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What's Up? — 4 Non Blondes Lyrics
Soundtrack: Madame Web
What's Up? Song Lyrics
25 years and my life is still
Tryin' 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-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, a-what's going on?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, a-what's going on?"
Ooh, ooh
Ooh
Ooh, uh huh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh
Ooh, uh huh
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 revolution
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-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, what's going on?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, a-what's going on?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
(Wake in the morning and step outside)
Hey-ey-ey
(Take a deep breath and I get real high)
(And I scream)
I said "Hey, a-what's going on?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
(Wake in the morning and step outside)
Hey-ey, yeah yeah yeah
(Take a deep breath and I get real high)
(And I scream)
I said "Hey, a-what's going on?"
Ooh, ooh
Ooh
Ooh, uh huh
25 years and my life is still
Tryin' to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination, mmm
Track Listing
February, 17th 2024
"What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes is a powerful anthem of introspection and existential questioning, encaosulated within the framework of a rock ballad. The song delves into the feelings of frustration and longing for change that the narrator experiences, reflecting a universal sentiment of searching for meaning in life. The lyrics begin with a contemplation of time passing and the struggle to reach a place of hope and understanding, highlighting a sense of stagnation and the desire for progress.
The chorus, "And I say, hey-ey-ey, Hey-ey-ey, I said 'Hey, a-what's going on?'" becomes a memirable and resonant call to action, not just for the narrator but for listeners as well, invoking a shared curiosity and concern for the state of one's life and the world. This moment of vocalizing their confusion and seeking clarity is mirrored by the act of physically stepping outside, taking a deep breath, and looking for a sense of peace and perspective.
Throughout the song, the themes of trying and praying for revolution express a deep-seated need for transformative change, both personally and societally. The repetition of waking, stepping outside, and screaming "What's going on?" underscores a cyclical struggle with these existential questions, suggesting that the search for answers and meaning is an ongoing process.
"What's Up?" captures the essence of the human experience — the quest for understanding, the need for connection, and the hope for a better world. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to articulate a deep sense of yearning and the power of questioning as a catalyst for change.
The chorus, "And I say, hey-ey-ey, Hey-ey-ey, I said 'Hey, a-what's going on?'" becomes a memirable and resonant call to action, not just for the narrator but for listeners as well, invoking a shared curiosity and concern for the state of one's life and the world. This moment of vocalizing their confusion and seeking clarity is mirrored by the act of physically stepping outside, taking a deep breath, and looking for a sense of peace and perspective.
Throughout the song, the themes of trying and praying for revolution express a deep-seated need for transformative change, both personally and societally. The repetition of waking, stepping outside, and screaming "What's going on?" underscores a cyclical struggle with these existential questions, suggesting that the search for answers and meaning is an ongoing process.
"What's Up?" captures the essence of the human experience — the quest for understanding, the need for connection, and the hope for a better world. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to articulate a deep sense of yearning and the power of questioning as a catalyst for change.
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