The second verse of “Wide Awake” describes the process of learning from one’s mistakes. Katy Perry sings, “I’m wide awake and now I know the missing piece that I needed was you.” This line suggests that the person she had fallen in love with, who had disappointed her, was actually the missing piece she needed to become self-aware. More @Wikipedia
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