Stay Awake
Example · Playing in the Shadows [2011]
If we don't kill ourselves will they believe us
if we tell them the reasons why
Do we take it too far, take it too far
Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland
There's a hundred grand, will they understand
It was all to stay awake for the longest
My sean always afterwards
Lost tubes, half the class of us
You might not see the last of us
Stick around, jetlag, get lost a plus
Not half mile, always on fly,
keep the sun to let you know what we're coming
And we're nasty men
Don't need sleeping beauty
It's what you did to me
Come midnight and daybreak
Yes please go find me a name sake
We got firm faith, don't need bibles
Take the michael, hit my recycle while I hold the title
Quite riddle, we get high on the office
It was all to stay awake for the longest time
It was long, it was wrong
But it felt so right
See you at the finish line
I see you at the finish line
If you got the heart to join us
If we don't kill ourselves we'll be the leaders of a messed-up generation
If we don't kill ourselves will they believe us
if we tell them the reasons why
Do we take it too far, take it too far
Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland
There's a hundred grand, will they understand
It was all to stay awake for the longest
My sean always afterwards
Lost tubes, half the class of us
You might not see the last of us
Stick around, jetlag, get lost a plus
Not half mile, always on fly,
keep the sun to let you know what we're coming
And we're nasty men
Don't need sleeping beauty
It's what you did to me
Come midnight and daybreak
Yes please go find me a name sake
We got firm faith, don't need bibles
Take the michael, hit my recycle while I hold the title
Quite riddle, we get high on the office
We just grow, if it's late
Then we'll show, read and wait
We just grow, if you hate
We don't show, we don't wait
We just grow, if it's late
Then we'll show, read and wait
We just grow
If we don't kill ourselves we'll be the leaders of a messed-up generation
If we don't kill ourselves will they believe us
if we tell them the reasons why
Do we take it too far, take it too far
Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland
There's a hundred grand, will they understand
It was all to stay awake for the longest
Stay Awake
Stay Awake stands as a defining track from Example's 2011 album, Playing in the Shadows. Emerging during a pivotal era in his career, the song showcases the artist's signature blend of electronic pop and emotive songwriting that characterized his mid-2010s output. Following the success of earlier works like Kickstarts, this recording further cemented Example's reputation for crafting atmospheric, radio-friendly anthems. The track reflects the polished production style found throughout the album, balancing introspective themes with an infectious rhythm. As part of a cohesive body of work, Stay Awake highlights the artist's ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes while maintaining a distinct sonic identity within the English pop genre.