What's Up
Al.Hy Lyrics
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Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
And i realized quickly when i knew i should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
When i′m lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And 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 at the top of my lungs
What′s going on?
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I said hey. what's going on?
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I said hey. what's going on?
Ooh. ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
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 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 at the top of my lungs
What's going on?
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I said hey. what′s going on?
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I said hey. what's going on?
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I said hey. what′s going on?
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I said hey. what's going on?
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
The song "What's Up" by Al.Hy is a cover of the original song released by the band 4 Non Blondes in 1993. The lyrics describe the struggles of the singer's life as she attempts to overcome the obstacles in her path and seek meaning and purpose in her existence. The opening lines, "Twenty-five years and my life is still, trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it emphasizes the struggle for success and fulfillment.
The chorus of the song, "And I say hey, what's going on?" serves as a call to action for the listener, urging them to pay attention to the problems in the world and take steps to make a difference. The singer's feelings of frustration and alienation are further explored in the lines "And so I cry sometimes, when I'm lying in bed, just to get it all out, what's in my head, and I am feeling a little peculiar". The repetition of the phrase "hey hey hey hey" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's urgency and the importance of her message.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses her desire for change and revolution, as seen in the lines "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". The song highlights the importance of unity and brotherhood, as the world is "made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means." Overall, "What's Up" is a powerful and insightful song that encourages listeners to take action and strive for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Twenty-five years and my life is still
After living for a quarter of a century, I still have not achieved my ultimate goals.
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
Struggling to overcome the obstacles that impede my progress towards success.
For a destination
Aiming for a specific place or position in life.
And i realized quickly when i knew i should
I came to the conclusion as soon as I recognized the truth.
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
I understood that mankind is united and should work together to reach common goals.
For whatever that means
Although I acknowledge the concept of unity among humans, I still don't fully grasp its significance.
And so i cry sometimes
In moments of sadness or frustration, tears flow from my eyes.
When i'm lying in bed
I often weep when I'm trying to sleep and my thoughts keep me from getting rest.
Just to get it all out
Crying serves as my only release, as I express all that is bottled up inside me.
What's in my head
I feel overwhelmed by everything in my mind and can't seem to silence my thoughts.
And I am feeling a little peculiar
I'm experiencing unusual or strange emotions that are difficult to explain.
And so i wake in the morning
Upon waking up, I must face another day filled with its own unique set of challenges.
And i step outside
I venture out into the world, leaving behind the safety and comfort of my home.
And i take a deep breath and i get real high
I inhale deeply, feeling the sensation of fresh air filling up my lungs and energizing me.
And i scream at the top of my lungs
I shout as loud as possible, letting all my frustrations out into the open.
What's going on?
I express my confusion and frustration with my current situation, questioning what is happening around me.
And i say. hey hey hey hey
I repeat this phrase as a means of emphasizing the importance of my question and feelings.
I said hey. what's going on?
I'm urgently seeking answers to what is happening in the world and in my life.
Ooh. ooh ooh
The repetition of this sound expresses my emotions that are difficult to put into words.
And i try. oh my god do i try
I make a great effort in everything I do, and put in a great deal of energy and time to achieve my goals.
I try all the time. in this institution
I exert myself constantly, despite the challenges and obstacles that come my way in this difficult environment.
And i pray. oh my god do i pray
In addition to working hard, I also turn to prayer for guidance and strength, seeking the help of a higher power.
I pray every single day
Prayer is a daily practice for me, as I seek to connect with and draw upon a source of divine inspiration.
For a revolution
My prayers and efforts are focused on bringing about meaningful change in my life and in the world around me.
Ooh ooh ooh
The repetition of this sound conveys the intensity of the emotions I feel, which words can't accurately describe.
Writer(s): Linda Perry
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
joseph martial nkam nkam
8 ans après, cette interprétation a toujours le même effet sur moi, quelle voix!
Catalina Mahé
Je n'ai pas compris ce qui c'était passé 😢
CL Plays Piano
Eh bien on est deux... je regarde en boucle son audition à l'aveugle ! Je n'ai même pas besoin de plusieurs chansons pour surkiffer cette artiste...
Noémie Bonin
Les 2020 on est là mais quel nostalgie 😥
lestrez jerome
Pareil, al hy la plus belle voix dans the voice.
Miche Grosso
Et oui quelke voix incroyable, je ne comprends pas pourquoi elle a pas perce, meme si on la retrouvent a nouveau a une emmission a present
Lucie Covers
Ça fait plaisir de la revoir dans la nouvelle saison de the voice😍 sa voix est toujours aussi impressionnante 🥰
Naïs Btd
Toujours mon plus gros coup de cœur de toutes les saisons de The Voice ! ❤️🔥 elle est incroyable ! J’aurais aimé qu’elle gagne l’an dernier ou aille en finale face à louis Delort pour le retour
obiwan kenobi
Idem avec Amalya
Roseau Tiny
Mais vraiment..... ❤❤ .. ils ne savaient pas..
Ho my god!!