Wake Up
From Jasmine · 2019
- Lyricist
- Kharesma Ravichandran
- Singer
- Kharesma Ravichandran
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Details
- Jasmine2019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| I am jasmine | I am Jasmine |
| I am 23 years old | I am 23 years old |
| And I like to dream of | And I like to dream of |
| Who I wanna be | Who I want to be |
| Female | |
| When I wake up | When I wake up |
| I dream of what my life could be | I dream of what my life could be |
| When I wake up | When I wake up |
| I can see when I am meant to be | I can see where I am meant to be |
| Female | |
| Doesn’t matter | It doesn't matter |
| What u see… | What you see... |
| Who you | Who you |
| Want to be | Want to be |
| Female | |
| I am someone | I am someone |
| Who has many dreams | Who has many dreams |
| I believe in | I believe in |
| Where I should be | Where I should be |
| Only I know | Only I know |
| What I wanna be | What I want to be |
| And I get there | And I will get there |
| If u let me be | If you let me be |
| Female | |
| No matter where I go | No matter where I go |
| No matter where I am | No matter where I am |
| No matter what you want | No matter what you want |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Female | |
| When I wake up I will know | When I wake up I will know |
| Where I am meant to be | Where I am meant to be |
| But no matter where I go | But no matter where I go |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Ha… | Ha... |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Hmm hmm… | Hmm hmm... |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Female | |
| When I dream of | When I dream of |
| When my life should be | What my life should be |
| Picture perfect… reality | A picture-perfect reality |
| I hope of I will be that person | I hope I will be that person |
| In my dreams | In my dreams |
| I’ll keep my head high | I will keep my head high |
| And dream of no worry | And dream without any worry |
| Female | |
| No matter where I go | No matter where I go |
| No matter where I am | No matter where I am |
| No matter what you want | No matter what you want |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Female | |
| When I wake up I will know | When I wake up I will know |
| Where I am meant to be | Where I am meant to be |
| But no matter where I go | But no matter where I go |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Female | |
| No matter where I go | No matter where I go |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Female | |
| Who I wanna be | Who I want to be |
| I’ll always be me | I will always be me |
| Heyyyy… | Heyyyy... |
| It’s jasmine’s theory | It is Jasmine's theory |
| This is jasmine’s theory | This is Jasmine's theory |
I am Jasmine
I am 23 years old
And I like to dream of
Who I want to be
When I wake up
I dream of what my life could be
When I wake up
I can see where I am meant to be
It doesn't matter
What you see...
Who you
Want to be
I am someone
Who has many dreams
I believe in
Where I should be
Only I know
What I want to be
And I will get there
If you let me be
No matter where I go
No matter where I am
No matter what you want
I will always be me
When I wake up I will know
Where I am meant to be
But no matter where I go
I will always be me
Ha...
I will always be me
Hmm hmm...
I will always be me
When I dream of
What my life should be
A picture-perfect reality
I hope I will be that person
In my dreams
I will keep my head high
And dream without any worry
No matter where I go
No matter where I am
No matter what you want
I will always be me
When I wake up I will know
Where I am meant to be
But no matter where I go
I will always be me
I will always be me
I will always be me
No matter where I go
I will always be me
I will always be me
I will always be me
Who I want to be
I will always be me
Heyyyy...
It is Jasmine's theory
This is Jasmine's theory
I am jasmine
I am Jasmine
I am 23 years old
I am 23 years old
And I like to dream of
And I like to dream of
Who I wanna be
Who I want to be
When I wake up
When I wake up
I dream of what my life could be
I dream of what my life could be
When I wake up
When I wake up
I can see when I am meant to be
I can see where I am meant to be
Doesn’t matter
It doesn't matter
What u see…
What you see...
Who you
Who you
Want to be
Want to be
I am someone
I am someone
Who has many dreams
Who has many dreams
I believe in
I believe in
Where I should be
Where I should be
Only I know
Only I know
What I wanna be
What I want to be
And I get there
And I will get there
If u let me be
If you let me be
No matter where I go
No matter where I go
No matter where I am
No matter where I am
No matter what you want
No matter what you want
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
When I wake up I will know
When I wake up I will know
Where I am meant to be
Where I am meant to be
But no matter where I go
But no matter where I go
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
Ha…
Ha...
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
Hmm hmm…
Hmm hmm...
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
When I dream of
When I dream of
When my life should be
What my life should be
Picture perfect… reality
A picture-perfect reality
I hope of I will be that person
I hope I will be that person
In my dreams
In my dreams
I’ll keep my head high
I will keep my head high
And dream of no worry
And dream without any worry
No matter where I go
No matter where I go
No matter where I am
No matter where I am
No matter what you want
No matter what you want
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
When I wake up I will know
When I wake up I will know
Where I am meant to be
Where I am meant to be
But no matter where I go
But no matter where I go
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
No matter where I go
No matter where I go
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
Who I wanna be
Who I want to be
I’ll always be me
I will always be me
Heyyyy…
Heyyyy...
It’s jasmine’s theory
It is Jasmine's theory
This is jasmine’s theory
This is Jasmine's theory
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Jasmine's Theory' serves as an empowering youth anthem about individuality, self-belief, and personal autonomy. The 23-year-old protagonist, Jasmine, asserts her determination to remain authentic to herself regardless of external societal pressures or expectations. Through reflective imagery of dreaming and waking up to reality, she expresses her aspirations to build a fulfilling life while walking with dignity and confidence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora
“No matter where I go / No matter where I am / No matter what you want”
The repetition of 'No matter' at the beginning of successive lines reinforces the steadfast determination to remain independent.
Refrain
“I’ll always be me”
The line is repeated throughout the song as a core thematic anchor emphasizing self-identity.
Idiom
“I’ll keep my head high”
An idiom meaning to maintain self-respect, confidence, and pride in oneself despite difficulties.
Did you know?
Trivia
This song was written and performed by Kharesma Ravichandran for the Tamil film 'Jasmine' (2019). Kharesma gained widespread recognition in Tamil cinema after her singing debut with the hit song 'Kadhal Cricket' in 'Thani Oruvan' (2015).
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