What's Up

What's Up
four non blondes Lyrics


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Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination

I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?

And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?

Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh

And I try, oh my god do I try
I try all the time, in this institution

And I pray, oh my god do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution.

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

Oh, oh oh oh

Twenty-five years and my life is still




Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What's Up?" by Four Non Blondes shed light on the struggles of navigating life and finding one's place in the world. The repetition of "trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" echoes the frustration of feeling stuck and unable to progress towards a meaningful goal. The realization that the world is made up of a "brotherhood of man" is a reflection on the importance of unity and connection with others. The lyrics speak to the universal human experience of feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood, with the singer crying to release pent-up emotions and feeling "peculiar."


The chorus, with its uplifting melody and enthusiastic delivery, stands in contrast to the melancholic verses. The repetition of the phrase "what's going on?" is a plea for answers, for clarity in a confusing, uncertain world. The repeated "hey yeah yeah" phrases lend a sense of urgency and desperation to the song, as if the singer is on the brink of a breakthrough or breakdown. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that despite the difficulties of life, the pursuit of hope and progress is worth continuing.


Line by Line Meaning

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Despite having lived for a quarter-century, I am still trying to achieve a sense of contentment and purpose.


Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
My journey towards fulfillment can feel like a steep uphill climb, but I keep hoping that I will reach my destination eventually.


For a destination
I yearn for a specific goal or objective to give my life direction and meaning.


I realized quickly when I knew I should
I came to the realization quite early that the world is composed of a brotherhood of humankind, although I am not sure what that truly means.


That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
I have come to understand that all people are connected through our shared experiences and emotions, regardless of our individual differences.


For whatever that means
Despite my understanding of this concept, I am uncertain about how to apply it to my life moving forward.


And so I cry sometimes
At times, I feel overwhelmed by my circumstances, and release my emotions by crying while lying in bed.


When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
I use my resting hours to express my stress and anxiety, hoping that by doing so I can feel better and release some tension.


What's in my head
I cry to release all the thoughts and emotions I store in my mind and keep to myself.


And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
I experience a sense of uneasiness and abnormality, unsure of how to properly process my emotions and thoughts in a healthy manner.


And so I wake in the morning
As the day begins, I start the process of engaging with the world and trying to work towards my goals.


And I step outside
I literally leave my place of rest and go outside to face the world.


And I take a deep breath and I get real high
To mentally prepare myself, I inhale deeply and center myself before starting my day, feeling a sense of elation and excitement for what is to come.


And I scream from the top of my lungs
I shout out to the world to express my joy and optimism about the unknown aspects of what is to come.


What's going on?
I am excited about the adventures and opportunities that will come my way today, unsure but hopeful about what they will be.


And I try, oh my god do I try
I put in an incredible amount of effort and hard work towards achieving my goals, constantly striving for betterment.


I try all the time, in this institution
I exert effort towards my objectives within the parameters set forth by my societal constructs, all the while still hoping to achieve my dreams.


And I pray, oh my god do I pray
In addition to hard work, I also turn to spirituality or a higher power to seek guidance and give me hope for the future.


I pray every single day
I engage in some form of prayer, reflection, or meditation on a regular basis as a means of maintaining my resilience and sense of purpose.


For a revolution.
I wish for a significant change in the social or cultural status quo that could lead to a more just and equitable society for all.


I said hey, what's going on?
Through my actions, words, and spirit, I seek to engage with the world in a way that conveys my optimism and genuine curiosity, asking others to join me in actively dreaming and creating a better future.


Oh, oh oh oh
A repeated musical refrain that reinforces the tone of hope and excitement conveyed in the lyrics.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LINDA PERRY

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@marialayze8489

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh
And I try, oh my god do I try
I try all the time, in this institution
And I pray, oh my god do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution
And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?
And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?
Oh, oh oh oh
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination



@ElvisCerda

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination.

I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this
brotherhood of man
For whatever that means

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar.

And so I wake up in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?

And I say: Hey! yeah yeaaah, Hey yeah yea
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say: Hey! yeah yeaaah, Hey yeah yea
I said hey, what's going on?

ooh, ooh ooh

and I try, oh my god do I try
I try all the time, in this institution

And I pray, oh my god do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution.

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake up in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
for a destination.



@josefinarebacca5167

"4 Non Blondes - What's Up" 

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get that great big hill of hope
For a destination

I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?

And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?

Oh, oh oh
Oh, oh oh

And I try, oh my god do I try
I try all the time, in this institution

And I pray, oh my god do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution.

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar

And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

And I say, hey hey hey hey
I said hey, what's going on?

Oh, oh oh oh

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get that great big hill of hope
For a destination



@mayarasouza6313

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25 years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah-eh-eh, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah-eh-eh, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
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Ooh, ooh ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
Ooh, ooh ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
And I try, oh my god do I try!
I try all the time, in this institution
And I pray, oh my god do I pray!
I pray every single day
For revolution
And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
What's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah-eh-eh, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah-eh-eh, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
And I say, hey yeah yeah-eh-eh, hey yeah yeah
I said hey, what's going on?
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I said hey, what's going on?
Ooh, ooh ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo
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25 years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination



@aliakbarmuda

If You want to read a lyric
wenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs,
"What's going on?!"

[2x]
And I say, "Hey, hey, hey, hey!"
I said, "Hey, what's going on?"

Ooh, ooh, ooh

And I try, oh, my God, do I try
I try all the time
In this institution
And I pray, oh, my God, do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution

And so I cry sometimes
When I'm lying in bed
Just to get it all out
What's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning
And I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs,
"What's going on?!"

[4x]
And I say, "Hey, hey, hey, hey!"
I said, "Hey, what's going on?"

> Ooh, ooh, ooh

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination



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@NikolaosSkordilis

I was reminded of this song by the TV show Sense8, where it was used for karaoke in the 4th episode and it was sang by all the main characters!

@santos8468

That was an amazing scene.

@MrXaionX

Sotnas The most amazing scene !!!

@miguelg6708

That's the only reason I looked for this song

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