Katy Perry is an American singer known for her catchy pop songs and powerful vocals. She rose to fame with “I Kissed a Girl” in 2008 and became one of the best-selling artists.

Her album “Teenage Dream” (2010) made history with five No. 1 hits, including “Firework” and “California Gurls.” Perry has won multiple Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and received Grammy nominations. She remains a major pop icon with hits like “Roar” and “Dark Horse.”

About the Song

Wide Awake is a song by Katy Perry from her album Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection. The song is more specifically about moving on from a relationship and realizing the reality of the situation after being blinded by emotions. It is a power ballad with a dance-pop style characterized by its emotional tone.

Lyrics of The Song Wide Awake

Intro

I’m wide awake
I’m wide awake

Verse 1

(I’m wide awake)
Yeah, I was in the dark
I was falling hard with an open heart
(I’m wide awake)
How did I read the stars so wrong?
(I’m wide awake)
And now it’s clear to me
That everything you see ain’t always what it seems
(I’m wide awake)
Yeah, I was dreaming for so long

Pre-Chorus

I wish I knew then what I know now
Wouldn’t dive in, wouldn’t bow down
Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet
‘Til I woke up on, on the concrete

Chorus

Fallin’ from cloud nine
Crashin’ from the high
I’m letting go tonight
Yeah, I’m fallin’ from cloud nine

Verse 2

(I’m wide awake)
Not losing any sleep
I picked up every piece and landed on my feet
(I’m wide awake)
Need nothing to complete myself, no
(I’m wide awake)
Yeah, I am born again
Out of the lion’s den, I don’t have to pretend
(And it’s too late)
The story’s over now, the end

Pre-Chorus

I wish I knew then what I know now
Wouldn’t dive in, wouldn’t bow down
Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet
‘Til I woke up on, on the concrete

Chorus

Fallin’ from cloud nine (It was outta the blue, I’m)
Crashin’ from the high
I’m letting go tonight (Yeah, I’m letting you go, I’m)
I’m fallin’ from cloud nine

Bridge

(I’m wide awake)
Thunder rumbling
Castles crumbling (I’m wide awake)
I am tryin’ to hold on
(I’m wide awake)
God knows that I tried
Seeing the bright side (I’m wide awake)
But I’m not blind anymore

Break

I’m wide awake
I’m wide awake

Chorus

Yeah, I’m fallin’ from cloud nine (It was outta the blue, I’m)
Crashin’ from the high
You know I’m letting go tonight (Yeah, I’m letting you go, I’m)
I’m fallin’ from cloud nine

Outro

I’m wide awake
I’m wide awake
I’m wide awake
I’m wide awake
I’m wide awake

Similar Artists Like Katy Perry

Here’s a list of artists who have a similar pop style to Katy Perry, known for their catchy tunes and strong vocal performances:

• Lady Gaga
  Genres: Pop, Dance-Pop, Electropop
  Top Albums: The Fame (2008), Born This Way (2011), Joanne (2016)
• Ariana Grande
  Genres: Pop, R&B, Dance-Pop
  Top Albums: Yours Truly (2013), Sweetener (2018), Positions (2020)
• Britney Spears
  Genres: Pop, Dance-Pop, Electropop
  Top Albums: …Baby One More Time (1999), Oops!… I Did It Again (2000), Femme Fatale (2011)
• Christina Aguilera
  Genres: Pop, R&B, Soul
  Top Albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Stripped (2002), Back to Basics (2006)
• P!nk
  Genres: Pop Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock
  Top Albums: Missundaztood (2001), Funhouse (2008), The Truth About Love (2012)

Behind The Scenes

Frequently Asked Questions

Who did Katy Perry Write Wide Awake about?

Katy Perry wrote “Wide Awake” about her personal experiences during her divorce from actor Russell Brand.

Is Wide Awake a Sad Song?

While “Wide Awake” talks about challenges, it’s more about empowerment and realization than sadness.

Is There Any Lyrical Video of the Song Wide Awake?

Yes, you can watch the lyrical video of the song Wide Awake on YouTube.