Hands Up
Black Eyed Peas(黑眼豆豆) Lyrics
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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
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]
The lyrics to "Hands Up" by Black Eyed Peas are all about getting the party started and making everybody move to the beat. The hook, "Hands up, coming with rhythms to make you head jerk, we makin' the whole joint short circuit," is a call to action for everybody to raise their hands and get on the dance floor. The Peas are ready to get everyone going, even if they don't know the songs, with the promise of hot music that will make you go "retarded."
The song boasts about the Peas' musical prowess and unique style, with lyrics like "you dumbing it down, we smartened it up" and "we the B E peas uh, rhythmic sonic pleaser." They want people to know that they're not just any ordinary performers, but rather, they're the real deal with their own distinct sound. The bouncy, playful tone of the song gives it the feeling of a fun, high-energy party anthem, and the music video features dancing, bright colors, and geometric shapes to match.
Overall, "Hands Up" is a call to let go of your inhibitions, raise your hands, and let the Peas take you on a wild ride of beats and rhythms.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands up
Raise your hands in the air
Coming with rhythms to make you head jerk
We will play music that makes you move your head
We makin' the whole joint short circuit
Our music is so good, it's causing a commotion in the club
Hands high touch the sky get 'em up
Raise your hands up as high as you can
We gone make you move
Our music will make you dance
We gone make you hot
Our music will make you feel energetic and alive
Elbows above your head peoples
Raise your elbows above your head along with your hands
We holdin' up the spot
We're in charge of the party, making sure everyone's having a good time
We gone get it goin' even if y'all don't be knowin'
We will start the party, even if some people don't know who we are
'Cuz this shit that we throwing get you going gone retarded
Our music is so good that it will make you lose control
Started up, bangin' out hits
We started making music and are now making hit songs
Now we're chartin' up
Our songs are becoming popular and are climbing the charts
Didn't mean to bump you, pardon us
If we accidentally bump into you, we apologize
Diggin' this cut 'cause we sharpened up
We like this song because we improved our skills to make it sound good
You dumbing it down, we smartened it up
Other musicians are making music for a lower level, while we take it to a higher level
We penetrate even though your guard was up
Our music is so good that it will affect you, even if you were trying to resist it
Get down to the Peas 'cuz we fallin' up
Party with us, because we're successful and on the rise
Electric 'cuz we like charging up
Our music is electric and we enjoy creating it
We the B E Peas uh
We are the Black Eyed Peas
Rhythmic sonic pleaser
Our music is pleasing to the ears and makes you want to dance
Getcha hot like fever, boiling two hundred degrees ah
Our music makes you feel hot, like you have a fever that is boiling at 200 degrees
You're burning up
You're feeling the heat and getting excited
Heat's getting low let me turn it up
The energy in the room is decreasing, let's turn up the music to keep it going
Let me fuck you up your ear 'til my sperm is up in your brain
I'll make you listen to my music until it becomes part of your brain, influencing you like I have impregnated you with my ideas
And the baby Wil I Am's be sayin'
And the lyrics, sing by Wil I Am, will continue to influence your thoughts and emotions
Tabamatic oh man you flows
My flow is incredible, like a machine that moves and shakes the crowd
Deeper than Atlantic O's
My rhymes are deep, like the depths of the Atlantic Ocean
A-pl-de Ap got ridiculous flows
Apl De Ap's flow is unbelievable
Catchin' rhythm makin' 'em grow
We create music that catches the rhythm and makes it grow within you
Mathematic A-pl will go
Apl De Ap will go far with his mathematical precision and flow
Up in the scene we original
We are original and stand out in the music industry
You know what I mean be, be mineral
You understand what I'm saying, be real and authentic like a mineral
Stormin' strong for my several
We are strong and determined to succeed
Barricade laid for you terribles ho
We will withstand any obstacles in our way and make sure our haters can't stop us
I'm the chief Fil-I-pi-no
I'm the leader, representing the Philippines
Letting you know we're about to blow
We're telling everyone that we're on the verge of becoming wildly successful
Wil-I-Am, Ap, and Tab double O
Wil I Am, Apl De Ap, and Taboo make up the Black Eyed Peas
Set 'em up, set ' em up, set 'em up
We're getting ready to start the party
Time for us to raise it up
It's time for us to take the energy level of the party higher
Never goin' down always headed up
We will keep rising and never fall
Raise your hands 'cuz we blaze it up
Put your hands up and let's take the party to the next level
Anybody here who waited long
Anyone who has waited a long time for this moment
To you I dedicate this song
This song is dedicated to all of our long-time fans who have supported us
Ain't nothing wrong gotta make you right
We want to fix anything that's wrong and make things right
Straight to the point this is the new joint
We're getting straight to the point, this is our new song
And you know this is the jam y'all
You know this song is awesome
Come on down and dance y'all
Come down and dance with us
Have ball y'all throw you hands up
Have fun and raise your hands up
Black Eyed Peas will announce
The Black Eyed Peas have something to say
Somethin' you can't avoid
Our music is something that you can't ignore, it demands your attention
You need to b-b-b-bounce to this
You must bounce and dance to our music
B-b-b-b-b-b-bounce to our joint
Bounce and dance to our song
We come with more than an ounce
We bring more energy and enthusiasm than you can handle
More like a ton full of noise
We bring a massive amount of noise and excitement
So b-b-b-bounce to this
So bounce to our music
We came to getcha, getcha
We came to entertain and make you move
Bouncin' so getch, getcha ass up
We're making you bounce so much, you can't help but get up and dance
We gotcha, gotcha movin' let's make it hotter
We have you moving and let's make the party even hotter
Hotter than molted lava
The party is heating up and is hotter than molten lava
Bubbling like boiling water ah
The party is full of energy and is bubbling like boiling water
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, TUONO MUSIC % SOUTH HUDSON MUSIC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME GOMEZ, WILL ADAMS, JEAN BAPTIST KOUAME, BILLY MAY, VIVANCO MOISES, GEORGE PAJON JR., MICHAEL FRATANTUNO
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