Pack Up

Eliza Doolittle

About Pack Up

"Pack Up" is the second single by British recording artist Eliza Doolittle, taken from her debut album, Eliza Doolittle. It was released on 5 July 2010. The song lyrics contain the title of the 1915 song "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag". The music contains elements of the 1963 ska song "Wash Your Troubles Away" by Prince Buster. Lloyd Wade sings the main hook with Doolittle. The single was Doolittle's debut in most European countries.


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I get tired and upset
And I'm trying to care a little less
When I Google I only get depressed
I was taught to dodge those issues I was told
Don't worry
'Cause no doubt
There's always something to cry about
When your stuck in an angry crowd
They don't think what they say before they open their mouth

You gotta

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
And bury them beneath the sea
I don't care what the people may say
What the people may say about me
Pack Up your troubles get your old grin back
Don't worry 'bout the cavalry
I don't care what the whisperers say
'Cause they whisper too loud for me

Hot topic
Maybe I should drop it
It's a touchy subject
And I like to tiptoe 'round the ship going down
We got a penny but no pounds
So if your business is running out
It's not business to talk about
But they don't think what they say before they open their mouth

You gotta

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
And bury them beneath the sea
I don't care what the people may say
What the people may say about me
Pack up your troubles get your old grin back
Don't worry 'bout the cavalry
I don't care what the whisperers say
'Cause they whisper too loud for me

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Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag
And bury them beneath the sea
I don't care what the people may say
What the people may say about me
Pack up your troubles get your old grin back
Don't worry 'bout the cavalry
I don't care what the whisperers say
'Cause they whisper too loud for me

Yeah

Pack up, pack up, pack up, pack up (ah)
Pack up, pack up, pack up, pack up (yeah)
Pack up, pack up, pack up, pack up (yeah)
Pack up, pack up

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Eliza Doolittle

Eliza Sophie Caird (born 15 April 1988), better known by her stage name Eliza Doolittle, is an English singer-songwriter who signed to the Parlophone record label in October 2008. Her debut self-titled album, Eliza Doolittle was released on 12 July 2010, where it debuted at number 3 in the UK. Since the album's release, Doolittle has spawned two top 25 hits, including "Skinny Genes" and "Pack Up", which debuted within the top 5 on the UK Singles Chart. more »

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Written by: Eliza Caird, Felix Powell, George Asaf, Matt Prime, Timothy Woodcock

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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17 facts about this song

Song Credits
"Pack Up" is a song by British recording artist Eliza Doolittle, released as her first single in 2010.
Album Release
The song appears on Doolittle's self-titled debut studio album.
Music Chart Performance
"Pack Up" reached number five on the UK Singles Chart in August 2010.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics feature a positive message about ignoring life's troubles and focusing on the brighter side.
Inspiration
The song's title appears to come from an old World War I saying, "Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and smile, smile, smile."
Music Genre
"Pack Up" is often considered a pop song with elements of ska and folk.
Co-writers
Doolittle co-wrote this song with songwriters Tim Woodcock and Felix Powell.
Sales Status
The song was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for shipments of 600,000 copies.
Music Video Character
In the song's music video, Doolittle is portrayed as a carefree traveler.
Song Review
The song has received predominantly positive reviews from music critics who praised its catchy rhythm and Doolittle's vocal performance.
Cover Versions
Australian singer Casey Donovan covered "Pack Up" on her 2017 album, "Off the Grid & Somewhere in Between."
Live Performances
Doolittle has performed "Pack Up" at several music festivals and television shows, including the V Festival and The Graham Norton Show.
International Recognition
The song also charted in countries beyond the UK, including Australia, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands.
Music Production
The song was produced by Matthew Prime, a multi-platinum selling songwriter and producer.
Use in Media
"Pack Up" has featured in advertisements and television series, such as the UK's ITV network promoting their 2010 summer schedule.
Song Message
Eliza Doolittle has expressed that the song's message is about not letting negative things affect you and just moving on with life.

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