How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To "Wake Up" By Arcade Fire?

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1. "Somethin' filled up my heart with nothin'. Someone told me not to ___________."

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The given lyrics suggest that the person's heart is filled with emptiness or sadness. Someone advised the person not to cry, indicating that crying might be a natural response to the feeling of emptiness.

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How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To "Wake Up" By Arcade Fire? - Quiz

"Wake Up" is a song by Arcade Fire, an indie rock band from Canada. It was the last single released from the band's debut album, "Funeral" (2005). Are you a fan of Arcade Fire? If so, then this quiz is perfect for you! Take this quiz to see how well... see moreyou know the lyrics to "Wake Up"! see less

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2. "But now that I'm ___________, my heart's colder, and I can see that it's a lie."

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The given correct answer is "Older." The phrase "But now that I'm older, my heart's colder, and I can see that it's a lie" suggests that as the speaker has grown older, they have become more experienced and wiser. This newfound wisdom has allowed them to see through the falsehood or deception that they previously believed in. The word "older" implies a sense of maturity and the ability to discern truth from falsehood.

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3. "Our bodies get bigger but our ___________ get torn up."

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As we go through life and face various challenges and experiences, our hearts can get "torn up" emotionally. This can refer to the pain, heartbreak, and emotional wounds that we accumulate over time. Unlike our physical bodies that may grow and develop, our hearts can be vulnerable and fragile, easily affected by the ups and downs of life.

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4. "I can see where I am goin' to be when the __________ he reaches and touches my hand."

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The given answer, "Reaper," is the correct answer because it fits the context of the sentence. The sentence suggests that the speaker is anticipating a future event, and when the "Reaper" reaches and touches their hand, they will be able to see where they are going to be. The word "Reaper" typically refers to the personification of death, which adds a sense of foreboding and darkness to the sentence.

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5. "Somethin' filled up my heart with __________."

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The correct answer is "Nothin'". The phrase "Somethin' filled up my heart with nothin'" suggests that the speaker's heart is empty or devoid of any emotions or feelings. This could imply a sense of emptiness or numbness, where the speaker feels a lack of joy, excitement, or positivity in their life.

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6. "Children, wake up. Hold your __________ up."

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In this question, the phrase "Children, wake up. Hold your __________ up." suggests that the missing word should be something that can be physically held up. Out of the given options, only "Mistake" does not fit this criterion. Therefore, the correct answer is "Mistake".

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7. "Hold your mistake up before they turn the __________ into dust."

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The phrase "Hold your mistake up before they turn the summer into dust" suggests that the mistake should be acknowledged or addressed before it becomes a thing of the past or forgotten. Summer is often associated with warmth, joy, and liveliness, so turning it into dust implies losing those positive qualities. Therefore, the correct answer is "Summer."

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8. "We're just a million little ___________ causin' rain storms."

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The correct answer is "Gods" because the phrase "We're just a million little ______ causin' rain storms" implies that the subject (we) has the power to cause rain storms. Referring to themselves as "Gods" suggests that they have god-like abilities or control over the weather.

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9. "If the children don't grow up, our __________ get bigger."

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If the children don't grow up, our bodies get bigger. This suggests that as children grow older and become adults, their bodies naturally experience growth and development. The word "our" implies that the speaker is referring to the bodies of themselves and others.

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10. "We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turnin' every good thing to ____________."

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The correct answer is "Rust." The given line suggests that the speaker believes that humans have the power to cause destruction and decay, just like rust does to metal. This metaphor implies that humans have the ability to tarnish or corrode the good things in life.

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"Somethin' filled up my heart with nothin'. Someone told...
"But now that I'm ___________, my heart's colder, and I...
"Our bodies get bigger but our ___________ get torn up."
"I can see where I am goin' to be when the __________ he...
"Somethin' filled up my heart with __________."
"Children, wake up. Hold your __________ up."
"Hold your mistake up before they turn the __________ into...
"We're just a million little ___________ causin' rain...
"If the children don't grow up, our __________ get...
"We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms,...
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