Discover the story of the song > Wake Up – Alicia Keys

The song is about a relationship that has gone sour. The protagonist used to be very close with her partner and they would protect and support each other. However, now things have changed and she can't tell if they are enemies or lovers. She wonders what went wrong and if the world has turned them into cold and unfeeling people. All they do now is argue and fight, and it's hurting her. She wonders who will save them from themselves. The chorus repeats the question of when they will wake up and realize it's time to love each other again before it's too late. The bridge talks about the consequences of their fighting and how it only leads to pain and tears. They need to stop arguing and start looking at what's really going on in their relationship. The song ends with the protagonist pleading for her partner to wake up and come back to her.