The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.
Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
Wake Up
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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la, la, la, la, la,
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la, la,
When I wake up... I lie in bed
Sometimes I read and then I prop up my head
I read books... but mostly magazines
Just lying in bed
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la, la, la
When I finally get up... I meet my feet touch the floor
Look out the window... stick my nose out the door
I check the temperature... I check the air
That and my mood... decide what I wear
When I wake up...
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
When I wake up... I lie in bed
Sometimes I read and then I prop up my head
I read books... but mostly magazines
When I wake up... and I'm just lying in bed
Just lying in bed
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Oooooh
The song "Wake Up" by The Presidents of the United States of America is a simple and catchy song that describes the relatable morning routine of the singer. The lyrics describe waking up, lying in bed, reading books and magazines, checking the temperature and air outside, and deciding what to wear based on the mood. The chorus of the song is "Ooh la, la, la" which is just a simple way for the singer to express the feeling of waking up and starting the day.
The overall message of the song is that life is made up of simple moments like waking up and taking care of yourself, and that's okay. The singer is content to just lie in bed and read, without feeling like they need to be productive right away. The song is comforting in its simplicity and encourages the listener to take their time in the morning before starting their day.
The song was released in 2004 as part of The Presidents' album "Love Everybody". It was never released as a single, but it remains a fan favorite and a staple of the band's live shows. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus have made it a popular choice for commercials and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la, la,
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la, la,
The singer is waking up and lying in bed, either reading books or magazines.
When I wake up... I lie in bed
The singer is lying in bed after waking up.
Sometimes I read and then I prop up my head
The singer occasionally reads before getting out of bed.
I read books... but mostly magazines
The singer prefers reading magazines over books.
When I finally get up... I meet my feet touch the floor
The singer gets out of bed and puts their feet on the floor.
Look out the window... stick my nose out the door
The singer looks outside to check the weather.
I check the temperature... I check the air
The singer checks both the temperature and the air quality.
That and my mood... decide what I wear
The singer takes into account the temperature, air quality, and their mood when selecting their outfit.
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Ooh la, la, la, ooh la, la, la
Refrain of the song.
Just lying in bed
The singer is still in bed.
Oooooh
End of the song.
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.