Wake Up Everybody
Harold Melvin Lyrics
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No more backward thinkin' time for thinkin' ahead
The world has changed so very much
From what it used to be
There is so much hatred war an' poverty
Wake up all the teachers time to teach a new way
Maybe then they'll listen to whatcha have to say
'Cause they're the ones who's coming up and the world is in their hands
The world won't get no better if we just let it be
The world won't get no better we gotta change it yeah, just you and me
Wake up all the doctors make the ol' people well
They're the ones who suffer an' who catch all the hell
But they don't have so very long before the Judgment Day
So won'tcha make them happy before they pass away
Wake up all the builders time to build a new land
I know we can do it if we all lend a hand
The only thing we have to do is put it in our mind
Surely things will work out they do it every time
The world won't get no better if we just let it be
The world won't get no better we gotta change it yeah, just you and me
Change it yeah, change it yeah, just you and me
Change it yeah, change it yeah
Can't do it alone, need some help y'all
Can't do it alone
Can't do it alone yeah, yeah
Wake up everybody, wake up everybody
Need a little help y'all
Need a little help
Need some help y'all
Change the world
What it used to be
Can't do it alone, need some help
Wake up everybody
Get up , get up, get up, get up
Wake up, come on, come on
Wake up everybody
The lyrics of "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes is a call to action for people to wake up from their slumber and take action to change the world. The song invites everyone to contribute their bit, emphasizing the impact that one person can have on society. It urges teachers to deliver a new curriculum that will inspire the younger generation, and doctors to help old people feel better before they pass away. It encourages builders to construct a new world, while all people lend their hand in making it a reality. The song acknowledges the challenges that the world faces, including hatred, war, and poverty. Still, it insists that we must take steps to make things better.
The term "Wake up Everybody" suggests that people need to open their eyes to the changes around them and take proactive steps to make it a better place. It is a reminder that one person's action can make a significant impact, and change is possible only when individuals come together as a collective to pursue common goals. The lyrics of the songs encourage everyone to act and work together for the greater good, and most importantly, it provides hope that the world can be a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up everybody no more sleepin' in bed
It's time to stop being idle and start taking action.
No more backward thinkin' time for thinkin' ahead
It's time to stop dwelling on the past and start planning for the future.
The world has changed so very much
From what it used to be
There is so much hatred war an' poverty
The current state of the world is plagued by hatred, warfare, and poverty, compared to the world in the past.
Wake up all the teachers time to teach a new way
Maybe then they'll listen to whatcha have to say
'Cause they're the ones who's coming up and the world is in their hands
When you teach the children teach em the very best you can
Teachers have a responsibility to educate and inspire their students, to give them the knowledge and tools to make positive change in the world.
The world won't get no better if we just let it be
The world won't get no better we gotta change it yeah, just you and me
The world won't naturally improve on its own, we must take steps to make it better for all.
Wake up all the doctors make the ol' people well
They're the ones who suffer an' who catch all the hell
But they don't have so very long before the Judgment Day
So won'tcha make them happy before they pass away
Doctors have a crucial role to play in alleviating the suffering of the elderly, who are often marginalized by society, and in helping them find peace at the end of their lives.
Wake up all the builders time to build a new land
I know we can do it if we all lend a hand
The only thing we have to do is put it in our mind
Surely things will work out they do it every time
We all have a stake in building a better world, and it can be achieved if we create a shared vision and work together towards it.
Change it yeah, change it yeah, just you and me
Change it yeah, change it yeah
Can't do it alone, need some help y'all
Can't do it alone
Can't do it alone yeah, yeah
Wake up everybody, wake up everybody
Need a little help y'all
Need a little help
Need some help y'all
Positive change requires collective action and collaboration, and it's important to seek and offer support in achieving our shared goals.
Get up , get up, get up, get up
Wake up, come on, come on
Wake up everybody
It's time to wake up and take action towards a better world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VICTOR CARSTARPHEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD, GENE MCFADDEN
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@murielmchie1506
I was high listening to this song one day that following Sunday I was at church at the alter crying giving my life to YESHUA that was 1976 this is 2024 I still play it and I'm still in church preaching the gospel
@shawnclark5609
Good and fox bless you ✝️💪❤️
@yvettejirsaraie5185
Happy Resurrection Day, Saints! Today is the day that the Lord has made. We understand that the world won’t get better if we do not teach the children the right direction to go. Let’s rededicate our lives to the last Adam, the awesome Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! 💁🏾🇺🇸🕊️🌎🙏❤️
@danrolli3576
Amen 🙏🏻🇺🇸
@reginaldjohnson1637
Teddy Pendergrass was the MAN!!
@jerrycook386
This song should be played in every church every Sunday. And tides taken up right after to feed the homeless, and foster care children. That song is the best sermon possible.
@beddyfrointlich574
on every street corner
@perryellis1423
Church is supposed to be in your heart not a building, that's what wrong with religion nowadays. If you wanna give you don't need a iir a preacher to tell you to do so.
@lindaatkins385
Absolutely based on the Gospel of the Lord!! 🙏
@BelairHeinmen
I sang this song with my choir