The first way of spell… Read Full Bio ↴Ilse de Lange is the same person as Ilse DeLange.
The first way of spelling is the original Dutch way of writing her name as she is Dutch.
The second spelling is the American way, which she adopted as her stage name.
Clean Up
Ilse de Lange Lyrics
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Just look at this mess
There's too much information
I can do with a little less
Everything's gotten out of hand
I need some space in here
I'm crowded up in no-time
And nothing's makin' any sense
Total chaos livin' there
Who takes responsibility
It is all so unclean
Nothin' left but to
Clean up, got to clean up my head
Throw out all the dark, let the light shine in instead
Free and, all the lies that I've been fed
Clean up, got to clean up my head
Enough insinuations
Let's deal with just the facts
You've created all this anyway
Get this monkey off my back
You're supposed to be the expert
Don't point your finger at me
(Ooh, ooh, ooh )
Clean up, got to clean up my head
Throw out all the dark, let the light shine in instead
Free and, all the lies that I've been fed
Clean up, got to clean up my head
It's not the money
It's not the fame
It's not even how you try to trash my name
It's time to clean the air with a little class
I'm movin' out and if you don't like it you can kiss my ass
Clean up, got to clean up my head
Throw out all the dark, let the light shine in instead
Free and, all the lies that I've been fed
Clean up, got to clean up my head
Clean up, got to clean up my head
Throw out all the dark, let the light shine in instead
Free and, all the lies that I've been fed
Clean up, got to clean up my
Clean up, got to clean up my
Clean up, got to clean up
Ilse de Lange's song "Clean Up" speaks about the need to declutter one's mind and surroundings to rid oneself of chaos and confusion. The song starts with the singer expressing frustration with the plethora of information surrounding them, leading to mental clutter. They sing about the need to create some space in their life and request for lesser opinions and confusion. The lyrics in the chorus urge the listener to clean up their mind, throw out the negativity, and allow the light to come in.
Continuing in the same vein, the second verse takes on a more personal note, urging people to face facts without too much speculation or insinuation. The song speaks about the responsibility that people should take for their surroundings and accept their expertise without pointing fingers at others. The final verse is a more timely ending to the song, urging people to clean up their act and move on with their lives, away from those who bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
What's all this confusion?
I am experiencing confusion and do not understand what is happening around me.
Just look at this mess
The situation is chaotic and disorganized, and it is evident from looking around.
There's too much information
I am overwhelmed with the amount of information I am receiving.
I can do with a little less
I do not need as much information as I am being given; I would prefer a more manageable amount.
Everything's gotten out of hand
The situation has spiraled out of control and is now unmanageable.
I need some space in here
I require some personal space to be able to process what is happening around me.
I'm crowded up in no-time
I am feeling suffocated by the presence of others in my life.
Opinions everywhere
Everyone is expressing their opinion, and it is becoming difficult to differentiate between them.
And nothing's makin' any sense
I am unable to make sense of what is happening around me.
Total chaos livin' there
The situation is entirely chaotic and unmanageable.
Who takes responsibility
I am unsure who is responsible for the current situation.
It is all so unclean
The situation is polluted with dishonesty and dishonest behavior.
Nothin' left but to
There is no other option than to take action to sort out the situation.
Enough insinuations
I am done with vague hints and suggestions; I need some clear and concise information.
Let's deal with just the facts
It is time to address the situation directly and work with the factual information at hand.
You've created all this anyway
You are responsible for creating the current situation, whether intentionally or not.
Get this monkey off my back
I need to be free of the burdens and stresses of the current situation.
You're supposed to be the expert
I am looking for guidance and expertise from those who are supposed to have knowledge and experience in the matter.
Don't point your finger at me
Do not shift blame or responsibility onto me for the situation that has arisen.
It's not the money
My motivations and priorities are not centered around money or financial gain.
It's not the fame
I am not seeking personal recognition or fame from the situation at hand.
It's not even how you try to trash my name
Attempts to slander or defame me are not relevant to the current situation.
It's time to clean the air with a little class
It is time to address the situation in a mature and respectable manner.
I'm movin' out and if you don't like it you can kiss my ass
I am leaving the situation, regardless of whether or not it is approved of by others involved.
Clean up, got to clean up my head
I need to sort out my own thoughts and emotions regarding the situation.
Throw out all the dark, let the light shine in instead
I need to get rid of negative and harmful thoughts and emotions and allow positivity to take its place.
Free and, all the lies that I've been fed
I am working towards complete honesty and transparency in all aspects of the situation.
Clean up, got to clean up my
I am reiterating the need to clear my thoughts and emotions surrounding the situation.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BLUE MILLER, ILSE DE LANGE
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