The Git Up

Blanco Brown

About The Git Up

"The Git Up" is a song by American singer, songwriter and record producer Blanco Brown, released as his debut single on May 3, 2019. It has been described as the "sequel" to Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and the "next viral country rap song". Brown filmed himself performing a line dance to the song, which became a meme and was later used in its music video. It debuted at number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and has since peaked at number 14. "The Git Up" serves as the lead single from Brown's debut album Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs.  


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2019
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Right now
I just need you to get real loose
Get comfortable
Grab your loved ones or grab your love partner
And if you're by yourself no worries
Just follow after me

Gon' and do the 2 step then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon' throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it (whoo, whoo, whoo) let's have some fun

To the left, to the left now (to the left, to the left)
To the right to the right (to the right)
Now take your left hand and put it on your side (put it on your side)
Go on, roll your shoulders (roll your shoulders)
Do the slip and slide (do the slip and slide)
This next part's my favorite part 'cause its time to shine

Gon' and do the 2 step then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon' throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it (it's simple, you can do it)

Slide to the left, slide to the right
Now cool down, have a good time
Slide to the left, slide to the right
Do the butterfly and have a good time
'Round, 'round, 'round & 'round you go
It's time to show out right now and take it to the floor

Gon' and do the 2 step then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon' throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it (whoo, whoo, whoo)

(To the left)
Take it down now, take it, take it down now
Take it down now, take it, take it down now
(To the right)
Bring it up now, bring it, bring it up now
Bring it up now, bring it, bring it up now
(To the front)
Take it down and crisscross
Bring it up now crisscross
(To the back)
Do whatever you like right here (get down)
Just have fun

Gon' and do the 2 step then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon' throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it (whoo, whoo, whoo)

That was not so bad, that was not so bad, was it?
That was not so bad, that was not so bad, was it?
That was not so bad, that was not so bad, was it?
That was not so bad, that was not so bad, was it?

Gon' and do the 2 step then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon' throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it (whoo, whoo, whoo)

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Blanco Brown

Bennie Julius Amey III (born March 24, 1985), known professionally as Blanco Brown, is an American country music artist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and rapper who has produced for Fergie and Pitbull. Brown's debut single "The Git Up" was released in April 2019 and as of October 2022 has over 300 million streams on Spotify. In June 2019, Brown debuted on the Billboard charts, appearing at No. 41 on Emerging Artists. "The Git Up" later topped the Hot Country Songs chart and reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: Bennie Julius Amey III

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Git Up" is known for its creative blend of country and hip-hop, which is often referred to as "trap country."
Popularization
This song gained popularity on the video-sharing social network, TikTok, where users created dance videos in response to the "Git Up Challenge" posted by Brown.
Chart Streaks
"The Git Up" topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in July 2019, knocking off Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.”
Breakout Single
The song serves as Blanco Brown's breakthrough single, introducing his unique style to the global music scene.
Dance Instructions
The lyrics of "The Git Up" provide instructions for a line dance, making it a popular choice for social gatherings and dance parties.
Vocals
While the song is well-known for its danceability, it also showcases Brown's excellent vocal skills, with a range that goes from speaking to singing and even yodelling.
Album Inclusion
"The Git Up" is featured on Blanco Brown's album "Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs," which was released in October 2019.
YouTube Success
As of May 2021, the official music video for "The Git Up" has amassed over 61 million views on YouTube.
Song Length
The length of the song is approximately three minutes and twenty-two seconds.
Label Affiliation
Blanco Brown is signed under the music label, Broken Bow Records BB Music Group, arrangement under which "The Git Up" was released.
Music Influences
The song highlights Brown's ability to draw influence from both his rural, country upbringing and the hip-hop sounds he was exposed to later in his life in Atlanta.
Global Reach
The song not only reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart but also made it into the music charts in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.

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