Whip It Up
Keith Richards Lyrics
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Whip it up
Whip
Whip it up
Don't know what you dream at night honey
Close your eyes and see
Leave the rest to me
I'll be stealin' in if you give me half a chance
C'mon baby let's get this dream to dance
Whip it up
C'mon Whip
Whip it up
Whip it up, Whip it up
Well it seems so sad to me, the way we carry on
Why, why baby can't we get along
I ain't deceivin' you if you ain't deceivin' me
Then someone else has lied to us Yeah
Don't deny it
Save it for another day
Don't save it for me
If I ain't good enought for you
Then maybe baby you ain't good enough, good enough for me
Whip it up baby
Just a flick of the wrist
Twist of the mind
Whip it up
Whip it up
Whip
Whip it up
In "Whip It Up," Keith Richards sings about taking charge and creating a dream-like world with a partner. The repeated phrase "Whip it up" is a call to action, urging the listener to get into the rhythm and let the music take control. The lyrics encourage a sense of freedom and abandon, as the singer suggests leaving worries behind and surrendering to the moment.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, with Richards telling his lover to trust him and let go of insecurities. The line "I'll be stealin' in if you give me half a chance" has a seductive quality, suggesting that the singer is eager to take advantage of the opportunity to be close to his partner. The chorus is a lively and enthusiastic chant, with the repeated phrase "Whip it up" sounding like a command to let loose and enjoy the moment.
The second verse takes a more serious tone, with Richards lamenting the difficulties of communication and relationships. He wonders why people can't get along and suggests that misunderstandings and deceptions have led to a breakdown of trust. The line "Save it for another day, don't save it for me" suggests that the singer is tired of games and dishonesty, and wants a relationship based on honesty and openness.
Overall, "Whip It Up" is a high-energy, danceable song that encourages listeners to forget their worries and enjoy the moment. It also touches on themes of trust and communication, and the importance of being true to oneself and one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Whip
Keith Richards is telling someone to whip something up.
Whip it up
He's saying it again with more emphasis.
Whip
For the third time, he's telling someone to whip something up.
Whip it up
He's saying it a fourth time with even more emphasis.
Don't know what you dream at night honey
Keith is saying that he doesn't know what the person dreams at night.
Close your eyes and see
He's telling the person to imagine something.
Leave the rest to me
He'll take care of the rest.
I'll be stealin' in if you give me half a chance
He's saying that he'll take advantage of any opportunity he gets.
C'mon baby let's get this dream to dance
Keith is encouraging the person to make their dream a reality.
Well it seems so sad to me, the way we carry on
Keith thinks that the way they're behaving is sad.
Why, why baby can't we get along
He wants to know why they can't get along.
I ain't deceivin' you if you ain't deceivin' me
Keith is saying that he's not lying if they're not lying to him.
Then someone else has lied to us Yeah
If there's been a lie, then it's someone else's fault.
Don't deny it
He's telling the person not to deny the lie.
Save it for another day
He's saying to save the problem for another day.
Don't save it for me
Keith doesn't want the problem saved for him.
If I ain't good enought for you
He's saying that if he's not good enough for the person, then they're not good enough for him.
Then maybe baby you ain't good enough, good enough for me
Keith is implying that the person is not good enough for him.
Whip it up baby
He's encouraging the person to whip something up again.
Just a flick of the wrist
He's saying that it's easy to do.
Twist of the mind
Keith is emphasizing that it's all in the mind.
Whip it up
Again, he's encouraging the person to whip something up.
Whip it up
He's saying it again with more emphasis.
Whip
For the final time, he's telling someone to whip something up.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEVE JORDAN, KEITH RICHARDS
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