Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go [Wham!]
George Michael · Twenty Five (Deluxe Edition) [2006]
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
Jitterbug
You put the boom-boom into my heart
You send my soul sky high
When your lovin' starts
Jitterbug into my brain
Goes a bang, bang, bang
'Til my feet do the same
But somethin's buggin' you
Somethin' ain't right
My best friend told me
What you did last night
You left me sleepin' in my bed
I was dreamin'
But I should've been with you instead
Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hangin' 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 goin' solo
Wake me up before you go-go
Take me dancin' tonight
I wanna hit that high
Yeah, yeah
You put the grey skies out of my way
You make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day
You turn a bright spark into a flame
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 hangin' on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't wanna miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not plannin' on goin' solo
Wake me up before you go-go
Take me dancin' tonight
I wanna hit that high
Yeah, yeah, yeah
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
Jitterbug
Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hangin' on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't wanna miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not plannin' on goin' solo
Wake me up before you go-go
Take me dancin' tonight
Wake me up before you go-go
(Don't you dare, leave me hangin' on like a yo-yo-yo)
Don't leave me hangin' on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't wanna miss it (take me dancin') when you hit that high
(A boom, boom, boom, boom)
Wake me up before you go-go (oh)
'Cause I'm not plannin' on goin' solo (a boom, boom, boom, boom)
Wake me up before you go-go (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Take me dancin' tonight (oh)
(Yeah)
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
George Michael's 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' stands as a defining anthem of the late 1980s pop landscape. Originally released by Wham!, the track showcases Michael's signature blend of upbeat synth-pop and soulful vocal delivery, establishing a sound that would later evolve into his solo career. The song's infectious rhythm and catchy melody made it a global hit, cementing its place in the canon of modern pop music. Featured on the deluxe reissue of his 2006 album, the recording reflects the enduring appeal of the era's production style. It remains a staple in the discography of one of the most influential vocalists of the decade, bridging the gap between the duo's commercial success and Michael's subsequent artistic exploration.