Straight Up
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Ashley Stroud Lyrics
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I don't know which way to go
Now, If you are all that you seem
Then maybe I'm moving way too slow
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slaming door
How about some information, please?
Straight up, now tell me do you really want to love me forever
Or am I caught in a hit-and-run?
Straight up, now tell me is it gonna be you and me together
Oh-ooh-ooh
Are you just having fun?
Time's standing still
Waiting for some small clue
I-I-I-I-I keep getting chills when I think your love is true
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slamming door
How about some information, please?
Straight up, now tell me do you really want to love me forever
Oh-ooh-ooh
Am I caught in a hit-and-run?
Straight up, now tell me is it gonna be you and me together
Oh-ooh-ooh
Are you just having fun?
...
A-Do-do you love me, do you love me
Baby?
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love
Caught in the slaming door
Are you more than hot for me, or
am I just a page in your history book?
I don't mean to make demands, but the word and the deed go hand in hand
How about some information, please?
Straight up, now tell me do you really want to love me forever
Oh-ooh-ooh
Or am I caught in a
Hit-and-run?
Straight up, now tell me is it gonna be you and me together
Oh-ooh-ohh
Are you just having fun?
...
"Straight Up" is a song originally performed by Paula Abdul in 1988. The song tells the story of someone who is lost in a dream, unsure of which direction to take, and questioning if the person they are interested in truly wants to love them. The singer is afraid of getting hurt and is looking for some clarity and honesty from the other person. Throughout the song, she is seeking information and confirmation that the other person's feelings towards her are genuine.
The lyrics to the song are relatively straightforward, as the singer is asking the other person to be honest and straightforward with her. However, the production, arrangement, and vocal performance by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Ashley Stroud adds a layer of depth and nuance to the song. The jazzy, bluesy arrangement and Stroud's soulful vocals emphasize the emotional weight of the lyrics, and the slow, drawn-out pacing of the song creates a sense of tension and anticipation.
Overall, "Straight Up" is a timeless song that explores the complexities of love and relationships. It speaks to the desire for honesty and transparency, and the need for both parties to be on the same page in order for love to thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a dream
Feeling directionless and unsure of where to go
I don't know which way to go
Uncertainty regarding a path to take
Now, If you are all that you seem
Questioning whether someone's true self matches their public persona
Then maybe I'm moving way too slow
Feeling inadequate or slacking off in comparison to someone else
I've been a fool before
Having made mistakes in the past
Wouldn't like to get my love caught in the slamming door
Hesitant to invest emotionally if it means getting hurt in the end
How about some information, please?
Requesting honesty and clarity
Straight up, now tell me do you really want to love me forever
Oh-ooh-ooh
Or am I caught in a hit-and-run?
Asking for commitment and sincerity in a relationship
Time's standing still
Waiting for some small clue
I-I-I-I-I keep getting chills when I think your love is true
Feeling uncertain and waiting for a sign that everything will be okay
Are you just having fun?
Questioning someone's motivations in a relationship
A-Do-do you love me, do you love me
Baby?
Asking for assurance from a partner
Are you more than hot for me, or
am I just a page in your history book?
Questioning whether someone is interested in a deeper connection
I don't mean to make demands, but the word and the deed go hand in hand
Explaining that words and actions should align in a relationship
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ineffablemars
Why isn't tap dancing still popular? It's so great.
@cassiuswatt
It is still popular...where you been
@jp3813
Does Lord of the Dance count?
@cherrymint4708
+jp3813 thats not tap..its irish hard shoe dance
@jp3813
Cherrymint Same idea though.
@jsnugbear
+Cherrymint hi, wow, how do they differ?
@tamischeinman2599
I can't believe she taps like that then just takes off singing with full breath!! WOW!
@crystalrankin4539
Www
@KagurasSacrifice
Petition for her to star in a movie about a mystery-solving flapper.
@AdamNigelDark
KagurasSacrifice I vote for 'Trixie Scarlett the tap-dancing mystery-solving flapper girl in the case of the ancient mummy'