Mike TV - Vocals, Guitar
Former Members:
Eric Summer - Viola, vocals
Dave Palamaro - Drums
Jeremy Keeler - Bass, vocals
Shawn Malone - Guitar, vocals
Pat "Dr. Modo" Flores
Amy Wood
Jim Daley
Colin Schlitt
Sean Spillane
Lift Me Up
Get Set Go Lyrics
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Someone comes and kicks me in the balls
And everytime it happens I get a bit desensitized
Now my balls don't work at all
Oh it's so sad
Oh it's so sad
Oh it's so sad and it's breaking my heart
Cause the rest of me's falling apart
But it's not getting me down cause there's a girl
Spins my world around and it's for sure
That every time I'm lovin her
The world collapses under her
And all that's left is her and me
And she gets me high
High
High and it's alright
She's been lifting me up into the sunshine
She's been pulling me up past the smogline
She's been dragging me up past my agony
Oh this girl, she is fine
And she gets me high
High
High and it's alright
Every time I wonder what the future holds for me
I start to cringe, you see
Cause I'm the type of guy who can snatch defeat from
The jaws of victory
But it's not getting me down cause there's a girl
Spins my world around and it's for sure
That every time I'm lovin her
The world collapses under her
And all that's left is her and me
And she gets me high
High
High and it's alright
She's been lifting me up into the sunshine
She's been pulling me up past the smogline
She's been dragging me up past my agony
Oh this girl, she is fine
And she gets me high
High
High and it's alright
Every time I think that everything is gonna work out
Someone comes and kicks me in the balls
And everytime it happens I get a bit desensitized
Now my balls don't work at all
Oh it's so sad
Oh it's so sad
Oh it's so sad and it's breaking my heart
But my heart is nothing to worry about
Cause the rest of me's falling apart
The first verse in Get Set Go's song "Lift Me Up" is about disappointment and how it affects the singer. Every time he thinks that everything will work out, he gets knocked down again. The repeated metaphor is that someone comes and kicks him in the balls, leaving him feeling desensitized and powerless. The following verse reflects on how this feeling has affected him, and how his emotional and physical states have intertwined. His heart is breaking because of the constant disappointment, but he also acknowledges that his entire body is falling apart.
Despite all of this, the chorus declares that the singer has found something that helps him through it all. A girl has entered his life and is pulling him out of his despair. She is the one who lifts him up into the sunshine and pulls him past his agony. "She gets me high" serves as both a metaphor for how she makes him feel emotionally and also serves as a reference to the idea that someone can literally "get high" from physical invigoration (in this case, from lifting him up).
The bridge echoes the theme of the first verse, highlighting the singer's anxiety about the future and his tendency to self-sabotage. However, once again, the focus is brought back to the positive impact that his partner has on him. They spin his world around and, when he is with her, all that matters is their connection. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this feeling of being lifted up and how it helps the singer get through life's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I think that everything is gonna work out
Despite my optimistic thoughts and hopes for a successful outcome, life seems to always throw obstacles in my path
Someone comes and kicks me in the balls
These obstacles are often unexpected and painful, like being physically kicked in a sensitive area
And everytime it happens I get a bit desensitized
After experiencing these setbacks numerous times, I have become accustomed to them and they no longer incite as strong of an emotional response
Now my balls don't work at all
These repeated setbacks have had lasting and damaging effects, leaving me feeling powerless and defeated
She's been lifting me up into the sunshine
Despite my struggles, the presence of this girl in my life has brought light and positivity, lifting me up from the darkness
She's been pulling me up past the smogline
With her support, I have been able to rise above negativity and pessimism that once clouded my mind
She's been dragging me up past my agony
Her encouragement and love have helped me overcome the pain and suffering I have experienced in the past
Oh this girl, she is fine
I admire and appreciate this girl for all the positive changes she has brought into my life
And she gets me high High High and it's alright
With her help, I experience moments of intense happiness and euphoria, making all the struggles worth it
Every time I wonder what the future holds for me
Even amidst all the current positivity, I cannot help but wonder about the uncertainties of the future
I start to cringe, you see Cause I'm the type of guy who can snatch defeat from The jaws of victory
My past experiences have left me with a fear of failure and the belief that success is often fleeting or unattainable
But it's not getting me down cause there's a girl Spins my world around and it's for sure
Despite these fears, the girl in my life brings joy and a sense of stability that helps me persevere and overcome adversity
That every time I'm lovin her The world collapses under her And all that's left is her and me
When I am with her, the rest of the world fades away, leaving only the two of us in our own little bubble of happiness and love
But my heart is nothing to worry about Cause the rest of me's falling apart
Although my emotions and romantic life seem to be thriving, other aspects of my life are still in disarray and causing me stress and pain
Oh it's so sad Oh it's so sad Oh it's so sad and it's breaking my heart
Despite the positivity and love I have found, I am still weighed down by the struggles and disappointments in other areas of my life
Contributed by Charlotte N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.