Mike & The Mechanics debuted with their stellar eponymous album in 1985 which highlighted Rutherford's innovative guitar work and the vocal talents of the two Pauls, amongst other guest vocalists. Initially, the group's albums were released between Genesis albums, all three Genesis members having solo projects of their own, most notable in the huge chart success of singer/drummer Phil Collins. This ended with the disbanding of Genesis in 1998.
The classic song "The Living Years" from the album of the same name was to be the height of their critical success to date; the #1 single was written by and about the dissension between singer BA Robertson and his father, a situation that was never rectified prior to his father's death, sung with great passion by Carrack. The album also featured the song "Nobody's Perfect" which received considerable airtime as the music to a successful television advertising campaign for Tennants bitter. Their third album "Word of Mouth" followed in 1991 with less commercial and critical success although the lead single, with vocals by Paul Young, reached the Top 20. The fourth album "Beggar On a Beach of Gold" was a high watermark in the quality of their material, with both the album and first single "Over My Shoulder" charting well with many considering the album the band's best work.
After a hiatus following Young's death from a heart attack on July 17, 2000, the band reformed in 2004 as Mike & the Mechanics featuring Paul Carrack releasing the album "Rewired".
A new Mike & the Mechanics album (titled "The Road") was released in the spring of 2011, supported by a 22-date UK tour. Replacing Carrack and Young as vocalists for the group are Andrew Roachford and Canadian actor/singer Tim Hower.
Get Up
Mike & The Mechanics Lyrics
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Nothing could ever stand in our way
Well it's no use pretending things are still the same
'Cause we're no longer ahead of the game
Well I've already gone through it all and it's true
If you want to survive there's just one thing to do
Get up! and do something
Get up! and take control of your life
Get up! and do something about it
Don't ever make the same mistake twice
Just like a flyer high above the ground
I'm on a tightrope, afraid to look down
Well I'm almost approaching the point of no return
Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever learn
Well I've already said that you ought to be proud
Listen, talking is cheap oh but action speaks loud
(Chorus)
All of this time you've been learning to crawl
When you're down on your knees you've got nowhere to fall
Get up!
In Mike & The Mechanics's song "Get Up," the lyrics describe a realization that things are no longer the same as they used to be, and the only way to survive and take control of one's own life is by taking action. The singer reflects on the past and realizes that they used to believe that nothing could stand in their way, but now they see that they are no longer ahead of the game.
The chorus encourages the listener to "get up" and do something about their situation, to take control of their life and not make the same mistake twice. The metaphor of being on a tightrope high above the ground is used to convey the fear and uncertainty that comes with taking action, but also the realization that there's no turning back.
The second verse acknowledges the difficulty and fear of taking action, but emphasizes the importance of action over talking. The bridge reminds the listener that they have been "learning to crawl" for a long time, but being on their knees leaves them with nowhere to fall, encouraging them to stand up and take control of their life.
Overall, "Get Up" is a motivational song about taking action and not just talking about change. It encourages the listener to face their fears and take control of their life, reminding them that they have the power to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember how we used to say
Do you recall when we used to claim, that nothing would ever prevent us from achieving our goals?
Nothing could ever stand in our way
We strongly believed that obstacles were no match for us
Well it's no use pretending things are still the same
There's no point in acting as though nothing has changed
'Cause we're no longer ahead of the game
We're no longer leading the way
Well I've already gone through it all and it's true
I've experienced it firsthand, and it's accurate
If you want to survive there's just one thing to do
If you're aiming to thrive in life, there's only one course of action to take
Chorus: Get up! and do something
Chorus: Stand up! Act now!
Get up! and take control of your life
Get up! Seize charge of your life
Get up! and do something about it
Get up! Take action to resolve what's bothering you
Don't ever make the same mistake twice
Never repeat the same error
Just like a flyer high above the ground
Similar to someone soaring in the sky
I'm on a tightrope, afraid to look down
I'm on a path that contains risks, and I'm hesitant to assess its perils
Well I'm almost approaching the point of no return
I'm nearing that irreversible crossing where things can't go back to the way they were before
Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever learn
Occasionally I ponder if I'll ever comprehend my lessons
Well I've already said that you ought to be proud
I've already stated that you should feel good about yourself
Listen, talking is cheap oh but action speaks loud
Be advised, words are easy, but it's actions that truly demonstrate resolve
Chorus: Get up! and do something
Chorus: Stand up! Act now!
All of this time you've been learning to crawl
For all this time, you've been progressing gradually
When you're down on your knees you've got nowhere to fall
When you're already at a low point, you can't descend further
Get up!
Stand up!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PAUL MELVYN CARRACK, MICHAEL RUTHERFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
chris55204
Great song. Hadn't heard it in a long time.
Jose Ferrel
Tremendo tema! Habra alguna alma generosa que subtitule al español esta increible cancion? Please!!
MM's iPhone Vinyls
This album never got the respect it deserved just because it wasnt Living Years 2. It has some great stuff on it
Regina Tierney
this was an underrated video of the guy career
Alessio Cece
☹️♥️
Genia
I love this song!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Jim T.
Genia I've got this on a CD called This Is Music '92
Janice Solski
An everlasting classic.
ness advantage
Love the sax solo in the middle of the song.
I bump this song quite a bit in my car when I'm driving and I always crank up the volume at the sax solo 😂😂
Ric Ric
Piesa muzicala foarte frumoasa🤗