This kind of means two things. On one hand, it refers to the idea of waking, or opening this story. On the other, it signifies the death of complete confidence, much like a wake.
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Do I see the light of heaven
Up above
Or am I staring at the inferno
Below
Am I trapped in between
As my brothers and sons
Or have I
Have I met my reaping from the seeds
I did sow