Palmer made her acting debut in Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004). She later appeared in the television film The Wool Cap (2004), and had her breakthrough starring in the drama film Akeelah and the Bee (2006). Her debut studio album, So Uncool, was released in 2007, and she progressed as a child actress with roles in Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Jump In! (2007), The Longshots (2008) and Shrink (2009). She played a number of roles on Nickelodeon, such as the title character in the sitcom True Jackson, VP (2008–2011), providing the voice of Aisha in the Nickelodeon revival of Winx Club (2011–2014), and headlining the television film Rags (2012).
Palmer made her transition to mature roles with the VH1 biographical film CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story (2013). From 2014 to 2015 she starred as Ella in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. She has since starred in television series such as the Fox satirical horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016), the Epix drama series Berlin Station (2017–2019), the slasher series Scream (2019), and the Facebook Watch series Turnt Up with the Taylors (2021) for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. She also starred in films such as Animal (2014), Pimp (2018), Hustlers (2019) and Jordan Peele's Nope (2022)
Since So Uncool, Palmer has released three EPs: Lauren (2016), Virgo Tendencies, Pt. I (2019) and Virgo Tendencies, Pt. II (2020). She hosted the talk show Just Keke (2014) and co-hosted the talk show Strahan, Sara and Keke (2019–2020), the latter earning her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
Wake Up Call
Keke Palmer Lyrics
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Just givin' you a wake up call
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I'm giving you a wake up call
Wake up, wake up
Just to say that I love you
And that I'm thinking of you
I'm giving you a wake up call (Oh)
Wake up, wake up
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it slip away
And live it like it's the first day
Of the rest of your li-ife
Just stopping by
To let you know what's up
Give you a call to see what you're doin'
I got somewhere to go today
I wanted to know if you would come and have fun with me
I know you have lots of plans
But we can hang with friends
Just wanna chill with you
So what'cha gonna do? (Do?)
Baby, it's up to you (Ooh)
I'm giving you a wake up call
Wake up, wake up
Just to say that I love you
And that I'm thinking of you
Lettin' you know that you got friends
I'm giving you a wake up call (Oh)
Wake up, wake up
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it slip away
And live it like it's the first day
Of the rest of your li-ife
Wake up, wake up
Wake up, wake up
It's me and my friends
At the crib, eatin' pizza
Coolin' it down while we watch a movie
Don't need no moms and dads
We got it covered
Cause we know exactly what we're doin'
You don't wanna miss out
Hanging out all alone
While we're havin' a party
Home alone we shot
So here's an invitation
I'm giving you a wake up call
Wake up, wake up
Just to say that I love you
And I'm thinking of you
Lettin' you know that you got friends
I'm giving you a wake up call
Wake up, wake up
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it slip away
And live it like it's the first day
Of the rest of your li-ife
Wake Up, wake up
Yeah, yeah
(Rap)
You know it's party time
I'm hanging up behind
It's the party of the year
I'm so glad it's mine
Ladies drive through
Fellas come too
You see the videos
You know what I'm about to do
Set the bigger fire
Got the bigger wire
Got'cha singing like the Harlem boys' church choir
Yeah, you know what's up
I see you gettin' buck
But before we get started,
You gotta wake up
I'm giving you a wake up call
Wake up, wake up
Just to say that I love you
And that I'm thinking of you
Lettin' you know that you've got friends
I'm giving you a wake up call (Oh)
Wake up, wake up
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it slip away
And live it like it's the first day
Of the rest of your li-ife
Wake up, wake up
Yeah, yeah
I'm giving you a wake up call, yeah
Wake up, wake up
The song "Wake Up Call" by Keke Palmer is a vibrant track that is all about friendship, living life to the fullest, and making the most of every day. The lyrics are a literal wake-up call to anyone who might be feeling down or disheartened, reminding them that they have friends who care about them and that every day is an opportunity to have fun and make memories. The song begins with a spoken verse, where Keke gives the listener a warm greeting and makes it clear right away that she is here to inspire and motivate them.
As the song progresses, Keke talks about how she and her friends are all together, having a great time, and inviting the listener to come and join in the fun. She encourages the listener to make the most of every day and to live their life to the fullest, reminding them that today is the first day of the rest of their life. The song conveys a powerful message of optimism, friendship, and joy, urging listeners to embrace every opportunity and savor every moment.
Overall, "Wake Up Call" is a bright, energetic, and uplifting song that is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. It's a reminder to stay positive, to cherish the people around you, and to make the most of every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Just givin' you a wake up call
I'm here to wake you up
I'm giving you a wake up call, Wake up, wake up
I want you to wake up and pay attention
Just to say that I love you, And that I'm thinking of you
I care about you and wanted to remind you
Lettin' you know that you got friends
You have people who care about you and are there for you
It's a beautiful day, Don't let it slip away, And live it like it's the first day Of the rest of your li-ife
Enjoy every moment and make the most of your life
Just stopping by, To let you know what's up
I wanted to check in and see how you're doing
Give you a call to see what you're doin', I got somewhere to go today
I'm calling to invite you to come along with me
I know you have lots of plans, But we can hang with friends
I know you're busy, but we can still spend time together with our friends
Just wanna chill with you, So what'cha gonna do? (Do?) Baby, it's up to you (Ooh)
I just want to hang out and relax with you, but it's your decision whether or not to come
It's me and my friends, At the crib, eatin' pizza, Coolin' it down while we watch a movie, Don't need no moms and dads, We got it covered Cause we know exactly what we're doin'
My friends and I are hanging out, having fun without any parental supervision
You don't wanna miss out, Hanging out all alone, While we're havin' a party, Home alone we shot, So here's an invitation
Don't be alone; come join us for a party and have a good time
It's the party of the year, I'm so glad it's mine, Ladies drive through, Fellas come too, You see the videos, You know what I'm about to do
I'm throwing the biggest party of the year and you're invited!
Set the bigger fire, Got the bigger wire, Got'cha singing like the Harlem boys' church choir
We're going to have a great time and turn up the energy with music and dancing
Before we get started, You gotta wake up
But first, you have to be alert and ready to have fun
Yeah, yeah, I'm giving you a wake up call, yeah, Wake up, wake up
I'm still here to remind you to wake up and live your life to the fullest
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEKE PALMER, LOREAL PALMER, TOBIAS GAD
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