From the time that we were young
We were wild-eyed dreamers
And now we cautiously raise our eyes

The season has turned
From warm to the next

We are wide awake now
We are wide awake now
(x3)

There's a burden
We all must shoulder

So come on and put your back to the load
Till you're alone

Tears won't help
But to water the ground
Nothing, nothing will grow
So weep til you drown
Or until you run dry

Wide awake now
Wide awake now