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Stay Awake
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
JJ Heller's rendition of "Stay Awake" from Mary Poppins is a gentle, whimsical lullaby that playfully urges a child to resist sleep and stay alert as the moon rises. The song's repetitive, soothing lines create a dreamy atmosphere, but its message is lighthearted rather than deeply spiritual. While Heller is a Christian artist, this particular track is a cover of a classic Disney film song and does not contain explicit Christian themes or references to faith, God, or Scripture. It is best understood as a charming, nostalgic piece from a beloved movie rather than a worship or gospel song.
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Stay awake, don't rest your head
Don't lie down upon your bed
While the moon drifts in the skies
Stay awake, don't close your eyes
Though the world is fast asleep
Though your pillow's soft and deep
You're not sleepy as you seem
Stay awake, don't nod and dream
Stay awake, don't nod and dream
You're not sleepy as you seem
Stay awake, don't nod and dream
Stay awake, don't nod and dream