Get Up
You Am I Lyrics


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Got a kiss on the neck from a mornin' cartoon
Pullin' out the knot, I just can't lose
Grabbin' my shoulder, turned out the night
Like a smile after you've cried

The lady out walkin' with her popcorn pup
To get out and smoke before her husband wakes up
Eyes to the asphalt, plastic bag hands
Just get on outta there, just get away from that man

Well I'm all thumbs and toes
With the way that it comes and the way that it goes

(Get up, get up)
I gotta loosen this load
(Get up, get up)
Get some fire in my throat
(Get up, get up)

See the man in the corner tryin' to make em all smile
And missin' the one who matters all the while
And she'll beat him senseless but he just can't see
It ain't for the crowd that you bleed

So be good to your barkeep man
Its more than yer drink, he's got his hand
Can see that your nervous and it shits him to tears
Yeah he just don't want to wait and he don't care about your band

Well I'm all thumbs and toes
With the way that it comes and the way that it goes

(Get up, get up)
I gotta loosen this load
(Get up, get up)
And put some fire in my throat
(Get up, get up)

I need a life dedicated
Not this endless parading
Help me, alright

(Get up, get up)
Yeah I gotta loosen this load
(Get up, get up)
And get some fire in my throat
(Get up, get up)

I want a life dedicated
Not this endless parading
Help me, alright

I need to do more, but I ain't been sleeping
For the longest time
For the longest time
For the longest time

If I could live for one day without being sorry I know
One day without being sorry, I know




One day without being sorry, I know
One day without being sorry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of You Am I's song "Get Up" are a compelling exploration of themes related to the modern human experience. The song is at its core an anthem for breaking away from the mundanity of daily life, and for embracing the transformative power of taking risks and pursuing passion. The opening lines speak of a kiss on the neck from a cartoon - this can be interpreted as a symbol for something joyful and childlike, from which the singer is taking inspiration. This symbol contrasts with the image of the lady walking her dog, who is trying to escape an unhappy domestic life. The singer exhorts the listener to be good to their bartender and to put reverence into parts of their life beyond the stage or the spotlight.


The lyrics are layered and poetic, and they highlight the importance of taking risks and living a life that is true to oneself. The final lines of the song - "If I could live for one day without being sorry I know, One day without being sorry, I know" - can be interpreted as an appeal for the singer to be able to live his life without apology or regret. The song paints a picture of modern life as one in which people often feel trapped, but in which there are glimpses of beauty and inspiration that can be used to motivate one to "get up" and take action.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a kiss on the neck from a mornin' cartoon
I woke up with a love bite on my neck


Pullin' out the knot, I just can't lose
I'm trying to fix a problem, but it keeps slipping away


Grabbin' my shoulder, turned out the night
The night is over, but I can still feel it lingering


Like a smile after you've cried
A brief moment of happiness after a long struggle


The lady out walkin' with her popcorn pup
A woman taking her dog for a walk with a bag of popcorn


To get out and smoke before her husband wakes up
She wants to smoke without her husband knowing


Eyes to the asphalt, plastic bag hands
Focusing on the ground, carrying something insignificant


Just get on outta there, just get away from that man
She needs to leave her husband and escape his control


Well I'm all thumbs and toes
I feel clumsy and out of control


With the way that it comes and the way that it goes
The ups and downs of life


(Get up, get up) I gotta loosen this load
I need to let go of my burdens and move forward


(Get up, get up) Get some fire in my throat
I need to find my passion and speak up


See the man in the corner tryin' to make em all smile
A performer trying to make people happy


And missin' the one who matters all the while
Ignoring the person he truly cares about


And she'll beat him senseless but he just can't see
His loved one is hurting him, but he can't see it


It ain't for the crowd that you bleed
The sacrifices we make aren't for the audience, but for ourselves


So be good to your barkeep man
Treat your bartender with respect


Its more than yer drink, he's got his hand
The bartender has a lot on his plate


Can see that your nervous and it shits him to tears
The bartender can tell you're anxious and it upsets him


Yeah he just don't want to wait and he don't care about your band
The bartender is impatient and doesn't care about your music


I need a life dedicated
I want to live with purpose


Not this endless parading
Not just going through the motions


Help me, alright
I need some assistance


(Get up, get up) Yeah I gotta loosen this load
I need to let go of my burdens and move forward


(Get up, get up) And get some fire in my throat
I need to find my passion and speak up


I want a life dedicated
I desire a life with purpose


Not this endless parading
Not just going through the motions


Help me, alright
I need some assistance


I need to do more, but I ain't been sleeping
I want to do more, but I haven't been well-rested


For the longest time
For an extensive period


If I could live for one day without being sorry I know
If I could have one day without regret


One day without being sorry, I know
One day free of guilt


One day without being sorry, I know
One day without remorse


One day without being sorry
One day without regret




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tim Rogers

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Comments from YouTube:

@kikikdrama1k202

This song is amazing.

@jimbojones3292

Fkn killer man Tim and the boys always bring it rock n roll lifers man 👌🏻

@genzale

<3 You Am I forever!

@CarefreeAus

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@RRRanty

Fckn epic!

@mammothlars7301

Get up and and get a dog inya!

@KittyRoseCupCakes

Why does this song only have 1200 views?

@hbjiyoiho8477

why does this song only have one comment?

@antho9921

HBJIY oiHO Why does this comment have only 1 reply?

@Truthmoses

because God can keep a secret.

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