Wide Awake

Wide Awake

About Wide Awake

"Wide Awake" is a song by American singer Katy Perry from Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection. She co-wrote the song with Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and its producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut. It was specifically written for Perry's autobiographical film Katy Perry: Part of Me. Capitol Records released the song onto radio stations on May 22, 2012. The track is a power ballad styled in dance-pop, and features lyrics about the reality of a break up and moving forward. "Wide Awake" became another commercial success for Perry, topping the charts in Canada and New Zealand while reaching number two in Lebanon and the United States. In America, the song was kept off the top spot by Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe". It also peaked within the top 10 in Australia, Hungary, Ireland, and the United Kingdom as well as the top 20 in Brazil, Italy, and Slovakia. The single's music video was directed by Lance Drake, and featured a fairy tale-like story, starring Perry and a child version of her. The video also makes references from Perry's Teenage Dream singles and the previous Complete Confection single "Part of Me". 


Year:
2000
1:09
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Help each other to strive for more 
So a better future will be in store 
Be proud to say make no mistake 
That we're for real we're Wide Awake 

Wide Awake to what's around you 
Wide Awake to what's in life 
Wide Awake no pressure to feel 
Wide Awake 'cause I know we can deal 

Just say no I don't need that beer 
Dont feel the pressure no "in crowd" to fear 
Stay straight and alert do what it takes 
To stay Wide Awake

Wide Awake to what's around you 
Wide Awake to what's in life 
Wide Awake no pressure to feel 
Wide Awake 'cause I know we can  deal

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Wide Awake

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Written by: EDMUND K. CHOI

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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9 facts about this song

Music Composition
1. "Wide Awake" is a pop song performed by American singer Katy Perry. 2. The song is one of the most chromatic pop music compositions, meaning it consists of several chord changes per second.
Theme and Lyrics
3. The lyrics of "Wide Awake" were inspired by Perry's divorce from comedian Russell Brand. 4. Perry uses the song to deliver a strong message about healing and self-empowerment.
Critical Reception
5. Most critics praised the song for its mature theme and thoughtful lyrics, which was a departure from Perry's more playful and humorous work. 6. "Wide Awake" was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Grammy Awards.
Commercial Success
7. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. 8. "Wide Awake" also charted highly in other countries, including reaching number one in Canada.
Music Video
9. The music video for "Wide Awake" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction. 10. The video depicts Perry navigating through a labyrinthine castle, symbolizing the struggle and eventual healing from her heartache.
Song Release
11. "Wide Awake" was originally released as a promotional single from Perry's concert film Katy Perry: Part of Me. 12. It was later included on the re-release of her third studio album, Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection.
Promotion
13. Perry performed "Wide Awake" live at several music awards, including the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. 14. She also performed the song at her concert tours such as "The California Dreams Tour" and "Prismatic World Tour".
In Popular Culture
15. "Wide Awake" was used in commercials for the 3D concert film Katy Perry: Part of Me. 16. The song has been featured on various television shows, including dancing and singing competitions.
Trivia
17. Katy Perry co-wrote "Wide Awake" with experienced songwriters and producers Max Martin, Dr. Luke and Bonnie McKee. 18. The song is often recognized for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics.

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