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WAKE ME UP

The Weeknd & Justice

Lyrics

[Verse]

All I have is my legacy

I been losing my memory

No afterlife, no other side

I'm all alone when it fades to black

Fades to black

No afterlife, no other side

I'm all alone when it fades

Play smile, live fully

When life is hard

I know death's easy

Woah

[Verse]

Sun is never rising

I don't know if it's day or night (Or night)

And I can't find the horizon (Horizon)

I'm running out of time (Time)

[Pre-Chorus]

Are you real, or are you an illusion?

'Cause I fear your love's my delusion

[Chorus]

Wake me up, come find me

It feels like I'm dying

Wake me up, these demons

Keep creeping, don't fear 'em

Wake me up

[Post-Chorus]

Ooh, ooh-ooh

[Verse]

It's coming to the wire

I'm feeling like I'm paralyzed

Cleanse me with your fire (Hey)

Open up my eyes

[Pre-Chorus]

Are you real (Are you real?), or are you an illusion?

'Cause I fear your love's my delusion

[Chorus]

Wake me up, come find me

It feels like I'm dying (Ooh-woah)

Wake me up, these demons (These demons)

Keep creeping (Keep creeping), don't fear 'em (Ooh-woah)

Wake me up, 'cause I'm trying (I'm trying)

This sleep is (This sleep is) paralyzing (Oh)

Wake me up, 'cause I'm dreaming (I'm dreaming)

It feels so (Hey) damn real (Hey)

Wake me up

[Outro]

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh

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About & Meaning

"Wake Me Up" is a high-energy, funk-driven track by The Weeknd in collaboration with the French electronic duo Justice. The song serves as a centerpiece for the Hurry Up Tomorrow era, blending nostalgic disco vibes with dark, existential themes.

Legacy and Mortality

The lyrics explore deep fears of losing one's memory and legacy ("All I have is my legacy / I been losing my memory"). Abel touches on the concept of the afterlife—or the lack thereof—painting a picture of loneliness as everything "fades to black." This contrasts sharply with the upbeat, danceable production, a signature Weeknd move often compared to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Reality vs. Illusion

The chorus ("Wake me up, come find me") suggests a state of paralysis or a dreamlike purgatory. He questions whether his love and his reality are mere illusions, begging to be awakened from the "demons" that keep creeping in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of Wake Me Up by The Weeknd & Justice?

Wake Me Up delves into existential dread, the fear of losing one's legacy, and the uncertainty of the afterlife. The Weeknd pleads to be woken up from a 'dream' that feels paralyzingly real, questioning reality versus illusion.

Is Wake Me Up on the album Hurry Up Tomorrow?

Yes, Wake Me Up is a lead track from The Weeknd's album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', which serves as the final installment of his current trilogy.

Who produced Wake Me Up?

The track is a collaboration with the legendary French electronic duo Justice (Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay), bringing their signature funk-disco basslines to The Weeknd's sound.

Does Wake Me Up sound like Michael Jackson?

Many fans and critics have noted the similarity to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' era, specifically the rhythmic vocal delivery and the upbeat, funky instrumentation contrasting with dark lyrical themes.

What genre is Wake Me Up?

Wake Me Up is a fusion of Synth-pop, Funk, and French House, characterized by gritty basslines and upbeat tempo.

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