Get Em Up
Ice Cube/Paul Oakenfold Lyrics


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This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that

Recognize a real dime when you see one
And don't try and be one, ya fuckin' peon
I been like Dion for eons
You ain't nothin but a biatch

Messed around and let me re-up
I come back through and tear the street up
Ice Cube, nigga, you better D up
And when I come by bitch, you better be up

Ass up, face in the pillow
I don't give a fizzle
Got ta do my bizzle
The only nizzle that will never ever fizzle
Original, you niggas know

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up

I got ta get wit cha
Hit you with these things that I'm holdin'
Who wanna squab with the frozen
Now who wanna battle with the chosen?
You niggas lotion
I'm no emotion
I'm shrapnel from the explosion
Hit you in the face while you posin'
High as Jimi Hendrix
I lined up ten dicks
And took out appendix
So go get forensics
Let em know I'm Geronimo
Till it's my time to go

You better find your ho
Get your babies and your mama
And move to Guantonimo

Doubt my skills
I'm payin' my bills
I'm up in the hills
You niggas are kills
Even though I'm on a fucked up label
You bitches know what I can bring to the table

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up

This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that

I like bitches like you
Five Two, wearin' light blue
The freak get high too
With a fly do
Not a Erykah Badu
That's lookin' for an "I Do."
Now what can I buy you
Just to try you
Need another bitch to lie to
Need another bitch in my coupe
Oh please can I trouble you
For a double scoop

A nigga needs some T 'n A
Now you can dick but you can't get no DNA
I heard you was a big freak
(Can I hang?) Bitch look down I got some big feet
I like Mike and Ikes
I like watchin' dikes
I like goin' to fights
I like earnin' my stripes
In the book of life
There's only two women
Big ol' good ones and good ol big ones

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)




Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up

Overall Meaning

In Ice Cube/Paul Oakenfold's song "Get Em Up," the lyrics are a combination of Ice Cube's aggressive and boastful rapping style mixed with Paul Oakenfold's heavy electronic beats. The song is about seeking revenge from past wrongdoings and not backing down from any challenges. Ice Cube repeatedly states that this is "payback from way back" and that he "don't play that." He also dismisses his opponents as "peons" and "biatches," making it clear that he is not one to be messed with.


Ice Cube mentions his long-standing success in the rap game, comparing himself to legendary baseball player Dion (possibly referring to Dion James). He also brags about his ability to come back after setbacks, warning his opponents to "D-up" when he approaches. The chorus repeatedly urges listeners to "get 'em up," implying that it's time for action and for those who want to challenge Ice Cube to step forward.


The song also includes explicit sexual lyrics, with Ice Cube describing his preferences for women and the things he likes to do with them. However, these lyrics are juxtaposed with the violent and aggressive themes of the song, contributing to a sense of rebelliousness and defiance.


Overall, "Get Em Up" is a high-energy, intense song that showcases Ice Cube's iconic style and attitude, complemented by Paul Oakenfold's electronic beats.


Line by Line Meaning

This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
I'm getting revenge for past wrongs done to me, and I'm not going to tolerate any more of that behavior.


Recognize a real dime when you see one And don't try and be one, ya fuckin' peon I been like Dion for eons You ain't nothin but a biatch
Identify a genuine and valuable woman when you come across one, but don't try to imitate her if you're just a lowly commoner. I've been famous and successful for a long time. You're nothing more than a weak and submissive person.


Messed around and let me re-up I come back through and tear the street up Ice Cube, nigga, you better D up And when I come by bitch, you better be up
You gave me an opportunity to come back stronger in the game. I'm going to return and cause destruction in the streets. Ice Cube, you better defend yourself. And when I come around, you better be prepared to face me.


Ass up, face in the pillow I don't give a fizzle Got ta do my bizzle The only nizzle that will never ever fizzle Original, you niggas know
Get into position for sexual activity, and don't complain. I don't care about being politically correct. I have to do what I have to do in my life to succeed. I'm the only one who will always remain successful and true to my original self. You know that I'm the real deal.


Gotta get 'em up (who wants some) You better get 'em up (come get some) Gotta get 'em up (who wants some) You better get 'em up (come get some) Gotta get 'em up (who wants some) You better get 'em up (come get some) Gotta get 'em up (who wants some) You better get 'em up
I need to get those who are against me to stand up and face me. Who wants to challenge me? Come and fight me. I need to get everyone to rise up and face me. Who wants to fight me? Come on, bring it.


I got ta get wit cha Hit you with these things that I'm holdin' Who wanna squab with the frozen Now who wanna battle with the chosen? You niggas lotion I'm no emotion I'm shrapnel from the explosion Hit you in the face while you posin' High as Jimi Hendrix I lined up ten dicks And took out appendix So go get forensics Let em know I'm Geronimo Till it's my time to go You better find your ho Get your babies and your mama And move to Guantonimo Doubt my skills I'm payin' my bills I'm up in the hills You niggas are kills Even though I'm on a fucked up label You bitches know what I can bring to the table
I need to confront you with the things I have. Who is willing to fight me despite being frozen solid? Who would dare to battle with the chosen one? You all are weak and soft. I am self-controlled and can explode with power. I'll hit you when you least expect it. I'm as high as Jimi Hendrix. I lined up ten guys to fight and took out an appendix in the process. So go get some forensic evidence. Let everyone know that I'm like Geronimo, fighting till the end. You should leave and never come back. Take your family and leave. You better believe in my abilities. I'm successful and rich. You are destined to be killed by me. Even though my record company is crappy, you all know that I am talented and will succeed regardless.


I like bitches like you Five Two, wearin' light blue The freak get high too With a fly do Not a Erykah Badu That's lookin' for an "I Do." Now what can I buy you Just to try you Need another bitch to lie to Need another bitch in my coupe Oh please can I trouble you For a double scoop A nigga needs some T 'n A Now you can dick but you can't get no DNA I heard you was a big freak (Can I hang?) Bitch look down I got some big feet I like Mike and Ikes I like watchin' dikes I like goin' to fights I like earnin' my stripes In the book of life There's only two women Big ol' good ones and good ol big ones
I prefer women like you, who are short and dressed in light blue clothing. You are promiscuous and like drugs while having a glamorous style. I don't want someone like Erykah Badu who wants to get married. What can I buy you to seduce you? I need another woman to lie to. I need to have someone in my car to make me look good. Can I get a double ice cream scoop? I'm interested in women who are well-endowed. You can suck my penis, but you won't get any DNA from me. I heard you are very promiscuous. Can I be your friend? Look down, I have big feet. I like Mike and Ikes candy. I enjoy watching lesbian sexual activity. I like going to violent confrontations. I enjoy gaining experience in life. There are only two types of women in this world: those who are big, good women, and those who are good at being big and heavy.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIK DE KONING, ANDREW GRAY, O'SHEA JACKSON, PAUL MARK OAKENFOLD, STEVEN JOHN OSBORNE

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Comments from YouTube:

@funkylover3392

Ice Cube is a genius, this song a masterpiece ! I do love it so much, lyrics are so strong and the rhythm insane!
God bless rap music 🙏🏻

@RyanKJohns1

This was the first Ice Cube music I ever listened to as a kid.

@niceair1132

When the soundtrack is better then the movie 👏🏼

@fergaoneill5323

Classic tune

@chemicalreaction1887

I remember buying a cd with BLADE II soundrack and this sh*t was there. It has blown me out eversince. Good ol times.

@stefberadze22

Golden ERA

@lincolnbeggs9276

best bass going around

@Cybervue

Ice Cube, more relevant now than ever!!!

@funkylover3392

Excellent... all my respect to Ice Cube 👍

@tcladyt584

Wow the uncensored version

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