Out there in the distance, I see people walking Coming close to my space, coming closer by the hour ♪ Close all the windows And shut the doors And close the blinds So we can all pretend we're fine ♪ Hardworking as we are to protect ourselves Gathering in groups and passing on the panic fire Oh, oh, oh, oh Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over please ♪ Out there in the distance, I see people walking Coming close to my space, coming closer by the hour ♪ Steadfast I'm ignoring, trying to work not worry About what I see and feel all around ♪ But how can people want this, uncertainty and squandering Ignoring all your own, is this not our home? Oh, oh, oh, oh Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over please ♪ Out there on the sidewalk, I see people walking Entering in my space, no longer far away ♪ Not much has changed, yet I am still afraid Want to talk and shout And speak my mind and let it out ♪ Represent my voice, 'cause I don't have a choice To stop this change, stop this change, protect our ways Oh, oh, oh, oh Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over please ♪ Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over Wake me when it's over please