Lyric discussion by BellaLibera 

Cover art for Stay Awake lyrics by London Grammar

My interpretation of this song is someone asking another to stay awake spiritually. Meaning look at me, look at us, we can be anything together we dream to be if we just don’t let go. One is holding it all back and had not crossed that bridge from a spiritual perspective of what the love and connection could be, but the speaker is saying I can’t do that, I can only love you with my whole soul. Stay awake with me; I just can’t let you be. Their songs all have an otherworldly vibe, this is also that way, but also feels human to me. Relatable, as if you’re waiting for your soul mate or twin soul to come around.

My Interpretation