Eric Woolfson wrote most of the music and lyrics while Alan Parsons overviewed the production process. Prior to starting his Project, Parsons worked as an engineer with names such as the Beatles (Abbey Road, the Get Back roofttop concert) and Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon, Atom Heart Mother).
Since the 1990s Alan Parsons has been performing live shows, touring all over the world, but without Eric Woolfson.
Turn It Up
The Alan Parsons Project Lyrics
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I don't know where you're plugging in
Listen up
Yeah, we're all set to begin
Turn it up
Because we hope you like it loud
Tune it up
Any second now
Cheeky monkey grins
And for tonight
I'd love to let you in
The Alan Parsons Project's Turn It Up is an energetic song that invites the listener to turn up the volume and get lost in the music. The lyrics are simple yet impactful, with a focus on the power of sound and the shared experience of enjoying music together. The opening lines, "Turn it up, I don't know where you're plugging in, listen up, yeah we're all set to begin", set the stage for a high-energy performance.
The lyrics go on to describe the excitement of being in the moment and feeling the music. The line "making like cheeky monkey grins" can be interpreted as letting loose and enjoying oneself, perhaps even dancing recklessly. The singer then invites the listener to join in on this experience, "and for tonight, I'd love to let you in", indicating a shared moment of joy with an audience.
Overall, Turn It Up is a celebration of music's ability to bring people together, and the power of sound to thrill and inspire. The lyrics are a call to action, urging the listener to engage fully with the music and embrace the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it up
Increase the volume of the sound system
I don't know where you're plugging in
I am unsure where the audio device is connected
Listen up
Pay attention
Yeah, we're all set to begin
We are ready to start the performance
Turn it up
Increase the volume of the sound system
Because we hope you like it loud
We are playing the music loudly because we assume that is your preference
Tune it up
Adjust the sound levels to improve the quality of the music
Any second now
The performance is about to begin soon
Making like
Acting as if
Cheeky monkey grins
Making playful and mischievous facial expressions
And for tonight
For this evening
I'd love to let you in
I would like to invite you to join us for the performance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, CHRISTOPHER JASPER, ALICIA KNOTT, ALICIA RENEE KNOTT, TERRY LEWIS
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Ikaros Villar
t's no good believing in somebody else
If you can't believe in yourself
You give them the reason to take all the power and wealth
It's no good you trying to sit on the fence
And hope that the trouble will pass
'Cause sitting on fences can make you a pain in the ass
If there's something you find to believe in
Then the message must get through
So don't just sit in silence
When you know what to do
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
There's no conversation if nobody speaks
And nothing gets done in the end
There's no confrontation when fantasy makes you its friend
So much injustice, too many lies
We don't have to look very far
But nothing will change if we leave things the way that they are
If there's something you find to believe in
Then the message must get through
So don't just sit in silence
When you know what to do
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
If there's something you find to believe in
Then the message must get through
So don't just sit in silence
When you know what to do
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
John Hitzfeld
I've listened to AAP for 30 years had have all their releases, but the only song I got into in 'Try Anything Once' was 'Oh, Life', until now. I'm really getting into 'Turn It Up'. Excellent! It makes that album even better.
Templ Jam
"Oh, Life" is masterpiece. " Mr Time" too. Great Album 👍
Jerome Horn
Alan Parsons is the most underrated band of all time.
ROGELIO AGUILAR MINA
este es uno de mis super grupo favoritos junto con YES, PINK FLOYD,DEEP PURPLE, etc , solo los grandes perduran para siempre y por siempre (AUNQUE NADA ES PARA SIEMPRE ELLOS DURARAN ESE INSTANTE) Ja que viejado me escucho pero esa es " neta la corneta " saludos a la banda desde QueretaROCK
milaraven
Gracias por subir el vídeo. Es una maravilla de canción.Un beso amigo mio.
FM Music Fanatic
Esta es una de las mejores canciones que Alan ha escrito. Me hace hervir la sangre en las venas! 5/5 Lo que si... por que el video dura 4 mins cuando la cancion original dura 6?
iv3nomousi
This song is etched into my memory. I first heard it when I was 24, a few years ago. I've always pursued an eclectic taste in music because I believe all music can move people emotionally. This song is one of my all time faves, to this day in my life. The composition, the vocals, everything fits so beautifully. I also adore that short-but-so-satisfying guitar solo. Never thought to look for a video to it!! Thanks for posting it!
Ikaros Villar
t's no good believing in somebody else
If you can't believe in yourself
You give them the reason to take all the power and wealth
It's no good you trying to sit on the fence
And hope that the trouble will pass
'Cause sitting on fences can make you a pain in the ass
If there's something you find to believe in
Then the message must get through
So don't just sit in silence
When you know what to do
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
There's no conversation if nobody speaks
And nothing gets done in the end
There's no confrontation when fantasy makes you its friend
So much injustice, too many lies
We don't have to look very far
But nothing will change if we leave things the way that they are
If there's something you find to believe in
Then the message must get through
So don't just sit in silence
When you know what to do
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
If there's something you find to believe in
Then the message must get through
So don't just sit in silence
When you know what to do
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Turn it up, turn it up, make it louder
Scott Arrison
Alan parsons is a musical and technical genious who makes music with thoughtful lyrics and timeless melodies.
patotenorio
Me da gusto que alguien sepa esto, solo fue del disco de Darck side of the moon Supuestamente el mejor disco de la historia. y el le produjo los multi track tapes a los que les dio un sonido unico