Wake Up Call
Town and Cunt Lyrics

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I've got a painting in my head
(One that will not soon fade)
Of twisted metal and broken glass.
They say it all will fade in time,

But it's tattooed on our hearts,
And it's showing in our eyes.
"Wake up, so I can tell you about my bad day"
Now I hear a voice from behind,

And it says "why don't we take our time tonight,
'Cause we don't want another one"
Now the same fog is rolling in.
I grasp the wheel as my heart races.
What a way to start the new year.

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of this song, the lead singer describes a haunting image that is imprinted in their mind. They describe it as a painting of twisted metal and broken glass that will not fade away easily. This image is likely a metaphor for a traumatic event that they experienced. They acknowledge that people say time will heal all wounds, but this particular event has left a profound impact on them that they cannot easily let go of. It is now part of them, as though it is tattooed on their heart, and it is evident in the way they carry themselves and look at the world.

The chorus of the song comes from a voice that the singer hears from behind. This voice is urging them to wake up and discuss their bad day. It is not clear who this voice belongs to, but it could be a friend or loved one trying to offer support. The lyrics suggest that the singer is going through a tough time, and they need someone to talk to. As the chorus progresses, the voice shifts the tone from urgency to a more deliberate approach, suggesting that taking things slow might be the best option. The second verse starts with the same fog rolling in, and the singer gripping the wheel, and their heart racing. This conveys a sense of anxiety and uncertainty about what is coming next, creating an ominous tone. The phrase "what a way to start the new year" implies that this is a recent event, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got a painting in my head
I have a vivid image in my mind

(One that will not soon fade)
(That is memorable)

Of twisted metal and broken glass.
Of a car crash

They say it all will fade in time,
People say that traumatic memories will fade over time

But it's tattooed on our hearts,
But it is permanently etched into our emotions

And it's showing in our eyes.
And it is evident in our facial expressions

"Wake up, so I can tell you about my bad day"
"Pay attention to me, I need to vent about my problems"

Now I hear a voice from behind,
Now someone speaks to me from the back

And it says "why don't we take our time tonight,
And they suggest that we slow down

'Cause we don't want another one"
Because we want to avoid another car crash

Now the same fog is rolling in.
Now the same weather condition is occurring again

I grasp the wheel as my heart races.
I tightly hold the steering wheel as my heartbeat quickens

What a way to start the new year.
What a terrible beginning to the new year.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROB HALFORD, JOHN LOWERY, BOB MARLETTE

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