Wake Up Dead Man
U2 Lyrics

Jesus
The singer is calling out to Jesus for help.

Jesus help me
The singer is asking for assistance from Jesus.

I'm alone in this world
The singer feels isolated and disconnected from others.

And a fucked up world it is too
The artist acknowledges the state of the world as difficult and challenging.

Tell me
The artist is asking Jesus to share something with them.

Tell me the story
The singer wants to hear a specific narrative or explanation from Jesus.

The one about eternity
The singer is specifically seeking information about the concept of everlasting life.

And the way it's all gonna be
The artist desires to know what the future holds.

Wake up
The artist is urging someone to become more aware or alert.

Wake up dead man
The artist is addressing someone who appears to be unaware or unresponsive.

Listen to your words
The singer is encouraging someone to pay close attention to the things they say.

They'll tell you what to do
The artist believes that one's own words can provide guidance in making decisions.

Listen over the rhythm that's confusing you
The singer advises someone to focus despite distractions or confusion.

Listen to the reed in the saxophone
The singer is suggesting that music can provide a source of inspiration or insight.

Listen over the hum of the radio
The singer is encouraging someone to look beyond the noise and distractions of technology.

Listen over the sounds of blades in rotation
The artist is challenging someone to seek understanding even in chaotic or dangerous situations.

Listen through the traffic and circulation
The artist is urging someone to remain observant even in busy or crowded environments.

Listen as hope and peace try to rhyme
The singer believes that there is a connection between the concepts of hope and peace.

Listen over marching bands playing out their time
The singer is encouraging someone to recognize the beauty in everyday experiences.

Jesus
The artist is once again calling out to Jesus.

Were you just around the corner?
The artist is questioning Jesus' presence and involvement in their life.

Did you think to try and warn her?
The artist is asking if Jesus attempted to offer guidance or caution in a specific situation.

Or are you working on something new?
The singer is contemplating the possibility that Jesus is focused on a different endeavor.

If there's an order
The artist is referencing a set of rules or structure.

In all of this disorder
The singer recognizes a lack of organization or sense of chaos around them.

Is it like a tape recorder?
The singer is curious about the nature of this order or structure.

Can we rewind it just once more
The singer is questioning if there is a way to go back or restart this system.

Wake up
The artist is urging someone to become more aware or alert.

Wake up dead man
The artist is once again addressing someone who appears to be unaware or unresponsive.

Wake up
The singer is once again urging someone to become more aware or alert.

Wake up dead man
The singer is making a final appeal to someone who appears to be unresponsive or absent.