Wake Up
Arcade Fire
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Somethin' filled up My heart with nothin', Someone told me not to cry. Now that I'm older, My heart's colder, And I can see that it's a lie. Children wake up, Hold your mistake up, Before they turn the summer into dust. If the children don't grow up, Our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up. We're just a million little god's causin' rain storms turnin' every good thing to rust. I guess we'll just have to adjust. With my lightnin' bolts a glowin' I can see where I am goin' to be When the reaper he reaches and touches my hand. With my lightnin' bolts a glowin' I can see where I am goin' With my lightnin' bolts a glowin' I can see where I am go-goin' You better look down below.
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Written by: William Butler, Win Butler, Regine Chassagne, Tim Kingsbury, Richard R Parry
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Wake Up" is a song by the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released as the seventh track on their debut album "Funeral" in 2004.
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Song InspirationThe record, including "Wake Up," was written after the band members suffered from several family deaths, hence the title "Funeral."
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Widespread Recognition"Wake Up" is one of Arcade Fire's most well-known songs, and NME magazine ranked it at number 25 on their "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years" list in 2011.
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Chart SuccessEven though "Wake Up" didn't make a substantial impression on the charts at the release time, it managed to reach number 26 on the UK Singles Chart in 2009, five years after its original release.
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Usage in MediaThe song is renowned for its use in various media forms. It was used in trailers for the films "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Boyhood," and also featured in the movie "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
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Live PerformancesArcade Fire recorded a live version of "Wake Up" for the charity album, "Help!: A Day in the Life," and performed the song when they appeared as musical guests on Saturday Night Live in 2007.
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Song Style"Wake Up" is known for its anthem-like feel, with rolling drums, heavy guitar chords and vocals that burst into a choral, wordless melody, which makes the song sound both melancholic and uplifting.
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CollaborationThe song was performed as a collaboration with musician David Bowie at the 2005 "Fashion Rocks" event, further cementing its iconic status.
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Rock Band inclusion"Wake Up" was included as a playable track on the Rock Band 3 music video game, giving fans the opportunity to experience the song in a new interactive way.
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Licensing ControversyU2 used the song's melody for their entrance music on the Vertigo Tour in 2005, sparking controversy over licensing issues. However, Arcade Fire's management confirmed that permission had been sought and granted.
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