Up

Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug

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"Pick Up the Phone" (stylized as "pick up the phone" on Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight) is a song by American hip hop recording artists Young Thug and Travis Scott. It was released on June 3, 2016, by Grand Hustle Records, Epic Records, Atlantic Records and 300 Entertainment. It is the lead single from Young Thug's mixtape Jeffery (2016) and the second single from Travis Scott's second studio album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016). The song features vocals from Atlanta rapper Quavo from the hip hop trio Migos and additional vocals from American singer-songwriter.  


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2018
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Southside on the track, yeah
Yeah
Back to back
Ooh, ooh
Yee!

I take molly and go up (up)
We take coke (and what?) we go up (go up)
We got hoes (bitches) it's 'bout to go up (ooh)
You playin' with smoke (brrt), it can go up (it can go up)
It can go up (yee-hee), it can go up (yee-hee)
It's up (say what?), it's up (ayy)
It can go up (yee-hee), we can get up (yee-hee)
Let's go up (yee), let's go up (yee)

Hundred racks on me right now
What the f*ck is you talkin' 'bout, lil' bitty bitch?
I got bitches tryna f*ck me, tryna suck me
Tryna meet me, I don't need money, they're rich
I got a couple little bitches I done bought a Patek
I'ma put a couple more in their tip
Bless her hips (oh), them bitches dip (oh-oh, yeah)
I just got a ghetto hoe to better ho, another ho
Now I'm ridin', mess a couple million
Pull up to your hood wit a busted up brick
We ain't playin' 'bout our stuff, big killin' (yeah)
I just got a king size box of red bottoms
Spend a hundred racks on bitches
Swift just bought me a seal
Act', I don't need bubblegum or nothin'
I just got a real pint of Actavis
We don't need no bubblegum or nothin'
I just got a real pint of Act'
We ain't need bubblegum or no-nothin', yeah, uh
Kibbles and Bits my dog 'cause we German, uh
I just twisted a Backwood, I think it was sherbet (let's go)
Yee-hee, Goyard ('yard)
Yee-hee, let's have a money war (yah)
Yee-hee, see me hidden in the dark (yah)
Yee-hee, my niggas, we lovin' this war (my niggas, we lovin' this war)
Yee-hee, I forgot about superstardom (yeah, yeah)
Yee-hee, I take my dog's charge (yeah, yeah)
Yee-hee, make me pull your dog card
Yee-yee, and the 'ting go bad up (yee)

I take molly and go up (up)
We take coke (and what?) we go up (go up)
We got hoes (bitches) it's 'bout to go up (ooh)
You playin' with smoke (brrt), it can go up (it can go up)
Let's go up (let's go up), we can go up (we can go all way up)
We can go up (yeah, we can go up), we can go up (yeah, we can go up)
We can go up (let's go up), we can get up (we can go all way up)
Let's go up (yeah, we can go up), let's go up (yeah, we can go up)

F*ck your bitch for my brunch (woah, woah, what?)
Go to Paris for lunch (let's go, yeah)
Smokin' that gas like a skunk (skunk)
Got a camel, no hump (Lil Uzi)
Nigga, don't talk greasy, better believe me
You know I stay where the cheese be
Bitch, I'm a star like a Ouija
I did not mean to get creepy
Diamonds, they wet, need a squeegee (squeejee)
You know I be where the dawgs at
We know you hang where the fleas be (eww)
Automatic where my keys be
I need that shit Puerto Rican
She suck my dick and she leakin'
Just livin' my life and it's easy (okay)
She put her knees where my feet be
I need a whip that got three seats (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Have a threesome, yeah, that's all week (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't want them hoes, yeah, they all weak (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Have a threesome, yeah, that's all week
Don't want them hoes, yeah, they all weak
Pitch the rock just like a floater, diamonds colder like a boulder
Canary look like Corona, heard you own her, well I stole her
Well at least I'm just a loner, smokin' gas, bitch, I'm a stoner
He want my swag, he's a cloner, look at my pocket it's big, gettin' swoler
I do not like her, so I can't promote her
Whippin' them babies then leave it in strollers
You know she treat the Molly like the coca

Let's go up
We can go up, we can go up
We can go up, let's go up
We can go up, we can go up

Shh, shh, Scotty, look at this dead man, shh, shh
Come on, we gotta put him in a trash can (come on)
I'm 'bout to run, I was just on a Xanny
Don't give no f*ck, I got a prostitute Granny
I got some girl, and that shit stuck in my vein (yeah)
I'm in a coupe, 'bout to be switchin' the lane (yeah)
I got a girl meetin' me right when I land (yeah)
I made it clear, I'ma look out when I can (yeah)
Thank you, my brother, thank you, thank you, pardon me (pardon me)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for remainin' the same ('mainin' the same)
Wasted wasted tryna intercept a hoe, you a lame
Money callin' and I'm reachin' out every rate (yee)

I take molly and go up (up)
We take coke (and what?) we go up (go up)
We got hoes (bitches) it's 'bout to go up (ooh)
You playin' with smoke (brrt), it can go up (it can go up)
It can go up (yee-hee), it can go up (yee-hee)
It's up (say what?), it's up (ayy)
It can go up (yee-hee), we can get up (yee-hee)
Let's go up (yee), let's go up (yee)

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Written by: Jeffrey Williams, Joshua Luellen, Symere Woods

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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22 facts about this song

Release
The song "Up" by Young Thug was released on April 12, 2018.
Album
“Up” is a song from the album “Hear No Evil,”, which is Young Thug's 10th project overall.
Featured Artist
The song features American rapper Lil Uzi Vert.
Music Video
The music video for "Up" was released on July 5, 2018. It shares a distinct Burton-esque, somewhat gothic atmosphere.
Type of Music
Young Thug is an Atlanta-based pop artist, and the song "Up" falls under the genre of "Trap" music.
Streaming Records
The song "Up" garnered millions of streams within days of its release.
Recognition
The song is widely recognised because of its appearance in Young Thug and Lil Uzi Vert's collaborative album, 'Super Slimey'.
Chart Rankings
The song "Up" made it to the Top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Up" are standard for Thug and Uzi – they highlight their extravagant, luxurious lifestyle with mentions of designer brands and expensive alcohol.
Production
The track was produced by Southside, a frequent collaborator of Young Thug.
Themes
The song talks about defiance and staying at the top against all odds, a common theme in Young Thug's music. It also includes self-confidence and partying themes.
Critical Reception
The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics, who appreciated the chemistry between Thug and Uzi.
Artist Background
The song "Up" is performed by American rapper Jeffrey Lamar Williams, known professionally as Young Thug. He is recognized for his eccentric vocal style inspired by various influences.
Song Release
"Up" featuring Lil Uzi Vert was released on the 12th of April, 2018, as a part of Young Thug's three-track EP "Hear No Evil".
Album Details
The song appears in "Hear No Evil", an Extended Play (EP) that Young Thug released in honor of his deaf brother. This is also why the EP was first announced with a sign language video.
Collaboration
"Up" features a guest appearance from American rapper, singer, and songwriter Symere Woods, better known by his stage name Lil Uzi Vert. This isn't their first collaboration; they have previously worked together on several other songs.
Song Theme
The song "Up" relates to Young Thug and Lil Uzi Vert's lavish lifestyles and the kinds of activities they engage in, which usually involve being surrounded by wealth and extravagance.
Music Video
A music video for the song was released on May 11, 2018. The video gathers elements from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', a cult classic movie from 1975. Characters in the video perform the "Time Warp" dance, referencing the iconic scene from the movie.
Chart Performance.
The song never charted on the Billboard Hot 100, reflecting Young Thug’s underground appeal despite his mainstream recognition.
Cultural References
“Up” includes multiple cultural references, tapping into sports, luxury brands, and other aspects of pop culture in its lyrics.
Lyricism
Both Young Thug and Lil Uzi Vert employ their characteristic fast-paced, melodically diverse rapping styles in "Up," showcasing verse exchanges that are occasionally difficult to differentiate between due to blending of similar vocal styles and effects.
Legacy
While not a chart-topper, “Up” is a regular fixture in Young Thug’s discography and is often recognized for its colorful, surreal music video.

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