Matt (28), Joe (26), Esra (24), and Simri-Ramon (20) grew up in a family of… Read Full Bio ↴Matt (28), Joe (26), Esra (24), and Simri-Ramon (20) grew up in a family of nine in Basle. "Our mother encouraged us to sing from a very early age," explains Joe. Ever since they were tiny, they have been making music together. Initially, they performed in nursing homes, hospitals, and at private events. Then came an event that changed their lives: in 2001, the Buchli family moved to Australia for two years, setting up home at 77 Bombay Street in Adelaide. On their return to Switzerland, the four decided that they didn't want to live in the city any more. "We were lucky to be able to take over the old chalet that belonged to our grandparents in Scharans," says Esra. "Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the canton of Graubünden, it was just perfect." They weren't in the least bit bothered that they would have to share a bedroom. A short time later they formed a band, which they named after their temporary home down under. From this point on, the heart of the band beat in the chalet's cellar, where they rehearsed. Then everything happened very quickly: 77 Bombay Street began to enter band competitions, winning almost every one of them. They were then hired for some gigs and won both the Little Prix Walo and the MyCokemusic Contest in 2009. "It can be wonderful to make music with your brothers, but it can also be very nerve-racking," says Simri- Ramon in answer to a frequently asked question. "Each of us has a different idea of music. Before we reach a consensus, there can be big fights and it can get very loud."

At this stage, 77 Bombay Street is more than just an insider tip. 77 Bombay Street is all about the joy of making music, musical talent, intensity, and authenticity. With the songs '47 Millionaires' and 'Long Way', they have conquered the radio waves and are getting both positive media reviews and encouraging feedback. The band's fan community is growing steadily. 77 Bombay Street have already played over 100 live shows in their as yet short career. Their debut album, Up In The Sky, features 12 characteristic and unmistakeable folk-rock gems. There isn't a note too many, the songs are not overloaded with ideas, every word counts ... in fact, every one of the songs is straightforward, direct, and goes straight to the heart.

Wake Me Up
77 Bombay Street Lyrics

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Gonna save the world today
Aliens take me away
The whole world seems to be a disaster
I run run run but I can't get faster

I can fly when I'm spreading my arms and
I never die and I never get harmed and
I'm gonna save the princess and the queen

And all I wanna do - forever dream

Oh, wake me up in the morning
Until then my life isn't boring
And if you don't mind then let me stay
I'd rather keep sleeping all day

I'm gonna make it to the mountain top
I'm gonna do it like James Bond, I'm a lover
Riding on the back of a blue dragon breed
Diving in the ocean where the mermaids meet

I can fly when I'm spreading my arms and
I never die and I never get harmed and
I'm gonna save the princess and the queen
And all I wanna do - forever dream

Oh, wake me up in the morning
Until then my life isn't boring
And if you don't mind then let me stay
I'd rather keep sleeping all day

I'm flying on like this song around the world
While I am staying right here
In your bed, let the fever fairy pop my head
And if you can catch up with me
We're gonna save the world
If you just lie in my arms
No one stops us from flying up to the stars

So wake me up in the morning
Until then my life isn't boring
And if you don't mind then let me stay
I'd rather keep sleeping all day

Wake me up in the morning
Until then my life isn't boring
And if you don't mind then let me stay

I'd rather keep sleeping all day
I'd rather keep sleeping all day

Overall Meaning

The 77 Bombay Street’s song ‘Wake Me Up’ is all about dreaming and escaping reality. It talks about the desire to be taken away from the chaos of the world and into a world where one can fly, be a hero and save princesses and queens. The singer wants to be woken up in the morning as they find their life boring until then. They’d rather sleep all day and dream about doing great things than participate in the challenges of the world.

The song paints a picture of a world that is in chaos and the singer feels powerless to make a difference. The only thing that they can do is dream of a world where they are a hero rising above the problems of the world. The lyrics also talk about the desire to escape and fly away, which represents a longing to escape reality and find solace in dreams.

In conclusion, the song ‘Wake Me Up’ is a song about the desire to escape reality and find solace in dreams. It talks about the need to be taken away from chaos and into a world where one can be a hero and save princesses and queens.

Line by Line Meaning

Gonna save the world today
I want to make this world a better place and do things that matter

Aliens take me away
Sometimes I feel like escaping from reality and exploring new dimensions

The whole world seems to be a disaster
The current state of the world saddens me and makes me want to make a change

I run run run but I can't get faster
Sometimes I feel like I am doing my best, but it's not enough to bring about change

I can fly when I'm spreading my arms and
I feel empowered and free when I let go of my limitations and believe in my dreams

I never die and I never get harmed and
I feel invincible in my dreams and believe that nothing can stop me

I'm gonna save the princess and the queen
I want to help others and be a hero, even in my dreams

And all I wanna do - forever dream
I want to live in a world where anything is possible and my dreams are limitless

Oh, wake me up in the morning
I want to keep dreaming and living in my fantasies, even if it means sleeping all day

Until then my life isn't boring
My dreams make my life exciting and full of adventure

And if you don't mind then let me stay
I hope that others will understand and support my desire to dream and escape reality

I'd rather keep sleeping all day
My dreams are a safe haven from the chaos and harshness of reality

I'm gonna make it to the mountain top
I aim for success and reaching my goals, even if they seem impossible

I'm gonna do it like James Bond, I'm a lover
I am confident and suave, and I believe in myself and my abilities

Riding on the back of a blue dragon breed
I dream of fantastic adventures that are not limited by the laws of the real world

Diving in the ocean where the mermaids meet
I yearn for magical experiences that can't be found in the real world

I'm flying on like this song around the world
My dreams take me places and give me experiences that are beyond this world

While I am staying right here
My dreams allow me to stay in the comfort of my own mind, while exploring the world in my head

In your bed, let the fever fairy pop my head
I hope to be wrapped in comfort and warmth, where my dreams can take over and my imagination can run wild

And if you can catch up with me
I hope to find others who understand and support my dreams and aspirations

We're gonna save the world
Together, we can make a difference and create a better world for everyone

If you just lie in my arms
I hope to share my dreams and experiences with others who are close to me

No one stops us from flying up to the stars
Our dreams allow us to be limitless and reach heights that are impossible in the real world

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