Hands Up
[The Black Eyed Peas] Lyrics


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[Hook]
Hands up
Coming with rhythms to make you head jerk
We makin' the whole joint short circuit
Hands high touch the sky get 'em up
Get 'em [x7]

We gone make you move
We gone make you hot
Elbows above your head peoples
We holdin' up the spot
We gone get it goin' even if y'all don't be knowin'
'Cuz this shit that we throwing get you going gone retarded
Started up, bangin' out hits
Now we're chartin' up
Didn't mean to bump you, pardon us
Diggin' this cut 'cause we sharpened up
You dumbing it down, we smartened it up
We penetrate even though your guard was up
Get down to the Peas 'cuz we fallin' up
Electric 'cuz we like charging up
We the B E Peas uh
Rhythmic sonic pleaser
Getcha hot like fever, boiling two hundred degrees ah
You're burning up
Heat's getting low let me turn it up
Let me fuck you up your ear 'til my sperm is up in your brain
And the baby Wil I Am's be sayin'

[Hook]

Tabamatic oh man you flows
Deeper than Atlantic O's
A-pl-de Ap got ridiculous flows
Catchin' rhythm makin' 'em grow
Mathematic A-pl will go
Up in the scene we original
You know what I mean be, be mineral
Stormin' strong for my several
Barricade laid for you terribles ho
I'm the chief Fil-I-pi-no
Letting you know we're about to blow
Wil-I-Am, Ap, and Tab double O
Set 'em up, set ' em up, set 'em up
Time for us to raise it up
Never goin' down always headed up
Raise your hands 'cuz we blaze it up
Anybody here who waited long
To you I dedicate this song
Ain't nothing wrong gotta make you right
Straight to the point this is the new joint
And you know this is the jam y'all
Come on down and dance y'all
Have ball y'all throw you hands up

[Hook]

[Break]
Black Eyed Peas will announce
Somethin' you can't avoid
You need to b-b-b-bounce to this
B-b-b-b-b-b-bounce to our joint
We come with more than an ounce
More like a ton full of noise
So b-b-b-bounce to this
B-b-b-b-b-b-bounce to our joint
We came to getcha, getcha
Bouncin' so getch, getcha ass up
We gotcha, gotcha movin' let's make it hotter
Hotter than molted lava
Bubbling like boiling water ah





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The song "Hands Up" by The Black Eyed Peas is a high-energy track about getting the party started and making people dance. The hook invites the listeners to raise their hands and get moving to the beat, which is described as capable of making their heads jerk and causing the whole venue to short circuit. The chorus is repeated several times, encouraging the audience to keep their hands up and engage in the pleasure of moving to the rhythm. The verses feature rap verses from various members of the group, with lyrics touching on their superior musical abilities, their intention to keep the crowd entertained, and their commitment to originality and innovation. The break is a brief interlude announcing the band's intention to make people bounce and move to the music, encouraging them to let go and have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Hands up
Raise your hands in the air


Coming with rhythms to make you head jerk
We have some infectious beats that will make you move your head


We makin' the whole joint short circuit
Our music is so electrifying that it's blowing the circuits of the whole place


Hands high touch the sky get 'em up
Put your hands even higher, as high as you can


Get 'em [x7]
Repeat: Put your hands up!


We gone make you move
Our music is so irresistible that it will make you dance


We gone make you hot
Our music has the power to make you feel hot and energized


Elbows above your head peoples
Keep your elbows higher than your head, and dance


We holdin' up the spot
We're dominating the place with our music, and everyone is enjoying it


We gone get it goin' even if y'all don't be knowin'
We will still make you dance even if you don't know the song, because our music is that good


'Cuz this shit that we throwing get you going gone retarded
The music we're playing is so good that it's making you feel crazy with excitement


Started up, bangin' out hits
We're just getting started, and already creating some of the best music


Now we're chartin' up
Our music is climbing the charts and gaining more popularity


Didn't mean to bump you, pardon us
We're sorry if we bumped into you while dancing, it's just hard not to move to our music


Diggin' this cut 'cause we sharpened up
We're feeling good about this song because we made it even better than before


You dumbing it down, we smartened it up
Other music is becoming too simple, but we're making ours more complex and sophisticated


We penetrate even though your guard was up
Our music is breaking through your defenses and getting you to dance, even if you were resisting at first


Get down to the Peas 'cuz we fallin' up
Listen to our music and you'll see that we're only getting better and better


Electric 'cuz we like charging up
Our music is electric, and it's charging up the atmosphere


We the B E Peas uh
We are the Black Eyed Peas


Rhythmic sonic pleaser
Our music will please your senses with its rhythm and sound


Getcha hot like fever, boiling two hundred degrees ah
Our music will make you feel hot like you have a fever, and make you move like it's two hundred degrees outside


You're burning up
You're feeling the heat and excitement from our music


Heat's getting low let me turn it up
If the energy level is going down, we'll turn up the music to keep the party going


Let me fuck you up your ear 'til my sperm is up in your brain
Let us entertain you by playing our music loud and clear until it feels like we've impregnated your brain with it


And the baby Wil I Am's be sayin'
And the resulting music will be the creation of Wil I Am's talent


Tabamatic oh man you flows
Tabamatic's flow is so amazing


Deeper than Atlantic O's
His flow is deeper than the Atlantic Ocean


A-pl-de Ap got ridiculous flows
A-pl-de Ap's flow is ridiculous (in a good way)


Catchin' rhythm makin' 'em grow
They're catching the rhythm of our music and it's making them move and dance


Mathematic A-pl will go
A-pl-de Ap's flow is calculated and precise


Up in the scene we original
We are unique and original in the music scene


You know what I mean be, be mineral
You understand what we're saying, be solid like a mineral


Stormin' strong for my several
We're coming in strong for ourselves and our fans


Barricade laid for you terribles ho
We're pushing back against negativity and obstacles in our music


I'm the chief Fil-I-pi-no
I am the leader and proud of my heritage as a Filipino


Letting you know we're about to blow
We're announcing that we're about to be the best thing in music


Wil-I-Am, Ap, and Tab double O
Wil-I-Am, A-pl-de Ap, and Taboo (double O) are coming together to make great music


Set 'em up, set ' em up, set 'em up
Repeat: We're setting up the music to get the party going


Time for us to raise it up
It's time for us to step up our game and make amazing music


Never goin' down always headed up
We'll never give up and we're always moving forward


Raise your hands 'cuz we blaze it up
As the energy level increases, raise your hands to celebrate


Anybody here who waited long
If you've been waiting for this music, this song is dedicated to you


To you I dedicate this song
This song is dedicated to the long-time fans who love our music


Ain't nothing wrong gotta make you right
We want to make sure you're enjoying the music and having a good time


Straight to the point this is the new joint
Our new song is direct and to the point, and it's the hottest thing right now


And you know this is the jam y'all
You know this song is amazing and will make you dance


Come on down and dance y'all
Join us and dance to our music


Have ball y'all throw you hands up
Have fun and put your hands up, because this music will make you feel alive


Black Eyed Peas will announce
The Black Eyed Peas have something important to say


Somethin' you can't avoid
What we say is something you can't ignore, because we're always doing something amazing


You need to b-b-b-bounce to this
You need to dance and move to our energetic music


B-b-b-b-b-b-bounce to our joint
Repeat: Dance to our awesome music!


We come with more than an ounce
We have more than enough music and talent to share with the world


More like a ton full of noise
We are like a ton of energy and noise, bringing the party wherever we go


So b-b-b-bounce to this
Dance to our music and feel the energy


B-b-b-b-b-b-bounce to our joint
Repeat: Dance to our music and feel the excitement!


We came to getcha, getcha
We are here to entertain you and make sure you have a good time


Bouncin' so getch, getcha ass up
Our music is so good that it will make you want to dance and move your body


We gotcha, gotcha movin' let's make it hotter
Our music is making you move, so let's make the party even hotter


Hotter than molted lava
Our music is so hot and fiery, like molten lava


Bubbling like boiling water ah
Our music is like boiling water, it's so energetic and lively


Get 'em [x7]
Repeat: Put your hands up and dance to our music!


[Hook]
Repeat: Put your hands up and dance to our music!




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, TUONO MUSIC
Written by: ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME GOMEZ, WILL ADAMS, JEAN BAPTIST KOUAME, BILLY MAY, VIVANCO MOISES, GEORGE PAJON JR., MICHAEL FRATANTUNO

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