Keep It Up
Milton Wright is now a judge in the Boston Municipal Court. He also is know… Read Full Bio ↴Milton Wright is now a judge in the Boston Municipal Court. He also is known as the singing judge as he still performs throughout the country and has done everything from Rhythm and blues , gospel to opera. He has written a musical based on the Biblical book of Job. He narrates and sings in Black Nativity every year, now for nineteen years in Boston, and has appeared in several musical productions. While doing all of this he managed to do his job as a judge well enough to earn the Judicial Excellence Award for 2004 from the Massachusetts Judges Conference. Some may not remember that this is the same Milton wright who penned and performed on his guitar with the Terra Shirma Strings, "The Gallop", and "I Belong To You", where he sings the vocal version. Also "OOh, OOh, OOh, I Like It" the phenomenal Dance tune that excited the New York discos. He has a son, Kavayah, Bass player for Kamani Marley, who is a phenomenal writer and all-around musician, producer who plays guitar, keyboards, and bass. Moreover, Kavayah's "Queen", Soulflower, "The Evolutionary" has a CD of the same title. The Wrights, Milton's sisters -The famous Betty Wright, Jeannette Wright, formerly of KC and The Sunshine Band and Fire, and brothers, Phillip Wright, a phenomenal guitarist and vocalist, "I Like My Birdie" who also has a new CD, "Who Is That Man?", Charles Wright, the voice on "Man From The Sky" which was written by Milton Wright are all still involved in music and the arts. Betty has three daughters Patrice, Aisha, and Asha and a son, Chaka who all sing and write music. Judge Wright is currently Playing Frederick Douglass in the Revels production of the musical, "There's A Meeting Here Tonight" at various venues in New England.

Keep It Up
Milton Wright Lyrics


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Ooh, baby now
Keep it up, keep it up
Keep it up, baby
Ooh

You shock me with the way you love
Young, so lovely, so free
And when I knew the way you love
Knew I had to have that love for me
Ooh, baby now
Keep it up, keep it up

Ooh
Ooh, baby now
Keep it up
Ooh, baby
If you′d only understand
Just what kind of man I am
Our love will last forever
And I will leave you never
Look what we gained for what we have to give
That's how I want to live

Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby we could
Ooh, baby now

What else can we do
To both be free and happy too
Ooh, baby now
Keep it up, keep it up

And freedom without loneliness
Is what we now possess
We need no rings, let′s just be friends
And lovers to the end

Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby if you
Ooh, baby we could
Ooh, baby we could
Keep it up, keep it up, keep it up, keep it up, baby
Keep it up, keep it up

When you're huggin' me
Keep it up, keep it up, baby
When you′re kissin′ me
Keep it up, keep it up, baby
When you're loving me
Keep it up, keep it up, baby
When you′re huggin' me
Keep it up, keep it up, baby

Ooh, nah, nah, babe
Keep it up, keep it up, baby
Shock me with the way you love
Just shock me with the way you love
You shock me with the way you love
Shock me with the way you love

Ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Milton Wright's song "Keep It Up" convey a message of love, freedom, and the desire to maintain a lasting relationship. The song begins by expressing how the person's love for their partner shocks and captivates them, emphasizing the youthfulness, loveliness, and freedom in their relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and determination, with the singer realizing that they must have this love for themselves.


The chorus encourages the partner to keep up the love and passion they bring to the relationship. It suggests that if the partner truly understands the singer's character and the depth of their love, their relationship will last forever and the singer will never leave them. The lyrics highlight the mutual gains and sacrifices made in love, and the desire to continue living in such a fulfilling way.


The second part of the song focuses on the themes of freedom and happiness. It suggests that the couple should strive to maintain both their individual freedom and happiness within the relationship. The lyrics express a willingness to forego traditional symbols of commitment like rings, instead valuing friendship and love that lasts until the end. The song concludes by emphasizing the importance of physical intimacy in the relationship.


Overall, "Keep It Up" is a love song that encourages the continuation of love, passion, freedom, and happiness in a relationship, with a focus on mutual understanding, personal growth, and the power of love to shock and captivate.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, baby now
Oh, my darling, right at this moment


Keep it up, keep it up
Continue your actions and behavior


Keep it up, baby
Maintain this level of enthusiasm and effort, my love


Ooh
Oh,


You shock me with the way you love
Your love surprises and astounds me


Young, so lovely, so free
You are youthful, beautiful, and unrestricted


And when I knew the way you love
Once I understood your unique style of love


Knew I had to have that love for me
I realized that I needed your love in my life


Ooh, baby now
Oh, my darling right at this moment


Keep it up, keep it up
Continue your actions and behavior


Ooh
Oh


Ooh, baby now
Oh, my darling right at this moment


Keep it up
Continue your efforts and actions


Ooh, baby
Oh, my love


If you'd only understand
If only you could comprehend


Just what kind of man I am
The type of person I truly am


Our love will last forever
Our love is eternal


And I will leave you never
I will never abandon you


Look what we gained for what we have to give
Take a look at what we acquired in exchange for our efforts


That's how I want to live
That is the way I desire to live


Ooh, baby if you
Oh, my love, if you


Ooh, baby we could
Oh, my love, we have the potential to


What else can we do
What other actions or choices do we have


To both be free and happy too
In order for both of us to experience freedom and happiness


And freedom without loneliness
And liberty without feeling alone


Is what we now possess
Is what we currently have


We need no rings, let's just be friends
We don't require wedding rings, let's simply be friends


And lovers to the end
As well as partners until the end


When you're huggin' me
During the moments when you embrace me


When you're kissin' me
When you shower me with kisses


When you're loving me
When you express your love towards me


Ooh, nah, nah, babe
Oh, yes, my dear


Shock me with the way you love
Astound me with the manner in which you love


Just shock me with the way you love
Simply astonish me with your love


Shock me with the way you love
Amaze me with the way you express your love


Ooh, ooh
Oh, oh




Writer(s): Milton Wright

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@zebbirising.1

I First heard this tune in my teens, it blew my mind....I absolutely Loved it and have many wonderful memories rocking to this one singing with my arms in the air. I'm 58 now and it still grooves my soul. Classic track. Milton I salute you. ✊🏿

@deland68

in the uk we class these tunes as rare groove

@noblerichosseiberkoh9196

A fact🌟⭐

@incogprd6046

Rare groove is the waviest I’m Gna bring these track back

@PerfectlyImperfect75

Keep it up ❤️‍🔥💪🏾❤️‍🔥 Rare...Grooooove...
That "Mmmmm" came from her soul. I introduced my eldest son to this classic 👌🏾 and he came back at me...With The Late Great Teddy Tendergrass...WELL! MY HEART JUST SWELLED WITH PRIDE ❤❤❤

@DJLNR.

One of the biggest tunes I've heard in all MY TIME since young to now, no competitors... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@MR-wb7lr

Funky groove is just too solid! I love Milton for having a slightly psychedelic tone. I like soul but I love funk. This song satisfies me.

@albusdumbledore7360

24 years old and just discovered this deeply DEEPLY sexy tune! Cheers all keep grooving

@hermanexx

First heard it 'Fat' at the Wag, Soho London c.1987.. 'Slack Hippy' FM4 Vienna, dropped it last night on his end of year show. Hadn't heard it for 31 years. An acid flash back. That Moog slayed me all over again. Vocals! The whole train. A huge tune

@jmlondonltd

OMG the WAG in the 80's #goodtimes

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