It was released as the album's first single in July 2004, and received heavy airplay on alternative radio at its time of release, peaking in the top twenty of both Billboard charts,whilst making a respectable impression on the mainstream charts of other countries, including Australia (where it debuted at number 28),and Germany (number 46).It is the only Korn single to be sent out to Top 40 radio stations, notably receiving airplay on New York City's Z-100, the largest Top 40 station in the US. Lead singer Jonathan Davis has said of the band's decision to include the song on their greatest hits, "We've been doing 'Word Up' for years as a sound-check song - not the full version, just messing around with the riff"
The music video for the song, directed by Antti Jokinen, featured the band-member's faces digitally edited onto dogs in a club scene with women dancing topless. The track is featured in the video game Lego Rock Band.
Word Up!
Korn Lyrics
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Got a weird thing to show you so tell all the boys and girls
Tell your brother, your sister and your mamma too
We're about to go down and you know just what to do
Wave your hands in the air like you don't care
Glide by the people as they start to look and stare
Do your dance, do your dance, do your dance quick, mama
Word up (up, up), everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up (up, up), it's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Now all you sucker DJ's who think you're fly
There's got to be a reason and we know the reason why
You try to put on those airs and act real cool
But you got to realize that you're acting like fools
If there's music we can use it, be free to dance
We don't have the time for psychological romance
No romance, no romance, no romance for me mamma
Come on baby, tell me what's the word
Word up (up, up), everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up (up, up), it's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Word up (up, up), everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up (up, up), it's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Word up (up, up), everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up (up, up), it's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
The lyrics to Korn's song Word Up! are about the call to dance and have a good time with whoever is listening. The song urges listeners not to worry about what others think and to simply dance without any inhibitions. The line "no romance for me mamma" may be interpreted as wanting to have fun without any strings attached.
The lyrics reference a "weird thing" that is about to happen, which could be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. It is possible that the "weird thing" is a reference to the energy and excitement that comes with dancing and partying. The line "we don't have the time for psychological romance" suggests that the song is not about love or relationships, but rather about enjoying the moment and letting go.
The chorus repeats the phrase "word up" over and over, which acts as a catchphrase for the song. The phrase may be interpreted as an expression of agreement or affirmation, almost like saying "that's right" or "got it". Overall, the lyrics to Korn's Word Up! encourage listeners to let loose and have fun without worrying about anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo pretty ladies around the world
Hey attractive women from everywhere
Got a weird thing to show you so tell all the boys and girls
I have something odd to display, so inform everyone regardless of gender
Tell your brother, your sister and your mamma too
Notify your siblings and mother as well
We're about to go down and you know just what to do
We're going to party, and you already know how it's done
Wave your hands in the air like you don't care
Move your hands up and down without concern
Glide by the people as they start to look and stare
Dance in a smooth manner while the crowd observes
Do your dance, do your dance, do your dance quick, mama
Perform your dance routine rapidly, woman
Come on baby, tell me what's the word
Let me know what's the phrase we need to say
Word up (up, up), everybody say
Say the code word altogether
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Once you receive the signal, start taking action
It's the code word
This is the word/code we need to use
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Regardless of the location, you will be heard if you use this phrase
Now all you sucker DJ's who think you're fly
Attention all inauthentic DJs who consider yourself cool
There's got to be a reason and we know the reason why
There should be a rationale behind your behavior, and we know it
You try to put on those airs and act real cool
You try to appear confident and trendy
But you got to realize that you're acting like fools
But in reality, you are behaving foolishly
If there's music we can use it, be free to dance
If there's music, let's take advantage of it and dance freely
We don't have the time for psychological romance
We don't have the time to engage in intricate emotional connections
No romance, no romance, no romance for me mamma
I'm not interested in engaging in flirtatious or romantic relationships, mom
Come on baby, tell me what's the word
Let me know what's the phrase to use
Word up (up, up), everybody say
Say the code word together
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Once you receive the signal, start taking action
It's the code word
This is the word/code we need to use
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Regardless of the location, you will be heard if you use this phrase
Word up (up, up), everybody say
Say the code word together
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Once you receive the signal, start taking action
It's the code word
This is the word/code we need to use
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Regardless of the location, you will be heard if you use this phrase
Word up (up, up), everybody say
Say the code word together
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Once you receive the signal, start taking action
It's the code word
This is the word/code we need to use
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Regardless of the location, you will be heard if you use this phrase
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@clintstewart5545
Y'all pretty ladies around the world
Got a weird thing to show ya
So tell all the boys and girls
Tell your brother, your sister and your mama too
We're about to go down and you know just what to do
Wave your hands in the air like you don't care
Glide by the people as they stop to look and stare
Do your dance, do your dance
Do your dance quick
Mama, come on baby tell me what's the word
Word up
(Up, up)
Everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up
(Up, up)
It's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Now all you sucker DJs, who think you're fly
There's got to be a reason and we know the reason why
You try to put on those airs, and act real cool
But you've got to realize that you're acting like fools
If it's music we can use it
Be free to dance
We don't have the time for psychological romance
No romance, no romance,
No romance for me
Mama, come on baby tell me what's the word
Word up
(Up, up)
Everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up
It's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Word up
(Up, up)
Everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up
(Up, up)
It's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Word up
(Up, up)
Everybody say
When you hear the call you've got to get it underway
Word up
(Up, up)
It's the code word
No matter where you say it, you know that you'll be heard
Ow
@Stack-12
Jonathan Davis’s voice: a gift from god
@rapfuturistico1218
15 years ago.
Every morning on MTV 😭
@someguy779
Would watch this before going to school. Along with U2's sometines you cant make it on your own and vertigo.
@rapfuturistico1218
in 2004 i was 6 years old.
before going to school i loved listened “Word Up” and “Boulevard of broken dreams”
@sailorkillerraven19
@@rapfuturistico1218 I was 14 years old 🤗 in 2004 watching in mtv all night and morning
@mateos1790
I was 14,, this and alot of others were my jam that year.. but not gonna lie this ones brings back a shit load of memories!!!~
@chandanajayaweera7878
Nostalgia
@kim1570
One of the best covers in the history of music! Period. Iconic video to boot.
@vladtheinhaler93
I prefer covers to be transformative, this one sound exactly like the original with slightly heavier guitars. I would call it a 'tribute' more than a cover..
@A-N-X-I-E-T-Y
@@vladtheinhaler93 the exactly what a cover is