Word Up
Little Mix Lyrics


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W-o-r-d we're coming up
K-k-k-k-keep it keep it coming up
So do your dance do your dance do your dance quick, mama
Come on, baby tell me what's the word
OW!
Woo!
Ah-hey!
Word up!
C'mon, c'mon! Woo!

Yo pretty ladies around the world
Got a weird thing to show you
So tell all the boys and girls
Tell your brother, your sister and your mama, too
'Cause we're about to throw 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
Come on, baby tell me what's the word

Word 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

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 (you ain't cool!)
But you've got to realize
That you're acting like fools

Give us music
We can use it
We need 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
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

W-O-R-D up
W-O-R-D up
W-O-R-D up (Everybody say)
W-O-R-D up

W-O-R-D we're coming up
Dial "L" for low
K-k-k-keep it keep it coming up
So do your dance do your dance do your dance quick, mama
Come on, baby tell me what's the word
Word up
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Word up
Word up
Hey, hey

Word up
Everybody say
When you hear the call
You've got to get it underway, 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
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, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Little Mix song "Word Up!" is an upbeat and energetic cover of Cameo's 1986 hit of the same name. In the song, the girls encourage listeners to get up and dance, chanting "Word up!" as a call to action. The verses are a mix of playful rap and catchy vocal melodies, with some flirtatiousness thrown in for good measure.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Word up!" and encourages everyone to respond when they hear the call. The bridge section calls out "all you sucker DJs" who act "real cool" but are "acting like fools." The song then segues back into the chorus, as Little Mix invites everyone to get on their feet and dance once again.


Overall, the message behind "Word Up!" is clear: forget about all the negativity and just enjoy the moment. With a fun, funky beat and an infectious chorus, it's impossible not to want to join in on the party.


Line by Line Meaning

W-o-r-d we're coming up
We are rising up with the power of words and communication.


K-k-k-k-keep it keep it coming up
Keep going because we are gaining momentum and don't want to lose it.


So do your dance do your dance do your dance quick, mama
Let's celebrate our success and enjoy the moment by dancing and having fun.


Come on, baby tell me what's the word
Let's communicate and share information to keep moving forward.


Word up!
Listen up and pay attention because we have something important to say.


Yo pretty ladies around the world
Greetings to all the wonderful women everywhere.


Got a weird thing to show you
We have something different and unique to share with you.


So tell all the boys and girls
Let's communicate with everyone, regardless of gender or age.


Tell your brother, your sister and your mama, too
Spread the word to all of your family and loved ones.


'Cause we're about to throw down
We are ready to celebrate and have a great time.


And you know just what to do
Join us in having fun and dancing!


Wave your hands in the air
Express yourself by waving your hands and showing your excitement.


Like you don't care
Be free and let the music take over your body.


Glide by the people
Dance past everyone confidently and gracefully.


As they start to look and stare
People will notice you and admire your confidence and style.


Do your dance
Dance in your own unique way and enjoy yourself.


C'mon, baby tell me what's the word
Let's keep the conversation going and continue sharing information.


Word up!
Listen up and pay attention because we have something important to say.


Everybody say
Let's all join in and communicate together.


When you hear the call
When you receive the message or invitation.


You've got to get it underway
You need to take action and join in the celebration.


It's the code word
The secret word that represents our message of celebration and fun.


No matter where you say it
The message is universal and can be shared anywhere, anytime.


You know that you'll be heard
Your voice will be heard and your participation is appreciated.


All you sucker DJs
Addressing the DJs who are not participating and joining in the celebration.


Who think you're fly
Who believe they are cool and above everyone else.


There's got to be a reason
There must be a reason why they are not participating.


And we know the reason why
We understand their hesitation and we want to encourage them to participate.


You try to put on those airs
You try to present yourself as someone you are not.


And act real cool (you ain't cool!)
Your attempts to appear cool are not fooling anyone and are rather uncool.


But you've got to realize
You need to understand and accept yourself for who you are.


That you're acting like fools
Your attempts to appear cool are actually making you look foolish.


Give us music
We want to hear some music and enjoy ourselves.


We can use it
We want to use the music as a means of expressing ourselves and having fun.


We need to dance
We want to dance and celebrate.


We don't have the time
We don't want to waste any time and want to celebrate our success now.


For psychological romance
We don't want to overthink anything and just want to have fun.


No romance
We want to focus on celebrating and having fun, not on romantic relationships.


No romance for me, mama
We are not interested in romantic relationships right now and just want to enjoy ourselves.


Yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins

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@paolanavarro7290

Anyone here after Jesy announced she was leaving Little Mix ??? I will miss her it won’t be the same

@chocolatebar1592

Poala Navarro I am! I was so shocked when I found out she had such a plan!!
It will feel so wrong with only 3 people in Little Mix!!

@jarredflint7335

Still here but can imagine it will be alot different without her with them. But I can understand why she has left, mental health is very important these days

@paolanavarro7290

@Jarred Flint yeah her mental health has to come first no matter what

@britthay19

So sad won't be the same but will also support Little Mix and Jesy with whatever she does in the future .. sad about it tho still

@chizzy2575

No it won’t

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@coldste

I don’t know if its Perrie’s outfit but I could seriously see her as a fitness instructor she totally suited this outfit

@sleeponyourbednotonmomo2626

True

@alishathibeault1713

She's freaking gorgeous!!!

@coldste

@Alisha Thibeault you got that right and they’ve got more gorgeous as they’ve gotten older

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