Five Iron Frenzy (also known as Five Iron or FIF) is a Christian ska band f… Read Full Bio ↴Five Iron Frenzy (also known as Five Iron or FIF) is a Christian ska band formed in Denver, Colorado in 1995 and disbanded in 2003. In 2011, the band reunited and in 2013, they released the album Engine of a Million Plots. Their signature sound is a mix of rock and ska while their lyrics mix socially-conscious satire and their Christian faith.

Five Iron Frenzy started as a local side-project of Reese, Keith, Micah, and Scott's band Exhumator. Although the original intent was for the band to stay local and help support the local music scene, Five Iron Frenzy (FIF, or Five Iron) signed to Frank Tate's 5 Minute Walk records in 1995 and was touring nationally within a year. They reached the peak of their fame around 2000, with the release of All The Hype That Money Can Buy. They were known for dressing up in wacky costumes and fundraising for social causes. In December 2002, they announced that they would be breaking up after a final tour. They played the final show of the tour on November 22, 2003 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, which was recorded for The End Is Here (disc 2) (this disc features that show in its entirety and was sold with the band's album, The End is Near). This show had an attendance of over 4,000 people.

On November 22, 2011, they announced via social media outlets and a week-long online scavenger hunt that they were recording a new album. The entire project was crowd funded in under an hour and met with a reunion show and touring. The results of the endeavor, Engine of a Million Plots, was released on November 26th, 2013. All members of the 2003 lineup participated in the project, with the exception of bassist Keith Hoerig, who was replaced by original guitarist Scott Kerr (who had left the band in 1998).

You Gotta Get Up
Five Iron Frenzy Lyrics

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I thought Christmas day would never come
But it's here at last so mom and dad
The waiting's finally done
And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up
It's Christmas morning

Last night I heard reindeer's on my roof
Well you may think I'm exaggerating but I swear I'm tellin' you the truth

And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up
It's Christmas morning

Did my sister get a baby doll, did my brother get his bike?

Overall Meaning

Five Iron Frenzy's song "You Gotta Get Up" is a fun and upbeat holiday song that captures the excitement and anticipation of Christmas morning. The song begins with the singer expressing their relief that Christmas day has finally arrived after what felt like an eternity of waiting. They encourage their parents to wake up and join in on the festivities, with the repeated refrain of "you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up, it's Christmas morning."

The second verse adds to the magical and fantastical spirit of Christmas with the singer claiming to have heard reindeer on their roof the night before. The lyrics playfully challenge the listener to believe in the unlikely, echoing the childlike wonder and imagination that often come with the holiday season.

Finally, the song ends with the singer wondering about the presents that their siblings received, revealing the focus on gift-giving and family that is central to many people's Christmas traditions. Overall, "You Gotta Get Up" is an energetic and joyful celebration of the holiday.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought Christmas day would never come
I was eagerly waiting for Christmas and it felt like it would take forever to arrive.

But it's here at last so mom and dad
Finally, Christmas day has arrived, and mom and dad are happy about it.

The waiting's finally done
The long-awaited time is finally over.

And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up
It's Christmas morning, a day to be celebrated, so you need to wake up and get ready for the day's festivities.

Last night I heard reindeer's on my roof
I heard noises which sounded like reindeer on the rooftop last night.

Well you may think I'm exaggerating but I swear I'm tellin' you the truth
I know it might sound unbelievable, but I swear to you that I'm telling the truth about the noises I heard.

Did my sister get a baby doll, did my brother get his bike?
I wonder whether my sister got a baby doll and whether my brother received his bike or not.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: RICHARD MULLINS

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