Lyrical Breakdown of Wake Up - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Wake Up" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Run-DMC weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Wake Up" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Run-DMC employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Run-DMC's narrative.

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(Wake up), (wake up) (Get up) (Wake up), (wake up) (Get up) (Wake up) When I woke up this morning and got out the bed I had some really fresh thoughts going through my head They were thoughts that came from a wonderful dream It was the vision of a world working as a team It was a dream (get up) Just a dream (wake up), (wake up), (get up) 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 It was a dream (wake up) Just a dream (get up), (wake up), (wake up) Between all countries there were good releations There finally was a meeting to united nations And everybody had an occupation 'Cause we all worked together to fight starvation It was a dream (wake up) Just a dream (wake up), (get up) Everyone was treated on an equal basis No matter what colors, religions or races We weren't afraight to show our faces It was cool to chill in foreign places It was a dream (get up) Just a dream (wake up), (wake up), (get up) (Wake up), (wake up), (get up), (wake up) 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 It was a dream (get up) Just a dream (wake up), (wake up), (get up) There were no street people, we live 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 It was a dream (wake up) Just a dream (get up), (wake up), (wake up) 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 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 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)