Lyric discussion by Shobina 

Cover art for Keeping Awake lyrics by Innocence Mission, The

this song has a lot of meaning for me... i live far away from my family and close friends, and often i listen to it and cry as i travel to visit them , anticipating the warmth of our togetherness...the late nights.. the stupidity.... and just those words about being near sleeping but keeping awake... at special times like that you can be dog tired but you just want to live for that moment.... your love is more precious than your life....