Hezekiah Walker is the visionary, founder and Senior Pastor of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Churches in Brooklyn, New York; & Bensalem, Pennsylvania. As pastor, he shepherds a growing and multi-cultural flock of members varying in age, race and socio-economic backgrounds. Born and raised in Brooklyn in the tumultuous Fort Greene public housing projects, he has risen to found, build and lead one of the greatest ministries in the world.
Hezekiah Walker has released several albums on the music labels; Sweet Rain Records, Benson Music Group, and Verity Records as Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir, and more recently (since 2005) as, Hezekiah Walker & LFC.
Bishop Walker's efforts have seen him win Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album By Choir Or Chorus twice: once for Live in Atlanta at Morehouse College (1994), and once for Love Is Live! (2001).
Separate from The Love Fellowship Choir, Bishop Walker's Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir (LFT Church Choir) have released albums entitled Recorded "Live" at Love Fellowship Tabernacle in 1998, and Love Is Live in 2001.
Get On Up
Hezekiah Walker Lyrics
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you gotta get on up now
say it again, Jodeci
get on up
you gotta get on up now
wait a minute, let me tell you
everybody grab somebody
turn this mutha into a party
ladies go and choose your man
there's no need to be afraid
Friday night, let's all get payed
positive is the attitude
negative is not the mood
get on up
you gotta get on up
get on up now
let us say it again
you gotta get on up now
and you can't sit down
now that everybody's movin
everybody in here is groovin
everything is alright
the atmosphere is so nice
the DJ is doin his duty
all the ladies shakin their bootys
and the night is still young
and the party's just begun
get on up
and you can't sit down
gotta get on up now
and you can't sit down
get on up
and you can't sit down
gotta get on up now
party
all day
never stop
never stop
and you can't sit down
get on up
and you can't sit down
gotta get on up now
and you can't sit down
get on up
everybody just get on up
you gotta get on up now
get on up
The song, "Get on Up" by Hezekiah Walker, encourages listeners to join in on the fun and dance along with the upbeat rhythm. The lyrics suggest that everyone let go of their worries and enjoy themselves without holding back. The first stanza calls for everyone to come together and turn the gathering into a party, with the assurance that there's nothing to be afraid of. There is an emphasis on positivity and shedding negativity. The chorus repeats the phrase "get on up," urging listeners to join in on the dancing and excitement. The second stanza describes the atmosphere and how everyone is moving and grooving, while the DJ plays music and the ladies shake their booties. The song closes out by calling for everyone to keep the party going all day and all night.
Line by Line Meaning
said it sounds so good to me
The music is so good that it inspires the singer to encourage others to dance.
you gotta get on up now
The singer is urging everyone to start dancing immediately and enthusiastically.
say it again, Jodeci
The singer is asking the DJ to repeat the song that is currently playing, as it is particularly conducive to dancing.
wait a minute, let me tell you
The artist is interrupting the music briefly to give instructions for how to make the most of the experience of dancing together.
everybody grab somebody
The artist is encouraging people to dance with someone else, rather than being self-conscious or isolated on the dance floor.
turn this mutha into a party
The singer wants everyone to transform the space into a lively, fun atmosphere through their collective energy and enjoyment.
fellas take your lady's hand
The singer is directing men to take the initiative in leading their romantic partners onto the dance floor.
ladies go and choose your man
The artist is directing women to take the initiative in selecting a dance partner, rather than waiting for someone to approach them.
there's no need to be afraid
The artist is reassuring people who may be hesitant or nervous about dancing that there's no need to feel self-conscious.
Friday night, let's all get payed
The artist references Friday night as an occasion to celebrate and enjoy dancing, perhaps after a long week of work.
positive is the attitude
The singer urges everyone to maintain a positive, joyful disposition while dancing and interacting with one another.
negative is not the mood
The artist emphasizes that any negative or pessimistic attitudes are unwelcome in the environment they are creating together while dancing.
now that everybody's movin
The singer notes that their encouragement has been successful, and that everyone has begun dancing and having a good time.
everybody in here is groovin
The singer observes that everyone present is dancing with enthusiasm and energy.
everything is alright
The singer reassures everyone that everything is going smoothly and there is no reason to feel anxious or stressed while dancing.
the atmosphere is so nice
The artist comments positively on the overall vibe and feeling of the space in which they are dancing.
the DJ is doin his duty
The artist acknowledges the important role of the DJ in creating an environment that is conducive to dancing and positive social interaction.
all the ladies shakin their bootys
The singer observes that women are dancing energetically and joyfully.
and the night is still young
The singer implies that there is plenty of time yet to continue dancing and enjoying each other's company, as the evening is not yet over.
and the party's just begun
The artist encourages everyone to recognize that there is still much time and potential for fun and celebration during this event.
everybody just get on up
The artist is urging everyone present to start dancing energetically and without hesitation.
and you can't sit down
The artist emphasizes the importance of remaining standing and dancing throughout the event, rather than sitting or becoming complacent.
party
The singer references the general atmosphere of celebration and enjoyment that they are encouraging everyone to take part in.
all day
The artist suggests that the dancing and socializing is not just for the evening, but could continue for an extended period of time.
never stop
The singer encourages everyone to keep dancing and enjoying themselves consistently throughout the period of the event.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: HAILEY, JOEL M / HAILEY, RICHARD / DEGRATE, DALVIN / LINS, IVAN GUIMARAES / MARTINS, VICTOR
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