Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Shanice Lorraine Wilson starred in a KFC… Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Shanice Lorraine Wilson starred in a KFC commercial with Ella Fitzgerald at 9. Later, she was discovered by A&M Records at the age of eleven, and released her debut album, Discovery, in 1987, which wasn't a huge pop hit, but did score R&B chart action, and the singer a 1987 Soul Train Award nomination for Best New Artist. She signed a record deal at Motown Records in 1991. Her 1991 album Inner Child contained the popular hit single "I Love Your Smile". Also included on the album is a cover of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Loving You". This and other songs like "Fly Away" helped showcase her rare coloratura soprano talent.

After "I Love Your Smile", Shanice continued to record albums, including 1999's Shanice, produced chiefly by Babyface. While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she is acknowledged as a talented singer and many of her songs appeared on various soundtracks. She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton's song "Unbreak My Heart". She can also be heard making vocal contributions to various games. She is married to actor/comedian Flex Alexander, with whom she has two children.

Not a stranger to taking long gaps between albums and singles, "Every Woman Dreams" finally emerged in June of 2005. The single is currently doing moderately well, and Shanice is now signed to IME Records (which is distributed through Universal/Motown). After several pushbacks, her fifth studio album (titled Every Woman Dreams) will be released on February 21, 2006. The video for "Every Woman Dreams" was released in December 2005 and is in current rotation on music networks like BET, MTV and Vh1.

Get Up
Shanice Lyrics

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Boy Lets Break It Down Keep On Workin It Til We
Get Down To The Ground
Oh Boy Its Hot In Here And Im Just Getting Started
So We Aint Goin Nowhere
So Come Do What You Came Here To Do

I Came To Get It Started Tonight
But Boy I Don't Know About You

I Know I Got Something You'll Like
So Whats Up What You Gonna Do

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Now That You've Arrived
Bring Your Body Here Close
You Don't Have To Be Shy
Oh Boy Look In My Eyes
Cant You See I Aint Playin Its About To Get Fly
Let Me Know What You Want Me To Do

I Came To Get It Started Tonight
But Boy I Don't Know About You
I Know I Got Something You'll Like
So Whats Up What You Gonna Do

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

I Know You Wanna Dance With Me
So Get Up Baby Put It On Me
I Know You Wanna Dance With Me
I Know You Wanna Dance With Me
So Get Up Baby Put It On Me
I Know You Wanna Dance With Me

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It
Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin
Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It

Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me
Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shanice's song "Get Up" are centered around the idea of dancing and seduction. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer encouraging her partner to keep working and dancing until they reach the ground. She also acknowledges that it's hot in the room and they're just getting started, indicating that the dancing will be intense and energetic. In the chorus, the singer asserts that she came to get started tonight and that she has something her partner will like, encouraging him to get involved and not sit on the sidelines. The rest of the song continues this theme, with the singer urging her partner to come dance with her and put it on her.

The song's lyrics revolve around the idea of seduction and dancing, with the singer using her words to encourage her partner to join her on the dance floor. The theme of the song is relatively simple, but it is made more complex and interesting by the use of repetition throughout. The same phrases are repeated multiple times, increasing their impact and driving home the message of the song. In this way, the lyrics to "Get Up" are both straightforward and artful.

Line by Line Meaning

Boy Lets Break It Down Keep On Workin It Til We Get Down To The Ground
Let's keep dancing until we reach the ground, boy.

Oh Boy Its Hot In Here And Im Just Getting Started So We Aint Goin Nowhere
It's hot and I'm just beginning, so we're not leaving anytime soon, boy.

So Come Do What You Came Here To Do
Just do what you intended to do when you came here.

I Came To Get It Started Tonight But Boy I Don't Know About You I Know I Got Something You'll Like So Whats Up What You Gonna Do
I'm here to kick things off tonight, but I'm not so sure about you. However, I know I have something you'll enjoy, so what's your plan?

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me
Stop pretending like you're not interested while your eyes are fixed on me. Come closer and hit on me.

Now That You've Arrived Bring Your Body Here Close You Don't Have To Be Shy Oh Boy Look In My Eyes Cant You See I Aint Playin Its About To Get Fly Let Me Know What You Want Me To Do
Since you're here, move closer to me. Don't be shy, and look into my eyes, boy. You can tell I'm serious, and things are about to get lively. Tell me what you want me to do.

I Know You Wanna Dance With Me So Get Up Baby Put It On Me I Know You Wanna Dance With Me I Know You Wanna Dance With Me So Get Up Baby Put It On Me I Know You Wanna Dance With Me
I know you want to dance with me, so come closer and touch me, baby. I know you want to dance with me, so come on.

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me
Why are you just sitting there, pretending like you don't want this when your eyes are glued to me? Come and hit on me.

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me
Stop lying that you don't want me when it's apparent that you do. Come and talk to me.

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me
Why are you acting like you're not interested when it's quite clear that you are? Don't just sit there, come over here and make a move on me.

Why Sittin There You Know You Frontin Actin Like You Don't But You Know You Want It Ooh But Still Know Yo Eyes Is On Me Get Up Get Over Here And Put It On Me
Stop playing hard to get when deep down inside, you want me. Your eyes are focused on me, so stand up, come here and make a move on me.

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