Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri in 1987 together with Rob Rock as vocalist. That year, they released an EP called the black album. The selftitled EP was well-received, and Impellitteri regrouped, this time with Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and release the full-length album Stand In Line in 1988.
After some touring and label deals, Impellitteri returned (again with Rob Rock on vocals) with Grin and Bear It in 1992. The following year, they released another EP titled Victim of the System. In 1994, they released Answer To The Master.
In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, which has become one of the most acclaimed albums of the band. In 1997 they released yet another EP titled Fuel For The Fire, in preparation for their next full-length album. The next year, they released another of their most acclaimed works: Eye of the Hurricane. They followed it in 2000 with Crunch.
Shortly after, Rock decided to pursue a solo career so Impellitteri recruited Graham Bonnet again, and started working on his next album. In 2002, they finally released System X. That year, they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri.
The union with Bonnet would be short-lived as they parted ways some time after, and Impellitteri recruited Curtis Skelton, finally releasing Pedal To The Metal in 2004, one of their most aggressive albums to date.
Chris Impellitteri is currently working with an LA band (as a member, not leader) and has announced that they will release a new album soon.
Chris Impellitteri has been ranked together with Deicide drummer Steve Asheim and bassist Adrian Davison as perhaps the fastest musicians on their respective instruments.
The band is currently on hiatus as Chris recently joined a Los Angeles band, and is working with them on a new album.
WAKE ME UP
Impellitteri Lyrics
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Thinking about the way you say you care
Hoping that you could somehow spare a moment for me
But you never have a minute to share
Trying so hard to fight against the pressure
Looking to find the way to make the grade
Banging my head against my own frustration
There's no one but myself here to blame
What does it mean?
Does anybody really even care?
It's only a dream
Wake me up, wake me up from this nightmare, wake me up
Wake me up, wake me up before I scream, wake me up
Talking to me like I was just a number
Putting me down to make me stay in line
I'm trying to tell you, but you never listen to me
My patience is running out of time
Sick and I'm tired of your manipulation
Waiting for you to tell me what to do
You're slaving away to buy up those possessions you crave
That's why I'm so invisible to you
I don't know what this life is for
What does it mean?
Does anybody really even care?
It's only a dream
Wake me up, wake me up from this nightmare, wake me up
Wake me up, wake me up before I scream, wake me up
I don't know what this life is for
What does it mean?
Does anybody really even care?
It's only a dream
I don't know what this life is for
What does it mean?
Does anybody really even care?
It's only a dream
Wake me up, wake me up from this nightmare, wake me up
Wake me up, wake me up before I scream, wake me up
Wake me up, wake me up from this nightmare, wake me up
Wake me up, wake me up before I scream, wake me up
Wake me up
The lyrics to Impellitteri's "Wake Me Up" speak of frustration and disillusionment with life and relationships. The singer is hoping to find love and care in the person they are invested in, but it seems like that person is not interested in sharing time or listening to them. The pressure of trying to make things work is adding to the singer's frustration, and they feel like they are hitting their head against a wall. The person they are dealing with treats them like they are inconsequential and tries to manipulate them into doing what they want. The singer is tired of this situation and is begging to be woken up from this nightmare.
The lyrics are relatable in the sense that everyone has felt frustrated and disillusioned with a situation or relationship at some point in their life. The song highlights the importance of communication and mutual respect in any relationship. The singer wants to be heard and understood but ultimately feels invisible to the person they love. The use of the phrase "wake me up" is a plea for change, for the situation to improve before it's too late.
Overall, "Wake Me Up" by Impellitteri is a powerful song that speaks to the frustration and disillusionment that many people feel in their lives. It is a reminder to stand up for oneself and to seek change if the current situation is not meeting one's needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking about the way you say you love me
Contemplating the genuineness of your affection towards me
Thinking about the way you say you care
Reflecting on how you claim to be concerned about me
Hoping that you could somehow spare a moment for me
Yearning for even a small amount of your time and attention
But you never have a minute to share
However, you are always too busy for me
Trying so hard to fight against the pressure
Exerting enormous effort to resist external stressors
Looking to find the way to make the grade
Searching for a path to meet society's expectations of success
Banging my head against my own frustration
Encountering obstacles causing internal turmoil and annoyance
There's no one but myself here to blame
The fault of my hardships lies solely on me
I don't know what this life is for
Uncertainty about the purpose of existence
What does it mean?
Questioning the significance of life
Does anybody really even care?
Doubting if anyone truly values my life's purpose or existence
It's only a dream
Concluding that life is just a fleeting illusion
Wake me up, wake me up from this nightmare, wake me up
Requesting to be awakened from this unpleasant reality
Wake me up, wake me up before I scream, wake me up
Pleading to be rescued before reaching a breaking point
Talking to me like I was just a number
Addressing me with a lack of personal regard
Putting me down to make me stay in line
Disparaging me to enforce conformity
I'm trying to tell you, but you never listen to me
Attempting to communicate, but without being heard
My patience is running out of time
Becoming increasingly impatient and intolerant
Sick and I'm tired of your manipulation
Fed up with your deceitful and controlling behavior
Waiting for you to tell me what to do
Passively anticipating your guidance and direction
You're slaving away to buy up those possessions you crave
Working tirelessly to accumulate material possessions you desire
That's why I'm so invisible to you
Becoming insignificant to you because of your obsession with material things
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: STEVEN JOE GEE
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