Get Up
Rise Above: Dropkick Murphys' Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
I went north to see the
The narrator traveled north to witness the band Stiff Little Fingers perform.
Stiff little fingers play
Describing the performance by Stiff Little Fingers in Belfast, where the local youths were energetically enjoying the music.
The kids in the Belfast were tearing it up
Refers to the enthusiastic and energetic behavior of young people in Belfast during the performance.
Jake is the punkest dude I do declare
The person named Jake is highlighted as a very devoted and authentic member of the punk scene.
He got a leather jacket, and the spikey hair.
Jake's appearance is depicted: he wears a leather jacket and has spiky hair, common traits associated with punk fashion.
"we all fall down."
A phrase indicating a collective downfall or failure.
So get up now.
Encouragement to stand up and continue despite experiencing a setback or failure.
"we all fall down."
Reiteration of the concept of collective failure or downfall.
So get up now.
Reiteration of the encouragement to rise up after facing a setback.
Since '77 they've made music for me and you
Stiff Little Fingers have been making music since 1977, creating it for both the narrator and the audience.
Playing punk rock songs while the bombs they blew
Describes the band's resilience in continuing to perform punk rock despite the chaos caused by bombs.
Now I suspect these songs are about pain and strife
Suggests that the songs created by the band might address themes of hardship and struggle.
But I'll tell you this didn't waste their life.
Asserts that despite the challenges they faced, the band's dedication to music was not a waste.
"we all fall down."
Restates the phrase indicating collective failure or downfall.
So get up now.
Encouragement for resilience and determination after experiencing a setback.
"we all fall down."
Reiteration of the concept of collective failure or downfall.
So get up now.
Reiterates the encouragement to rise up after facing a setback.
"why don't you get up and get out!"
A command urging someone to stand up and leave their current situation or circumstance.
"why don't you get up and get out!"
Reiteration of the command to stand up and leave.
"why don't you get up and get out!"
Another repetition of the command to stand up and leave.
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