Discover the story of the song > Wake Me Up – Foals

The protagonist is asking someone to wake him up from a dream where he is walking through amazing places, dancing on screens and mountains, and feeling defiant while climbing up walls and kicking down doors. He is unsure if he is dreaming or not, and wants to know where he stands. He realizes that his hands feel useless, but maybe he can still become a better man. Despite burning bridges and deleting codes, he wants to continue living his life, and asks for someone's help to wake him up.