"Stay Awake" is a song by British recording artist Example from his third studio album, Playing in the Shadows. It was released on 28 August 2011 as the album's second single. The song was written by Example, Joseph Ray and Dan Stephens and produced by Nero. The song was added to BBC Radio 1 playlist. The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record In The World' on 4 July 2011. On 4 September 2011, the single debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 1.