Get Up
Deborah Joy Imani Winans Lyrics

Layin' low
Being inactive and avoiding any kind of work.

Rest n' pause
Taking a break and stopping all activities for a while.

Sleeping long
Sleeping for an extended period of time, without taking any action.

Slow motion
Moving or acting at a very slow pace.

Gonna do
Planning to take action towards a certain goal or task.

Should of, could of, would of done
Regretting not taking previous actions or making certain decisions that could have led to a better outcome.

Excuses
Rationalizing or justifying not taking action towards a certain goal or task.

What are you afraid of?
Asking about the root cause of one's inaction or lack of motivation.

Don't you know what you're made of?
Questioning one's self-awareness and knowledge of their own potential and capabilities.

One of God's greatest creations
Reminding oneself that they are a valuable and unique creation with a divine purpose.

Take this invitation now
Encouraging the listener to act on their potential and start taking action towards their goals.

Get up
Start taking action and making progress towards one's goals.

Cause you can't stop
Emphasizing that one cannot halt the flow of time, and therefore it is important to keep moving forward.

Got a lot to do
Acknowledging that there are many tasks and goals to be accomplished.

Twenty four hours
A reminder that time is limited and each day should be used to its fullest potential.

Almost gone
Each day is coming to a close and it's important to make the most of the remaining time.

Don't sit there
Encouraging action and movement towards one's goals.

If you wanna get there
Implying that hard work and action are necessary to achieve one's goals.

Clocks don't stop and
A reminder that time does not wait for anyone.

Time won't wait
Emphasizing that it's important to take action and make the most of every moment.

He said
Referring to past negative comments or criticism from others.

She said
Referring to past negative comments or criticism from others.

They said
Referring to past negative comments or criticism from others.

What do you say?
Encouraging the listener to ignore past negativity and focus on their own dreams and goals.

It's your dreams
Reminding the listener that it is their own dreams and goals that matter.

Your choice
Encouraging the listener to take ownership of their decisions and actions towards achieving their goals.

Your time
A reminder that time is a valuable resource that should be used wisely.

Your life
Reminding the listener that they are in control of their own life and should take action towards their own goals.

So don't you
Encouraging the listener to ignore past negativity and focus on their own goals.

Miss it
Implying that it's important to take action and make the most of every moment.

Welcome to the rest of your life
A reminder that every day is an opportunity to take action towards one's goals.

From now on, just try
Encouraging the listener to make a conscious effort to take action towards their goals in the future.

To live more, want more, work a little harder
Encouraging an overall proactive and motivated mindset towards achieving one's goals.

Dance more, laugh more, be a little smarter
Encouraging the listener to enjoy life while also working towards their goals and self-improvement.

Hug a little longer, love a little stronger
Reminding the listener that relationships and love are important aspects of life.

You've been down but now it's time to
Acknowledging past struggles or challenges, but also emphasizing that it's important to move forward and take action.