Wake Up Call
Beyonce vs. Maroon 5 Lyrics

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I didn't hear what you were saying
I live on raw emotion, baby
I answer questions, never maybe
And I'm not kind if you betray me
So, who the hell are you to save me?
I never would have made it, babe

If you needed love

Well, then, ask for love
Could have given love
Now I'm taking love
And it's not my fault
'Cause you both deserve
What's coming now
So don't say a word

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore
Come around here?
I don't think so

Would have bled to make you happy
You didn't need to treat me that way
And now you beat me at my own game
And now I'm finally sleeping soundly
And your lover's screaming loudly
I hear a sound and hit the ground

If you needed love
Well, then, ask for love
Could have given love
Now I'm taking love
And it's not my fault
'Cause you both deserve
What's coming now
So don't say a word

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore
Come around here?
I don't feel so bad
I don't feel so bad
I don't feel so bad

I'm so sorry, darling
Did I do the wrong thing?
Oh, what was I thinking?
Is his heart still beating?

Whoa, oh, oh

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore
Come around here?
I don't feel so bad

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore, no
He won't come around here?
I don't feel so bad

(Wake up call)
(Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed)
(Don't you care about me anymore?)
(Don't you care about me?)
(I don't feel so bad)
(Wake up call)

(Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed)
(Don't you care about me anymore)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Wake Up Call" by Beyonce vs. Maroon 5 tell a story of betrayal, revenge and ultimately, self-empowerment. The song is about a person who discovers that their significant other has been cheating on them and they're not willing to forgive or forget. They feel angry and hurt that they were deceived and used, and they decide to take matters into their own hands. The revenge they seek is to take the person their partner cheated with, as a way to make them both pay for what they've done. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of empowerment, as they refuse to be victims of someone else's actions.

The first verse starts with the singer saying they didn't hear what their partner was saying because they live on raw emotion. This suggests that they're deeply invested in the relationship, perhaps more so than their partner. They then say they're someone who answers questions directly, never maybe, and they're not kind if they feel betrayed. They challenge their partner's power over them, asking, "So who the hell are you to save me?" They admit that they wouldn't have made it without their partner, but they've now realized that they're strong enough to stand on their own. The chorus then comes in with the singer saying they feel entitled to love and that they're taking it because they deserve it.

In the second verse, the singer talks about bleeding to make their partner happy but getting cheated on in return. They take pride in their own strength, saying they're "beaten at their own game" and sleeping soundly while their lover's screaming loudly. They then say they hear a sound and hit the ground, which could suggest that they've been physically attacked. The chorus repeats with the singer owning their right to love.

The bridge starts with the singer apologizing for what they've done, suggesting they may be questioning whether their actions were justified. They then ask, "Is his heart still beating?" which could suggest that they've killed their partner's lover. The chorus repeats again, suggesting that the singer's actions were indeed justified because they were betrayed and deserve to take what they want.

Overall, "Wake Up Call" is a song that explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and empowerment. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who's been wronged in a relationship and wants to take back control.

Line by Line Meaning

I didn't hear what you were saying
I was too consumed by my emotions to listen to you

I live on raw emotion, baby
I am guided by my intense feelings rather than rational thought

I answer questions, never maybe
I am direct and unambiguous in my responses

And I'm not kind if you betray me
If you deceive me, I will not be forgiving or merciful

So, who the hell are you to save me?
I resent your attempt to intervene or rescue me

I never would have made it, babe
I would not have succeeded or survived without my own strength and resilience

If you needed love
If you required affection or attention

Well, then, ask for love
You should have directly requested my love and devotion

Could have given love
I had the ability and willingness to provide love

Now I'm taking love
But because of your actions, I am now claiming and receiving love from someone else

And it's not my fault
I am not responsible for the consequences of your actions and infidelity

'Cause you both deserve
You and the other person involved deserved to face the repercussions of your actions

What's coming now
The negative consequences and fallout from your infidelity

So don't say a word
You have no right to defend or justify your behavior

Wake up call
This situation is a rude awakening or a jarring realization of the reality of our relationship

Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
I discovered your betrayal first thing in the morning when I found someone else in our bed

Don't you care about me anymore?
Your actions suggest that you no longer value or prioritize my feelings and our relationship

I don't think so
I doubt that you truly care about me or our relationship

Six foot tall
The other person involved in your infidelity is physically imposing or intimidating

Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
The person involved in your infidelity took me by surprise, so I metaphorically had to defend myself by ending our relationship

He won't come around here anymore
The person involved in your infidelity is no longer welcome or allowed in our shared space

I don't feel so bad
I do not regret ending our relationship and standing up for myself

I'm so sorry, darling
I feel remorse or regretful for how our relationship ended

Did I do the wrong thing?
I am questioning whether my actions were justified or if I overreacted

Oh, what was I thinking?
I am reflecting on my own thoughts and emotions during the aftermath of our breakup

Is his heart still beating?
I am curious about the status or well-being of the person that was involved in your infidelity

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Levine, James B. Valentine

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