Originally a quartet whose sound drew inspiration from psychedelia, The Beloved found its greatest success as a rave-influenced dance-pop duo. Throughout its fluid existence, the guiding force behind the group remained vocalist Jon Marsh, who formed the band The Journey Through in Cambridge, UK with Steve Waddington and Tim Havard; with the addition of Guy Gausden (November 1984), the group renamed itself the Beloved, and gradually evolved into a moody dance outfit not dissimilar to New Order.
In 1986, The Beloved issued their first single, "A Hundred Words" a series of releases (including the EP Happy Now, the double A-sided single "Surprise Me"/"Forever Dancing" and the 1987 compliation Where It Is) followed, but none garnered any significant critical or commercial success. Consequently, Gousden and Havard exited in 1987, at much the same time Marsh and Waddington were falling under the sway of London's burgeoning rave community. After first re-emerging with the ambient-styled single "The Sun Rising" the Beloved then scored an international hit with "Hello" a bubbling techno exercise which name-checked many of the group's influences.
In 1990, the duo issued a pair of albums, Happiness and Blissed Out (a remix of its sister release) which achieved significant success both in and out of clubs. A long layoff followed, however, and when The Beloved returned in 1993 with Conscience, Waddington had been ousted in favor of Marsh's wife Helena, resulting in a more pop-oriented flavour. After another three-year absence, they released X, a foray back into club culture. In 1997 they released Single File, a compilation album and a bunch of new remixes of The Sun Rising.
Jon Marsh has for some ten years been concentrating on his flourishing career as a club DJ, as well as the raising of his young family. However, a new collaboration with Steve Waddington is in the works, and while the Beloved's plans for a new album release in 2006 never came to fruition, it is apparently still in the works.
(Not to be confused with North Carolina, USA band Beloved. If you are here due to that artist, Fix your artist tags to remove "The".)
Wake Up Soon
The Beloved Lyrics
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And maybe, well as a matter of fact
Gotta have responsibilities
And try your very best to please
Don't go telling me
That everything must have a reason
Because you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
There's a whole world out there waiting for you
If you'll just stop dreaming
Wake up soon
And now Jimmy, oh, come on
Listen to me good
Because life don't come so easy
Who told you that it would?
Oh, so many people tell you what to do
And you believe them
That's the trouble with you
Just think for yourself
And don't go telling me
That everything must have a reason
Because you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
There's a whole world out there waiting for you
If you'll just stop dreaming
You better wake up soon
You better just stop dreaming
No, don't go telling me
That everything must have a reason
Because you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
Take your head out of the clouds
Find something to believe in
You gotta wake up soon, boy
Well, pretty soon, pretty soon
You've gotta learn your right from wrong
Oh, every day, every night
Well, come on, learn to be strong
Well, you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
You better wake up soon
You better just stop dreaming
So don't go telling me
That everything must have a reason
Because you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
There's a whole world out there waiting for you
If you'll just stop dreaming
You better wake up soon
You better just stop dreaming
No, don't go telling me
That everything must have a reason
Because you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
Take your head out of the clouds
Find something to believe in
Gotta wake up soon, boy
Wake up soon
Gotta wake up soon, boy
Yeah, wake up soon
Better wake up soon
Wake up, wake up
The Beloved's "Wake Up Soon" is a motivational song that urges the listener to take control of their life, be responsible, and stop dreaming. The lyrics are directed at two individuals, David and Jimmy, who are presumably struggling to find direction in their lives and have become complacent in their day-to-day lives. The song opens with the warning to David that he shouldn't continue down whatever path he's on, followed by the statement that we all have responsibilities we need to attend to. The wolves at one's back represent the pressures and challenges of life that must be faced head-on. The song continues with the assertion that not everything in life has a reason, and the belief that everything does can lead to a false sense of security.
Lyrically, the song's message seems focused on the belief that individuals have the power to shape their lives and that it's essential to think for oneself. The chorus is a call to action, urging those who hear it to wake up from their daydreams and inspire action. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that the troubles that the two individuals face can be traced back to the influence of other people, highlighting the importance of being true to oneself and making your decisions. The song encourages listeners to take their head out of the clouds, look at the world, and find something to believe in.
Overall, "Wake Up Soon" is an uplifting song, urging individuals to take control of their lives and find joy in the world. It emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, taking advantage of every opportunity presented, and never losing sight of one's personal goals.
Line by Line Meaning
David, ah, you shouldn't do that
David, you should avoid making that mistake.
And maybe, well as a matter of fact
In truth, it is the case that maybe.
Gotta have responsibilities
It is important to have responsibilities.
And try your very best to please
Put forth your best effort to delight others.
The wolves at your back
The challenges you face might seem fierce.
Don't go telling me
That everything must have a reason
Because you're wrong, 'cause you're wrong
'Cause you're wrong, wrong, wrong
You are incorrect if you claim that everything happens for a reason.
There's a whole world out there waiting for you
If you'll just stop dreaming
Wake up soon
A world of possibilities awaits if you stop idly dreaming and take action.
And now Jimmy, oh, come on
Listen to me good
Because life don't come so easy
Who told you that it would?
Jimmy, you should listen closely because life is not always easy.
Oh, so many people tell you what to do
And you believe them
That's the trouble with you
Just think for yourself
So many individuals give you advice and you take it blindly, this is problematic, you must think critically for yourself.
Take your head out of the clouds
Find something to believe in
Gotta wake up soon, boy
Stop being lost in your fantasies, discover what gives you purpose, and take action to achieve it to attain a fulfilling life.
You've gotta learn your right from wrong
Oh, every day, every night
Well, come on, learn to be strong
You must distinguish between right and wrong, then build your resolve to face life's daily struggles.
Better wake up soon
Wake up, wake up
Time is passing, don't wait to take action.
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