Not many can claim to have defined a sound but Mark Yardley and Dominic B should definitely be there if there's ever a ruck on the subject. The Stanton Warriors have carefully honed a distinct sound that carves up dance floors through 4 corners of the world sounding fresh and bringing something new to the party. As Dom said at the start of it all when he first saw the reaction to one of their tracks at the Notting Hill Carnival 'Everybody was dancing.' We're a few years down the line but it's still about 'everybody' and 'dancing' - there's just more people at the party!
Get Up
Stanton Warriors Lyrics
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Hollywood!
Shout down to the UK
Haha, check it
If you came to party, get your ass on the floor
If you can't dance, you need to kill yourself
If you ain't gon' party get your ass out the door
If you ain't gon' party get your ass out the door
Haha, Hollywood
Go-go-go to the ally, at the gate, make a right
But the slickest cats been looking for the party all night
But this ain't your average party, we got bouncers watching feet
So if you're chillin' on the wall, they gon' throw you in the streets
So feel the beat, move your body, man I best be seeing sweat
Stanton Warriors are spinnin' and they rippin' up the set
We ain't got time for all you corny suckers tryna play the wall
So the bouncers in the party are gonna probably crack your jaw
So get up, get up, get up, get off my back
Get up, get up, get up, let me [...]
Get up, get up, get up, [...] hear you
Get up, get up, get up, get up
See, this is what I'm talking about
If you hating on this shit, you best be walking it out
'Cause if a motherfucker hating on this beat, then I'll be laying on his face until I'm knocking him out
The police are gonna come and they'll be jogging him out
And I'll be up in the party f***ing rocking it out
And if they come up in the party, tryna question everybody
"Sorry Officer, we don't know what you're talking about"
So they'll just give it up and let it go
Somebody turn up the stereo, we need the opposite of "very low"
I need to be crowd surfing [...]
To the front, of the stage, so I can get up on the mic
To spit these stupid dope fresh rhymes, to make these people go all night
So get up, get up, get up, get off my back
Get up, get up, get up, let me [...]
Get up, get up, get up, [...] hear you
Get up, get up, get up, get up
So get up, get up, get up, get off my back
Get up, get up, get up, let me [...]
Get up, get up, get up, [...] hear you
Get up, get up, get up, get up
So get up, get off my back
Get up, get up
Get-get-get up
Haha, Stanton Warriors
Get-get-get up
Shout down to the UK
Haha, check it
So get up, get up, get up, get off my back
Get up, get up, get up, let me [...]
Get up, get up, get up, [...] hear you
Get up, get up, get up, get up
So get up, get up, get up, get off my back
Get up, get up, get up, let me [...]
Get up, get up, get up, [...] hear you
Get up, get up, get up, get up
The lyrics to this song by Stanton Warriors featuring Hollywood Holt & Ruby Goe, "Get Up," encourage people to dance and have a good time at a party. The opening lines set the tone, telling listeners to get on the floor and get their dance moves on or leave if they're not there to have fun. The chorus repeats this sentiment, urging people to either party or get out of the way.
In verse 2, Hollywood Holt directs listeners to follow him to the party location, but warns that the bouncers will kick out anyone not dancing or standing against the wall. He tells people to feel the beat and move their bodies, while giving props to the Stanton Warriors for their DJ skills. The second half of the verse adds a slightly more aggressive tone, with the bouncers cracking jaws of people not participating in the party.
The final verse is delivered by Ruby Goe and is more about personal enjoyment than aggression towards non-dancers. She wants the music to be louder and for the party-goers to be engaged and enthusiastic. She dreams of crowd-surfing and rapping on stage to keep people dancing all night long.
Line by Line Meaning
If you came to party, get your ass on the floor
If you want to have a good time, start dancing and join the party crowd on the dance floor.
If you can't dance, you need to kill yourself
If you can't dance, you shouldn't be a party pooper and ruin everyone's mood. Instead, you can learn or simply let go and have fun.
If you ain't gon' party get your ass out the door
If you aren't here to have a good time, there's no reason for you to stick around and prevent others from enjoying themselves.
Go-go-go to the ally, at the gate, make a right
Directions to the party location, located in an alley. Take a right turn from the gate to enter the venue.
But the slickest cats been looking for the party all night
Cool and trendy people have been searching for this party all night, showing that it's a must-attend event.
But this ain't your average party, we got bouncers watching feet
This party is different from the usual ones, with security guards keeping an eye on the crowd to make sure they don't misbehave or cause any trouble.
So if you're chillin' on the wall, they gon' throw you in the streets
If you're leaning against the wall and not participating in the party, the bouncers will force you to leave the venue and wander outside.
So feel the beat, move your body, man I best be seeing sweat
Let yourself be carried away by the music's rhythm and dance until you sweat, letting loose and enjoying the party to the fullest.
Stanton Warriors are spinnin' and they rippin' up the set
The Stanton Warriors are the DJs in charge of the music, doing an exceptional job of entertaining the crowd and pumping up the volume.
We ain't got time for all you corny suckers tryna play the wall
There's no time for timid people pretending not to be interested in the party, they should join in and have a good time.
So the bouncers in the party are gonna probably crack your jaw
If the bouncers catch anyone causing trouble or acting out of line, they won't hesitate to physically remove them from the premises, even if it involves using physical force.
See, this is what I'm talking about
This is the type of party that is worth talking about and attending, as it's filled with energy, good vibes, and exciting moments, providing a unique experience.
If you hating on this shit, you best be walking it out
If you aren't enjoying the party or the music, there's no point in sticking around and making a fuss, you should leave and let others enjoy themselves.
'Cause if a motherfucker hating on this beat, then I'll be laying on his face until I'm knocking him out
If someone is criticizing or disliking the music and being disrespectful, the person speaking will intervene and hit them until they stop, defending the party's atmosphere and entertainment.
The police are gonna come and they'll be jogging him out
If the authorities hear about troublemakers in the party, they'll come and remove them from the venue, forcing them to leave as quickly as possible.
And I'll be up in the party f***ing rocking it out
The artist will remain at the party, enjoying the music, and dancing as hard as possible to rock the venue.
And if they come up in the party, tryna question everybody
If the police start questioning people attending the party, everybody there will claim ignorance and deny any knowledge or involvement in anything illegal or inappropriate.
"Sorry Officer, we don't know what you're talking about"
People will respond to the police inquiries, letting them know that they're not aware of anything and that they're just there to have a good time.
So they'll just give it up and let it go
The police will eventually give up trying to investigate and question, as nobody is offering anything useful, and the crowd just wants to enjoy the party.
Somebody turn up the stereo, we need the opposite of "very low"
The music is not loud enough; people want it to be louder, so they request for someone to turn up the volume on the stereo system to the maximum level.
I need to be crowd surfing [...] to the front of the stage
The person speaking wants to crowd surf their way to the front of the stage to get a better view of the music and dance with the partygoers.
So I can get up on the mic
The artist wants to grab the microphone of the stage and perform his own rap to get the crowd even more hyped and excited.
To spit these stupid dope fresh rhymes, to make these people go all night
The singer wants to rap and sing some impressive lyrics that will enhance the music and charge up the crowd, keeping the party energy at its top level throughout the night.
Get-get-get up
An energetic call-to-action for everybody to stand up, dance, and enjoy the party with high spirits.
Shout down to the UK
A reference to the party's location in the UK, giving a shout-out to the people from that country.
So get up, get up, get up, get off my back
A call-to-action to anyone who's not dancing or enjoying themselves, urging them to leave and give the partygoers some space.
Get up, get up, get up, let me [...]
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Get up, get up, get up, [...] hear you
An incomplete line in the lyrics without a clear meaning or context.
Get up, get up, get up, get up
A final call-to-action for everyone to stand up, dance, and enjoy the party until the end.
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@77DirkDiggler
I've been looking for this song for ten years
@sc1788
Such an underrated and unknown song. Ahhhh legendary status this.
@Just_ur_nightmare
2021
Помню как папа включал всегда эту песню когда была маленькая)
@igorssoldatovs2157
Действительно отличный трэк. Вокал девушки реально уносит.
@user-ox8qz2qp1z
December 2022 . a real track can live 11 years.
@RyeNCee
Stanton Warriors are the dopest ever! Always catch em when they're in town and always one of the best nights with the best crowds!!
@O.DRISCOLL
2019
Still listening
Get up!
@rulmusic9510
I love the voice of ruby goe!!!!
@user-hi8so8vv2n
Anyone here 2023?😄✌🏻
@igotes
Hell yeah. Been listening to this tune frequently for a decade, but I'm too much of a cheapskate to buy it, so here I am.