Wake Up Litte Susie
Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics


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Wake up, little Susie, wake up
Wake up, little Susie, wake up
We've both been sound asleep, wake up, little Susie, and weep
The movie's over, it's four o'clock, and we're in trouble deep
Wake up little Susie
Wake up little Susie, well

Whatta we gonna tell your mama
Whatta we gonna tell your pa
Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say â??ooh-la-laâ??
Wake up little Susie
Wake up little Susie, well

I told your mama that you'd be in by ten
Well Susie baby looks like we goofed again
Wake up little Susie
Wake up little Susie, we gotta go home

Wake up, little Susie, wake up
Wake up, little Susie, wake up
The movie wasn't so hot, it didn't have much of a plot
We fell asleep, our goose is cooked, our reputation is shot
Wake up little Susie
Wake up little Susie, well

Whatta we gonna tell your mama
Whatta we gonna tell your pa
Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say â??ooh-la-laâ??
Wake up little Susie




Wake up little Susie
Wake up little Susie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Simon & Garfunkel's "Wake Up Little Susie" may at first glance appear to be a playful and innocent song about a couple who fell asleep during a movie and are worried about getting in trouble with their parents. However, upon closer inspection, there are underlying themes of societal expectations of youth, the pressures of conformity, and the fear of being judged by others.


In the first verse, the urgency in the repetition of "wake up" suggests that the characters are not just sleepy, but also need to snap out of their obliviousness to the reality of their situation. The line "and weep" implies that there will be consequences for their actions, which they may have overlooked in their youthful naivete. The time stamp of "four o'clock" adds to the tension, as it suggests that it is far too late for them to be out and about.


The second and third verses amplify the anxiety of the couple as they ponder the reaction of their parents and friends. The line "our reputation is shot" indicates that there is a lot at stake for people in their position. The use of the French phrase "ooh-la-la" also implies a sense of judgment and scrutiny from others. Overall, the song presents a cautionary tale of the consequences of deviating from expectations and societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up, little Susie, wake up
The singer is urging Susie to wake up.


Wake up, little Susie, wake up
The singer is repeating his call for Susie to wake up, emphasizing its urgency.


We've both been sound asleep, wake up, little Susie, and weep
The singer and Susie have fallen asleep together and he is asking her to wake up and feel sad about it.


The movie's over, it's four o'clock, and we're in trouble deep
The movie that they went to watch has ended and it's very late, which means they are in trouble for staying out so late.


Whatta we gonna tell your mama
The artist is asking Susie what they are going to tell her mother about their late arrival.


Whatta we gonna tell your pa
The singer is asking Susie what they are going to tell her father about their late arrival.


Whatta we gonna tell our friends when they say â??ooh-la-laâ??
The singer is asking Susie what they will say to their friends when they find out how late the two of them stayed out together.


I told your mama that you'd be in by ten
The artist reminds Susie that he told her mother that she would be back home by ten o'clock.


Well Susie baby looks like we goofed again
The artist admits that they have failed to keep their promise and are in trouble again.


We gotta go home
The artist reminds Susie that they need to go back home quickly.


The movie wasn't so hot, it didn't have much of a plot
The singer suggests that the movie they watched wasn't all that interesting or engaging, which caused them to fall asleep.


We fell asleep, our goose is cooked, our reputation is shot
Because they fell asleep during the movie, they are now in trouble and their reputation is damaged.


Wake up little Susie
The singer is again urging Susie to wake up.


Wake up little Susie
The singer repeats his call for Susie to wake up.


Wake up little Susie
The singer is once again urging Susie to wake up, emphasizing its importance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT, FELICE BRYANT

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@soniafelix396

Olá Marcílio, legal a canção. Bj!

@arquivomusical-suamusicaes8879

Baianinha querida, bom dia anjo!
Estava no berço a oito horas atrás garota...rsrs.
Muito obrigado por curtir e gostar desse som, você é Top..bjs-10!!

@soniafelix396

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@djdavemick

Holds the distinction of the largest live audience on a top 40 hit; about a half million in the crowd.

@rizaldycruz8301

best version ever 👏👏👏

@kissfanmac

Not On Spotify!

@thezenitsufan1249

I may like this cover better than the original

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