Beginning with the release of Jika Jika in 2003 Freshlyground have carved out a massive following both in South Africa and around the world. Their music - a fusion of rock, jazz and Afro-pop – has proven time and time again to be a favourite amongst all audiences from young children to their grandparents. The skill and joy with which it is delivered have made them perpetual crossover favourites.
Nomvula, their multi-platinum 2004 release, broke new ground for South African pop acts. Its first single - Doo Be Doo - was the most played song in South Africa in 2005. With four hit singles following it, Nomvula propelled the band to heights few reach. It has taken them to stages and festivals around Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. With 2007’s Ma Cheri the band cemented their status as one of the finest acts to have ever come out of Southern Africa. They have won numerous awards including 4 South African Music Awards, 4 Metro FM Awards and an MTV Europe Music Award for "Best African Act" -a first for any SA musician-.
Freshlyground have not forgotten their roots in the gritty reality of Sub-Saharan Africa where so many suffer. They have been supporters of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation since playing a fund raising concert for the Foundation in 2005.
Freshlyground recorded their fourth studio album, Radio Africa, and it was released in South Africa May 2010. During the course of that year they toured extensively throughout South Africa as well as Europe, the US and Asia.
Expect “the most important South African act of the 21st century” to continue winning the hearts of fans and packing venues all over the world.
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Fired Up
Freshlyground Lyrics
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Less than you thinking imagining me you see
I met an angel with dirty wings
Of all the surprises this life could bring
What do you mean when you look at me and say (Nothing nothing)
Nothing at all it makes me want to throw my money away
You got me something coming from far way (Coming in coming in far away)
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
Lately every side of me comes a new me
I feel less than a woman
More in at ease you see
I met an angel with dirty wings
Of all the surprises this life could bring
You bring me
I met an angel with dirty wings
Of all the surprises this life could bring
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You still got me high
You still got me high
You still got me high
You still got me high
Just a like a rocket you got me (Fired up fired up)
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
You got me fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up fired up
Just like a rocket you got me
In "Fired Up," the singer is expressing that they may not be able to give everything their partner needs, but they are willing to try. They acknowledge that their partner may have a different perception of them than what they truly are, and that they have flaws that may not be visible on the surface. The singer goes on to describe meeting an angel with dirty wings, which could be a metaphor for finding someone with flaws but still seeing their inner beauty.
The chorus emphasizes the attraction and excitement that this person brings to their life. The use of the rocket metaphor further emphasizes that the person has the ability to make the singer feel alive and energized. The bridge then suggests that the singer has gone through a self-discovery process and has become more comfortable with themselves, thanks in part to this person.
Overall, "Fired Up" is a song about being vulnerable, embracing flaws, and finding joy in the unexpected. It celebrates the transformative power of love and the ability of one person to make a significant impact on another's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I may not give you everything you need
The singer acknowledges that she may not be able to fulfill all of her partner's needs
Less than you thinking imagining me you see
The singer admits that her partner's perception of her may be greater than what she feels she can offer
I met an angel with dirty wings
The singer has unexpectedly met someone special in her life
Of all the surprises this life could bring
The singer is surprised by this new relationship and finds it exciting
What do you mean when you look at me and say (Nothing nothing)
The singer questions why her partner looks at her blankly and doesn't express himself
Nothing at all it makes me want to throw my money away
The singer feels unappreciated and undervalued by her partner
You got me something coming from far way (Coming in coming in far away)
The singer feels like her love interest is coming towards her from a distance
You make me want to fly so far away far away
The singer feels compelled to run away and escape from the relationship
Lately every side of me comes a new me
The singer feels like she is constantly evolving and growing into a new version of herself
I feel less than a woman, more in at ease you see
The singer feels like she isn't living up to societal expectations of femininity, but is more comfortable in her own skin
You bring me
The singer is grateful for what her partner brings into her life
You still got me high
The singer is still feeling the effects of being in love with her partner
Just a like a rocket you got me (Fired up fired up)
The singer is comparing the intensity of her emotions to the launch of a rocket
You got me fired up fired up
The singer is excited and enthusiastic about her relationship
Just like a rocket you got me fired up fired up
The singer repeats her earlier comparison to emphasize the intensity of her emotions
You still got me high
The singer is still feeling the effects of being in love with her partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ZOLANI MAHOLA, NEIL JOHN FRANCIS HAWKS, SIMON ATTWELL, JULIO SIGAUQUE, KYLA-ROSE SMITH, PETER COHEN, ARON TUREST-ZWARTZ, JOHN HAWKS
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