Play up Show Up
Life's Anthem: Play Up, Show Up, Embrace the Moments
Lyrics
Four-thirty on a Friday, I was knocking off from work
Describes the time, 4:30 on a Friday, when the narrator is finishing work.
Boss, I won't be in on Monday, I'll be face down in the dirt
The narrator informs the boss that they won't be at work on Monday, anticipating a wild weekend.
Me and the boys got big plans, we won't be drinking water
The narrator and their friends have exciting plans and don't plan on staying sober.
Gonna be a real good time, might be a little hung over
Anticipation of a great time, acknowledging potential hangover consequences.
He said
Transition in the narrative.
Play up, show up, come Monday don't be late
Encouragement to enjoy life, have fun, and not be late for work on Monday.
While you're working hard at drinking hard
Emphasis on balancing hard work with hard drinking.
Remember I don't wait
Reminder that time doesn't wait for anyone, urging promptness and responsibility.
Play up show up, when ya downing that shot glass
Reiteration of the importance of participating in the weekend festivities.
If you don't show up on Monday, well, I'm gonna kick your...
A playful warning of consequences if one fails to show up on Monday.
Asking her to dance was the best damn thing I ever did
Reflecting on the positive outcome of asking someone to dance, leading to a significant relationship.
Nine months after that first kiss, we were having our first kid
Highlighting the progression of the relationship with the birth of their first child.
Before I knew it wedding bells were ringing in my ear
Quick progression to marriage after the initial kiss.
Those four words my boss said to me, had never been so clear
The boss's words about showing up take on new meaning in the context of personal life.
He said
Transition in the narrative.
Yeah, I know that they'll have questions when they're old enough
Acknowledging future questions from their children about life choices.
I'll say when it comes to life yeah, it's all about showing up
Philosophical statement emphasizing the importance of showing up in life.
Play up, show up next thing we're saying vows
Returning to the "Play up, show up" theme in the context of marriage vows.
I was working hard at drinking hard
The narrator continues to work hard at balancing responsibilities with enjoyment.
But I love how things turned out
Expressing contentment with how life has unfolded despite the challenges.
Play up, show up, everybody raise your glass.
Celebratory atmosphere, raising a glass to the positive aspects of life.
I'll be showing up on Monday, or I'll kick my own
Commitment to showing up on Monday, even if it means self-imposed consequences.
Play up, show up, come Monday don't be late
Reiteration of the importance of not being late on Monday while enjoying life.
While you're working hard at drinking hard
Reminder of the balance between hard work and hard drinking, with a sense of urgency.
Remember, I don't wait
Reiteration of the importance of not waiting and taking prompt action.
Play up show up, it all goes by so fast
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of life, urging everyone to show up and participate.
Here's to showing up on Monday, everybody raise your glass
A collective call to raise a glass and celebrate showing up on Monday.
Play up, show up, play up, show up
Repetition of the "Play up, show up" mantra, emphasizing its significance.
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