Keep Up
KSI feat. JME Lyrics
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People are getting famous from YouTube?
I mean, have you heard of that guy, KSI?
Apparently he's got millions of subscribers, and a book
And a movie, and a Lamborghini, and a song about a Lamborghini
Who the hell are the Sidemen? All over my timeline
The world's going crazy!
All-all-all-all we really wanna know is can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
All we really wanna know is can you keep up?
Growing like I'm the universe (too big)
So ahead that these dudes reverse
Fly with my car when I bolt in the lead
Smash it like Hulk then I drop 'em like WWE
Parties, we doing it (big, big)
Views that I'm getting so (big, big)
Girls that I sleep with say (big, big)
Laid in America (big, big)
I'm on a roll, pass the control
Hit it worldwide when I put on a show
All-all-all-all we really wanna know is can you keep up?
This morning, I woke up on a mission
Head out the window screaming, "Fuck the competition!"
When I go missing, means I'm steady on the grind
I've got nothing but success up on my mind
Keep up
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
All we really wanna know is can you keep up?
Have you heard of this Jme guy?
What the hell is 'grime' music? Is it a UK thing?
Because apparently the whole world are getting into it
How many members do you think are in this BBK gang?
Because I'm beginning to lose count
They seem to be everywhere
My little brothers and sister seem to love them
(Serious), maybe they can't that bad
(It's Jme)
All we really wanna know is can you (Shut ya mouth)
Everyone's baffed, "Who are they?, who are you?"
How's JJ got a Lambo too?
It's a simple equation, fam (what?)
You get bare P's, if you get bare views
Like you get bare P's if you work bare hours
And I get bare P's if I make bare tunes
Don't hate now cause man's got powers
You get bare slaps if you get bare rude
Turn the clock back 10 years, nobody cared
Man was airing me
5 years later, my first album dropped
Now man are hearing me
Today: Integrity> and Integri-tees
Man are wearing me
All-all-all-all we really wanna know
Is can you keep up? (Serious)
This morning, I woke up on a mission
Head out the window screaming, "Fuck the competition!" (Fuck it)
When I go missing, means I'm steady on the grind
I've got nothing but success up on my mind
Keep up
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
Keep up, can you, can you keep up?
All we really wanna know is can you keep up?
The lyrics to KSI's "Keep Up" are a reflection of his experiences as a YouTube personality and rapper as he observes how things have changed in the industry. He starts off by questioning the current trends and how people are becoming famous through social media platforms such as YouTube, like himself, who has millions of subscribers and has even released a song about his Lamborghini. KSI then ironically juxtaposes his own success with the increasing confusion about the Sidemen, a group he is a part of, adding to the sense that things are spiraling out of control. The chorus "all we really wanna know is can you keep up?" challenges listeners to keep up with the fast-paced lifestyle of a successful YouTube personality and rapper.
In the rap verses, KSI boasts about his own success and what he has achieved through his hard work, such as smashing it like Hulk and dropping them like WWE. He is constantly doing things on a big scale, such as having big parties, getting big views, sleeping with big girls, and laying in America in a big way. Jme's verse touches on the popularity of grime music, particularly in the UK, and its emergence as a global phenomenon. He notes that people are baffled about the UK grime scene and wonders how JJ (KSI) has achieved so much, attributing it to getting "bare Ps" through getting "bare views."
Overall, "Keep Up" is a testament to KSI's rap skills and his rise to fame as a YouTube personality. It is an upbeat and catchy song that is not only intended to entertain listeners but also to challenge them to keep up with the fast-paced lifestyle of success in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
What's going on these days?
The world is rapidly changing and evolving
People are getting famous from YouTube?
Social media platforms like YouTube can lead to instant fame
I mean, have you heard of that guy, KSI?
KSI is a popular YouTube personality and celebrity
Apparently he's got millions of subscribers, and a book
KSI has a large following on social media and has released a book
And a movie, and a Lamborghini, and a song about a Lamborghini
KSI's success has led to a movie, car ownership, and a song on the subject
Who the hell are the Sidemen? All over my timeline
The Sidemen are a group of YouTubers popular on social media and frequently appear on his timeline
The world's going crazy!
The world is changing at a fast pace with the influence of social media
All-all-all-all we really wanna know is can you keep up?
Keeping up with the fast-paced world is a challenge everyone faces
Growing like I'm the universe (too big)
KSI's growth is infinite and ever-expanding
So ahead that these dudes reverse
KSI is so far ahead of his competition that they are reversing to keep up
Fly with my car when I bolt in the lead
KSI travels fast and effortlessly to stay ahead in the competition
Smash it like Hulk then I drop 'em like WWE
KSI's work ethic and dedication is like the Hulk, and his drop is ruthless, like a WWE wrestler
Parties, we doing it (big, big)
KSI parties hard and leaves a mark everywhere he goes
Views that I'm getting so (big, big)
KSI's social media fame means he attracts huge views on his content
Girls that I sleep with say (big, big)
KSI's popularity and success means he attracts women
Laid in America (big, big)
KSI's success has allowed him to pursue romantic interests in America
I'm on a roll, pass the control
KSI's success is never-ending and constantly in motion
Hit it worldwide when I put on a show
KSI's entertainment is global, with audiences from across the world
This morning, I woke up on a mission
KSI is driven and has a goal in mind
Head out the window screaming, "Fuck the competition!"
KSI has an unwavering attitude towards his competition
When I go missing, means I'm steady on the grind
KSI's absence indicates he is working hard towards his goals
I've got nothing but success up on my mind
Success is at the forefront of KSI's thoughts and aspirations
Have you heard of this Jme guy?
Jme is another artist, who like KSI, is part of the grime music scene
What the hell is 'grime' music? Is it a UK thing?
Grime music is a genre that originated in the UK
Because apparently the whole world are getting into it
Grime music is reaching global audiences
How many members do you think are in this BBK gang?
BBK gang has many members, making it hard to keep track
Because I'm beginning to lose count
The number of BBK gang members is increasing at a fast pace
They seem to be everywhere
BBK gang has a significant presence on social media and in the grime music scene
My little brothers and sister seem to love them
BBK gang's popularity transcends generations
(Serious), maybe they can't that bad
It is plausible that BBK gang's music is not terrible
Everyone's baffed, "Who are they?, who are you?"
Those unfamiliar with BBK gang and KSI are confused and unaware
How's JJ got a Lambo too?
KSI's success has led to the purchase of a Lamborghini
It's a simple equation, fam (what?)
Success is all about gaining popularity and views (or currency)
You get bare P's, if you get bare views
Gaining views on social media leads to monetary compensation
Like you get bare P's if you work bare hours
Working hard for prolonged periods can also lead to significant earnings
And I get bare P's if I make bare tunes
Creating popular music is another way KSI can earn money
Don't hate now cause man's got powers
KSI's success and power should not be a source of resentment
You get bare slaps if you get bare rude
Respect and proper behavior towards others should be maintained
Turn the clock back 10 years, nobody cared
Ten years ago, KSI's success and fame was non-existent
Man was airing me
KSI was receiving little to no interest from people
5 years later, my first album dropped
Five years later, KSI released his first album and began his climb to success
Now man are hearing me
KSI is now getting the recognition he deserves
Today: Integrity> and Integri-tees
KSI values integrity and his integrity is reflected in the clothing line Integri-tees
Man are wearing me
KSI's fame has led to people wearing his clothing line
All-all-all-all we really wanna know
Everyone is curious about
Is can you keep up? (Serious)
Keeping up with KSI's fast-moving success is not an easy task
(Shut ya mouth)
An admonition to be quiet and focus on keeping up with the pace
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Andrews Safo, Ellis Taylor, Jamie Adenuga, Olajide Olatunji, DEREK ANDREW SAFO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ChadWithaJ
This is actually HYPE! Wasn't expecting it to be this good, well done JJ
ChadWithaJ
this guy is uploading mad vids and making mad music. can't hate on that one bit
TheMookLife
+ChadWithaJ agreed it's 10x better than LAmborhgini hes gettin better
mahdi mohomoud
+ChadWithaJ same
That's Riiight
+ChadWithaJ its terrible...
Cosmic Entity
+TheMookLife yea u guys r right wasn't expecting it to be this good and I like jme's bit sick yea boooooi keep u the good work
Julia Fox
Loved it was dope AF..
KSI went all out on this track, and it's a total banger! Regardless of he resorting to authentic views for social media attention, he remains the ultimate GOAT.
Smackin it daily wiwa
Imagine botting likes on a youtube comment, like how more insecure can someone be.
Andres Pineda
“Growing like im the universe” JJ predicted bulking season
Nayab i
😭😭