Raise Your Hand
Janis Joplin Lyrics
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Hon, that you've never, ever, ever had.
I know you've never had it.
Oh, honey, don't you just sit there cryin',
Don't just sit there feelin' bad.
No, no, no.
You'd better get up,
And raise you hand!
I said raise your hand, hey.
You know I'm standin' about, yes I am.
Want to give you all my love.
Oh, honey, won't you come on and open up,
I said, open up your heart.
Please, let me try.
You'd better to be good.
Don't ya understand ?
Raise your hand.
I said, raise your hand,
Right here, right now, c'mon!!
Whoaaaaah, oh yeah!!
If there's anything you need,
Honey, that you ever, ever, ever try,
I want you to give it up
I said to give it all, don't you know that you have.
You'd better be good.
Don't ya understand,
Raise your hand.
I said, raise your hand,
Raise it,
Raise it,
Raise it,
Raise,
Alright!!
Ha wah do wah
Ha wah do wah
Ha wah do wah
Ha wah do wah
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa, hon
Whoa, yeah
Whoa, hon
Whoa, yeah
I said every day when I go out
I said I wanna move.
Every day when I go out
I tell ya I wanna groove.
I said move, yeah
Said move now
Move, yeah
Whoa
Honey, I want you to come along
And raise your hand.
Babe, I want you to come along,
Raise your hand.
If you know where you belong
I'll tell you
Here
And now
Said here and now
Said here now, now, now, now, now, now, now!
Raise your hand, yeah. [X4]
Raise your hand. [X8]
Hey, hey, hey, get it up now!
Hey, hey, get it up now!
Hey, hey, get it up now!
Hey, hey, get it up!
Raise your hand! [X6]
Raise your hand, yeah!
Yeah!!!
Whoa!!
In the song "Raise Your Hand," Janis Joplin exudes an energy that uplifts the listener with its upbeat and powerful rhythm. The lyrics are an anthem to encouragement and empowering, asking the listener to take action instead of being sad and holding back their potential. The singer urges the listener to take chances, embrace love, and not fear rejection. The song also touches on the idea of wanting more and not settling for what one has. The lyrics push the listener to be open, vulnerable, and brave.
As the song progresses, Joplin's voice becomes more intense and passionate, driving the message home. The repetition of "Raise your hand" encourages the listener to take action and not let fear hold them back. Joplin's vocals are full of emotion, giving the song a depth that can be felt by anyone who listens. The song is an upbeat, heartwarming reminder that we can do anything if we set our minds to it.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's anythin' that you need,
Hon, that you've never, ever, ever had.
Hey, if there’s something you’re missing in your life that you’ve never had, let me know because I understand.
I know you've never had it.
I know you’ve never had it, so let me make it happen for you.
Oh, honey, don't you just sit there cryin',
Don't just sit there feelin' bad.
No, no, no.
Don’t sit around feeling sorry for yourself, let's make things better.
You'd better get up,
Now do you understand,
And raise you hand!
Get up and take action, and you’ll understand what’s possible for you.
I said raise your hand, hey.
I’m telling you, raise your hand and get involved.
You know I'm standin' about, yes I am.
Want to give you all my love.
I’m here and ready to give you all my love.
Oh, honey, won't you come on and open up,
I said, open up your heart.
Please, let me try.
Let me in, let me try to help you and love you.
You'd better to be good.
Don't ya understand ?
Raise your hand.
If you want to experience the good in life, raise your hand and take action.
Right here, right now, c'mon!!
Whoaaaaah, oh yeah!!
The time is now, let's do this together!
If there's anything you need,
Honey, that you ever, ever, ever try,
I want you to give it up
I said to give it all, don't you know that you have.
If there’s anything you’re trying to accomplish in your life, don't hold back and give it your all.
Ha wah do wah
Ha wah do wah
Ha wah do wah
Ha wah do wah
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa, hon
Whoa, yeah
Whoa, hon
Whoa, yeah
Nonsensical sounds conveying excitement and energy.
I said every day when I go out
I said I wanna move.
Every day when I go out
I tell ya I wanna groove.
Every day, I want to be active and feel good.
I said move, yeah
Said move now
Move, yeah
Whoa
Let's move and get things going.
Honey, I want you to come along
And raise your hand.
Babe, I want you to come along,
Raise your hand.
Come with me, and let's take action together.
If you know where you belong
I'll tell you
Here
And now
Said here and now
Said here now, now, now, now, now, now, now!
If you know where you're meant to be, don't wait, let's do it now!
Raise your hand, yeah. [X4]
Raise your hand. [X8]
Hey, hey, hey, get it up now!
Hey, hey, get it up now!
Hey, hey, get it up now!
Hey, hey, get it up!
Repeated urging to take action and raise your hand.
Raise your hand! [X6]
Raise your hand, yeah!
Yeah!!!
Whoa!!
Final encouragement to take action!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER, ALVERTIS ISBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jody Palevsky
It's moving.
Mazda doesn't have many fuel efficient cars to begin with. Even though it is fuel efficient as a diesel, it falls short of CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy). Diesel vehicles are said to be 10% less fuel-efficient than gasoline vehicles according to CAFE standards because diesel fuel contains 10% more carbon dioxide than gasoline. Now diesel in Europe is an endangered species except Mazda. Even the Lancel 300 can't offer it.
As for the US, they are very strict with exhaust emission regulations. The U.S. is traditionally a diesel-hating country, and on top of that, VW's Dieselgate (the cheating incident) caused a decisive damage. The US government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration appears to hate diesel.
In fact, it's said that diesel exhaust contains large amounts of nano-level particulates that are not regulated, and when you breathe that stuff, it mixes directly into your blood from your alveoli.
As a matter of course, the CX-60 diesel can't be produced either. As for China and other emerging countries, cars produced in Japan are effectively embargoed due to punitive tariffs. Australia and other oceanic countries are also in a difficult environment. The only possibility is in the Middle East.
However, in the Middle East, where people are rich, there is a greater need for a high-quality straight-six gasoline engine than for a diesel engine. By a process of elimination, Japan is the only country that can sell them.
CARLOS EUGENIO CARLOS
She's always put all her feeling and emotion on her performances! Divine voice! We miss you,Janis!
deedeesnicks
Janis was a soul singer, point blank
travis willams
wow, wow wow, back in the day
Rob Jones
Janis was the female version of Otis Redding, her idol. They both left far too early.
Priya C
True definition of soul singer
Ruben Luna
Janis's voice was unique & unmatchable, is still missed today.🎤♥️
Apocalypse Plough
A great performance by Janis, as usual.
Dippity-do
How wonderful, to be able to see the show but now more clearly, I love it.
wayne Gram
That Raspy old soulful voice you just can't get without living a hardcore blues life
AntMan201490
One of my favorite song from Janis Joplin “Raised Your Hand” and sing it again in 1970 on The Ed Sullivan Show😀👍🏿🎶🎸