Wake Up Call
Mark Ronson/Maroon 5/Mary J. Blige Lyrics


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I didn't hear what you were saying
I live on raw emotion, baby
I answer questions, never maybe
And I'm not kind if you betray me
So, who the hell are you to save me?
I never would have made it, babe

If you needed love
Well, then, ask for love
Could have given love
Now I'm taking love
And it's not my fault
'Cause you both deserve
What's coming now
So don't say a word

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore
Come around here?
I don't think so

Would have bled to make you happy
You didn't need to treat me that way
And now you beat me at my own game
And now I'm finally sleeping soundly
And your lover's screaming loudly
I hear a sound and hit the ground

If you needed love
Well, then, ask for love
Could have given love
Now I'm taking love
And it's not my fault
'Cause you both deserve
What's coming now
So don't say a word

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore
Come around here?
I don't feel so bad
I don't feel so bad
I don't feel so bad

I'm so sorry, darling
Did I do the wrong thing?
Oh, what was I thinking?
Is his heart still beating?

Whoa, oh, oh

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore
Come around here?
I don't feel so bad

Wake up call
Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
Don't you care about me anymore?
Don't you care about me?
I don't think so
Six foot tall
Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He won't come around here anymore, no
He won't come around here?
I don't feel so bad

(Wake up call)
(Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed)
(Don't you care about me anymore?)
(Don't you care about me?)
(I don't feel so bad)
(Wake up call)




(Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed)
(Don't you care about me anymore)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wake Up Call" by Mark Ronson featuring Maroon 5 and Mary J. Blige talk about the betrayal and heartbreak of a relationship. The singer of the song is deeply hurt and angry about their lover cheating on them with someone else, which they discover one morning when they catch them both in their bed. The chorus "Wake up call" refers to this shocking moment. The singer then seeks revenge by shooting the lover dead, revealing the bitterness and violence that emerges from the situation. The song is about the pain of infidelity, the consequences of betrayal, and the emotions that arise from being deceived.


The lyrics reflect a mixture of emotions, such as anger, hurt, and bitterness. The singer admits that they are not kind if betrayed, indicating that they will retaliate if someone hurts them. The line "If you needed love, well, then, ask for love" denotes the lack of communication between the two partners, expressing the belief that if their lover had expressed their needs, the situation could have been different. The lyrics also show how the singer was willing to sacrifice themselves for their partner's happiness, which makes the betrayal even harder to accept.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't hear what you were saying
I wasn't listening or paying attention to you


I live on raw emotion, baby
I act and make decisions based on how I feel in the moment


I answer questions, never maybe
I'm confident and direct in my responses


And I'm not kind if you betray me
I'll be harsh and unkind if you break my trust or loyalty


So, who the hell are you to save me?
I don't want or need your help, so don't try to intervene


I never would have made it, babe
I couldn't have succeeded or survived without you


If you needed love
If you wanted my love and affection


Well, then, ask for love
You should have communicated your desire and needs to me directly


Could have given love
I had love to give, but you didn't ask for it or accept it


Now I'm taking love
I'm pursuing love from someone else now


And it's not my fault
I'm not responsible for your actions or decisions


'Cause you both deserve
Because you two are equally deserving of what's coming to you


What's coming now
The consequences of your actions and decisions


So don't say a word
Don't try to defend or justify your actions


Wake up call
A sudden realization or warning that something is wrong


Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed
I discovered that you cheated on me and slept with someone else in our own bed


Don't you care about me anymore?
Do you still love and value me as your partner?


Don't you care about me?
Do you have any emotions or feelings towards me at all?


I don't think so
I don't believe that you do care about me


Six foot tall
A tall man, possibly the person that my partner cheated on me with


Came without a warning, so I had to shoot him dead
He entered our home without warning, so I had to kill him in self-defense


He won't come around here anymore
He's dead and won't be able to come back


I don't feel so bad
I don't regret killing him


I'm so sorry, darling
I apologize to my partner for my violent actions


Did I do the wrong thing?
I question whether killing the other man was justified


Oh, what was I thinking?
I'm reflecting on my own rash and impulsive decision-making


Is his heart still beating?
I'm wondering if the other man is still alive after my attack




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Adam Levine, James B. Valentine

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