Wake Up Call
Front End Loader Lyrics
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Coming into focus like a dream
Kicking in the back door of your concienceness, Clearest aspect you've ever seen
Totally offended by the content, Totally disgusted by the plot
Nobody explained it would be like this
Its especially funny when it hurts alot
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control
Could have done it different if you had to, could had done it better if you tried
Everybody else they had a master plan, you thought about it then you let it slide
Obviously heading for diaster, Obviously going to take a fall
Wanna make a change, you Wanna make amends, itl never happen if you dont stand tall
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to wake up
Never wasted, Never wasted
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control
Suddenly it hits you like a flashback
Coming into focus like a dream
Kicking in the back door of your concienceness, Clearest aspect you've ever seen
Totally offended by the content, Totally disgusted by the plot
Nobody explained it would be like this
Its especially funny when it hurts alot
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to wake up
Never wasted, Never wasted
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to wake up
Never wasted, Never wasted
When you goin' to wake up
When you goin' to take control...
The lyrics to Front End Loader's song Wake Up Call appear to be a call to action, urging the listener to wake up and take control of their life. The opening lines describe a sudden realization, almost like a flashback or a dream coming into focus. This clarity is then contrasted with the disgust and offense felt towards the content - perhaps referring to the state of the world or society at large. The chorus is repeatedly asking when the listener is going to take control and make a change, rather than letting life happen to them. The second verse acknowledges that things could have been done differently or better, but the listener let things slide and is now heading towards disaster. However, the lyrics offer hope that change and amends can still be made if the listener stands tall and takes action.
Overall, the lyrics of Wake Up Call encourage the listener to take charge of their life and make a positive change. They highlight the importance of not letting life pass by, but rather actively taking control and making a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly it hits you like a flashback
You suddenly realize something that you forgot before and it's like it's happening all over again.
Coming into focus like a dream
The realization is becoming clearer like a dream that you are slowly waking up from.
Kicking in the back door of your concienceness, Clearest aspect you've ever seen
The realization is forcibly entering your consciousness and it is the clearest thing you've ever seen.
Totally offended by the content, Totally disgusted by the plot
You are completely offended by what you have realized and disgusted by the situation you find yourself in.
Nobody explained it would be like this
You were never warned that things would turn out the way they did.
Its especially funny when it hurts alot
It's ironic that something that causes so much pain can also seem humorous at the same time.
When you goin' to wake up
Asking when you are going to finally realize what is happening and take action.
When you goin' to take control
Asking when you are going to take control of the situation and make a change.
Could have done it different if you had to, could had done it better if you tried
You could have avoided the situation or made it better if you had taken the appropriate action earlier.
Everybody else they had a master plan, you thought about it then you let it slide
Others had a plan in place to avoid the situation, but you didn't take action and let it continue.
Obviously heading for diaster, Obviously going to take a fall
It's clear that things are going downhill and the situation is going to end badly.
Wanna make a change, you Wanna make amends, It'll never happen if you don't stand tall
If you want to make a difference or fix the situation, you need to take a stand and assert control over what's happening.
Never wasted, Never wasted
Don't waste any more time or let things go worse before taking action.
Contributed by Addison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.