So are we lost or do we know
Which direction we should go
Sit around and wait for someone to take our hands and lead the way

'Cause every day we're getting older
And every day we all get colder
We're sick of waiting for our answers

Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Yeah I'm so tired of waiting, waiting for us to
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Yeah I'm so sick of waiting for us to make a move

Are we meant to take the bait?
Should we sit around and wait?
Are we being saved, or was that another lie you made to make us hate?

'Cause every day we're getting older
And every day we all get colder
We're sick of waiting for our answers

Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Yeah I'm so tired of waiting, waiting for us to
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Yeah I'm so sick of waiting for us to make a move

Wake up, wake up, wake up,
And we will never lose
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
It's time to make a move
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
And we will never lose
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
It's time to make a move

It's not enough
To let it work
Wait until
It's over

We're sick of waiting for our answers

Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Yeah I'm so tired of waiting, waiting for us to
Wake up, wake up, wake up,
Yeah I'm so sick of waiting for us to make a move

Wake up, wake up, wake up
And we will never lose
Wake up, wake up, wake up
It's time to make a move
Wake up, wake up, wake up
And we will never lose, oh, make a move


Lyrics submitted by Aerion, edited by 60_miles_an_hour

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    My favorite LP song! I also think it's inspirational. It makes me want to get off my ass and do something productive.

    CRYN_OUTon September 23, 2004   Link

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