Talk It Up
Sammy Rae Lyrics


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Smokey walls, Dusty halls
No one calls
And all the window plants are dying

Should talk it up
Half empty cup
Half hearted love
Half of the time that we're halfway through crying

But she don't live about herself?
Sleeping in the bed she made
Reading books about self help
Working late on Saturdays
Less she got something to stay?

For heavens sake
Keep him awake
Make no mistake he break down daily with no warning

When we were 20 years old do as you're told
Get bottom shdbdjjdb it's coldest early in the morning

And he's living on 10th street
Getting home around dawn
Every mode every week he's proving everybody wrong
Any day now we won't be long
So listen when I say

Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been there the same before
Talk it up till your face gets sore

Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I came here for

I've been holding my own
My raggin bone my cup alone
Now Don't forget to double check it

Learn to rely on?????
My own jacket???

Because I did the best I could
I got taken down again
But I got fire in my blood
I got sugar on my skin
And I got nowhere to begin so listen when I say

Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been down the same before
Talk it up til your face gets sore

Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I came here for

See I get what you're putting???
So you can not get upset
If you're just dipping your foot in because I don't wanna get wet
And I ain't made it big yet???

Don't you stop it
Give em all what they came here for
Gotta talk it up till your face gets sore

Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I'm doin it all for

Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been done the same before
Talk it up til you're face gets sore

Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I came here for

Don't you stop it now
Never been done the same
Talk it up til your face gets sore

Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore




Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I came here for

Overall Meaning

Sammy Rae's "Talk It Up" is a song that talks about taking chances and speaking your truth, even when it seems difficult. The opening lines describe a desolate and lonely environment with "smokey walls" and "dusty halls" where "no one calls" and "window plants are dying." This haunting and grim environment is a metaphor for the singer's life, symbolizing a struggle with self-doubt and a lack of fulfillment.


Rae uses repetition and wordplay to create a sense of urgency, encouraging listeners to "talk it up" and not stop or give up until they reach their goals. The lyrics mention a "half empty cup," "half-hearted love," and "half the time that we're halfway through crying," which suggests that the singer is not fully committed to something. At the same time, she is urging herself and others to go all in and give everything they have, even if it means facing the possibility of failure.


There is also a theme of resilience and perseverance throughout the song. When the singer declares that "she got fire in her blood," "sugar on her skin," and "nowhere to begin," she is acknowledging the struggle to move forward, yet still maintains that it is possible. In the end, the song emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, pursuing one's passions, and persevering through challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Smokey walls, Dusty halls No one calls And all the window plants are dying
The surroundings are gloomy and neglected, there is no communication or attention from others and even the plants are withering.


Should talk it up Half empty cup Half hearted love Half of the time that we're halfway through crying
We should communicate our problems to others even if we feel inadequate or incomplete. Our emotions can be overwhelming but sharing them can make us feel better.


But she don't live about herself? Sleeping in the bed she made Reading books about self help Working late on Saturdays Less she got something to stay?
The singer questions a woman who seems to prioritize her own well-being but may have a deeper motivation to stay in her current situation.


For heavens sake Keep him awake Make no mistake he break down daily with no warning
The singer pleads for someone to stay alert and attentive to a person who is struggling and may need emotional support at any moment.


When we were 20 years old do as you're told Get bottom shdbdjjdb it's coldest early in the morning
The singer recalls a time when they were more obedient and resilient, willing to endure difficult circumstances even if they didn't make sense at the time.


And he's living on 10th street Getting home around dawn Every mode every week he's proving everybody wrong Any day now we won't be long So listen when I say
The singer describes a person who is working hard and persevering despite others' doubts or skepticism. They believe success is imminent and urges others to pay attention.


Don't you stop it now come on Give em all what they came here for Never been there the same before Talk it up till your face gets sore
Encouragement to keep communicating and expressing oneself until everyone present feels satisfied with the conversation.


I've been holding my own My raggin bone my cup alone Now Don't forget to double check it Learn to rely on????? My own jacket???
The singer has been self-sufficient and independent, but reminds themselves to be thorough and not miss anything important. It is unclear what they mean by relying on their own jacket.


Because I did the best I could I got taken down again But I got fire in my blood I got sugar on my skin And I got nowhere to begin so listen when I say
Despite trying their best, the singer has faced setbacks and feels lost. They still feel passionate and energized, but at a loss for how to proceed.


See I get what you're putting??? So you can not get upset If you're just dipping your foot in because I don't wanna get wet And I ain't made it big yet???
The singer understands someone's reluctance to fully commit or invest in something. They don't want to force someone to take a risk they are not ready for. The singer also acknowledges that they have not achieved great success yet.


Don't you stop it Give em all what they came here for Gotta talk it up till your face gets sore
The song's refrain encourages continued communication and expression to ensure everyone in the conversation feels fulfilled.


Don't you stop it now Never been done the same Talk it up til your face gets sore
The song stresses the importance of open and sincere communication, even if it is difficult or repetitive.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@gabriellealainaruiz608

Verse 1}
Smoky walls, dusty halls, no one calls
And all the window plants are dying (la la la la..)
She'd talk it up, half empty cup, half-hearted love
Half of the time halfway through crying (ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh)

She don't live here by herself
Sleeping in the bed she's made
Reading books about self help
Working late on Saturdays
'Less she got something at stake

{Verse 2}
For heaven's sake, keep him awake, make no mistake
He break down daily with no warning
When you're 20 years old, do as you're told, get bought and sold
Its coldest early in the morning

And he's living on Tenth Street
Getting home right around dawn
Every night of every week
He's proving everybody wrong
Any day now, it won't be long
So listen when I say

{Chorus}
Don't you stop it now, c'mon and
Give 'em all what they came here for
Never been done the same before
Talk it up 'til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now, c'mon and
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain, how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I came here for

{Verse 3}
I've been holding my own, my rag and bone, lock up alone
I don't forget to double check it, now, no no no no...
And I learned to rely on me and I, straighten my tie
Lace my own boots zip my own jacket

Because I did the best I could
I got taken down again
But I got fire in my blood
I got sugar on my skin
And I got no where to begin
So listen and I'll say

{Chorus}
Don't you stop it now, c'mon
Give 'em all what they came here for
Never been done the same before
Talk it up 'til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now, c'mon
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain, how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I came here for

{Bridge}
See you get what you put in
So you cannot get upset
If you're just dipping your foot in
Because you don't wanna get wet
And you ain't made it big yet

{Chorus}
Don't you stop it
Give 'em all what they came here for
Gotta talk it up 'til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now, c'mon
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain, how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I'm doing it all for

Don't you stop it now, c'mon
Give 'em all what they came here for
Never been done the same before
Talk it up 'til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now, c'mon and
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I came here for

Don't you stop it now, woah
Never been done the same
Talk it up 'til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now, c'mon
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain, how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I came here for



@Ms1gleek

Smokey walls, Dusty halls
No one calls
And all the window plants are dying
Should talk it up
Half empty cup
Half hearted love
Half of the time that we're halfway through crying
But she don't live about herself?
Sleeping in the bed she made
Reading books about self help
Working late on Saturdays
Less she got something to stay?
For heavens sake
Keep him awake
Make no mistake he break down daily with no warning
When we were 20 years old do as you're told
Get bottom shdbdjjdb it's coldest early in the morning
And he's living on 10th street
Getting home around dawn
Every mode every week he's proving everybody wrong
Any day now we won't be long
So listen when I say
Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been there the same before
Talk it up till your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talking up what I came here for
I've been holding my own
My raggin bone my cup alone
Now Don't forget to double check it
Learn to rely on?????
My own jacket???
Because I did the best I could
I got taken down again
But I got fire in my blood
I got sugar on my skin
And I got nowhere to begin so listen when I say
Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been down the same before
Talk it up til your face gets sore
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I came here for
See I get what you're putting???
So you can not get upset
If you're just dipping your foot in because I don't wanna get wet
And I ain't made it big yet???
Don't you stop it
Give em all what they came here for
Gotta talk it up till your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I'm doin it all for
Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been done the same before
Talk it up til you're face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I came here for
Don't you stop it now
Never been done the same
Talk it up til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talk it up what I came here for



@alpacabees5200

Lyrics:
Smokey walls, Dusty halls
No one calls
And all the window plants are dying
She talk it up
Half empty cup
Half hearted love
Half of the time halfway through crying
But she don't live here by herself
Sleeping in the bed she's made
Reading books about self help
Working late on Saturdays
Unless she's got something at stake
For heavens sake
Keep him awake
Make no mistake he'll break down daily with no warning
Twenty years old do as you're told
Get bought and sold
It's cold this early in the morning
And he's living on 10th street
Getting home right around dawn
Every night of every week he's proving everybody wrong
Any day now it won't be long
Listen when I say
Don't you stop it now come on
Give 'em all what they came here for
Never been there the same before
Talk it up till your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talkin' up what I came here for
I've been holding my own
My rag and bone, lock up alone
I don't forget to double check it
And I learn to rely on me and I
Straighten my tie
Lace my own boots zip my own jacket
Because I did the best I could
I got taken down again
But I got fire in my blood
I got sugar on my skin
And I got nowhere to begin so listen I say
Don't you stop it now come on
Give em all what they came here for
Never been down the same before
Talk it up til' your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talkn' up what I came here for
See ya get what you put in
So you cannot get upset
If you're just dipping your foot in
Because ya don't wanna get wet
And ya ain't made it big yet
Don't you stop it
Give 'em all what they came here for
Gotta talk it up till your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talkn' up what I'm doin it all for
Don't you stop it now come on
Give 'em all what they came here for
Never been done the same before
Talk it up til you're face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talkn' up what I came here for
Don't you stop it now
Never been done the same
Talk it up til your face gets sore
Don't you stop it now come on
Half a mile and we'll see the shore
Captain how can you be so sure?
Talkn' up what I came here for



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@sunny-vb9pu

i usually listen to this on spotify but i guess im gonna start listening on youtube because the view count on this is abysmal for the absolute work of art that it is!

@sophiea285

completely agree

@atomatopia1

For sure. Plus Spotify pays their labels poorly and their artists even worse

@28SeSe82

Same 😂

@lilgoofball1211

I

@lizzie6144

this is literally the best song I've heard

@dimasammar4612

Agreed

@maddi3cd974

Agreed, This song is amazing. If you like this song, you might like the band Lake Street Dive. They have have a similar vibe to a lot of their songs :)

@onelittleplum

I CAME HERE TO SAY EXACTLY THIS lol First time hearing it; never goes where I think it will then shows me something even more delightful than I could have imagined.

@p0ssnm

i got suggested this by spotify and fell in love... so shocked to find it with only 1.7k views????

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