“Waking Up” is a song by Britpop group Elastica. It was released as a single in February 1995 and reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. It preceded the release of their self-titled debut album, which came out the following month.
The song, written about being an underachiever, received positiv...
[Verse 1]
I'd work very hard, but I'm lazy
I can't take the pressure and it's starting to show
In my heart, you know how it pains me
A life of leisure is no life, you know
[Chorus]
Waking up and getting up has never been easy
Oh woah ah, I think you should know
Waking up and getting up has never been easy
Oh woah ah, I think you should know
Oh woah ah, I think you should go
Make a cup of tea, put a record on
[Verse 2]
I'd work very hard, but I'm lazy
I've got a lot of songs but they're all in my head
I'll get a guitar and a lover who pays me
If I can't be a star, I won't get out of bed
[Chorus]
Waking up and getting up has never been easy
Oh woah ah, I think you should know
Waking up and getting up has never been easy
Oh woah ah, I think you should know
Oh woah ah, I think you should go
Make a cup of tea, put a record on
[Instrumental break]
[Chorus]
Waking up and getting up has never been easy
Oh woah ah, I think you should know
Waking up and getting up has never been easy
Oh woah ah, I think you should know
Oh woah ah, I think you should go
Make a cup of tea, put a record on
Waking Up was written by Justine Frischmann & The Stranglers.
Waking Up was produced by Marc Waterman & Elastica.