Cups
Lulu and the Lampshades Lyrics
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Time to fill your cup
Your heart's not in it
And you're craving something deeper
But every time you try to leave
Your old life comes haunting you
It's a lost cause you figure
Toxicity just falls like leaves
You see the big picture
You've had enough
Time to fill your cup
You've had enough
Time to fill your cup
You've had enough
Time to fill your cup
You've had enough
Time to fill your cup
The lyrics to "Cups" by Lulu and the Lampshades speak to the idea of wanting more in life and realizing that you need to move on from toxic relationships or situations. The repeated line "you've had enough, time to fill your cup" serves as a mantra for the listener to take control of their own happiness and well-being.
The first verse suggests that the singer is feeling unfulfilled and recognizes that they need something more meaningful in their life. However, they struggle to move on from their current situation because their past is holding them back. The second verse reinforces this idea, describing the toxicity of the past as falling like leaves and acknowledging that it's a lost cause to try and change it.
The song ultimately serves as an uplifting reminder that it's never too late to make a change and take control of your life. By filling up your own cup, you can find the inner strength to move past the things that are holding you back.
Line by Line Meaning
You've had enough
You've reached a breaking point in your life and need to make a change before you can move forward.
Time to fill your cup
It's time to focus on yourself and your needs, to take care of yourself before taking care of anyone else.
Your heart's not in it
You've lost interest in your current situation, and it's time to find something that speaks to your passion and purpose.
And you're craving something deeper
You're searching for more meaning in your life, something that fulfills you on a deeper level than what you've experienced so far.
But every time you try to leave
You've attempted to make changes before, but you keep getting pulled back in by old patterns and habits.
Your old life comes haunting you
You feel haunted by your past choices and experiences and can't seem to move on.
It's a lost cause you figure
You've given up hope that things can change, and you've resigned yourself to living a life that doesn't fulfill you.
Toxicity just falls like leaves
Negativity and toxicity seem to surround you like falling leaves, causing you more stress and anxiety.
There's nothing that you have to do
You feel overwhelmed by your situation, as if you're trapped and don't see any solutions to your problems.
You see the big picture
You've gained some perspective on your situation and can see a bigger picture beyond your current struggles.
You've had enough
You're reiterating that you're fed up and need to take action to change your circumstances and improve your life.
Time to fill your cup
You're repeating that it's time to focus on yourself and prioritize your own wellbeing in order to create a happier, more fulfilling life.
You've had enough
You're still feeling the same frustrations and need to continue making changes, focusing on your own happiness and wellbeing.
Time to fill your cup
Again, you're reminding yourself it's time to prioritize your own needs and make positive changes for yourself.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jamia Hopkins Wilson
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@kirram5245
Its so sad everyone thinks this started in Pitch Perfect when you two really started.
@TheArdeleannicole
True story bro (y) :D
@ibtiamat
Actually even Lulu and the Lampshades didn't even start it. They got it from J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers, a bluegrass band back in the late 30s.
@TheArdeleannicole
really? :O
@kirram5245
Beth Buchanan But they were the first to combine the cup game and the song from the 30s.
@illtardisyourdoctor
Kirra McColl FUN FACT! It's in Pitch Perfect BECAUSE of this specific video. Anna Kendrick spent hours watching this video on Reddit learning it and then while filming Pitch Perfect she was like "I can do this...?" and they loved it and put it in the film.
An interview where Anna tells this to a talk show host (I can't remember which one, there's too many) went around tumblr a while after the film was released.
@paolatovar5077
Anna Kendrick watched this video so many times to learn it ....she said it on an interview. She loved it and wanted it to be part of pitch perfect that's why it was added as her audition
@AJ-wh7kd
Yet doesn’t mention or promote them? 😏
@crowthewicked8344
@@AJ-wh7kd It says they were credited in the description, learn to read.
@joshmay817
@@AJ-wh7kd they got American greenbacks