Wake up Call

Phil Collins

About Wake up Call

"Wake Up Call" is a double A-side 2003 single release by English drummer Phil Collins from his seventh solo album Testify, released in 2002. The song was released in a double A-side format alongside "The Least You Can Do". The music video made for "Wake Up Call", showed Collins waking early and going around Switzerland giving a wake-up call to local residents. Before long, a crowd gathers to follow him and starts to pester him with questions, of which the last question enquires about a possible Genesis reunion, to which Collins shakes his head and makes a funny face. However, he did re-unite with the band in 2007 for Turn It On Again: The Tour. The song failed to make a huge impact on the charts, suffering from the poor reception Testify received upon release. 


Year:
2002
5:15
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This is your wake up call, young hearts be free
Get up, get on, get out about and shout it
Tell 'em all you're dressed and on your way
Oh there's absolutely no doubt about it
This is your wake up call
You're gonna miss it all
Am I the only one out there that's listening
Cause it's such a lovely noise that I can hear
Eyes are opening up to all around them
This is their wake up call
They're gonna miss it all
Can you feel what's happening here
Everything is changing all around you
It's in the air, electricity
Everybody, yes everybody's waking up
Good morning to you
You're not the only one out there who's running
But the man who's sitting next to you's asleep
So pick him up and shake him till he hears you
This is his wake up call
He's gonna miss it all
Can you feel what's happening here
Everything is changing all around you
It's in the air, electricity
Everybody, yes everybody's waking up
Good morning to you
Those who've done all they can do sleep easy
Those that turn away, they sleep alone
But there's no doubt about it absolutely
This is a wake up call
We 're gonna miss it all
This is your wake up call
This is your wake up call
This is your wake up call
You're gonna miss it
You're gonna miss it all

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Phil Collins

Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist, and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS

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10 facts about this song

Release and Ranking
"Wake Up Call" is a song from Phil Collins's seventh solo album "Testify," released in 2002. The song was not released as a single, but the album peaked at #30 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Album Performance
Despite the mixed critical reviews, "Testify" was certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S. and the album sold over one million copies worldwide.
Collaborations
Daryl Stuermer, a long-time collaborator of Phil Collins, played the lead guitar on this song.
Theme and Meaning
The song "Wake Up Call" was often interpreted as a reflection of Collins's own experiences with his personal relationships and the tumultuous periods in his life, which included divorces and strained relationships.
Style and Genre
Like many songs on 'Testify', 'Wake Up Call' echoes Collins's signature style, featuring a combination of pop, soft rock, and adult contemporary styles.
Songwriting
As with most of his material, Phil Collins wrote "Wake Up Call" himself, showcasing his ability to express vulnerability through his lyrics.
Music Video
There's no official music video for "Wake Up Call." Most of Phil Collins's music videos were primarily for his singles, and "Wake Up Call" was not released as a single.
Critical Reception
Though "Wake Up Call," like the "Testify" album as a whole, received mixed reviews from critics, many praised Collins's raw and personal songwriting style.
Live Performances
“Wake Up Call” wasn’t included in the setlist of Phil Collins's “First Final Farewell” tour, which was his last extensive tour due to health issues.
Collins's Career
By the time "Wake Up Call" was released, Collins was already established as a global superstar, known for his work both as a solo artist and as the drummer and lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis. This reputation allowed "Wake Up Call" to reach a wide audience, despite the mixed critical reception.

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