Discover the story of the song > Awake – Godsmack

The protagonist is telling someone to think before they speak, as they have caused him pain. Despite this pain, he is still alive and kicking. He mentions that this person has never felt truly alive, and hopes they are satisfied with that. The protagonist also talks about tearing back the layers to reveal his true self and feeling fear when he is awake. Overall, the song is about the protagonist being alive and awake because of his partner, but also struggling with pain and fear.