Wake Up Lyrics – Lil Tecca

Wake Up Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In this part, he’s talking about feeling overwhelmed and mentally checked out. He canceled his plans, probably hoping that whatever he’s going through won’t take too much energy this time. He’s got a lot going on in his head but doesn’t really talk about it out loud. When he smokes, he feels like the love around him isn’t real—it feels fake or forced. He tries to lift someone else up, telling them to stay strong even though they seem tired of how life’s been treating them. They’ve been working hard to make money and improve their situation, but it still feels like nothing’s really changing. He repeats that message of keeping your head up, even if things still feel the same and don’t seem to be getting any better. It’s like a cycle of struggle, where both he and the other person are just trying to survive emotionally and financially.

[Verse]
Here, he’s saying that time has passed, but things aren’t really improving. The people around him are fake or weak—they act tough but fold easily. He’s never tried to be something he’s not, and he sees life as something he’s just watching unfold, like a movie. He’s seen people give up or surrender when things get tough. Even though he dresses well and lives flashy, it’s not about showing off—it’s just part of his lifestyle now. Someone around him speaks their mind like it matters, but he doesn’t really value their opinion. He even points out how complicated relationships are now, with people bringing extra drama or other people into the mix. He feels betrayed by someone who turned their back on him, even though he gave them style and support. He knows what’s real goes deeper than just music or appearances. That other side they thought was better isn’t. Things are falling apart, and he sees that not many people are truly there for him.

[Bridge]
This part shows his mixed emotions. He loves certain parts of his life, but sometimes he can’t stand them. Someone tells him he’s overreacting or acting off, like he’s losing his place. He’s using weed as a way to cope, and he says if he smokes again, he might just forget that person completely. He’s drawing a clear line—he’s not the kind of guy to be messed with, and he and this other person are just not the same anymore. He’s done playing games or pretending things are fine.

[Chorus]
He’s once again expressing that he’s overwhelmed and tired. He canceled plans hoping things would be easier this time, but he’s still holding in all the stress. Even when he tries to escape through smoking, it just reminds him of how fake everything feels. He gives support, telling someone to stay strong, knowing they’re also worn out from life and chasing money. But even with all that effort, it still doesn’t feel like things are improving. He repeats his message about keeping your head up, almost like he’s trying to convince both them and himself. The pain and struggle are just stuck on repeat.