Get Em Up
Oakenfold feat. Ice Cube Lyrics

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This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that

Recognize a real dime when you see one
And don't try and be one, ya fuckin' peon
I been like Dion for eons

You ain't nothin but a biatch

Messed around and let me re-up
I come back through and tear the street up
Ice Cube, nigga, you better D up
And when I come by bitch, you better be up

Ass up, face in the pillow
I don't give a fizzle
Got ta do my bizzle
The only nizzle that will never ever fizzle
Original, you niggas know

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up

I got ta get wit cha
Hit you with these things that I'm holdin'
Who wanna squab with the frozen
Now who wanna battle with the chosen?
You niggas lotion
I'm no emotion
I'm shrapnel from the explosion
Hit you in the face while you posin'
High as Jimi Hendrix
I lined up ten dicks
And took out appendix
So go get forensics
Let em know I'm Geronimo
Till it's my time to go

You better find your ho
Get your babies and your mama
And move to Guantonimo

Doubt my skills
I'm payin' my bills
I'm up in the hills
You niggas are kills
Even though I'm on a fucked up label
You bitches know what I can bring to the table

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up

This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that

I like bitches like you
Five Two, wearin' light blue
The freak get high too
With a fly do
Not a Erykah Badu
That's lookin' for an "I Do."
Now what can I buy you
Just to try you
Need another bitch to lie to
Need another bitch in my coupe
Oh please can I trouble you
For a double scoop

A nigga needs some T 'n A
Now you can dick but you can't get no DNA
I heard you was a big freak
(Can I hang?) Bitch look down I got some big feet
I like Mike and Ikes
I like watchin' dikes
I like goin' to fights
I like earnin' my stripes
In the book of life
There's only two women
Big ol' good ones and good ol big ones

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)
Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up (come get some)

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some)
You better get 'em up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oakenfold feat. Ice Cube's song Get em up are full of braggadocio, calling out haters and asserting dominance over them. The recurring line "This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that" sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the singer has been wronged in the past and is now taking revenge. The lyrics also include sexual references and macho posturing, with Ice Cube boasting about his prowess and his preferences for certain types of women. Overall, the song is an aggressive and confrontational anthem that exudes confidence and swagger.

Ice Cube's verses in Get em up are filled with wordplay and clever rhymes, as he boasts about his skills and dismisses his enemies. He refers to himself as "Dion," a reference to the legendary basketball player, and claims that he's been like him for "eons," implying that he's been at the top of his game for a long time. He also uses imagery from warfare and violence, calling himself "shrapnel from the explosion" and threatening to hit his opponents in the face. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Gotta get 'em up," is a call to action and a challenge to anyone who dares to challenge Ice Cube.

Interestingly, the song was produced by Paul Oakenfold, a British DJ and producer who is best known for his work in the trance and electronic dance music genres. Oakenfold's contribution to the song is evident in the driving beat and pulsing rhythms that provide the backdrop for Ice Cube's vocals. The collaboration between Oakenfold and Ice Cube is a unique combination of different musical styles and cultural backgrounds.

Line by Line Meaning

This right here is payback from way back, I don't play that
I am seeking revenge for past wrongs and will not tolerate any more disrespect.

Recognize a real dime when you see one. And don't try and be one, ya fuckin' peon. I been like Dion for eons. You ain't nothin but a biatch
You should acknowledge and respect true talent, rather than try to imitate it. I've been a superstar for ages, whereas you're nothing but a nobody.

Messed around and let me re-up. I come back through and tear the street up. Ice Cube, nigga, you better D up. And when I come by bitch, you better be up
You made the mistake of letting me come back with more power, so I'm going to dominate and rule the streets. Ice Cube, be prepared to defend yourself. And when I arrive, be ready to face me.

Ass up, face in the pillow. I don't give a fizzle. Got ta do my bizzle. The only nizzle that will never ever fizzle. Original, you niggas know
I'm focused on my business, not worried about others. I'm the only one who will never fall apart. And people recognize that I'm unique and authentic.

Gotta get 'em up (who wants some). You better get 'em up (come get some). Gotta get 'em up (who wants some). You better get 'em up (come get some). Gotta get 'em up (who wants some). You better get 'em up (come get some). Gotta get 'em up (who wants some). You better get 'em up
I'm calling out to anyone who wants to take me on, they should be ready to face the consequences. If you want a fight, you best come and get it.

I got ta get wit cha. Hit you with these things that I'm holdin'. Who wanna squab with the frozen. Now who wanna battle with the chosen? You niggas lotion. I'm no emotion. I'm shrapnel from the explosion. Hit you in the face while you posin'. High as Jimi Hendrix. I lined up ten dicks. And took out appendix. So go get forensics. Let em know I'm Geronimo. Till it's my time to go. You better find your ho. Get your babies and your mama. And move to Guantonimo
I'm going to attack you with what I've got, and anyone who wants to fight me will be up against someone who's unfeeling and deadly. I'm unstoppable and will take you down while you're distracted. I'm flying high like Jimi Hendrix, and I'm so powerful I could do ten things at once. You better get your stuff and leave before I come for you.

Doubt my skills. I'm payin' my bills. I'm up in the hills. You niggas are kills. Even though I'm on a fucked up label. You bitches know what I can bring to the table
People may question my abilities, but I'm still achieving success and living it up. I'm on top, while others are failing. Despite the fact that I'm facing challenges, you all know what I'm capable of.

I like bitches like you. Five Two, wearin' light blue. The freak get high too. With a fly do. Not a Erykah Badu. That's lookin' for an "I Do." Now what can I buy you. Just to try you. Need another bitch to lie to. Need another bitch in my coupe. Oh please can I trouble you. For a double scoop
I'm attracted to women like you, petite and stylish. I also like someone with this kind of wild side, as long as she looks great. I don't want a serious, long-lasting commitment like Erykah Badu does, but I'd still like to get to know you better. I'm willing to buy you things to earn your attention, and I'm always looking for someone else to deceive.

A nigga needs some T 'n A. Now you can dick but you can't get no DNA. I heard you was a big freak. (Can I hang?) Bitch look down I got some big feet. I like Mike and Ikes. I like watchin' dikes. I like goin' to fights. I like earnin' my stripes. In the book of life. There's only two women. Big ol' good ones and good ol big ones
I want to have some fun with some real action, but I'm not really interested in fathering any children. I heard you're pretty wild, and I'd like to join in. I have a big physical presence, that's for sure. I like these particular candies, and the sight of attractive women. I enjoy living life with a little danger, because it makes me feel alive. Overall, there are only two kinds of women in this world.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK DE KONING, ANDREW GRAY, O'SHEA JACKSON, PAUL MARK OAKENFOLD, STEVEN JOHN OSBORNE

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