Get 'Em Up
Anderson Paak Lyrics
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Kim plays with the heart strings
Late nights in the basement
Kills me with them soft notes
Offbeat placements
So sweet with the long notes
Blue dream and the light glow
But if you leave then I might roll
On your marks
When you're ready
Let me start
Okay, two shots and a slow dance
We walk to your home stack
Keep up, keep up, keep up if you can
Something different ain't it
Nothing like we planned
This ain't complicated
All up in the air, all up in the air
We walk in the same directions with no common plans
Just the nature of a man, prob'ly cover good good good
All up in the air
All up in the air
And if it's love, then it's love
And if it's not love then it's all love
All up in the air, All up in the air
And if it's love, then it's real
And if it's not love then it's no deal
All up in the air, all up in the air
Slow dance in your compound when you're off that brown
Freelance in your hometown and it's good work now
Set it all down
(Set it all down)
Set it all, set it all, set it all back down
(Yeah) On your marks
When you're ready
Let me start, (okay)
Smooth talking and they stare
How often are you here?
Keep on, keep on, keep on if you care
Something different ain't it?
Nothin like we planned
This ain't complicated
All up in the air, all up in the air
We walk in the same direction with no common plans
Guess it's just the nature of a man
Prob'ly cover good good good
All up in the air, all up in the air
And if it's love, then it's love
But if it's not love then it's all love
All up in the air, all up in the air
And if it's love then it's real
And if it's not love then it's no deal
All up in the air, all up in the air
The song "Get 'Em Up" by Anderson Paak explores the complexities of relationships and the unknown paths that they take. In the opening lines, the lyrics suggest that the subject of the song, possibly a romantic partner, manipulates the emotions of the singer. He describes her playing with his heartstrings and soft notes, creating long notes that are both soothing and bittersweet. The emotional ambiguity of the situation is emphasized by the chorus, which reminds us that love can be unpredictable and is often "all up in the air." Despite the lack of certainty, the singer expresses his willingness to be swept up in the relationship, even if it ultimately ends.
As the verses progress, the lyrics describe the journey of the relationship, with slow dances and late nights in basements. The singer is willing to take risks, as seen in the lines "I'll wait for the next show, but if you leave then I might roll." He's aware of the potential outcome, but the lure of love is too strong to resist. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest an attempt to reconcile the unpredictability of love with the desire for stability. The singer describes a commitment to settling down and making a life together, even if it means giving up the thrill of freelance work and choosing to stay in one place.
Overall, "Get 'Em Up" is a poignant illustration of how love can be wonderful and uncertain, especially in the face of personal and professional ambitions. The song's melancholy melody and introspective lyrics create a mood of introspection and longing, echoing the emotional journey of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
All up in the air
Everything is uncertain and undecided
Kim plays with the heart strings
Kim manipulates emotions for her own pleasure
Late nights in the basement
Spending time together in a private, intimate space
Kills me with them soft notes
Kim's music touches me deeply
Offbeat placements
Kim's musical choices are unconventional
So sweet with the long notes
Kim's music is beautiful and emotionally resonant
Blue dream and the light glow
We are relaxed and content
I'll wait for the next show
I look forward to experiencing Kim's music again
But if you leave then I might roll
If Kim ends our relationship, I may spiral into sadness
On your marks
Get ready
When you're ready
Start when you're prepared
Let me start
Allow me to begin
Okay, two shots and a slow dance
We are drinking and dancing together
We walk to your home stack
We go to your house
Keep up, keep up, keep up if you can
Try to match my pace
Something different ain't it
This is a unique situation
Nothing like we planned
Our relationship is not following our original expectations
This ain't complicated
Our relationship is simple
And if it's love, then it's love
If our relationship is true love, then it's genuine
And if it's not love then it's all love
If our relationship is not true love, then we can still appreciate each other
We walk in the same directions with no common plans
We are both moving forward, but without any shared goals
Just the nature of a man, prob'ly cover good good good
This is typical behavior for a man, likely covering up any negative emotions
Slow dance in your compound when you're off that brown
We are dancing together at your house while under the influence of drugs
Freelance in your hometown and it's good work now
I am working independently in your hometown and it's going well
Set it all down
Let go of everything
Smooth talking and they stare
I am charming and people are noticing
How often are you here?
How frequently do you visit this place?
Keep on, keep on, keep on if you care
Continue to keep up with me if you truly care
And if it's love then it's real
If our relationship is true love, then it's authentic
And if it's not love then it's no deal
If our relationship is not true love, then it's not worth pursuing
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