Listen up
The Superspecs Lyrics


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I can't remember what it was that you said
That made me feel so messed up in the head
Why can't I remember what it was we did yesterday?
Because it seems so far away
You thought you did it for all the right reasons
You better think about who you're pleasing

If I were you I'd turn and walk away
But if you think I'm gonna take this sitting down
Then what I'll do the shock should knock you through the ground




I'll come out swinging cause I ain't no chump
If I were you I?d stop and listen up

Overall Meaning

The Superspecs's song "Listen Up" is an anthem about finding the strength to stand up for oneself and fight back against those who have wronged us. The opening lines set the tone for the song by highlighting the confusion and frustration of a relationship gone wrong. The singer cannot remember what was said that made them feel so messed up in the head, and even yesterday feels like a distant memory. It's clear that there has been some sort of breach of trust, and our protagonist is struggling to make sense of it all.


The chorus is a call to action, urging the offending party to "think about who you're pleasing" and warning them that the singer is not someone to be messed with. There is a sense of righteous anger and power in these lines, as the singer asserts their strength and independence. The final lines are particularly forceful, with the singer proclaiming that they will "come out swinging" if necessary - this is a song about standing up for oneself and refusing to be a victim.


Overall, "Listen Up" is an empowering and uplifting song about taking control of one's life and refusing to be held down by the actions of others. It's a reminder that we all have the power to fight back, to stand up for what we believe in, and to make our voices heard.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't remember what it was that you said
I am unable to recollect your exact words


That made me feel so messed up in the head
Your words caused mental distress for me


Why can't I remember what it was we did yesterday?
I fail to recall our activities of the previous day


Because it seems so far away
It appears distant and hazy in my mind


You thought you did it for all the right reasons
You believed that you acted with pure intentions


You better think about who you're pleasing
You should reconsider whose expectations you are meeting


If I were you I'd turn and walk away
If our positions were reversed, I would leave the situation


But if you think I'm gonna take this sitting down
If you expect me to passively accept this


Then what I'll do the shock should knock you through the ground
I will retaliate with such force that it will stun you


I'll come out swinging cause I ain't no chump
I will fight back fiercely, because I am not weak


If I were you I?d stop and listen up
If I were in your place, I would pay attention and give importance to what I say




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS MONTGOMERY NEWMAN

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