Wake Me Up

Girls Aloud

About Wake Me Up

"Wake Me Up" is a song recorded by British girl group Girls Aloud from their second studio album, What Will the Neighbours Say? (2004). It was released by Polydor Records on 21 February 2005, as the fourth single from the album. The song had been initially considered as the lead single, however, it was deemed as sounding too harsh and the record company did not want to take the risk. The track was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell, Shawn Lee, Lisa Cowling, Paul Woods and Yusra Maru'e. "Wake Me Up" is a pop rock song composed of a "garage rock guitar riff". It received mixed reviews from music critics. While some described it as predictable, others wrote that it appeared to be an attempt to recapture the sound of some of their previous release. Alex Kapranos, the lead singer of indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, said "Wake Me Up" inspired the band to work with producer Brian Higgins. "Wake Me Up" debuted and peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and became the band's first single to miss the top three. The song also peaked inside the top ten in Ireland, but missed the top ten in Europe. The accompanying music video was directed by Harvey & Carolyn, and portrays the band as rocker chicks as they ride motorcycles along a desert road. "Wake Me Up" has been performed on all of the group's concert tours, and also in a few live television appearances, including twice at the Top of the Pops, where Harley Davidson lent motorbikes for the members to use for the first performance, and at Today with Des and Mel. In 2005, "Wake Me Up" won the award for the Popjustice £20 Music Prize, an annual prize awarded by a panel of judges organised by music website Popjustice to the singer(s) of the best British pop single of the past year. 


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2012
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Wake me up before I drop out on you
You treat me rough to show that you care
And I just can't refuse baby
If I had a promise from you
I'd get up and out of my bed
Instead I'll be subdued
Wake me up before I drop out on you
The TV lights is working all right
It feels so good to lose baby
If I had a promise from you
I'd get up and out of my head
Instead I'm so confused

Let's sift through the haze of the past seven days
Blow your mind
A bubble bath
Monday looks divine
Let's trip through the maze
Away from everybody's games
If I stop grip on
A sugar dip
I guess I'm getting mine

Was it just the margaritas or are you lookin' at me?
Without a fuss you're getting us
Ever so slightly messed up
Is it just the margaritas or are you talkin' to me?
Feels like I'm back at school
Makes me want to break the rules

Wake me up before I drop out on you
You treat me rough to show that you care
And I just can't refuse baby
If I had a promise from you
I'd get up and out of my bed
Instead I'll be subdued
Wake me up before I drop out on you
The TV lights is working all right
It feels so good to lose baby
If I had a promise from you
I'd get up and out of my head
Instead I'm so confused

Always feel we're fighting a war
Always thought that you were so cool
Now I realize you've been shared
I think you're off your head

Dressed up and put on my make up
My best face just for you
I'm sad to hear that you feel sugar
Now you know what I can do

Don't waste your time
(Don't waste your time)
You know my passion is to yours of mine
Just read the signs
(Just read the signs)
Your passion belongs to me
My feel tonight

Wake me up before I drop out on you
You treat me rough to show that you care
And I just can't refuse baby
If I had a promise from you
I'd get up and out of my bed
Instead I'll be subdued
Wake me up before I drop out on you
The TV lights is working all right
It feels so good to lose baby
If I had a promise from you
I'd get up and out of my head
Instead I'm so confused

(Don't waste your time)
(Don't waste your time)
(Just read the signs)

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Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud are an English-Irishpop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole (née Tweedy), Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor imprint. The group achieved a string of twenty-two consecutive top eleven singles in the United Kingdom, including four number ones. They also achieved six certified albums, two of them reached number one. They have been nominated for five Brit Awards, winning the 2009 Best Single for "The Promise". more »

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Written by: Miranda Cooper, Lisa Cowling, Brian Higgins, Shawn Mahan, Yusra Adeline Marue, Timothy Powell, PAUL ROBERT WOODS

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Wake Me Up" is a pop rock song performed by British all-female pop group Girls Aloud. It showcases a heavier, more rock-oriented sound than their previous songs.
Release
It was released on 21 February 2005 as the fourth single from their second studio album, "What Will the Neighbours Say?"
Lyrics
The song was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell, Nick Coler, Shawn Lee, Lisa Cowling, Paul Woods, and Gabriella Cilmi.
Charting
The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, making it their first single to miss the top three.
Awards
"Wake Me Up" was nominated for the Brit Award for Best Pop Act—a first time nomination for the group.
Commercial Success
Despite not reaching the top three in the UK Singles Chart, the song sold over 158,000 copies in the UK.
Music Video
The music video for "Wake Me Up" sees Girls Aloud in a bike race with a gang of men. It also features several shots of the girls dressed in black and white checkered outfits.
Trivia
It was reported that some Sony BMG executives wanted "Wake Me Up" to be released as the first single off the album, but they were outvoted by Girls Aloud's management.
Live Performances
Girls Aloud performed "Wake Me Up" at 2005's Comic Relief telethon and also on their concert tours.
Cover Version
British reality television girl group Hope recorded a cover of "Wake Me Up" as their potential debut single in 2007, but it was shelved in favor of an original song.
Sound
"Wake Me Up" carries a heavy electric guitar riff and features a fiery, energetic chorus, showcasing Girls Aloud's venture into a more dance-rock sound.

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