Why Can't I Wake Up With You

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About Why Can't I Wake Up With You

"Why Can't I Wake Up with You" is a song by boy band Take That. Written by Gary Barlow, the song was released on February 1993 as the lead single from their second album, Everything Changes.


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1993
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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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Take That

Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter. In total, the group have had 27 top 40 singles and 16 top 5 singles in the United Kingdom alone, 11 of which have reached number 1, as well as having seven number 1 albums. Internationally the band have had 54 number one hits and 35 number 1 albums. more »

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Written by: GARY BARLOW

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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".
Chart Performance
The 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.
Song Structure
The '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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
The 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.
Contemporary Reception
While 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.
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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