Wake Up

Hilary Duff

About Wake Up

"Wake Up" is a song recorded by American singer Hilary Duff for her first compilation album, Most Wanted (2005). It was co-written by Duff and the Dead Executives, who also produced the song. Along with the three other new recordings on Most Wanted, "Wake Up" was crafted with the intention of having a "totally different sound" from Duff's previous material. Although she thought of the work to be a new milestone in her career, she was at the same time nervous about how her fans would react to the material. "Wake Up" was released as the lead single from Most Wanted on July 12, 2005. Described by Duff as an '80s-influenced dance-pop song, "Wake Up" is lyrically about going out and having fun. The song was released digitally in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2005."Wake Up" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it for being "irresistible" and having a fun nature, while others criticized it for its "insipid" lyrics and noted that it sounds like "leftovers" from Duff's previous releases. The song achieved some commercial success, becoming a top-ten hit in Ireland, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom. It reached the top forty in several other countries: Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United States. The song's accompanying music video features Duff leaving her house and attending various nightclubs and parties. 


Year:
2005
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There's people talking,
They talk about me,
They know my name,
They think they know everything,
But they don't know anything about me,

Give me a dance floor,
Give me a DJ,
Play me a record,
Forget what they say,

Cause I need to go,
Need to getaway tonight,

[Bridge]
I put my makeup on a Saturday night,
I try to make it happen,
Try to make it alright,
I know I make mistakes,
I'm living life day to day,
It's never really easy but it's OK,

[Chorus]
Wake up, wake up on a Saturday night,
Could be New York,
Maybe Hollywood and Vine,
London, Paris, maybe Tokyo,
There's something going on anywhere I go tonight,
Tonight, yeah tonight,

The city's restless,
It's all around me,
People, emotions,
Sick of all the same routines,
And they need to go,
They need to getaway, tonight,

I put my makeup on a Saturday night,
I try to make it happen,
Try to make it alright,
I know I make mistakes,
I'm living life day to day,
It's never really easy but it's OK,

[Chorus]

People all around, 
Everywhere that you go,
People all around you,
They don't really know you,
Everybody's watching like it's some kind of show,
Everybody's watching they don't really know you now,
(They don't really know you, they don't really know you)
And forever

Wake up, wake up,
Wake up, wake up,

Wake up, wake up on a Saturday night,
Could be New York,
Maybe Hollywood and Vine,
London, Paris, maybe Tokyo,
There's something going on anywhere I go,

[Chorus]

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Hilary Duff

Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Duff appeared in local theatre productions and television commercials before coming to prominence in the title role of Disney Channel's teen comedy Lizzie McGuire. Established as a teen idol, Duff reprised that role in The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) and ventured into motion pictures. After signing with Hollywood Records, Duff expanded her repertoire to include pop music and has released several albums. Her debut studio album Metamorphosis (2003) was RIAA-certified triple platinum while the subsequent studio album Hilary Duff (2004) and compilation album Most Wanted (2005) were both certified plati… more »

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Written by: CALUM HOOD, JOHN FELDMANN, MICHAEL CLIFFORD

Lyrics © RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Album Information
"Wake Up" is from Hilary Duff's debut compilation album "Most Wanted (2005)".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Video Success
The music video for "Wake Up" was equally successful, reaching number one on MTV's Total Request Live.
Worldwide Success
"Wake Up" was also well-received internationally, reaching the top ten in several countries, such as Australia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Songwriters
The track was penned by successful songwriters Joel Madden and Benji Madden of the band Good Charlotte, along with Hilary Duff and John Shanks.
Music Style
Sonically, the song is a blend of pop rock and dance-pop and has often been compared to the works of pop artists from the 80s.
Music Video Inspiration
The music video was inspired by Hilary Duff's personal travels and her desire to explore different cultures around the world.
First Single
"Wake Up" was the first single released from the "Most Wanted" album.
Dance Routine
In the music video, Hilary Duff performs a choreographed dance routine, something she hadn't done in her earlier music videos.
Lyrical Meaning
The lyrics encourage listeners to break from the monotony of everyday life and explore the world.
Critical Reception
Critics were divided on their opinions about "Wake Up," some believed it was a fun, danceable track while others thought it was generic.
Promotional Tour
Duff performed "Wake Up" during her "Still Most Wanted Tour" to further promote the song.
Remix Version
"Wake Up" also has a remix version known as the "Wake Up AG Remix," a mix by American pop rock band Allister.
Digital Sales
As of July 27, 2014, the song has sold 181,000 digital copies in the United States.
Personal Interpretation
Hilary Duff has once said that the song personally means getting to connect with the old and new Hilary and getting to do things that she wouldn't do before.

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