Up & Down
Dopewalka Lyrics


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life is full of ups and downs
ups and downs
oh no no no yeah

life is full of ups and downs
a lotta things to do
not take more than you can give
no bite more of them than you can chew
for love

so dem can't take control
believe and travel
carry all of the weight that you can hold

and even if you down
you can rise up again
please just don't give up the ???
we always be your friend

no matter what dem try
no matter what dem do

ah fi believe ina yourself and jah is there for you yeah
we ah fi abandon corruption yeah
yeah come on let we burn dem down
let we chase de wicked man dem
let me chase dem of the town

dem will never change me mind now
??? dem wrongly wear de crown

ah we don't care about what dem say now
dem can't never get we down

dem can't never get we down
get we down

dem can't never get we down
no way

life is full of ups and downs
a lotta things to do
not take more than you can give
no bite more of them than you can chew
for love

so dem can't take control
believe and travel
carry all of the weight that you can hold

and even if you down
you can rise up again
please just don't give up the ???
we always be your friend


no matter what dem try
no matter what dem do

ah fi believe in yourself and jah is there for you yeah
you gotta sprang dem
let them know now
together we can beat dem down
not just talk about stand up now
don't just stroll your way around

yeah come on let we reach for the stars
but we two feed on the ground
let me tell you once again now
yeah come on people we can burn dem down

we can burn dem down yeah
we can burn dem down

oh no no no yeah

life is full of ups and downs
a lotta things to do
not take more than you can give
no bite more of them than you can chew
for love

so dem can't take control
believe and travel
carry all of the weight that you can hold

and even if you down
you can rise up again
please just don't give up the ???
we always be your friend

no matter what dem try
no matter what dem do





ah fi believe in yourself and jah is there for you yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Up & Down" by Dopewalka speaks about the rollercoaster of life that is filled with both positive and negative experiences. The lyrics talk about not taking on more than you can handle, and to always keep moving forward despite the setbacks. It also emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself and faith in a higher power as a means of staying grounded and overcoming difficult times.


The phrase "life is full of ups and downs" is repeated throughout the song, acting as a reminder to the listener to be prepared for the unpredictable nature of life. The song advises listeners not to let others take control of their lives, and to carry only the weight that they can handle. The use of the term "we" throughout the lyrics creates a sense of community and camaraderie among the listeners, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.


The song also speaks about standing up against corruption and not allowing the wicked ones to take control. The upbeat tempo and the reggae sound of the song create an uplifting mood, making the listener feel empowered to take on life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

life is full of ups and downs
Life has its fair share of good moments and bad moments


ups and downs
Highs and lows, good times and bad times


oh no no no yeah
An expression of acknowledgement and agreement


a lotta things to do
There are many things that need to be done


not take more than you can give
Don't give more than you're capable of giving


no bite more of them than you can chew
Don't take on more than you can handle


for love
Out of love and concern


so dem can't take control
So they can't take over or manipulate you


believe and travel
Have faith and keep moving forward


carry all of the weight that you can hold
Take on as much responsibility as you can handle


and even if you down
And even if you're feeling down or defeated


you can rise up again
You can get back up and keep going


please just don't give up the ???
Don't give up hope or motivation


we always be your friend
We will always support you and be there for you


no matter what dem try
No matter what they try to do


no matter what dem do
No matter what they do


ah fi believe ina yourself and jah is there for you yeah
You must have faith in yourself and trust that God is with you


we ah fi abandon corruption yeah
We must reject and avoid corrupt behavior


yeah come on let we burn dem down
Let's take action and get rid of those who are causing harm


let we chase de wicked man dem
Let's go after the evildoers


let me chase dem of the town
Let me chase them out of the town


dem will never change me mind now
They will never influence my thinking


??? dem wrongly wear de crown
They wear the crown unjustly


ah we don't care about what dem say now
We don't care about their opinions


dem can't never get we down
They can never bring us down


get we down
Discourage us or make us lose hope


no way
Absolutely not


you gotta sprang dem
You have to expose their true nature


let them know now
Make them aware


together we can beat dem down
Working together, we can defeat them


not just talk about stand up now
Don't just talk about standing up, do it now


don't just stroll your way around
Don't just wander aimlessly


yeah come on let we reach for the stars
Let's aim high and pursue our dreams


but we two feed on the ground
But we must stay grounded and realistic


let me tell you once again now
Let me reiterate


we can burn dem down
We can defeat them


oh no no no yeah
An expression of acknowledgement and agreement




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Comments from YouTube:

@mediahater

ich liebe dieses lied sooooooo sehr ! peace

@MrsSmug

Super super tolles Lied :) Kenn es seit 2 Wochen und höre es seit dem ständig ^^

@TheDrummerJonas

hab ihn gestern Live gesehen ;) TOP!!!

@derplayrapperxXx

so ein geiler sänger dopewalka sollte mal nach supertalent gehen oder so dan würde endlich ma wieder ein reggae sänger raus kommen ;) peace

@tommi171

@AgRrO4LiFe sei froh solange es so bleibt! Der Qualität der Musik tut das nämlich keinen Abbruch

@V3nCeRemoS

geile idee muss ich mir für diesen sommer merken :D

@RastaRhymesOBK

Geiler Song, hab auch 2 live Videos von Dopewalka.

@FireJah84

deutsch reggae un hiphop muss gut gesucht werden um was gutz zu finden...souuu unterstützt die underground artists inna germany !!! guts ding !!!! -Niclass-

@samuraikid33

Er hat auf YouTube so viele Aufrufe, warum ist er trotzdem so unbekannt?

@MrKurby1986

Oh yes oh yes!!! I god blaze!!!!!! Peace!!!!

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