Early Morning Wake Up Call
Flash and the Pan Lyrics
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And bought a guitar with a borrowed buck
And you dig it, and you dig it
They liked your song, they were hot for you
You got the job, there was work to do
And you dig it, and you dig it
Chorus:
But waiting, there was someone waiting for you
Claiming a piece of everything that you do
It seems I've heard your story all before
Someone's standing knocking at your door
Your early morning wake up call
The bags are packed and in the hall
The managers ran off with all the money that you made
You get on stage nearly every night
You work around till you get it right
And you dig it, and you dig it
And then you sign for a record deal
And off you go on the music wheel
And you dig it, and you dig it
(chorus)
You made the charts and all the hangers on were hanging on
Flashing knives behind your back
Living in your money sack
And you were thinking you got it made
(only on single version:)
You do the tours and the interviews
You meet the press and you're in the news
And you dig it, and you dig it
You hear your song on the radio
You see your face on the TV shows
And you dig it, and you dig it
But waiting, there was someone waiting for you
Claiming a piece of everything that you do
It seems I've heard your story all before
Someone's standing knocking at your door
Your record isn't selling well
The tickets to your shows don't sell
You look around and suddenly
You find that you've got leprosy
The taxman's coming after you
Your lawyer and your girlfriend too
And the managers ran off with all the money that you made
"Early Morning Wake Up Call" by Flash and the Pan is a commentary on the music industry and the challenges musicians often face in achieving success. The song tells the story of a musician who starts out with humble beginnings, buying a guitar with a borrowed buck after seeing a sign on a pick-up truck. He writes a song that gets him noticed, and soon he signs a record deal and becomes successful, touring and getting radio play. However, despite his success, there is always someone waiting to take a piece of everything he does, from managers who steal his money to the taxman who comes after him when his record sales and concert tickets don't do well. The song ends with the musician facing the consequences of his success, including leprosy and the loss of his girlfriend and lawyer.
The lyrics of "Early Morning Wake Up Call" offer a commentary on the music industry's harsh reality that achieving success often comes with unexpected challenges. The song explores the idea that achieving success and fame can be a double-edged sword, with those closest to you often taking advantage of your accomplishments. The song also touches on the idea that success can be fleeting, and that musicians can quickly fall from grace.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw the sign on a pick-up truck
You stumbled upon an opportunity seemingly out of nowhere
And bought a guitar with a borrowed buck
You took a risk and invested in your passion despite having limited resources
And you dig it, and you dig it
You love what you do and are happy with your decision
They liked your song, they were hot for you
You've gained recognition and people are interested in your work
You got the job, there was work to do
You've been given an opportunity to advance in your career
But waiting, there was someone waiting for you
However, there was someone lurking in the background waiting to take advantage of your success
Claiming a piece of everything that you do
This person wants a share of your achievements and wealth
It seems I've heard your story all before
This situation is not uncommon and has happened to others in the past
Someone's standing knocking at your door
The person who wants a share of your success is now actively seeking you out
Your early morning wake up call
This situation has become a constant source of stress and anxiety, affecting your sleep
The bags are packed and in the hall
You're ready to leave and move on from this current state of affairs
The managers ran off with all the money that you made
Your trust was misplaced and the people you relied on have taken advantage of you
You get on stage nearly every night
You're constantly performing and improving your craft
You work around till you get it right
You're dedicated to your work and won't stop until you perfect it
And then you sign for a record deal
You've reached a level of success where you're offered a record deal
And off you go on the music wheel
You're now part of the industry and are constantly moving forward
You made the charts and all the hangers on were hanging on
You've become successful and have attracted many fans and followers
Flashing knives behind your back
Despite seeming friendly, some people in the industry are trying to hurt you
Living in your money sack
People are taking advantage of your wealth and success
And you were thinking you got it made
You thought you were successful and had everything under control
Your record isn't selling well
Your success has begun to falter and your record sales are low
The tickets to your shows don't sell
Your popularity has decreased and your concerts are not as well-attended
You look around and suddenly
You realize that things have changed drastically from when you first started
You find that you've got leprosy
People have turned against you and you're seen as an outcast
The taxman's coming after you
You're faced with financial troubles and legal issues
Your lawyer and your girlfriend too
Even those close to you have turned on you and are causing problems
And the managers ran off with all the money that you made
The people you trusted have taken everything from you and left you with nothing
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@panzermann
auch ein goldener Titel der Gruppe Flash and the Pan!!! ...und eine Erinnerung an die wohl beste Musikzeit des Jahrhunderts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@royweigel5938
Einfach nur super geile Mucke. Hört man immer wieder gern und man denkt an die schönen Jahre zurück. KLASSE.
@1matthiasmnich
So ist es, diese Jahre waren einfach schön und super.
@piccobella100
bin mittlerweile 70, aber bei diesem song hüpf ich immer noch rum wie vor 40 jahren...der song ist soooooooooo geil! one of the best !
@uwefrank1373
Bin 54 und finde diesen Song immer noch genau so geil,wie damals!!!!!!!!!!!!!Tanzen kann ich zwar nicht,hüpfen tu ich trotzdem...:))
@billhaleyrock2471
Wer nicht hüpft ist ein Nazi :-))))))) Ich hoffe du hast humor.
@r.fredrich7628
Ach Quatsch 🙄😳du bist doch keine 70 👍 ToP let's dance 😉
@juergenhermann5923
so was kommt nie wieder ein Traum!!!!!!!!!
@thomassteinie4380
Bin noch 59....aber bei diesen Song bin ich wieder etwas jünger.
@c.h.7253
Schön zu hören, das es in der heutigen Zeit doch noch jüngere Leute gibt, die einen " guten Geschmack" haben!!!!! Dieses Lied ist eigentlich relativ " unspektakulär " , hat aber um so viel mehr Pfiff wie die meisten Lieder der heutigen Zeit!!!! Das zeigt, das man mit wenig doch sehr viel erreichen kann!!! Zeitlos und immer wieder genial. Bin sehr froh, diese Zeit erleben dürfen zu haben. 80er forever 😎