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Wake Up Lyrics by Lawrence

Homesick

2013

[Verse 1]
Is that what it's all about
A little innuendo?
'Cause in the end, oh
Who knew you wouldn't tend your pun

And there's a certain self-esteem you need
To know what you mean
And if you know what I mean
I've never really been that one

[Chorus]
You told me to wake up and smell the roses
I hardly got the best of noses
I couldn't read in between your lines

Well I know it seems so silly
I couldn't wake up and smell the lilies
Did I miss the boat or is there still time?

[Verse 2]
I heard your words so long ago
And only for a minute or so
I didn't give enough of a try

But now that I finally begin to find out
What's really on your mind
My whole world, it just starts to collide

[Chorus]
You told me to wake up and smell the roses
I hardly got the best of noses
I couldn't read in between your lines

Well I know it seems so silly
I couldn't wake up and smell the lilies
Did I miss the boat or is there still time?

Oh did I miss the boat or is there still time?

[Bridge]
You tell me to give you a listen, baby
And now I'm telling you to give me a listen, baby

You told me to
Wake up, wake up
Wake up
Wake up, wake up, yeah

Now I'm telling you to
Wake up, wake up
Wake up
Wake up, wake up, yeah

[Chorus]
Yeah I'm telling you to wake up and smell my roses
Girl I hope you notice
I hope you can reveal my signs

You know I'm trying to be clear
Can you hear me or see me nearly?
Go on you decode my rhymes

You told me to wake up and smell the roses
I hardly got the best of noses
I couldn't read in between your lines

Well I know it seems so silly
I couldn't wake up and smell the lilies
Did I miss the boat or is there still time?

Oh did I miss the boat or is there still time?

Did I miss the boat or is there still time?
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Lawrence

Lawrence

About “Wake Up” by Lawrence

Read the complete lyrics to "Wake Up" by Lawrence from the album "Homesick" in 2013. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B.

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"Wake Up" is credited to Lawrence. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Wake Up" appears on "Homesick" in 2013.

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