I Wake up Crying
Chuck Jackson Lyrics


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I wake up crying
After tossin' and turnin'
And yearnin' the whole night long
Pretty baby, since you went away
I haven't spent a happy day

I wake up crying
After sobbin' and sighin'
And wonderin' just what went wrong
Pretty baby, I was good to you
Why'd you go and make me blue?
I need your arms to hold me tight
I need your lips to kiss me goodnight
I'm so unhappy on my own
Don't, don't leave me sad and lonely

I wake up crying
After tossin' and turnin'
And yearnin' the whole night long
Pretty baby, please come back to me
Save me from this misery





Oh baby, won't you save me from this misery?
Oh baby, won't you save me from this misery?

Overall Meaning

In "I Wake up Crying" by Chuck Jackson, the lyrics depict the heartbreak and despondency that someone experiences after their significant other leaves them. The singer wakes up crying every night, unable to sleep through the pain of being without their lover. The anguish they feel is evident through the repetition of the phrase "I wake up crying" throughout the song. The lyrics also convey the singer's confusion and bewilderment as to why their significant other left them, as they believed they had been good to them. The singer yearns for their lover's embrace and affection, stating that they need their arms to hold them tight and their lips to kiss them goodnight.


The song's emotional depth is further heightened by the use of repetition and the repetition of the phrase "pretty baby" emphasizes the significance of the singer's partner in their life. The lyrics' emotional content is matched by the powerful and soulful delivery of Chuck Jackson's vocals, adding to the pathos of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I wake up crying
Every morning I wake up with tears in my eyes


After tossin' and turnin'
After turning and tossing in bed throughout the night


And yearnin' the whole night long
And longing for you the entire night


Pretty baby, since you went away
Beautiful baby, my life has been sad since you left


I haven't spent a happy day
I have not spent a single happy day since you left


After sobbin' and sighin'
After crying and sighing uncontrollably


And wonderin' just what went wrong
And thinking deeply about what I could have done wrong


Pretty baby, I was good to you
Beautiful baby, I did everything I could to make you happy


Why'd you go and make me blue?
Why did you leave me feeling sad and lonely?


I need your arms to hold me tight
I need your warm embrace to comfort me


I need your lips to kiss me goodnight
I need your sweet lips to give me a goodnight kiss


I'm so unhappy on my own
I feel very unhappy when I am alone without you


Don't, don't leave me sad and lonely
Please do not leave me alone and depressed


Pretty baby, please come back to me
Beautiful baby, please come back into my life


Save me from this misery
Help me escape from the pain and sorrow I feel


Oh baby, won't you save me from this misery?
Oh baby, can't you take away this pain and misery I feel?


Oh baby, won't you save me from this misery?
Oh baby, can't you take away this pain and misery I feel?




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BURT F. BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@marilynfielding5866

YES WE ALL HAVE BEEN IN THAT MEMORY ! LISTENING AND FEELING OLD TIMES !
AS IF IT WERE YESTERDAY WINE AND ROSSES! A GREAT MUSIC ARTIST HAD SO MUTCH RAW TALENT !
NOT LIKE NOW DAYS !
AND STAGE PRESENNCE
WWAS VERY IMPORTANT TO ARTIST .
BSCK IN THE DAYS WHEN YOU HAD HAVE RAW TALENT ! YOU HAD TO SELL YOUR SELF PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC AND VOCAL TALENTS ! TO EVEN GET A CHANCE FOR THAT BIG CONTRACT! NOW DAYS!
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IM A PERFORMER MY SELF WITH MY FIANCE !
WE PAY TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS ARTIST COUNTRY AD ROCK ABILLY ! TO ROCKAND ROLL TO R & B. SOUL MUSIC ! ITS A GREAT FUN FOR ALL.AND KEEPING FOLKS ON THE DANCE FLOORS ! PAST ARTIST AND PRESENT ! !
WE DRESS FOR STAGE WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR SELVES AND TRY TO PRESENT OUR FANS AND GRACIOUS PAYING THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY ! TO SEE A TRIBUTE SHOW
TOBRING BACK THEIR MEMOIRIES TO THEIR YOUNGER YEARS ! PERFORM THEIR FAVORITE REQUEST!
ALL DESERVE OUR BEST !
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All comments from YouTube:

@combatautumn

Absolutely the best of all time...where has all this beautiful soul gone? I am so glad I grew up during this period. How sad teenagers nowadays have to listen to that miserable depressing Hip-Hop!

@williamhester2976

RIP Chuck Jackson, a real true singer

@brendataylor4163

I hope this genre of music returns in my lifetime

@behindthemasthead

This is one of those songs that you cant stop listening to, on my 5th listen in a row. How beautiful

@johnfulton4921

I got you beat I could listen to this record 8 times in a row this should have been a huge hit he is an amazing singer and I love the way you have both male and female backround vocals on this record it's usually one or the other I love the way the song fades with guys singing save me from this misery another bacharach david masterpiece!!!

@anthonydieva2691

Could not agree more!!

@frederickadouglas1671

A very amazing awesome voice. Never to be duplicated.

@katherinebrownlee1617

I always thought he had the most wonderful voice. Love this song!

@SoulSister66

R.I.H.P. Chuck ~ July 22, 1937 - February 16, 2023 ~

@CASACCAROL

I love this song by Chuck Jackson. It brings back memories when I was young and in love.

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