Discover the poetic beauty in ‘What’s Up’ by 4 Non Blondes. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 4 Non Blondes or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
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-ey-ey-ey”
Hey-ey-ey
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 ooh, ooh, uh-huh
Oh, oh 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 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-ey-ey-ey”
Hey-ey-ey
I said, “Hey, what’s going on?”
And I say, “Hey-ey-ey-ey”
Hey-ey-ey
I said, “Hey, what’s going on?”
And I say, “Hey-ey-ey-ey”
Hey-ey-ey
I said, “Hey, what’s going on?”
And I say, “Hey-ey-ey-ey”
Hey-ey-yeah-yeah-yeah
I said, “Hey, what’s going on?”
Oh, oh ooh, ooh, uh-huh
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination