Actin Up
Asher Roth Lyrics

[Justin Bieber]
Justin Bieber introduces the theme of the song - acting up - by relating it to his age and undeniable flyness, and how he can't help but wow everyone with his swag and the music.

19 year old and I gotta act up
Despite being 19, Justin Bieber feels the need to act up and show off his status as a youthful trendsetter who attracts attention wherever he goes.

Cause I'm so so fly, yeah I'm so fly
Justin Bieber reiterates his flyness, which is what sets him apart from his peers and makes him worthy of acting up to begin with.

And I don't know why, really know I, go so wow, till the bass goes oh my
Justin Bieber acknowledges that his flyness and acting up come naturally to him, and that he continues to amaze even himself with his coolness when the music hits him just right.

Oh I, I gotta slow it down
In a rare moment of self-awareness, Justin Bieber realizes he's acting up too much and needs to chill out before he goes too far.

Yeah I'm on the loose, and I wont stop now
Despite wanting to slow down, Justin Bieber can't resist the urge to keep acting up and being on the loose, doing whatever he wants whenever he wants.

Cause I go so loud, and I go so wow
Justin Bieber repeats that he's impossible to ignore and will always wow people with his antics and lifestyle, no matter what anyone says.

So better watch out cause I'm so ahhhh
Justin Bieber warns others to watch out for him and the impact he's capable of having on them, both positively and negatively.

I'm on some Risky Business
Justin Bieber compares himself to a young Tom Cruise in the classic film Risky Business, implying that he's taking risks and living life to the fullest without thinking too much about the consequences.

I like women and French kisses
Justin Bieber admits to enjoying the company of women and the passionate intimacy of French kissing, which only adds to his reputation as a bad boy.

Mama told do the dishes but I'm here catching fishes
Justin Bieber is disregarding his mother's advice and doing his own thing, which includes catching fish - a metaphor for pursuing what he desires and ignoring anything that gets in his way.

Cause I'm still young and acting up
Justin Bieber reminds everyone that he's young and therefore allowed to act up without facing the same consequences as older adults might, adding another layer to his bad boy persona.

Girls on my mind, so I still mack up
Justin Bieber admits to constantly thinking about girls and using his charm to flirt with them and win them over, indicating that he's always have his pick of the litter thanks to his swag and status.

They see the money, see the money, rack up, till the walls dark queen, cause I'm stacking up
Justin Bieber brags about his wealth and how he's making more money by the day, which he plans to use to become the king of his own kingdom and live large.

Get your chains up, hands up, I don't really give a f
Justin Bieber calls on his fans to get pumped up and excited along with him, while also emphasizing that he doesn't care what anyone thinks or says about him.

They say I ain't old enough but I'll be on it acting up
Justin Bieber challenges the notion that he's too young or immature to live his best life and act up whenever he feels like it, reiterating that he's the one in control of his own destiny.

Acting, acting up, acting, acting up
Justin Bieber repeats the title of the song, emphasizing the importance of acting up and living your best life while you're young and able, and not letting anyone hold you back.

They say I ain't old enough but I'll be on it acting up
Justin Bieber reiterates his point about living life to the fullest and acting up whenever he wants, despite what others might say or think about his behavior.