Julie Bergan is a Norwegian singer/songwriter. In early 2014, she released … Read Full Bio ↴Julie Bergan is a Norwegian singer/songwriter. In early 2014, she released her first single "Younger".

Bergan has already managed to achieve more than 100 million streams in her career. Doors began opening for real when she released her smash hit ”All hours” October 2015, followed by ”I Kinda Like It”, February 2016. The success continued and she reached an impressive peak later in 2016, when she climbed all the way to the top of the Norwegian charts with the #1 banger ”Arigato”.

Bergan has during 2016 gone both gold and platinum (several times), charmed the Nordic audience with performances on Danish X-factor, as well as Norwegian Idol with Tinie Tempah. In addition she has been touring Europe at sold out venues with hit machine Jess Glynne, supported Justin Bieber on both his shows in Norway and Spain as well as playing a bunch of concerts and festivals with her live band. She also got nominated in the categories 'Song of the Year' with Arigato and 'Best New Artist' for the Norwegian music award, P3 gull. The opponents were some of Norway’s most popular artists. She also did an extraordinary live performance of 'Arigato' during the award show.

Bergan kicks off 2017 with releasing her brand new single “Blackout” on January 13th and with a nomination for “Song of the year” for “Arigato’ at the Norwegian Grammy Awards, Spellemann, a show taking place in Oslo on Jan 28th where she will be performing both songs. With her powerful and diverse voice, combined with a unique and playful stage presence filled with energy, Julie Bergan has managed to put herself at the center of the Norwegian music scene.

We're Coming Up
Julie Bergan Lyrics

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We're coming up
Make way for us

Tell me, what's your beef baby?
Why you tryna sleep on me? (Hey, hey)
'Cause I've been on a roll lately
Yeah, I been heating up like a million dollar stove on it

Oh
If you don't know you'll know
If you're gonna hit low
Just know you'll pay the price
Nothing else will suffice
It's an eye for an eye
If high's a crime then

We live in the mezzanine
And still you're looking down on me, ah
We're coming up
Make way for us
On top of everything
And you're beneath my energy, ah
We're coming up
Make way for us

We've been getting lit, baby
And you been talking shit lately
You thinking you gon' win the race, huh
You're not even close
Nowhere near second place
You're the amateur, I'm the pro, so

If you don't know you'll know
If you're gonna hit low
Just know you'll pay the price
Nothing else will suffice
It's an eye for an eye
If high's a crime then

We live in the mezzanine
And still you're looking down on me, ah
We're coming up
Make way for us
On top of everything
And you're beneath my energy, ah
We're coming up
Make way for us

We're coming up
Make way for us

(Ah)
Nothing else will suffice
(Ah)
If high's a crime then

We live in the mezzanine
And still you're looking down on me, ah
We're coming up
Make way for us
On top of everything
And you're beneath my energy, ah
We're coming up
Make way for us

(Ah)
We're coming up
Make way for us
(Ah)

We're coming up
Make way for us

Overall Meaning

In "We're Coming Up," Julie Bergan addresses those who have tried to underestimate her or put her down in the past. She confronts those who have talked behind her back or belittled her achievements and asserts that she is rising to the top and they should make way for her. The chorus proclaims that she and her allies are "coming up" and that those who have tried to bring them down are now beneath their energy.

Throughout the song, Bergan portrays an unwavering confidence and determination to succeed. She has a quick response to any criticism and is unfazed by any obstacles in her way. She uses the metaphor of a "million-dollar stove" to describe the heat and intensity of her success, emphasizing that it's not just luck or chance. Bergan is "getting lit" and proving her worth as a professional in her field.

The chorus repeats the phrase "We live in the mezzanine," referring to the level between the ground floor and the balcony in a theatre or concert hall. It suggests that although they are not at the very top yet, they are rising up and they will soon be on stage, on top of everything.

Line by Line Meaning

We're coming up
We are gaining success and recognition.

Make way for us
Clear a path for us to continue our ascent.

Tell me, what's your beef baby?
Please explain what problem you have with me.

Why you tryna sleep on me? (Hey, hey)
Why are you underestimating or disregarding me?

'Cause I've been on a roll lately
I have been consistently successful.

Yeah, I been heating up like a million dollar stove on it
I am on fire and unstoppable.

Oh
An exclamation to emphasize a point.

If you don't know you'll know
You will find out about my abilities soon enough.

If you're gonna hit low
If you try to insult or harm me.

Just know you'll pay the price
You will face consequences for your actions.

Nothing else will suffice
You cannot avoid punishment by any other means.

It's an eye for an eye
I will retaliate in equal measure.

If high's a crime then
If being successful is a problem for you, then...

We live in the mezzanine
We are in a position of advancement.

And still you're looking down on me, ah
You are still underestimating me, despite my progress.

On top of everything
We are at the peak of our success.

And you're beneath my energy, ah
You are not capable of keeping up with me.

We've been getting lit, baby
We have been having a great time and being successful.

And you been talking shit lately
You have been speaking negatively about me.

You thinking you gon' win the race, huh
You believe you will succeed.

You're not even close
You are far from achieving success.

Nowhere near second place
You are not even close to being runner-up.

You're the amateur, I'm the pro, so
You are inexperienced and I am an expert.