Turn The Beat Up
J-Love & Rakim Lyrics
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One of those days you only get on the West Coast
I tipped my hat as I walked past the preacher
Said there's no saving me tonight
It's a bet, it's a promise between brothers
And tonight we're gonna ride
Didn't tell anyone which way we go
It was classic punk on the radio
From the back seat I heard, "Turn it up"
We sang
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Spending time like we were free again
Moving quickly without consequence
The ground will remember it's been covered
It's money's yours and we can always get more
Wall out with the top down
Didn't tell anyone which way we go
It was classic punk on the radio
From the back seat I heard, "Turn it up"
We sang
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Today I woke up in a small town
One of those days you only get on the West Coast
We sang
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na
The song "Turn The Beat Up" by J-Love & Rakim is a tale of rebellion and youthful freedom. The lyrics describe the singer waking up in a small town on the West Coast, feeling free and unencumbered by the pressures of society. He walks past a preacher who acknowledges that he is beyond saving tonight. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer and his friends embark on a night of excitement and rebellion.
The chorus of the song, "Na, na, na, na" is a classic punk rock chant that embodies the spirit of youthful rebellion. The singer and his friends spend the night "like we were free again," moving quickly and without consequence. They drive with the top down, listening to classic punk on the radio and singing the chorus of the song at the top of their lungs.
Overall, "Turn The Beat Up" is a song about the freedom of youth and the rebellious spirit that often accompanies it. The lyrics describe a night of excitement and danger, but also one of camaraderie and brotherhood between the characters in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I woke up in a small town
I started my day in a small town
One of those days you only get on the West Coast
It was a unique day typical of the West Coast
I tipped my hat as I walked past the preacher
I acknowledged the preacher as I walked by
Said there's no saving me tonight
I expressed that I am not looking for redemption tonight
It's a bet, it's a promise between brothers
We made a pact, a commitment between ourselves
And tonight we're gonna ride
We plan to go out and have an adventure tonight
Wall out with the top down
We drove quickly with the convertible top open
Didn't tell anyone which way we go
We kept our destination a secret
It was classic punk on the radio
We listened to classic punk music on the radio
From the back seat I heard, "Turn it up"
Someone in the backseat requested that we turn the music up louder
We sang
We all joined in to sing together
Na, na, na, na
We sang the nonsensical syllables "na na na na"
Na, na, na, na, na
We sang the repeated syllables "na na na na na"
Spending time like we were free again
We enjoyed ourselves as if we had no obligations or worries
Moving quickly without consequence
We moved quickly without fearing any negative repercussions
The ground will remember it's been covered
The place we traveled will have our memories and footprints
It's money's yours and we can always get more
We acknowledged that money is replaceable and not a priority
Today I woke up in a small town
I started my day in a small town
One of those days you only get on the West Coast
It was a unique day typical of the West Coast
We sang
We all joined in to sing together
Na, na, na, na
We sang the nonsensical syllables "na na na na"
Na, na, na, na, na
We sang the repeated syllables "na na na na na"
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KEYES
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