Awake Quote by The Doors
““Awake Shake dreams from your hair My pretty child, my sweet one. Choose the day and choose the sign of your day The day’s divinity First thing you see. A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon Couples naked race down by it’s quiet side And we laugh like soft, mad children Smug in the woolly cotton brains of infancy The music and voices are all around us. Choose, they croon, the Ancient Ones The time has come again Choose now, they croon, Beneath the moon Beside an ancient lake Enter again the sweet forest Enter the hot dream Come with us Everything is broken up and dances.””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Awake” by The Doors, 1970
Life is a vivid, chaotic dance of choices, dreams, and ancient rhythms.
In simple terms: Life is a vivid dance.
Key Takeaway
Choose your path and embrace the moment.
Themes
choice
dreams
ritual
nature
Mood
mystical
poetic
Type
song lyric
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
- daily decision‑making
Key Concepts
mythology
existentialism
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the Ancient Ones” symbolize for you?
- How do you decide which sign of the day to follow?
A Different Perspective
The poetic language may obscure practical guidance.
