Internet audiences may know them best for their “Songify This” series that autotunes news clips into catchy musical laughs. However, The Gregory Brothers took their comedic lyrical talents in a more narrative direction with the creation of “Chrissy Wake Up” in 2020, proving themselves masters of spinning random viral fodder into audio gold.
Turning Slumber Into Song
The source material emerged not from politics or current events but rather home video footage of a dazed young woman dragged abruptly from sleep by her concerned brother. While the original clip drew plenty of meme treatment across social platforms, few expected it to inspire a full Billboard-charting single. Yet drawing from the familiar chaos of morning routines, The Gregory Brothers once again discovered musical magic in the mundane.
Expanding well beyond the raw viral snippet, “Chrissy Wake Up’s” lyrics explore universal early morning struggles with good-natured wit. Whether pleading with a stubborn snoozer or dealing with yelling kids, the song taps into that frantic rush we all race against from bed to work each day. Yet clever nods to TikTok trends and our digital dystractions reveal that even in satire, The Gregory Brothers stay keenly aware of each pop culture shift and app update across their fanbase.
The Gregory Brothers Lyrics: “Chrissy, Wake Up”
Chrissy, wake up I don't like this Chrissy, wake up Hey, hello? Time to wake up, time to wake up Can you hear me? Wake up, Chrissy I don't like this, Chrissy, wake up Didn't mean to scare you, you okay? Give me the word and I'll just walk away Do you ever feel like you're losing your mind? On a daily basis (All the time) You know, this isn't the first time that we've met Corroded Coffin, how could I forget? I don't know, Chrissy, you're a freak You know, you're not what I thought you'd be Eddie, did you find anything? Peaceful bliss just moments away Chrissy, Chrissy, Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy, wake up I don't like this Chrissy, wake up Hey, hello? Time to wake up, time to wake up Can you hear me? Wake up, Chrissy I don't like this, Chrissy Jesus H. Christy I don't like this, Chrissy, wake up
While the original viral star herself has retreated from the spotlight, her name and story continue spreading smiles across millions thanks to the absurdist efforts of the musical satirists who lifted her into legend.
“Chrissy Wake Up” stands now among their signature style — crafting harmony and unity from the chaos of life online and the comedy of daily mundanity. No matter one’s hours kept or morning mental state, The Gregory Brothers offer both a laugh and a soundtrack for it with their endlessly optimistic songcraft.
