Coming Up
Lupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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What up? Alright!
Pooh Bear! I'm feeling good so I'mma say it myself, alright, alright
Claudia, alright, gonna do this
This one goes out to the baby girls
In a rush growing up in this crazy world
Yeah your brother on the row, he ain't ever home
You can't let it get you down, gotta carry on
We only lose things because it make us strong
You always have my love, and now you got a song
From the biggest biggest fan that you've ever known
I know you want me little girls, not for very long
And you ain't gotta have a man if you ain't ever want
'Cause I'mma make sure you got two of everything
That you ever want, every tone make your very own
Not to make you hard to respect
Just really, really, really, really hard to impress
There's a whole wide world for you to get your hands on
Until then, just come and get your dance on now
I see you coming up
I'mma give you the low down, down, down
You ain't never gotta worry about nothing
Just as long as I'm around, round, round, round
This for everybody feeling good
You know who you are, or you misunderstood
Never had money, or you living good
If you from the burbs, if you in the hood
Recognise where we come from
In my day man I did a little something something
They like "how come you don't rap that?"
'Cause that's a back track and I ain't trying to back back
I'm only moving forward, homie, that's that
Direction, a lot of shoulders lack that
I'm just trying to give it to 'em like sat nav
Now I know a money maker like a fat rat
That's cool, as long as he don't trap crack
Graduate from school and still let his pants sag
Never catch a case, know how to let his cash stack
Welcome to the map of dough, any way trap that now
I see you coming up
I'mma give you the low down, down, down
You ain't never gotta worry about nothing
Just as long as I'm around, round, round, round
Pooh Bear!
And if the roof falls down, I'mma be there to carry you
And if you want that star, I'll go get it out the sky for you
If you gotta shed a tear, I'mma dry your eyes
Just to let you know it'll be alright
I know there's like a whole lot going on
Things going right, things going wrong
Maybe baby on the way, in you for so long
Know that in this world you're never really on your own
God got a number, get Him on the phone
He'll never put you in places where you don't belong
Put you through the pain to put you on the throne
And I know that from the bottom of my corazon
And if they looking at you sideways
You just wave right back and tell them "Hi", "hey"
Man you ain't hanging with 'em in the driveway
Naw, we gonna keep 'em moving to the highway
Strong as puttin on
Wicked all over like Friday Chilli
Shout to King David for bringing them to Philly
And I'mma put an independent rhythm in the building, let's go
I see you coming up
I'mma give you the low down, down, down (all the way down)
You ain't never gotta worry about nothing
Just as long as I'm around, round, round, round
I see you coming up
I'mma give you the low down, down, down (all the way down)
You ain't never gotta worry about nothing
Just as long as I'm around, round, round, round
Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastianโs song, โComing Up,โ is a motivational anthem written to uplift and encourage the younger generation to persevere through tough times. The song acknowledges the struggles of growing up in a crazy world and relates to the experiences of many young people without dismissing their struggles. The chorus repeats the lines โI see you coming up, Iโmma give you the low down, down, downโ to emphasize the message that as long as they have someone like Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian in their corner representing the voices of the marginalized, the youth are never alone, and they should not give up on their dreams nor let their setbacks define them.
The songโs lyrics also address the importance of self-love and self-reliance. Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian urge young girls to focus on self-improvement rather than seeking validation from men. The lines โnot to make you hard to respect, just really, really, really, really hard to impressโ may seem contradictory, but they can be interpreted as two sides of the same coin. Lupe Fiasco emphasizes that as long as the young girls work on themselves first, they will not need to rely on the approval of others.
Another theme of โComing Upโ is the importance of education and being responsible. Lupe Fiasco alludes to his own educational background and the importance of graduating from school. He also emphasizes the importance of responsible decision-making and not falling into the trap of quick money by selling drugs.
Overall, โComing Upโ is a song that inspires people to never give up on their dreams, put their best foot forward, and work hard to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling good let me hear you say "Alright, alright!"
If you're feeling good, express it by saying "Alright, alright!"
This one goes out to the baby girls
This song is dedicated to all the girls growing up in this world.
You can't let it get you down, gotta carry on
Don't let your troubles bring you down, keep going.
We only lose things because it make us strong
Losses make us stronger because they teach us valuable lessons.
I'mma make sure you got two of everything
I promise to provide everything you need and want.
Not to make you hard to respect
I don't want to make you difficult to respect.
There's a whole wide world for you to get your hands on
There are endless opportunities available for you to pursue.
Until then, just come and get your dance on now
In the meantime, come dance and enjoy the moment.
This for everybody feeling good
This song is for anyone feeling positive.
Recognise where we come from
Remember our roots and where we started.
I'm only moving forward, homie, that's that
I'm focused on moving forward, that's my priority.
I'm just trying to give it to 'em like sat nav
I'm trying to provide guidance like a navigational system.
And if the roof falls down, I'mma be there to carry you
I will be there to support and help you through any crisis.
Know that in this world you're never really on your own
You're not alone in this world, remember that.
God got a number, get Him on the phone
Call on God for support and guidance.
Put you through the pain to put you on the throne
Difficult experiences can lead to great success.
And if they looking at you sideways
If people are looking at you skeptically or disrespectfully,
Strong as puttin on
Stay strong and keep moving forward.
Shout to King David for bringing them to Philly
Acknowledging King David for helping bring them to Philadelphia.
I'mma put an independent rhythm in the building, let's go
I'm going to introduce a unique style to shake things up.
You ain't never gotta worry about nothing
You don't need to worry about a thing.
I'mma give you the low down, down, down
I'll give you all the information you need.
Just as long as I'm around, round, round, round
As long as I'm here, I'll always be there for you.
Contributed by Xavier R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@h.h5530
Lyrics:
The wound heals but it never does
Thatโs cause youโre at war with love
You're at war with love, yeah
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
Never let a wound ruin me
But I feel like ruin's wooing me
Arrow holes that never close from cupid on a shooting spree
Feeling stupid cause I know it ain't no you and me
But when you're trying to beat the odds up
Been trying to keep your nods up and you know that you should know
And let her go but the fear of the unknown
Holding another lover's phone sends you back into the zone
With no Tom Hanks to bring you home
A lover not a fighter on the front line with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
Maybe sharpen up a song
To fight the tanks and drones of you being alone
I wish I never looked, I wish I never touched
I wish that I could stop loving you so much
Cause Iโm the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you werenโt the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause itโll never be over, until you tell me it's over
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
You shouldn't have but you said it
(And I hope you never come back)
It shouldn't have happened but you let it
Now you're down on the ground screaming medic
The only thing that comes is the post-traumatic stresses
Shields, body armours and vests
Don't properly work, that's why you're in a locker full of hurt
The enemy within and all the fires from your friends
The best medicine is to probably just let her win
I wish I couldn't feel, I wish I couldn't love
I wish that I could stop 'cause it hurts so much
And Iโm the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you werenโt the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause itโll never be over, until you tell me it's over
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
'Cause you've set me on fire
Iโve never felt so alive, yeah
Hoping wounds heal, but it never does
That's because you're at war with love
And Iโm at the point of breaking
And itโs impossible to shake it
See, you hoped the wound heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love
Hope it heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love!
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, donโt look like theyโre fading
Donโt look like theyโre ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
Thank me Later
@tamykajones5103
When this song first came out I wasn't at battle with love, I was at war with drug addiction. This song 9 years ago was so much more then a song. Now I sit here 3 years clean and sober from ice and heroin this song hits home. I won the war ๐ป๐โจ
@lunvuni
happy for you ๐
@Usernameusername123
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@matsungjamir4691
Good For You ๐ And Congratulations ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ฅณ ๐ ๐
@ynyn6757
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@shakhalim4716
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@Mariam-gl2ey
wtf where did australia go?? this should be shooting the roof with views!
@TooManyPetsAndStuff
Taylor Henderson and Uncle Jedย
@gabelowe1226
Not all Australians have wifi now... thanks to NBN. Besides, not all Aussies like me love this song.... and there are only 23 million of us! Half of us now have (resonable) wifi due to the NBN and half of that are oldies who use their gramophones, so that is around 6 million views
@mrkrabs5050
Well theres 25 million aussies sooo I mean 8 million is pretty damn good