Whip It
Collide Lyrics


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Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back

When a problem comes along, you must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long, you must whip it
When something's going wrong, you must whip it

Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late
To whip it
Whip it good

When a good time turns around, you must whip it
You will never live it down unless you whip it
No one gets their way until they whip it

I say whip it
Whip it good
I say whip it
Whip it good

Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back

When a problem comes along, you must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long, you must whip it
When something's going wrong, you must whip it

Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late
To whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late




To whip it
Whip it good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Collide's "Whip It" are a call-to-action song, urging its listeners to take control of their lives and whip themselves into shape. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, with each iteration emphasizing the importance of whipping problems into submission. The first verse addresses the superstition of not stepping on cracks, suggesting that one must be willing to break such superstitions to move forward in life.


The second verse highlights the importance of not letting good opportunities pass by. The lyrics urge the listeners to take responsibility for their lives and not let others dictate their future. The song's message is one of personal empowerment, urging the listener to take charge of their life.


Interestingly, the song was originally recorded by Devo in 1980, making it both a cover and a remix. Collide's take on "Whip It" infuses the song with their unique style, which combines elements of industrial, electronic, and gothic rock.


Line by Line Meaning

Crack that whip
Take charge of the situation


Give the past the slip
Don't let the past hinder progress


Step on a crack
Take a risk


Break your momma's back
Go all out to achieve success


When a problem comes along, you must whip it
Face problems head-on and resolve them quickly


Before the cream sits out too long, you must whip it
Don't waste any time in taking action


When something's going wrong, you must whip it
Be proactive about fixing things that are going wrong


Now whip it
Take immediate action


Into shape
Get things in order


Shape it up
Improve things


Get straight
Get focused and serious


Go forward
Move ahead with your plans


Move ahead
Keep pushing forward


Try to detect it
Be aware of potential issues


It's not too late
Don't give up hope


To whip it
To take action and make things happen


Whip it good
Take decisive action and do it well




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Skye-Michael Conroy

Oh wow this is just crazy good! I cannot believe I haven’t heard this before.

ShinyMike

Homage to The Spuds...much Fun!

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