Wise Up
The Bold Lyrics


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People doing wrong right in my face
That's not for me because I have my place
Life is so short why spend it being a fool
The games you play are just not cool

It's time to wise up
You must wise up
Two wrongs do not make a right
Because others do it you say you might

Excuses, excuses, are not for me
I've wised up, now I can see
It's time to wise up
You must wise up

Count me out
Listen, listen, learn to listen
Think of what your life is missing




When will you, when will you be
Totally free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Bold's song "Wise Up" convey a message of self-awareness and responsibility. The first stanza suggests that the singer is surrounded by people who are doing wrong, but they are determined to stay true to themselves and their principles. The second stanza encourages listeners to wise up and recognize that two wrongs do not make a right, and that it is important to take personal responsibility for one's actions rather than making excuses.


The repetition of the phrase "it's time to wise up" reinforces the message of self-awareness and the need to take action. The line "count me out" suggests that the singer is distancing themselves from those who engage in wrongful behavior. The lyrics also encourage listeners to listen and learn from others, and to consider what they may be missing out on by not being true to themselves.


Overall, the lyrics to "Wise Up" are a call to action for listeners to take responsibility for their actions and to be true to themselves, even when it is difficult to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

People doing wrong right in my face
I see people doing bad things in front of me.


That's not for me because I have my place
I do not want to be involved in those actions because I have my own path to follow.


Life is so short why spend it being a fool
Our time on earth is limited, why waste it doing foolish things.


The games you play are just not cool
The actions that one takes to play games are not admirable.


It's time to wise up
It is necessary to become wise.


You must wise up
Wisdom is essential to move forward.


Two wrongs do not make a right
Committing a wrong action to correct a wrong action creates nothing but more wrong.


Because others do it you say you might
Just because others are doing wrong, does not give one the license to replicate the same.


Excuses, excuses, are not for me
I am not a person who makes excuses.


I've wised up, now I can see
Now I have gained wisdom and have a clear perspective.


Count me out
I do not want to be a part of this.


Listen, listen, learn to listen
To learn, it is essential to listen.


Think of what your life is missing
Contemplate about what is absent in your life.


When will you, when will you be
When will one achieve success or personal fulfillment.


Totally free
Being unrestricted and burden-free.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY WRIGHT

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