Inspired by artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse and classic soul acts like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, her star rose throughout 2014 as she continued releasing singles, toured, and prepared her debut EP, MEGMAC, which was released in June 2015. The EP enjoyed plenty of success in Australia, earning her an ARIA Music Award nomination and spawning the hit single "Never Be."
Her full-length debut, Low Blows, arrived in the summer of 2017 and was preceded by a single of the same name.
In October 2018, Mac released the single "Give Me My Name Back" which she told Billboard "is a song for those who have suffered emotional and physical abuse; it's for the women who are standing up and speaking out, those discriminated against in the LGBTQI community, the indigenous people of Australia and the children abused by the church. For everyone who has lost an important part of themselves and need to reclaim their identity, dignity and self-worth in order to move forward with their lives.
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Meg Mac Lyrics
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And face the faces looking right back at me
It's easier to leave it all
It's easier to fake it, oh oh
So I go and I took the free
'Cause people there, they're just like me oh
Everything is gonna be alright
Oh, they're hunting me
And he is not fancy, he just wears black
Head to toe
And oh, they're hunting me
So I go and I change my name
But they're chasing them just like me
Ooh well everything is gonna be alright
Ooh well everything is gonna be alright oh
Roll up your sleeves
And roll up your sleeves
Everything is gonna be alright
Oh everything is gonna be alright
Everything is gonna be alright
The lyrics of "Roll Up Your Sleeves" by Meg Mac speaks about facing one's problems head-on and not running away from them. The opening lines of the song, "Roll up your sleeves and face the faces looking right back at me" sets the tone for the rest of the song. She encourages listeners to confront their struggles and not take the easy way out. The line "It's easier to leave it all, it's easier to fake it" emphasizes that running away or pretending everything is fine may seem like the easier option, but it's not a solution.
In the second verse, Meg Mac portrays herself as someone who has run away before. She mentions that she went away because the people where she was going were like her, and she could easily blend in. The chorus of the song, "Ooh well, everything is gonna be alright," is repeated several times throughout the song, reassuring listeners that even though things may seem tough, they will eventually get better.
The last verse of the song speaks about being hunted and changing one's name to escape from it. However, even after changing her name, Meg Mac realizes that they are still chasing her. The lyrics, "roll up your sleeves and roll up your sleeves" are repeated towards the end of the song, signifying that it's time to confront any issues and face them head-on. In conclusion, "Roll Up Your Sleeves" by Meg Mac is an empowering song that encourages listeners to be courageous and tackle their problems confidently.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll up your sleeves
Get ready to work hard and face your problems head-on
And face the faces looking right back at me
Confront the people who are opposing you and causing problems
It's easier to leave it all
It's tempting to give up and walk away from difficult situations
It's easier to fake it, oh oh
It's easier to pretend like everything is fine rather than dealing with the issues
So I go and I took the free
So I escape when I have the opportunity
'Cause people there, they're just like me oh
Because the people I find there can relate to the struggles that I'm facing
Ooh well everything is gonna be alright
Despite the difficulties, everything will eventually be okay
Oh, they're hunting me
I feel like someone is out to get me
And he is not fancy, he just wears black
The person who is hunting me isn't necessarily someone who looks threatening
Head to toe
Completely, from top to bottom
And oh, they're hunting me
I feel like I'm being targeted and pursued
So I go and I change my name
I try to avoid the person after changing my identity
But they're chasing them just like me
But the person who is after me is also going after others in a similar situation
Roll up your sleeves
Get ready to work hard and face your problems head-on
And roll up your sleeves
Get ready to work hard and face your problems head-on
Everything is gonna be alright
Despite the difficulties, everything will eventually be okay
Oh everything is gonna be alright
Despite the difficulties, everything will eventually be okay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Megan McInerney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HighTowerAU
This song becomes more contemporary every time i hear it. A battlecry song for cancer patients, and now should be the national vaccine anthem.....
@lomitakelson4587
After 19 years of marriage I'm going through a separation/divorce this song hits hard! I felt it deep in my veins. Hardest time of my life right now. Thanks for giving me strength Meg, in the darkness that shrouds me. Playing on repeat balling my eyes out!
@paitynrussell4380
I hope your got to the other side ... xoxo
@karynb6758
Stay strong. It gets better, I promise
@user-qm4ds1gz8c
❤ 1:44
@S1576
Hope you made it through!
@schoolOfArt1
i did 30 years...
@MsSwap2009
Pub Choir bring me here. Great song and artist. Greetings from Croatia.
@Michelle60012
Why does this song have such little views she's amazing. Meg Mac should be topping all the charts worldwide! I love this woman I wish they played better shit on the radio
@fransiskan3317
I have to say thanks to Girls for bringing me here. Love this song <3