Discover the story of the song > Wake up Everybody (Common & Melanie Fiona) – John Legend

The song is about how the world needs to change and get better. The protagonist wants everyone to wake up and start thinking about the future, especially teachers who can educate future generations. They also want doctors to make sick old people happy and builders to construct a better world. The song ends with a call to action to wake up and work together to make the world a better place.