Wake Up Call
Phil Collins
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This is your wake up call, young hearts be free Get up, get on, get out about and shout it Tell 'em all you're dressed and on your way Oh there's absolutely no doubt about it This is your wake up call You're gonna miss it all Am I the only one out there that's listening Cause it's such a lovely noise that I can hear Eyes are opening up to all around them This is their wake up call They're gonna miss it all Can you feel what's happening here Everything is changing all around you It's in the air, electricity Everybody, yes everybody's waking up Good morning to you You're not the only one out there who's running But the man who's sitting next to you's asleep So pick him up and shake him till he hears you This is his wake up call He's gonna miss it all Can you feel what's happening here Everything is changing all around you It's in the air, electricity Everybody, yes everybody's waking up Good morning to you Those who've done all they can do sleep easy Those that turn away, they sleep alone But there's no doubt about it absolutely This is a wake up call We 're gonna miss it all This is your wake up call This is your wake up call This is your wake up call You're gonna miss it You're gonna miss it all
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Written by: PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Wake Up Call" is a song from Phil Collins's seventh solo album "Testify," released in 2002. The song was not released as a single, but the album peaked at #30 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
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Album PerformanceDespite the mixed critical reviews, "Testify" was certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S. and the album sold over one million copies worldwide.
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CollaborationsDaryl Stuermer, a long-time collaborator of Phil Collins, played the lead guitar on this song.
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Theme and MeaningThe song "Wake Up Call" was often interpreted as a reflection of Collins's own experiences with his personal relationships and the tumultuous periods in his life, which included divorces and strained relationships.
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Style and GenreLike many songs on 'Testify', 'Wake Up Call' echoes Collins's signature style, featuring a combination of pop, soft rock, and adult contemporary styles.
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SongwritingAs with most of his material, Phil Collins wrote "Wake Up Call" himself, showcasing his ability to express vulnerability through his lyrics.
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Music VideoThere's no official music video for "Wake Up Call." Most of Phil Collins's music videos were primarily for his singles, and "Wake Up Call" was not released as a single.
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Critical ReceptionThough "Wake Up Call," like the "Testify" album as a whole, received mixed reviews from critics, many praised Collins's raw and personal songwriting style.
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Live Performances“Wake Up Call” wasn’t included in the setlist of Phil Collins's “First Final Farewell” tour, which was his last extensive tour due to health issues.
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Collins's CareerBy the time "Wake Up Call" was released, Collins was already established as a global superstar, known for his work both as a solo artist and as the drummer and lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis. This reputation allowed "Wake Up Call" to reach a wide audience, despite the mixed critical reception.
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