Up with People started in 1965, as a cast of 140 volunteers performing "Sin… Read Full Bio ↴Up with People started in 1965, as a cast of 140 volunteers performing "Sing-Out 65" at a summer convention of Moral Re-Armament on Mackinac Island, Michigan. MRA is an international group, and so people from many countries were represented in the Sing-Out 65. The cast of Sing-Out 65 traveled to Japan at the invitation of the Prime Minister, with cast members staying in private homes, including the homes of members of parliament. The cast performed on Japanese television and on the Kabuki Stage in Tokyo. Traveling throughout the country — from Hokkaido Island in the north, to Tokyo and by train past Hiroshima to Kobe — the cast took a ferry to South Korea. In South Korea the cast performed at military facilities and visited the Demilitarized Zone at Panmunjeom.

Back in the U.S., the cast became 'Sing-Out 66.' The show toured around the country, attracting volunteers and led to the formation of three "Up With People" casts (A, B, and C). With these multiple casts the show sang and performed for audiences around the world including the U.S., Canada, Europe, Central and South America, and Japan.

In 1967 the name was changed to "Up with People," sponsored and supported by MRA and the Reader's Digest Foundation. Over the years, the Sing-Outs and Up With People played in diverse venues around the U.S., including universities, high schools, hockey arenas, the Hollywood Bowl, Super Bowl half-times, National Conventions for Republicans and Democrats, the Air Force Academy, Ft. Benning, Ft. Campbell, and many more.

In 1990 the show celebrated its 25th anniversary . Along with performing the show, cast members participate in civic events and assist volunteer organizations as a way to give back to the communities that host them. Today the size of the troupe has been scaled back to close to its original size, and with just one troupe touring at a time.

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Up With People Lyrics

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Hey girl I'm waiting on ya, I'm waiting on ya
Come on and let me sneak you out
And have a celebration, a celebration
The music up, the windows down

Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool and we know it too (know it too)
Yeah, we'll keep doing what we do

Just pretending that we're cool, so tonight

Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (and live while we're young)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Tonight let's get some

And live while we're young

Hey girl it's now or never, it's now or never
Don't overthink, just let it go
And if we get together, yeah get together
Don't let the pictures leave your phone (oh oh)

Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool, so tonight

Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (wanna live while we're young)
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Tonight let's get some

And live while we're young

And girl, you and I
We're about to make some memories tonight

I wanna live while we're young
We wanna live while we're young

Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'til we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young

Crazy, crazy, crazy 'til we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some and live while we're young

Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live while we're young
(C'mon, young) wanna live, wanna live (wanna live while we're young)
Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live while we're young
Tonight let's get some

And live while we're young

Overall Meaning

The song "Live While We're Young" by British boy band One Direction is an upbeat and catchy pop track that encourages living in the moment and enjoying life while you're young. The lyrics center around a desire to have a good time and make memories with someone, even if it's just for one night. The chorus, "Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'til we see the sun / I know we only met but let's pretend it's love / And never, never, never stop for anyone / Tonight let's get some and live while we're young" emphasizes this carefree attitude.

The opening lines of the song, "Hey girl I'm waiting on ya, I'm waiting on ya / Come on and let me sneak you out / And have a celebration, a celebration / The music up, the windows down," suggest a sense of adventure and spontaneity. The singer is urging someone to break free from their routine and let loose with him. The lyrics often use language associated with youth culture, such as "pretending that we're cool," and "live while we're young," to make the point that it's important to enjoy life and not worry about consequences or the future.

Overall, the message of the song is to live in the moment and enjoy the freedom of youth. It's an anthem for anyone looking to have a good time and make memories with friends or loved ones, even if it's just for one night. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the catchy chorus makes it an easy song to sing along to and have fun with.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey girl I'm waiting on ya, I'm waiting on ya
The singer is waiting for his female partner, urging her to come quick.

Come on and let me sneak you out
The singer is asking his partner to sneak out with him secretly.

And have a celebration, a celebration
The singer wants to have a party or a special event.

The music up, the windows down
The artist wants to blast the music and open the car windows.

Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
The artist and his partner will be doing what they enjoy doing together.

Just pretending that we're cool and we know it too (know it too)
The singer wants to act cool with his partner, knowing that they both enjoy each other's company.

Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy 'till we see the sun
The singer wants to have an insanely fun time until the sun comes up.

I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
The artist doesn't want to overthink things and just wants to have a good time with his new partner.

And never, never, never stop for anyone
The artist wants to continue having a good time without worrying about anyone else's opinions or interruptions.

Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
The artist wants to enjoy the night and live life to the fullest while they're young and free.

And girl, you and I
The singer addresses his partner and highlights their connection.

We're about to make some memories tonight
The artist wants to spend the night making unforgettable memories with his partner.

I wanna live while we're young
The singer wants to enjoy life while they're still young and carefree.

C'mon, young) wanna live, wanna live (wanna live while we're young)
The singer encourages his partner to live life to its fullest as well.

Tonight let's get some and live while we're young
The singer reiterates his desire to enjoy the night and have the time of their lives while they're youthful.

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