Turn Up
Judith Hill Lyrics


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Before we go any further
Let me make this clear
We came to have a good time
That′s the reason we're here

Do you know that you groove too
So baby, [?] what you heard
Nobody in this [?] trying hold me back ′cause when I gave it the word

You gotta turn up
Turn up
You gotta turn up
Turn up

Straight outta North California
Twenty feet from [?]
Been funky since I was born, yeah
Funkier than whoever you are

Kicking down your door with the soul, baby
Come on and make me your wife (is that right? that's right)
I don't wanna date uh, but you can call me later
And thank you for this beautiful life

Now come on, turn up
Turn up, oh
You gotta turn up
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

You′re straight from to the set to the...
Afterparty (And the afterparty?)
And from the afterparty to the...

Backseat of my low low
Pumpin′ up and down to the jam
Rollin' back, window down, so the street can hear the sound
And love to everyone in my

Oh my God, Judith you were so good
You were so good tonight
I′ve been watching you since the Voice
You're the best singer they′ve ever had
You should be a judge
No seriously, you should be my friend

You make me turn up, turn up, turn up
Turn up, turn up, turn up
You make me turn up, turn up, turn up
You turn up, turn up, turn up
You make me turn up, turn up, turn up
You turn up, turn up, oh yeah
You make me turn up, turn up, turn up
Turn up, turn up, turn up, turn up, turn up





Ah, ah
Everybody turn up

Overall Meaning

Judith Hill's song "Turn Up" is a fun and energetic song about enjoying life and living in the moment. The song opens with the singer addressing the audience, asking them to join her in having a good time. She sings about how she's determined to have a good time and nobody can hold her back. The chorus of the song is "You gotta turn up," encouraging everyone to let loose and enjoy life to the fullest.


Hill then proceeds to describe herself as a funky Californian who's been grooving since birth. She talks about kicking down doors with her soulful music and how she is someone who wants to cherish every moment. She asks someone to call her later, indicating a romantic interest, and then mentions partying and cruising together with the windows down, inviting people on the streets to join in the celebration.


The song is a great example of Judith Hill's soulful and uplifting music style. It's a song about living in the moment and not letting anything hold you back. The song urges you to enjoy the present and make the most out of every situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Before we go any further
Let's clarify something before proceeding with the song.


Let me make this clear
Allow me to be explicit or unambiguous with my words.


We came to have a good time
The sole purpose of our presence here is to enjoy and have fun.


That's the reason we're here
We are present in this place or situation for this specific reason.


Do you know that you groove too
Are you aware that you move or dance to the rhythm as well?


So baby, [?] what you heard
Do not mind what others say or think, just be yourself.


Nobody in this [?] trying hold me back ′cause when I gave it the word
No one can stop or hinder me from doing what I want to do because I have the final say.


You gotta turn up
Get hyped, be enthusiastic.


Straight outta North California
Originating from Northern California.


Twenty feet from [?]
A location around twenty feet away from some place.


Been funky since I was born, yeah
I have been creatively impressive or of high quality since birth.


Funkier than whoever you are
I am more exciting or more creatively impressive than any person or thing you can imagine.


Kicking down your door with the soul, baby
I will boldly enter your life and bring you happiness or joy.


Come on and make me your wife (is that right? that's right)
Expressing a desire to be more than friends and spend a life together as husband and wife.


I don't wanna date uh, but you can call me later
I am not interested in dating at the moment, but we can still keep in touch.


And thank you for this beautiful life
Showing gratitude for the wonderful experiences and things in life.


You′re straight from to the set to the...
You arrived straight from somewhere else to this location or performance.


Afterparty (And the afterparty?)
Going to a social gathering after the main event.


And from the afterparty to the...
From the social gathering to another place or situation.


Backseat of my low low
Sitting in the rear car seat of my lowrider.


Pumpin′ up and down to the jam
Dancing or moving to the beat of the music.


Rollin' back, window down, so the street can hear the sound
Driving with the car window down so everyone can hear the music.


And love to everyone in my
Expressing love or good wishes to everyone in my life.


Oh my God, Judith you were so good
An excited exclamation of delight at the performance.


You were so good tonight
The performance was really impressive and enjoyable.


I′ve been watching you since the Voice
I have been a longtime observer or fan since your appearance on The Voice TV show.


You're the best singer they′ve ever had
You are the most skilled or successful singer who has ever appeared on that particular TV show.


You should be a judge
Expressing the belief that the singer would do well as a judge on a reality competition show.


No seriously, you should be my friend
Making a lighthearted request to be friends with the singer.


Turn up, turn up, turn up
Exclamation to raise excitement and enthusiasm for the music or performance.


Everybody turn up
Encouraging everyone to raise enthusiasm and excitement.




Writer(s): Prince Rogers Nelson, Judith Glory Hill

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Comments from YouTube:

STELLA

Wow! Thank you for the video! Judith ❤️ She is brilliant - one of the best singers of all time.

zrt bmz

Koszonjuk szepen Juditkanak a gyonyoru koncertjet, a Szuzanya aldja meg, sok oromet es boldogsagot kivanunk neki tovabbi palyajahoz es kellemes unnepeket U
Zsuzsika

Gábor Kovács

Oh, Judith, anyu a billentyűknél, apu basszusgitáron, what a family :) Sajna a mupa tok alkalmatlan az ilyen koncertekhez. Biztosan kirúgtam volna a padlót magam alól.

David Marsalis

❤❤❤

Róbert Èvi

.HIUUUUUU.......
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