep you alive and awake?