What's Up
4 Non-Blondes (He-Man Version) Lyrics


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Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination

I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"What's going on?"

And I say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey"
I said, "Hey, what's going on?"

And I say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey"
I said, "Hey, what's going on?"

Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, uh-huh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, uh-huh

And I try, oh my God, do I try
I try all the time
In this institution

And I pray, oh my God, do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"What's going on?"

And I say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey"
I said, "Hey, what's going on?"

And I say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey"
I said, "Hey, what's going on?"

And I say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey (wake in the morning and step outside)
Hey-ey-ey" (take a deep breath and I get real high)
I said, "Hey, what's going on?" (And I scream, what's going on?)

And I say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey-eh (wake in the morning and step outside)
Hey-ey-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah" (take a deep breath and I get real high)
I said, "Hey, hey, what's going on?" (And I scream, what's going on?)

Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, uh-huh

Twenty-five years and my life is still




Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination

Overall Meaning

The song "What's Up" by 4 Non-Blondes (He-Man Version) is a song that talks about the struggles of the human experience as one tries to discover their place in the world. In the first verse, the singer talks about the uphill battle that they are facing as they try to find hope and a destination. They realize that the world is made up of a brotherhood of man, but they are not entirely sure what that means.


The chorus is a cry for help, as the singer screams out to the world, asking "What's going on?" They are feeling peculiar and emotional, and they want to scream from the top of their lungs to ask what is happening in the world. They continue to express their desire for change and a revolution and end the song with a repetition of the chorus.


Overall, the song is about the universal struggle to find purpose and meaning in life, and the frustration that comes with not always understanding what is going on in the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Twenty-five years and my life is still
I have lived for 25 years, but I still have not achieved my goal in life.


Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
I am struggling to reach my desired destination which seems like an impossible feat.


For a destination
I am striving to reach a specific place or goal in my life.


I realized quickly when I knew I should
I became aware of the truth as soon as I should have understood it.


That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
The world is composed of a group of people who are all connected.


For whatever that means
I am unsure of the significance or purpose of this brotherhood of man.


And so I cry sometimes
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and cry to express my emotions.


When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
I cry when I am alone in bed in order to release and cope with my emotions.


What's in my head
I cry to relieve the thoughts and emotions that are stored in my mind.


And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
I am feeling a little different or strange about my present situation and my emotions.


And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
I start my day by leaving my dwelling place.


And I take a deep breath and I get real high
I inhale deeply to feel alive and inspired.


And I scream from the top of my lungs
I shout loudly, expressing my thoughts and emotions.


"What's going on?"
I wonder about the current state of the world and the events that are taking place.


And I try, oh my God, do I try
I put in immense effort to accomplish my goals and overcome obstacles.


I try all the time
I put in effort constantly to reach my goals and improve my situation.


In this institution
I am working towards my goals while in a structured environment with clear rules and expectations.


And I pray, oh my God, do I pray
I express my hopes and desires to a higher power, hoping for guidance and support.


I pray every single day
I make it a daily practice to connect with a higher power and express my desires.


For a revolution
I pray for a significant change or a societal shift that can bring about a positive transformation.


Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization expressing strong emotions.


Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, uh-huh
Vocalization expressing agreement or understanding.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Linda Perry

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@isabeladesousa6528

Twenty-five years and my life is still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up for this
Brotherhood of man
For whatever that means

And so I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
Just to get it all out what's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take deep breath
And I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?


And I say, hey, yeah, yeah-eah
Hey, yeah, yeah
I said, hey! What's goin' on?
And I sing, hey, yeah, yeah-eah
Hey, yeah, yeah
I said, hey! What's going on?

And I try, oh, my God, do I try
I try all the time
In this institution
And I pray, oh, my God, do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution

And so I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
Just to get it all out what's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take deep breath
And I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?


And I say, hey, yeah, yeah-eah
Hey, yeah, yeah
I said, hey! What's goin' on?
And I sing, hey, yeah, yeah-eah
Hey, yeah, yeah
I said, hey! What's going on?

And I say, hey, yeah, yeah-eah
Hey, yeah, yeah
I said, hey! What's goin' on?
And I sing, hey, yeah, yeah-eah
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I said, hey! What's going on?

Twenty-five years of my life is still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination



@ryomagsino9786

25 years of my life and still
Tryin' to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination.
I realizes quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man,
For whatever that means.
And so I cry sometimes, when I'm lying in bed
Just to get all out, what's in my head, than I,
I'm feeling, a litle peculiar.
And so I wake in the morning, and I step outside
And I take a deep breath, and I get real high, and I,
Scream from the top of my lungs, "What's going on?"
And I say, "Hey yeah yeah hey, hey yeah yeah."
I said, "Gey, what's going on?"
And I say, " Hey yeah yeah hey, hey yeah yeah."
I said, "Gey, what's going on?"
Oooooh ohh oohoohoo oooh oohoohoo ooh
And try, oh my god, do I try
I try all the time, in the institution.
And I pray, oh my god, do I pray
I pray every single day, for a reveolution.
And so I cry sometimes, when I'm lying in bed
Just to get all out, what's in my head, than I,
I'm feeling, a litle peculiar.
And so I wake in the morning, and I step outside
And I take a deep breath, and I get real high, and I,
Scream from the top of my lungs, "What's going on?"
And I say, "Hey yeah yeah hey, hey yeah yeah."
I said, "Gey, what's going on?"
And I say, " Hey yeah yeah hey, hey yeah yeah."
I said, "Gey, what's going on?"
And I say, "Hey yeah yeah hey, hey yeah yeah."
I said, "Gey, what's going on?"
And I say, " Hey yeah yeah hey, hey yeah yeah."
I said, "Gey, what's going on?"
Oooooh ohh oohoohoo oooh oohoohoo ooh
25 years of my life and still
Tryin' to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination.



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