Live It Up
Live It Up

Mental as Anything - Live It Up Lyrics

Rock
Mar 23, 1987
166
Live It Up Music Video

Live It Up Lyrics

How can you see looking through those tears?
Don't you know you're worth your weight in gold?
I can't believe that you're alone in here
Let me warm your hands against the cold

A close encounter with a hard-hearted man
Who never gave half of what he got
Has made you wish that you'd never been born
That's a shame 'cause you got the lot

Hey there, you with the sad face
Come up to my place and live it up
You beside the dance floor
What do you cry for? Let's live it up

If you smiled the walls would fall down
On all the people in this pickup joint
But if you laughed you'd level this town
Hey, lonely girl, that's just the point

Hey there, you with the sad face
Come up to my place and live it up
You beside the dance floor
What do you cry for? Let's live it up

Just answer me the question, "Why
You stand alone by the phone
In the corner and cry?" Hey, baby

How can you see looking through those tears?
Don't you know you're worth your weight in gold?
I can't believe that you're alone in here
Let me warm your hands against the cold

If you smiled the walls would fall down
On all the people in this pickup joint
But if you laughed you'd level this town
Hey, lonely girl, that's just the point

Hey there, you with the sad face
Come up to my place and live it up
You beside the dance floor
What do you cry for? Let's live it up

Let's live it up
Live it up
Mmh, live it up
Hey there, you
With the sad face
Come up to my place
Come up to my place, baby

Hey there, you with the sad face
Come up to my place and live it up
You beside the dance floor
What do you cry for? Let's live it up

You with the sad face
Come up to my place and live it up
You beside the dance floor
What do you cry for? Let's live it up (you)

Writer(s): Andrew Mcarthur Smith
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Live It Up' by Mental as Anything released?

    'Live It Up' was initially released in May 1985 in Australia. It was subsequently released in 1986 and 1987 in Europe and the United States, gaining popularity due to its feature in the film Crocodile Dundee.

  2. Who wrote the song 'Live It Up'?

    The song 'Live It Up' was written by Andrew 'Greedy' Smith, who was the keyboardist and singer for the band Mental as Anything.

  3. What achievements did 'Live It Up' accomplish?

    'Live It Up' won Best Single at the 1985 Countdown Australian Music Awards. It reached No. 2 in Ireland, No. 3 in the UK, No. 4 in Norway, No. 6 in Germany and New Zealand, and became a cultural anthem for various groups, especially in the UK.

  4. How did the song 'Live It Up' become widely popular in Europe?

    'Live It Up' gained significant popularity in Europe after being featured in the 1986 Australian film, Crocodile Dundee, which led to its wide release and commercial success across European countries.

  5. Did Greedy Smith expect 'Live It Up' to be a hit?

    Initially, Greedy Smith did not expect 'Live It Up' to be a hit. However, he became more confident of its potential after mixing the song, which later turned out to be the band's most successful track.

  6. Is 'Live It Up' still part of Mental as Anything's live performances?

    Yes, 'Live It Up' has remained a staple in Mental as Anything's live performances. It is one of the songs that people widely recognize and connect with, continuing to be a crowd favorite at concerts.

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