What's Up?

4 Non Blondes

About What's Up?

"What's Up?" is a song by American rock group 4 Non Blondes from their 1992 debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! It was released as the album's second single in 1993. It was successful in the United States and in several European countries, peaking at number one in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland.


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1992
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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

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4 Non Blondes

4 Non Blondes was an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1989. The group was formed by bassist Christa Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall, drummer Wanda Day, and vocalist and guitarist Linda Perry. Prior to the release of their first album, Roger Rocha replaced Hall on guitar, and Dawn Richardson replaced Day on drums. They hit the charts in 1993 with "What's Up?", their only major hit single. Perry left the band in 1994 to begin a solo career, and the remaining members disbanded shortly after. more »

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Written by: Linda Perry

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"What's Up?" was officially released as the second single from the 4 Non Blondes' debut album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!" on June 23, 1993.
Songwriters
The song was written by breakthrough Led Zeppelin-influenced, 4 Non Blondes member, Linda Perry.
Chart Success
"What's Up?" reached number fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, number one in several European countries and the top five in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used in numerous popular culture contexts, including in the TV series "Sense8", a viral video montage of He-Man singing and in the music rhythm game "Rock Band 4".
Commercial Usage
It's also used in commercials, most notably in a 2020 Facebook ad featuring a cover performed by Chris Martin of Coldplay and actress Lizzo.
Video Director
Its music video was directed by Morgan Lawley.
Unique Song Name
Despite the song's title, the phrase "What's up?" does not appear in its lyrics.
Covers and Remixes
The song has been covered and remixed by numerous artists in various genres, including dance versions by DJ Miko and a stripped-down acoustic rendition by P!nk.
Live Performances
"What's Up?" was performed by 4 Non Blondes at the 1994 Billboard Music Awards, with a memorable performance featuring Perry's unique vocal stylings.
Album Success
The success of "What's Up?" propelled the album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!" to peak at number 13 on the Billboard 200.
Reception
From critics, the song received mixed reviews but from the audience, it has always been a 90s favorite.
Awards
The song earned the band a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group at the 37th Grammy Awards.

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