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Wake Up
3,874
Hip-Hop/Rap
Wake Up was released on March 27, 1984 by Arista as a part of the album Run-D.M.C.
album cover
Release DateMarch 27, 1984
LabelArista
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM119

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
D.M.C.
D.M.C.
Vocals
Jam Master Jay
Jam Master Jay
DJ
Orange Krush
Orange Krush
All Instruments
Rev Run
Rev Run
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
Songwriter
Daniel Hayden
Daniel Hayden
Songwriter
Joseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons
Songwriter
Lawrence Smith
Lawrence Smith
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
Producer
Larry Smith
Larry Smith
Producer
Roddey Hui
Roddey Hui
Assistant Producer
Herb Powers
Herb Powers
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Wake up
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
[Verse 1]
When I woke up this morning and got out the bed
I had some really fresh thoughts going through my head
They were the thoughts that came from a wonderful dream
It was the vision of a world working as a team
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Get up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
Wake up
Get up
[Verse 2]
There were no guns, no what? No tanks, no what? Atomic bombs
And to be frank, homeboy, there were no arms
Just people working hand in hand
There was a feeling of peace all across the land
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Wake up)
Just a dream (Get up)
Wake up
Wake up
[Verse 3]
Between all countries, there were good relations
There finally was a meaning to united nations
And everybody had an occupation
'Cause we all worked together to fight starvation
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Wake up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
Get up
[Verse 4]
Everyone was treated on an equal basis
No matter what colors, religions, or races
We weren't afraid to show our faces
It was cool to chill in foreign places
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Get up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
[Verse 5]
All cities of the world were renovated
And the people all chilled and celebrated
They were all so happy and elated
To live in the world that they created
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Get up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
Wake up
Get up
[Verse 6]
There were no street people, we lived rent-free
And every single person had a place to be
A job, a home, and the perfect pay
And the world was free of greed and hate
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Wake up)
Just a dream (Get up)
Wake up
Wake up
[Verse 7]
Unemployment was at a record low
And the presidents were chillin' at our show
Listening to the things that we had to say
And trying to create a new and brighter day
[Chorus]
It was a dream (Wake up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
It was a dream (Get up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
It was a dream (Wake up)
Just a dream (Get up)
It was a dream (Wake up)
Just a dream (Wake up)
Get up
Wake up
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
Wake up
Get up
Wake up
Wake up
Written by: Daniel Hayden, Joseph Simmons, Larry Smith, Russell Simmons
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