wake up
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Wake up, wake up, the sun is saying,
I know you're still in dream land,
But just come back.
I know you're afraid of me and the days of the world,
But open your eyes and you'll see that I'm shining for you.

Wake up, wake up, the sky is up telling,
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
I know you're afraid of me and the best of the world,
Open your eyes and you'll see that I'm smiling for you.

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Wake up, wake up, the bird is up singing,
I know the good times that are coming your way.




I know you're afraid of me and the love of the world,
Open your eyes and you'll see that I'm singing for you.

Overall Meaning

In Yoko Ono's song "Wake Up", the lyrics serve as a call to action for the listener. The repeated chorus of "Wake up, wake up" acts as a metaphor for the need to awaken to the possibilities and beauty of life. The sun, sky, and bird are also used as symbols of hope, with each urging the listener to open their eyes and embrace the new day with positivity and anticipation.


However, the lyrics also acknowledge the fear and apprehension that can come with facing the unknown. The line "I know you're afraid of me and the days of the world" captures this sentiment, but the following line encourages the listener to face their fear head-on and recognize the potential for growth and inspiration.


Overall, the message of the song is one of empowerment and encouragement. By awakening to the world around us and embracing the possibilities that lie ahead, we can find joy and purpose in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up, wake up, the sun is saying
The sun is telling you to wake up


I know you're still in dream land,
You're still sleeping


But just come back.
But wake up


I know you're afraid of me and the days of the world,
You're frightened of the world and what it might bring you


But open your eyes and you'll see that I'm shining for you.
But if you open your eyes, you'll see that I'm here for you


Wake up, wake up, the sky is up telling,
The sky is telling you to wake up


Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
Today is a new beginning


I know you're afraid of me and the best of the world,
You fear the best things in life


Open your eyes and you'll see that I'm smiling for you.
But if you open your eyes, you'll see that I'm here for you


Wake up, wake up, the bird is up singing,
The bird is singing and telling you to wake up


I know the good times that are coming your way.
Good times are on the horizon


I know you're afraid of me and the love of the world,
You're scared of love and what it might do to you


Open your eyes and you'll see that I'm singing for you.
But if you open your eyes, you'll see that I'm here for you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO

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free and happy

La versión de trio en el álbum homenaje a yoko es espectacular !!!

goduskychris Chris Godusky

A cute little song, set your alarm to it

Jeremy Parker

the best! 

MissLexie93

So serene.

montageofheck

what a woman

Halverdog

Thank you

Chuck Shartz

I wonder if she knows Bloody Loco from New York City

Simon David

TRIO's version is way better!

Mark Swartz

@Abel Ashes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_Da_Da

Eric Hill

It's great, but you can't deny the original!

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