Gettin' Up
Q-Tip Lyrics
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Hasty decisions we made still prevail
Both needed breaks, we both needed to bail
Walking through the corridors of my mind
The hideaways and nooks, and things with good times
Memories, certainly, yes, they still bind
Still a common man and yeah, that's for sure
Still a bankroll, and yeah, still couture
Come back home, don't be out in the world
It's a rat race and no place for a girl
Amongst the scavengers, I found a pretty pearl
It's for the faint of heart who never get enough
Gotta get tough, buckle em up, we call 'em duds
And we, and we, and we, ah!
We got the gettin' up, we got the gettin' up
Today is nice, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
Tonight is right, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
Come over here baby, don't look so grumpy
This kind of lifestyle could be so comfy
We can start a clan just like the Kennedy's
You and I advance, certainly we can expand
Feelings that should never end, you respect me like a friend
But love me like your man, no other could contend
Or we could be like those exposed to history
Like staying with each other with truth and chivalry
The things we go thru they shape our identity
Yes pretty let's do this all night
Consummate this thing and make it alright
And when we cuddle up, I promise that I'll bite
We got the gettin' up, we got the gettin' up
Today is nice, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
Tonight is right, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
I like to watch everybody gravitate towards you
Your magnetic presences make them all come thru
The same way you got them you got me too
Now look at our lives, are so colorful
A wonderful spectrum, not one-tone, dull
Full of excitement and not one lull
See we had an understanding, oh, yes, we did
I'm bringing it back, I'm puttin' in my bid
Have a couple of kids, have a couple of cribs
We like Ruby Dee and Ossie, Martin and Coretta
Doin' it to death, no one can do it better
When we leave our physical, our sprits still together
Come on now, here's a placement for your hand
You rockin' with the number-one MC man
The number-one controller of right with the plan
We got the gettin' up, we got the gettin' up
Today is nice, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
Tonight is right, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
We got the gettin' up, we got the gettin' up
Today is nice, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
Tonight is right, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up, come on we
In Q-Tip's song "Gettin' Up," he addresses a past relationship that ended abruptly but is still on his mind. He notes that both parties needed a break, but the memories of their time together still hold weight. He describes his longings for his former partner, urging them to come back home and not be out in the world that is "a rat race and no place for a girl." He carries on to suggest that they can build a clan like the Kennedys and shares his desire to expand and share feelings that should never end. He also hints at a sexual component of the relationship, proposing that they consummate their reunion and cuddle up.
Overall, the lyrics revolve around Q-Tip's desire to rebuild a relationship that had ended too soon. He longs for the love he once had and is actively trying to pursue a reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
Sent you a message, sent you an email
I tried to reach out to you in every way possible
Hasty decisions we made still prevail
Our past decisions still affect us
Both needed breaks, we both needed to bail
We both needed time apart
Walking through the corridors of my mind
Reflecting on my thoughts and memories
The hideaways and nooks, and things with good times
Remembering the good times and special moments
Memories, certainly, yes, they still bind
Memories have a strong hold on us
Still a common man and yeah, that's for sure
I am still just an ordinary person
Still a bankroll, and yeah, still couture
I still have money and dress stylishly
But man, this thing we had was much more
But what we had was so much more important
Come back home, don't be out in the world
Come back to me and don't leave to face the harsh world alone
It's a rat race and no place for a girl
The world is competitive and difficult, especially for a woman
Amongst the scavengers, I found a pretty pearl
Despite the bad things in the world, I found something precious
It's for the faint of heart who never get enough
It's for those who give up easily and are never satisfied
Gotta get tough, buckle em up, we call 'em duds
We need to be strong, persevere and overcome obstacles
And we, and we, and we, ah!
And together, we can do it!
We got the gettin' up, we got the gettin' up
We are motivated and ready to take action
Today is nice, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Today is a good day, let's seize the opportunity
Said we gettin' up, said we gettin' up
We are committed to making progress
Tonight is right, come on, we gon' gettin' up
Tonight is the perfect time to take action
Come over here baby, don't look so grumpy
Come here and don't be upset
This kind of lifestyle could be so comfy
We can have a comfortable life together
We can start a clan just like the Kennedy's
We can have a family like the famous Kennedy family
You and I advance, certainly we can expand
Together we can make progress and grow
Feelings that should never end, you respect me like a friend
Our love and respect for each other should last forever
But love me like your man, no other could contend
Love me as your partner, no one else can compare
Or we could be like those exposed to history
We can have a love story like famous historical couples
Like staying with each other with truth and chivalry
Staying together with honesty and respect
The things we go thru they shape our identity
Our experiences shape who we are
Yes pretty let's do this all night
Let's spend the whole night together
Consummate this thing and make it alright
Let's take our relationship to the next level and make it great
And when we cuddle up, I promise that I'll bite
When we cuddle, I will playfully nibble on you
I like to watch everybody gravitate towards you
I enjoy seeing how people are drawn to you
Your magnetic presences make them all come thru
Your aura attracts people to you
The same way you got them you got me too
I am also attracted to you in the same way
Now look at our lives, are so colorful
Our lives are bright and full of variety
A wonderful spectrum, not one-tone, dull
We have a diverse and exciting lifestyle
Full of excitement and not one lull
Our life is never boring
See we had an understanding, oh, yes, we did
We had an agreement and mutual understanding
I'm bringing it back, I'm puttin' in my bid
I am trying to restore our relationship
Have a couple of kids, have a couple of cribs
Let's start a family and have a comfortable home
We like Ruby Dee and Ossie, Martin and Coretta
We admire famous couples who were dedicated to each other
Doin' it to death, no one can do it better
We will love and be committed to each other till the end
When we leave our physical, our sprits still together
Even after death, our spirits will still be connected
Come on now, here's a placement for your hand
Come hold my hand
You rockin' with the number-one MC man
You are with the best and most talented person
The number-one controller of right with the plan
I have a good plan and will ensure our success
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STUART D BASCOMBE, LEROY BURGESS, KAMAAL IBN JONATHAN DAVIS FAREED
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