In the vibrant tapestry of pop music, few songs have the power to instantly uplift the spirits and set the dance floor on fire. Wham!’s timeless hit, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” achieves just that and more. Released in 1984, this iconic track has become a symbol of joy, infectious energy, and pure musical delight. The British duo, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, known as Wham!, gifted the world with a tune that continues to transcend generations, making it impossible to resist tapping your feet or humming along to its catchy beats.
Did You Know?
Did you know that “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” was not only a musical sensation but also a significant fashion influence? The song’s lively tempo and enthusiastic lyrics were matched by its vibrant music video, featuring neon colors, oversized clothing, and the famous “CHOOSE LIFE” t-shirts that turned into a cultural fashion statement. This single catapulted Wham! to international stardom, firmly securing their place in music history.
Music Video
Lyrics: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
JitterbugYou put the boom-boom into my heart (do do)
You send my soul sky high when your lovin’ starts
Jitterbug into my brain (yeah yeah)
Goes a bang-bang-bang ’til my feet do the same
But something’s bugging you
Something ain’t right
My best friend told me what you did last night
Left me sleepin’ in my bed
I was dreaming, but I should have been with you instead
Wake me up before you go-go
Don’t leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don’t want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
‘Cause I’m not planning on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go (ah)
Take me dancing tonight
I wanna hit that high (yeah, yeah)
You take the grey skies out of my way (do do)
You make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day
Turned a bright spark into a flame (yeah yeah)
My beats per minute never been the same
‘Cause you’re my lady, I’m your fool
It makes me crazy when you act so cruel
Come on, baby, let’s not fight
We’ll go dancing, everything will be all right
Wake me up before you go-go
Don’t leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don’t want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
‘Cause I’m not planning on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go (ah)
Take me dancing tonight
I wanna hit that high (yeah, yeah, yeah, baby)
(Jitterbug)
(Jitterbug)
Cuddle up, baby, move in tight
We’ll go dancing tomorrow night
It’s cold out there, but it’s warm in bed
They can dance, we’ll stay home instead (yeah, yeah)
(Jitterbug)
Wake me up before you go-go
Don’t leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don’t want to miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
‘Cause I’m not plannin’ on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go (ah)
Take me dancing tonight
Wake me up before you go-go, don’t you dare to leave me hanging on like a
Yo-yo
Take me dancing
(Boom-boom-boom-boom)
(Boom-boom-boom-boom)