Why Can't I Wake Up With You
Take That
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Uno, dos, tres, quattro Yeah, oh baby Oh girl, oh lady, come to, come to me Oh I can't decide if I should read or think I'll keep an open mind, 'til the day sets in Hear you call me (hear you call me, call me) I'm so willing to call back (willing to call back) Hear you thinking (hear you thinking, you thinking), hope you hear me thinking too (woah) Why can't I wake up with you (why can't I wake up with you) Somewhere there when I open my eyes (when I open my eyes) Baby why can't I wake up with you (why can't I wake up with you) You're my life, my love Ooh You're my life I feel alive, so I'll just begin (just begin) Yeah, to read my mind, before you ring me (before you ring me) Hear you thinking (hear you thinking, you thinking), hope you hear me thinking too Why can't I wake up with you (why can't I wake up with you) Somewhere there there when I open my eyes (there when I open my eyes) Baby why can't I wake up with you (why can't I wake up with you) You're my life You're my life, mmh Oh you're my love, you're my love So good to be near you (so good to be near you) So dark when you walk from my side (from my side) Baby why can't I wake up with you You're my life, you're my life (you're my life) Hear you thinking (hear you thinking, you thinking), hope you hear me thinking too Darling Why can't I wake up with you Be there when I open my eyes Why can't I wake up with you My love Why can't I wake up with you (why can't I wake up with you) Be there when I open my eyes
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Written by: GARY BARLOW
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Origin"Why Can't I Wake Up with You" is a popular song by the English boy band Take That.
It was released in February 1993, and was featured on their second studio album titled "Everything Changes".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a success in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart after its release. This was a remarkable achievement for the band and cemented their status as pop music icons during the 90s.
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Song StructureThe 'single edit' of the song has a completely different arrangement and mix to the 'album version'. The 'album version' is a slower, sultry ballad while the 'single edit' is livelier, making it suitable for radio play and performances.
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Song Theme"Why Can't I Wake Up with You" is a love song, where the lyrics are about the longing for the continual presence of a loved one, particularly in the morning. This theme resonates with many people and has led to the song's lasting popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Why Can't I Wake Up with You" measures the members of the band - Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange - performing the song. The video showcases their vocal and performance skills and is a visual representation of the song's theme of longing.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live on many occasions during their concerts and has often been received with enthusiasm by the fans. Performances of this song showcase the band's harmonizing and performance skills.
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Contemporary ReceptionWhile the song didn't reach the top spot in the UK charts, it gained lots of positive critics' reviews for its catchy tune and sentimental lyrics.
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Legacy"Why Can't I Wake Up with You" is now considered a classic in Take That's expansive discography. Despite not being the band's highest-charting single, its impact on listeners and influence on pop music still continues today.
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