Get Back Up
Chris Brown/T.I Lyrics


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I'm only, I'm only human y'all

Hello out there (I'm only human y'all)
Can you hear me? (I'm only human y'all)
It's an SOS to let me be me (I'm only human y'all)
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay (listen to me)

And when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm only human y'all)
And when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm just human y'all)

Brush the dirt off your jersey then go for the cup
Or the trophy or the ring, champion no matter what
'Cause when you got the belt and the ring
People with ya popping bottles, taking pictures look around
As soon as you fall down all the haters passin' judgement (oh no no)
Fly I'm is shawty, I'ma rise above this (oh no no no no no)

Ay, what it is world? Yeah it's me again
Back before you, at your mercy on bended knee again
No running from the truth (nah) as much as we pretend
That it ain't what it is, then it hits CNN
Apologies to my fans and my closest friends (I'm sorry)
For letting you down, I wont take you down this road again
Most of you now saying whatever, here we go again (what?)
Blogs, radio, and television all going in
I laugh to keep from crying through all of the embarrassment (I gotta say)
I gotta say you fucking haters is hilarious
How dare you sit right there and act as if you holier than thou
Point your finger now with me looking down
Same clown that was twitpic'ing at my wedding
On the same Twitter page disrespecting
Wait a second (hold up)
Never mind my imperfections this is fact, remember that
No mistakes too great to recover and bounce back

And when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm only human y'all)
And when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm just human y'all)

Brush the dirt off your jersey then go for the cup
Or the trophy or the ring, champion no matter what (oh no no, oh no no no no no)
'Cause when you got the belt and the ring
People with ya popping bottles, taking pictures look around
As soon as you fall down all the haters passin' judgement (oh no no)
Fly I'm is shawty, I'ma rise above this (oh no no no no no)

I admit, yeah, I done some dumb shit
Disappointed everybody I know (damn)
Try not to hold that against me though
My road to redemption has no GPS
So guess the time must be invested for this to be manifested
Yes it's hard living life in the spotlight
Trying to dodge the haters same time as the cop light
The bible say, "Let he without sin cast the stone first" (stone first)
The sinner or the one who judged him, who was wrong first?
Yeah he go to work, never done no drugs up until the Fed
He just drink his liquor, touch his kids, beat his wife instead
Difference is, my shortcomings hit the media
Thanks to TMZ, the AJC and Wikipedia
See the stairway to Heaven while stepping down Jacob's ladder
My good outweigh the bad, God, ain't that what really matters (nope)
And matter of fact I'm wrong but after that
The good I've done in your hood, should it overshadow that?
Got the world laughing at me for the moment
But it gonna be your turn 'fore it's over with even if you so legit
That you get a house with a dog and a picket fence
The people with you then but when they turn on you remember this

Ay, when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm only human y'all)
And when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm just human y'all)

Brush the dirt off your jersey then go for the cup
Or the trophy or the ring, champion no matter what
'Cause when you got the belt and the ring
People with ya popping bottles, taking pictures look around
As soon as you fall down all the haters passin' judgement (oh no no)
Fly I'm is shawty, I'ma rise above this (oh no no no no no)

Hello out there (hello, out there, I'm only human y'all)
Can you hear me? (I'm only human y'all)
It's an SOS to let me be me (yeah, ay)

Hello, out there (and you can love me, or you can leave me)
Can you here me? (Before you judge me, just let me be me)
Its' an SOS (and you can love me or either leave me)
To let me be me (before you judge me, see life ain't easy)

Hello out there (you gon' miss me when I'm gone)
Can you hear me? (Promise when I'm gone, you gon' miss me when I'm gone)
It's an SOS (you gon' miss me when I'm gone)
To let me be me (promise when I'm gone, you gon' miss me when I'm gone)

I accept full responsibility for the all the wrong I've done
If y'all thought I were perfect
I apologize for being human, man
But never again partner, uou can put my life on that

Ay, when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm only human y'all)
And when they push you down
You got to get back up (I'm just human y'all)

Brush the dirt off your jersey then go for the cup
Or the trophy or the ring, champion no matter what
'Cause when you got the belt and the ring
People with ya popping bottles, taking pictures look around
As soon as you fall down all the haters passin' judgement (oh no no)
Fly I'm is shawty, I'ma rise above this (oh no no no no no)

Hello, out there (and you can love me, or you can leave me)
Can you here me? (Before you judge me, just let me be me)




Its' an SOS (and you can love me or either leave me)
To let me be me (before you judge me, see life ain't easy)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Brown/T.I.'s song Get Back Up talks about the artists' struggles in dealing with public mistakes, media scrutiny and harsh judgment from others. It is about recognizing one's humanity and being imperfect, while also acknowledging the need to rise above mistakes and not let them define who they are. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of getting back up after being pushed down, and to keep striving towards success despite setbacks. The song speaks of the resilience, determination, and drive that these artists have developed in order to succeed in their careers and personal lives, as well as acknowledging their vulnerability and humanity.


The verses touch on various issues such as dealing with haters, learning from past mistakes, seeking redemption, and taking responsibility. Chris Brown and T.I. give a shoutout to their fans and close friends for their support and apologize for disappointing them with their actions. They also speak about how challenging it can be to live life in the public eye, where every move is scrutinized and mistakes are amplified, however, they remain inspired and motivated to overcome obstacles and prove their worth. Ultimately, the song speaks to the broader human experience, where everyone faces challenges and setbacks, but it is the ability to get back up and keep pushing, to overcome adversity and rise above it, that defines true grit, determination and character.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm only, I'm only human y'all
I am not perfect, I am just a human being


Hello out there (I'm only human y'all)
I am reaching out to everyone, reminding them that I am human


Can you hear me? (I'm only human y'all)
I am asking if people can listen to me since I am just an ordinary person


It's an SOS to let me be me (I'm only human y'all)
I am making an appeal to let me be myself because I am only human


Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay (listen to me)
I am emphasizing that people should pay attention to my message


And when they push you down
When someone tries to bring you down


You got to get back up (I'm only human y'all)
One should always get back up and keep moving forward even if they are just human


You got to get back up (I'm just human y'all)
Even though I am human, I still have to keep persevering


Brush the dirt off your jersey then go for the cup
One should not give up, they should shake off the negativity and keep striving for their goal


Or the trophy or the ring, champion no matter what
No matter what one's aim is, they should always strive to be the best


'Cause when you got the belt and the ring
When you achieve your goal


People with ya popping bottles, taking pictures look around
People will always want to be associated with winners


As soon as you fall down all the haters passin' judgement (oh no no)
As soon as you fail, people who used to be with you will start criticizing you


Fly I'm is shawty, I'ma rise above this (oh no no no no no)
Even though I may have failed or made mistakes, I will rise above and overcome the situation


Ay, what it is world? Yeah it's me again
Addressing the world, acknowledging that he is still around despite the challenges he has faced


Back before you, at your mercy on bended knee again
He is at the mercy of the people, hoping to be forgiven for his mistakes


No running from the truth (nah) as much as we pretend
We should always face reality, no matter how hard it is to accept


That it ain't what it is, then it hits CNN
Once the truth is out, it will be all over the news


Apologies to my fans and my closest friends (I'm sorry)
He is expressing regret and asking for forgiveness from his supporters and loved ones


For letting you down, I wont take you down this road again
He is apologizing for disappointing them and promising not to repeat his mistakes


Most of you now saying whatever, here we go again (what?)
He knows that people may be skeptical about his promises to change


Blogs, radio, and television all going in
Media outlets will scrutinize his every move


I laugh to keep from crying through all of the embarrassment (I gotta say)
He is trying to keep a positive attitude despite all the humiliation and shame he has faced


I gotta say you fucking haters is hilarious
He is acknowledging that the negative comments and criticism he receives are sometimes ridiculous


How dare you sit right there and act as if you holier than thou
He is calling out people who judge and act superior to him


Point your finger now with me looking down
People who criticize him are pointing fingers and talking down to him


Same clown that was twitpic'ing at my wedding
He is calling out people who attended his wedding but later criticized him


On the same Twitter page disrespecting
These individuals also disrespected him on social media


Wait a second (hold up)
He is interrupting his own train of thought to make an additional point


Never mind my imperfections this is fact, remember that
He is asking people to focus on the truth and not his flaws


No mistakes too great to recover and bounce back
He is emphasizing that it is possible to recover from any mistake and come out stronger


Or the trophy or the ring, champion no matter what (oh no no, oh no no no no no)
He is reminding us again that we should always aim to be champions


I admit, yeah, I done some dumb shit
He confesses to his past mistakes


Disappointed everybody I know (damn)
His mistakes affected those closest to him


Try not to hold that against me though
He is asking for forgiveness and understanding


My road to redemption has no GPS
He is acknowledging that there is no easy path to redemption


So guess the time must be invested for this to be manifested
He has to put in a lot of effort and time to make things right


Yes it's hard living life in the spotlight
It is difficult to live life with so much public attention


Trying to dodge the haters same time as the cop light
He has to deal with criticism and attention from both haters and the media


The bible say, "Let he without sin cast the stone first" (stone first)
He is referencing a biblical saying, which suggests that no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes


The sinner or the one who judged him, who was wrong first?
He is questioning who is truly at fault: the person who made the mistake, or the person who judges them


Yeah he go to work, never done no drugs up until the Fed
He is discussing the unfair treatment of the justice system, highlighting that some people who have done wrong are not punished, while others are punished excessively


He just drink his liquor, touch his kids, beat his wife instead
He is using extreme examples to show that some people who have done wrong are not punished while others who made lesser mistakes are judged harshly


Difference is, my shortcomings hit the media
He is pointing out that his mistakes were highlighted in the media


Thanks to TMZ, the AJC and Wikipedia
He is naming the media outlets that have written about his mistakes


See the stairway to Heaven while stepping down Jacob's ladder
He is emphasizing how important it is to strive for the good and not just focus on the bad


My good outweigh the bad, God, ain't that what really matters (nope)
He is singing about how people should focus on the good one does in life instead of just their mistakes, but then he acknowledges that people tend to focus on the negative


And matter of fact I'm wrong but after that
He admits that he was wrong in what he did


The good I've done in your hood, should it overshadow that?
He is asking whether the positive things he has done should outweigh the bad things he has done


Got the world laughing at me for the moment
He acknowledges that people are currently making fun of him


But it gonna be your turn 'fore it's over with even if you so legit
He is warning that people who are currently making fun of him will eventually have their own moment of humiliation


That you get a house with a dog and a picket fence
He is referencing a typical American dream of owning a home with a fence and a pet


The people with you then but when they turn on you remember this
He is warning about people who might support you at the moment but will eventually turn against you


Hello out there (hello, out there, I'm only human y'all)
He is reminding everyone that he is still only human


Can you here me? (Before you judge me, just let me be me)
He is asking people to let him be himself before they judge him


Its' an SOS (and you can love me or either leave me)
He is trying to send a message by making this song


To let me be me (before you judge me, see life ain't easy)
He wants people to understand that even though he has made mistakes, life is not always easy


Promise when I'm gone, you gon' miss me when I'm gone
He is suggesting that people might not realize how important he is until he is gone


I accept full responsibility for the all the wrong I've done
He is taking full responsibility for his past mistakes


If y'all thought I were perfect
He is acknowledging that people might have had unrealistic expectations of him


I apologize for being human, man
He is apologizing for being just an ordinary person


But never again partner, you can put my life on that
He is promising not to make the same mistakes again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown, Pharrell L. Williams, Clifford Joseph Jr. Harris

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@mahapps

this song remainds me while i was a drug addict back in year 2000 , i manage to get up and fix my life. i've been clean for 16 years now I thank God for that

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