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You’re at your rock bottom, who can you turn to? Suddenly you remember the stranger who saved you when your pack was raided. But isn't the devil himself someone you should run from at all costs? Harlow is a rogue teenage she-wolf with nothing to lose who is ready to risk it all for a better life. When the devil agrees to help her, she has no idea that the rollercoaster that is her life is just getting ready to shoot into the stars; but all things that go up, must come down. There are numerous disappearances, even murders happening around her, and she lives in constant fear of the danger without realizing that she is part of the problem. Nothing in her life goes as planned and with more than just herself to care for, she’s forced to choose between her heart and mind. With three intense potential suitors ready to fall at her feet, an overwhelmed Harlow faces tough decisions. With three males vying for her affections, who will win out? The sexy new boy at school? The strong warrior who has been the rock through her struggles? How about the mysterious wealthy older male that screams danger but whom she can’t look away from? If something is too good to be true, it becomes even more alluring. When betrayal rocks Harlow’s life time and time again, she’s not sure who to trust. Every time she thinks her life is hers to control, she’s reminded it isn’t. With each male in her life pulling her in different directions, hatching their own schemes to win her, Harlow is constantly thrust into chaos that threatens to blow up. Find out what happens in this reverse harem: Wide Awake Chaos.

120 Chapters

Awake to Deception

I was getting a spa treatment at a beauty salon when Phoebe called. "I just saw Derrick buying jewelry for a woman at the mall." "Got it." "Aren't you going to catch him in the act?" "No need." I gave birth three months ago. After the spa, I needed to hit the gym, and by five, I had to pick up William. I had no time for this nonsense.

7 Chapters

Rude Awakenings

There's no one in her life that Kate Grayson despises more than Colton James; he's inconsiderate, rude, irresponsible and perverted, and yet he has an effect on her she can't even begin to explain. Determined not to fall for the resident bad boy, Kate falls into a vicious cycle of being pulled into his attractive charm before forcing herself to stay away. For his part, Colton finds Kate intriguing and when he warns his friend away from her, he realizes that perhaps her lack of desire for him only enhances his own desire for her.

9.7

121 Chapters

Awakening - Rejected Mate

Book 1 - Alora Dennison is an orphaned child from a shamed bloodline surviving in her families old pack. On the dawn of her transition pushing her into adulthood she imprints on the mate she will be bonded to for an eternity, in an unexpected turn of fate. Only he isn't the man of her dreams. He is the only one in the entire state she would never have wanted to bond too. Colton Santo is the arrogant, dominant son of the Alpha from a rival pack which is set to unite the packs and reign in one kingdom. In years gone by his disdain for her and any from her bloodline has been prominent. Her treatment by his pack has pushed her to live in near isolation, fearful for her existence and now before all assembled, on the dawn of her awakening, they all just saw her imprint on their future leader. Fate has decreed it, but everyone around her is about to try and stop it. Fate isn't about to make it easy on her either, as a long forgotten war erupts in their lands, bringing an age old enemy with a thirst for blood back into the forefront of lycanthrope life. Will she survive long enough to ever find out why she has borne a black mark on her lineage her entire life? And why exactly, Colton's father is just so eager to see her dead. Will Colton step up and honour the bond, or will he be the one to deliver the final blow?(Part 1 of a 2 book series)

9.8

131 Chapters

The Omega's Awakening

For the last two years, Katelyn has been dreaming of the day when her mate finally turns 18 and they can finally claim each other. However, her world suddenly comes crashing down and her dream is instantly destroyed when the alpha announces that his son (her mate) has found his future luna and his mate, who is the daughter of a neighboring pack's alpha. Unfortunately, Katelyn can't bring herself to say anything. She has kept this a secret for two years and she was waiting for another few months until her mate's birthday, but that day is never coming now. Unfortunately, she can't stand seeing her mate with another girl, and she can no longer handle being in her pack. In addition, she can't let her father know, since he is the pack's Beta. What can she do? The only thing that she can think of.... She will keep her secret and run as far away as possible.

9.3

99 Chapters

The Alpha’s Awakening

Aria has her life ripped from her in one single night. The man she thought she was in love with turns her world upside down in a ruthless attack, killing her loved ones. Something she doesn't understand since he made a Blood Oath to her family. Imprisoned by the man she once loved, Aria finally escapes and flees to another pack. Where she discovers who she really and how she is mated to two men. One that swore an oath to her family and one that holds a dark secret. Who will Aria choose?

9.6

180 Chapters

What Do The Lyrics Wide Awake Mean In The Chorus?

3 Answers2025-08-26 23:55:02

Sometimes a song lyric punches right through your chest and the chorus becomes a flashlight. For me, the chorus of 'Wide Awake' reads like someone standing up after being blindsided—it's equal parts clarity and sting. Lines that go, essentially, "I'm wide awake / yeah I was in the dark," are a simple metaphor: the narrator's left the blur of denial and illusions and can finally see the truth of what happened. It isn't just heartbreak; it's the slow, painful awareness that the story you've been telling yourself was a comforting lie.

I keep thinking about how that awakening often comes wrapped in regret and a weird gratitude. The chorus doesn't gloat—it's more resigned and clear-eyed. There's a sense of having loved hard and been naive, then learning your lesson. In my life, those moments often came after messy finales: you replay scenes, you blame yourself, then one morning you just know. Musically, the chorus's melody supports that emotional arc—hooks that feel bright but slightly brittle, like hope on fragile feet. If you listen while thinking of a specific personal betrayal or a bad decision, the words land even harder. It's less about triumph and more about walking forward with a new, if cautious, openness.

Are There Alternate Versions Of The Lyrics Wide Awake?

3 Answers2025-08-26 08:22:35

My playlist rabbit hole tonight led me to think about how one song title can mean a dozen different lyric experiences. If you’re asking about alternate versions of 'Wide Awake', the short, practical truth is: yes — but it depends which 'Wide Awake' you mean. For well-known singles like Katy Perry’s 'Wide Awake', there are official live/acoustic performances, radio edits, and remixes, plus countless covers where artists deliberately tweak lyrics or phrasing. I’ve sung a pared-down acoustic take at a tiny karaoke night where the crowd preferred a softer, slightly altered chorus — those little live changes count as alternate lyric versions in my book.

Beyond official releases, you get translations, fan-made lyric videos with localized lines, and clean edits that remove or change words for radio play. If you like digging, check artist channels, deluxe singles, and streaming services under “edits” or “remixes.” Sites like Genius will often note live variations or alternate lines from notable performances. Honestly, if a lyric change matters to you emotionally, it’s real — even if it never appeared on the original single sleeve — and hunting them down is part of the fun.

Who Wrote Katy Perry Lyrics Wide Awake With Her?

5 Answers2025-08-26 15:22:10

Katy Perry’s 'Wide Awake' was written by a small team that I always find fascinating. The songwriting credits include Katy herself, Bonnie McKee (who co-wrote a bunch of her big hits), Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), Max Martin, and Cirkut (Henry Walter). It came out in 2012 as part of the reissue era around 'Teenage Dream' — you can feel all their pop fingerprints on it.

I get a little sentimental hearing it now, because knowing Bonnie McKee’s knack for vivid, confessional hooks and Max Martin and Dr. Luke’s gift for framing a chorus helps explain why the song lands so emotionally. Cirkut’s production tweaks add that modern sheen. If you like behind-the-scenes trivia, this one’s a neat example of a pop song made by a tight writing-producer group, rather than a lone diarist.

Can I Download Sheet Music For The Lyrics Wide Awake?

3 Answers2025-08-26 13:24:00

I get this question all the time when someone hears a song stuck in their head — so yes, you can often download sheet music for 'Wide Awake', but the specifics depend on which version you mean and whether you want an official arrangement.

If you want something licensed and high-quality, start with the big sheet music stores: Musicnotes, Sheet Music Plus, Hal Leonard, and SheetMusicDirect. Search for "'Wide Awake' piano vocal" or "'Wide Awake' lead sheet" plus the artist name (for example, "Katy Perry" if that's the one). Those sites usually sell printable PDFs and sometimes offer transposed versions, beginner simplifications, or guitar chord charts. I’ve bought from Musicnotes before and their transposition feature saved me hours of reworking a part for a friend’s vocal range.

If you’re on a budget, check MuseScore.com — community members upload transcriptions (sometimes excellent, sometimes rough). Also look at Ultimate Guitar or Songsterr for chord/tab-based versions if you only need guitar chords or a simple lead line. For converting audio to notation, I’ve used MIDI conversions and then cleaned them up in MuseScore; it’s a bit of work but fun if you like tinkering. Finally, remember copyright: downloading unofficial scanned copies of sold sheet music is illegal in many places and often full of malware. If you tell me which artist/version of 'Wide Awake' you mean, I can point to the most likely places to find the exact sheet music.

Where Can I Find The Official Lyrics Wide Awake Online?

3 Answers2025-08-26 12:31:42

I get excited whenever someone asks about finding lyrics online — it's like hunting down a tiny piece of a song's soul. If you're looking for the official lyrics to 'Wide Awake', the fastest route is to check the artist’s own channels first. Their official website often has lyrics or a press kit, and their verified YouTube channel (or VEVO) may have an official lyric video. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music now show synced lyrics for many tracks — open the song and tap the lyrics icon to see the text as it plays. Those are usually licensed and match the release.

If you want proof it’s official, look for publisher or label credits. Pages like the song’s page on the label’s site, the digital booklet on iTunes, or the song’s entry on a music publisher’s site (for example, Universal Music Publishing) are definitive. Musixmatch also partners with services and displays licensed lyrics, and Google’s lyric cards often pull from licensed partners. If the song 'Wide Awake' has multiple versions by different artists, add the artist name to your search (e.g., 'Wide Awake' Katy Perry) to avoid mix-ups.

I usually bookmark the official lyric video or take a screenshot of the streaming platform’s lyrics for quick reference. If you want a physical copy, buying the album digital booklet or sheet music guarantees accuracy. Happy lyric hunting — sometimes the little differences in lines can change the entire vibe of a song, and I love spotting those edits.

Which Artist Performs The Lyrics Wide Awake In The Video?

3 Answers2025-08-26 06:40:28

If you mean the big pop single and music video where the refrain goes 'I'm wide awake,' that track is performed by Katy Perry. I still get the chill whenever that piano opens and she sings that line — the official video for 'Wide Awake' is the one that played all over music channels back in 2012, and it’s clearly credited to her in the video description and on the Vevo/YouTube upload. I even dug up the re-release context once: the song was part of the later cycle around the 'Teenage Dream' era, and the visuals lean into that fairy-tale-y, reflective vibe that fits the lyrics.

If the clip you’re watching isn’t the mainstream Katy Perry video—say it’s a fan edit, a cover, or a short from another creator—there are a couple quick clues I use. Check the uploader’s description, the video tags, or the pinned comment; covers often note the original. If it’s a live clip, the performer might be different, so look for on-screen credits or captions. For full certainty, I’d Shazam a snippet or paste a lyric line into Google — that usually points straight to the original artist.

Who Owns The Copyright For The Lyrics Wide Awake Song?

4 Answers2025-08-26 18:53:45

I've dug into this kind of thing a bunch of times when I wanted to quote lyrics in a blog post, so here’s the simple way I think about it. Lyrics for a song like 'Wide Awake' are normally owned by the songwriters from the moment they write them, and those writers often assign or license the rights to a music publisher. That means the copyright for the words themselves is generally held by the writers and/or their publishing company, not the record label that owns the sound recording.

If you need to know the exact owner for a particular version of 'Wide Awake' — because there are multiple songs with that title — I usually check the performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC in the U.S., PRS in the UK, GEMA in Germany, etc.) and the song’s liner notes or credits on services like MusicBrainz or Discogs. The U.S. Copyright Office and PRO repertories will show registrations and publisher names, which is where you’ll find the precise copyright claimant. For quoting lyrics or using them commercially, you’ll want permission from whoever the publisher is.

Anyway, it’s a bit of digging but doable — I like that little detective hunt. If you tell me which artist’s 'Wide Awake' you mean, I can walk through the exact steps I’d use to find the publisher and contact info.

Who Wrote The Lyrics Wide Awake To The Pop Hit?

3 Answers2025-08-26 04:41:18

Fresh coffee in hand, I was thinking about pop songs that hit you right in the chest — and 'Wide Awake' always sneaks into that list. If you’re asking who wrote the lyrics to 'Wide Awake', the official songwriting credits list Katy Perry alongside a small team of hitmakers: Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Max Martin (Karl Sandberg), Bonnie McKee, and Henry "Cirkut" Walter. In practice, Katy and Bonnie McKee are often singled out as the driving forces behind the song's lyrical emotional core — Bonnie has a reputation for co-writing very personal, melody-friendly lyrics with Katy across multiple tracks.

I love digging into these credits because pop songwriting is usually a collaborative stew: producers like Dr. Luke and Max Martin tend to shape the melody, structure, and sonic character while also contributing to lyrics. Cirkut (Henry Walter) is credited as a co-writer and co-producer and helped polish the track’s modern pop textures. The song appeared in 2012 on 'Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection' and felt like a grown-up post-breakup reflection compared to some of Katy’s earlier, more playful singles.

So, short of peeking into private studio notes, that’s the lineup — Katy Perry and Bonnie McKee as the main lyrical voices, with Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Cirkut as collaborators who helped shape the final song. It’s one of those tracks where you can hear both the personal streak and the craftsmanship of pop hitmaking, which is why it still plays on my playlists when I want something bittersweet.

How Do The Lyrics Wide Awake Change In Live Performances?

3 Answers2025-08-26 11:42:58

On nights when the lights go down and the crowd hushes, 'Wide Awake' can feel like a living thing — and live performances are where it stretches its legs. I’ve noticed a few consistent ways lyrics get morphed onstage: singers will often stretch syllables, add ad-libs, or repeat a hook to ride the crowd’s energy. For example, in some tours I've caught, the bridge gets elongated into a call-and-response moment where the artist improvises a new line or two before dropping back into the recorded lyrics.

Sometimes the changes are practical. If the show is for TV or a family event, you might hear softened lines or rearranged phrases to avoid explicit content. Other times it's deliberate artistry: swapping a lyric for a shoutout to the city, slipping in a reference to another song, or rewording a line to make a personal dedication. I remember one concert where the singer replaced a generic lyric with a name as a tribute — it hit the crowd way harder than the studio version.

Beyond lyrical tweaks, the mood can flip: acoustic setups often lead to quieter, more intimate phrasing that rewrites how a line lands emotionally. Remix or DJ-backed versions might scatter original words across loops, so a familiar sentence shows up fractured and reassembled. Ultimately, hearing 'Wide Awake' live is like seeing a sketch become a painting — the core is recognizable, but the brushstrokes are unique that night.

What Are Common Misheard Parts Of The Lyrics Wide Awake?

4 Answers2025-08-26 00:19:22

There are so many tiny moments in 'Wide Awake' that trip people up — I've caught myself singing the wrong words in the shower more times than I’d like to admit. One of the biggest culprits is the chorus: a lot of folks hear 'I'm wide awake' as 'I'm way awake' or even 'why'd I wait.' That vowel and the breathy delivery make it easy to slip into completely different meanings.

Another repeat offender is the line that sounds like 'with an open heart' — I've heard it both ways, and online it's frequently misheard as 'with a broken heart.' Also, 'out of the haze' gets eaten by the mix and becomes 'out of the way' for some listeners. These little swaps change the whole mood, which is why karaoke nights become comedy gold.

If you want to clear things up, I like toggling a lyric video and an acoustic version back-to-back. Slowing the track a touch or reading along on a trusted lyrics site usually fixes my confusion, and sometimes you notice production choices you never heard before.