Keep Your Head Up
Girls Can't Catch Lyrics


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I've been waiting for so long
You don't even know how long
I have been waiting for this day, hey

I've been thinking about
All the reasons I had to get even
And to cause you pain, oh
And I bet they all would say
The girl is justified, oh
But all I'm gonna do is turn
And walk away tonight
To-ni-ni-night

Though I don't want to
And I don't need to
Be taking the fight
I'm lady-like
I'm not gonna stop

Oh, I don't want to
And I don't need to
But no matter how hard it gets
My mama always says to

Keep your head up
Your head up, your head up
Your head up, up

And no matter what
Your head up
Your head up
Your head up, up, up, up, up

I've had all kinds of fantasies
Even romantacy's
Of what to do when
The time was right, right

You would beg me for mercy
Told me you ain't worth it
And boy, I'd even make you cry, oh

It would be so easy now
To make you feel so bad, so bad
But all I'm gonna do is bite my lip
And leave it at that
At that, that, that

Though I don't want to
And I don't need to
Be taking the fight
I'm lady-like
I'm not gonna stop

Oh, I don't want to
And I don't need to
But no matter how hard it gets
My mama always says to

Keep your head up
Your head up
Your head up
Your head up, up, up

And no matter what
Your head up
Your head up
Your head up, up, up, up, up

Oooooo

I really don't have the time
Because you're really no friend of mine
I really should make you pay

Though I don't want to
And I don't need to
Be taking the fight
I'm lady-like
I'm not gonna stop

Oh, I don't want to
And I don't need to
But no matter how hard it gets
My mama always says to
(Keep your head up)

Though I don't want to
And I don't need to
Be taking the fight, (taking the fight) I'm lady-like
I'm not gonna stop

Oh, I don't want to
And I don't need to
But no matter how hard it gets
My mama always says to

Keep your head up
(Always said)
Your head up
(Always said)
Your head up
Your head up, up

And no matter what
Your head up




Your head up
Your head up, up, up, up, up

Overall Meaning

In Girls Can't Catch's song Keep Your Head Up, the lyrics follow a story of the singer encountering someone who has wronged them in the past. The singer expresses that they have been waiting for this moment for a long time, fantasizing about retaliating and causing pain. However, they ultimately decide to take the high road and simply walk away from the situation. Despite not wanting to fight, the singer's mother has always told them to "keep your head up" no matter how hard things get. The chorus repeats this phrase as a reminder to stay strong in difficult situations.


The lyrics touch on themes of anger, revenge, and maturity. The singer struggles with their desire for revenge but ultimately realizes that it is not worth it and chooses to be the bigger person by walking away. The repeated phrase "keep your head up" serves as a reminder to stay positive and hopeful, even in difficult situations.


Overall, the lyrics of Keep Your Head Up tell a relatable story that many people have likely experienced at some point in their lives. The song offers a message of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been waiting for so long
I have been patiently waiting for this day for quite some time


You don't even know how long
The time I have been waiting may not be apparent to you


I have been waiting for this day, hey
This day is the culmination of a long period of waiting for me


I've been thinking about
My thoughts have revolved around


All the reasons I had to get even
All the injustices that were done to me that make me want to retaliate


And to cause you pain, oh
I am motivated to inflict agony on you


And I bet they all would say
Most people would agree


The girl is justified, oh
My actions would be considered justifiable


But all I'm gonna do is turn
However, I will choose to do something else


And walk away tonight
I am going to put this behind me and move on


To-ni-ni-night
I am going to do this tonight


Though I don't want to
Although I am reluctant to


And I don't need to
I don't have to do this


Be taking the fight
Engage in an argument or conflict


I'm lady-like
I will behave with grace and poise


Oh, I don't want to
I really don't want to


But no matter how hard it gets
Regardless of how difficult it may seem


My mama always says to
My mother has taught me that


Keep your head up
Remain optimistic and resolute


And no matter what
Despite any obstacles or challenges


I've had all kinds of fantasies
I have come up with a myriad of scenarios in my mind


Even romantacy's
Some of them being romantic in nature


Of what to do when
As a response to what you did


The time was right, right
When the opportunity presented itself


You would beg me for mercy
You would plead for my compassion


Told me you ain't worth it
Acknowledging that you are not deserving of my forgiveness or mercy


And boy, I'd even make you cry, oh
And I would even derive pleasure from making you weep


It would be so easy now
It would be effortless to do this now


To make you feel so bad, so bad
To cause you intense emotional distress


But all I'm gonna do is bite my lip
However, I will control my impulses and refrain from acting out


And leave it at that
I will not escalate the situation further


At that, that, that
I will stop there


Oooooo
Vocalization


I really don't have the time
To invest in this is not worth my effort


Because you're really no friend of mine
Because you do not deserve my friendship or loyalty


I really should make you pay
I have a strong inclination to make you suffer the consequences


(Always said)
A phrase repeated by my mother


Keep your head up
Don't lose hope and avoid getting discouraged




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS BRAIDE, NINA WOODFORD

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Comments from YouTube:

@TNAlfcFan21

I've literally been trying to find this song again for about the last 5 years and I've finally just found it... Good ole 2009 songs nostalgia

@paglami1778

Easily one of the best pop songs in a long time. They and mini viva should have never been dropped!

@AM-yo4lv

Neither Dolly Rockers

@Scripture-Man

Such a shame they split, I loved this group! :)

@Primevalrules2009

It's a shame that they were dropped by Polydor after just two singles, I think with a bit of a push they could've made it up to the top of the charts like their fellow label mates The Saturdays and Girls Aloud, whatever the girls are doing now, I wish them all the best :)

@milliebasheer

Pheobe is my cousin, and I can say that the girls aren’t really in touch anymore but pheobe is happy :)

@charlessoutherton8946

i remember seeing them at the Jonas Brothers concert back in 2009, i only went cause my sisters friend backed out last minute and for some reason this song has stuck in my head all this time

@ajcollins24

I love this song... its great and wow phoebe has an awesome voice! She's proved that she was the talent in X factor band 'Hope'

@hahatoldyouso

Still find this song so addictive!

@EMMAT001

The girl with the long brown hair was a contestant on X Factor in 2007 with the group Hope

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