Get Up!
Beverley Knight
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You stand tall while people sway (True to your self) Leave them fakers on the shelf (Heed your calling) Go and do your thing, I make I hear you say... Get up, get up and hold your ground You don't care what goes around Stand up, stand up and hold your ground (stand up) Hold your ground Them no bigger than us No bigger than we No bigger than you No bigger than me Them no bigger than us No bigger than we No bigger than you No bigger than me (hey hey) (Get up! Get up!) Yeah (You gotta gotta!) (Stand up! Stand up) Stand up on me (Get up! Get up!) Alright (You gotta gotta!) (Stand up! Stand up!) Yeah yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha) (Ah-ha-ah-ha-ah-ha) (Ah-ha, ah-ha) (Ah-ha-ah-ha-ah-ha) Get up and Stand up and Hold it Get up and Stand up and Hold it Feel it! (Don't feel no shame) Let them know you're not the same (Don't feel no way) You stand tall while people sway (True to your self) Leave them fakers on the shelf (Heed your calling) Oh, go and do your thing, I make I hear you s-a-a-a-y... [Chorus (x2)]
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Written by: DOROTHY MARTIN, MARK JACKSON, IAN SCOTT
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Details"Get Up!" appears as track number 2 in the album "Who I Am". This was the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Beverley Knight, released on Parlophone Records in March 2002.
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Release Information"Get Up!" was released as a single in the United Kingdom in July 2002, following the release of her album "Who I Am" a few months earlier.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart, marking her ninth UK top 40 entry.
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Video ProductionAn accompanying music video was directed by Max & Dania, well-known for directing music videos for a variety of artists in music genres spanning from pop to rap.
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GenreThe song is categorized under R&B/Soul genre, showcasing Knight's strong vocal ability and impactful lyricism.
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Song Length"Get Up!" has a runtime of 3 minutes and 48 seconds, a standard duration for pop and R&B songs during its release.
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Song Inspiration"Get Up!" is a call to action song that encourages listeners to rise against adversity and strive for what they believe in. Upon its release, it was noted for its powerful and motivating message.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive reviews from music critics, mostly praising Knight's vocals and the song's composition.
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Live PerformancesBeverley Knight has performed "Get Up!" live on numerous occasions, including during her numerous tours and concerts in the UK and internationally.
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Songwriting CreditBeverley Knight is accredited as one of the songwriters for "Get Up!", demonstrating her talent not just as a singer, but as a songwriter as well.
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Album SuccessThe album "Who I Am", which features "Get Up!", is one of Beverley Knight's most successful with a Gold certification in the UK. This illustrates the considerable commercial success of the album, and by extension, "Get Up!".
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