About the song
Background on Shania Twain’s “Giddy Up!”
- Released in January 2023 as the second single from her album “Queen of Me”.
- Shania Twain aimed to recapture the positive energy of her earlier hit “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” with the catchphrase “Giddy Up!”
- Her goal was to create a song that would make people feel good and get ready for fun.
- The song was well-received for its infectious chorus and embodiment of Twain’s signature upbeat style.
Themes in “Giddy Up!”
- Celebration and Joy: The song is all about embracing life’s good moments and finding reasons to smile.
- Resilience: The lyric “When it gets tough, gotta get a little love / Put some up in your giddy up” suggests facing challenges with a positive attitude.
- Living in the Moment: The fast tempo and carefree lyrics encourage listeners to seize the day and not waste time.
- Finding Freedom: The references to traveling (“headed out west to Arizona”) hint at a sense of liberation and open roads.
- Self-Love and Empowerment: Similar to “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” “Giddy Up!” promotes embracing yourself and having fun.
The music video further emphasizes these themes by showcasing people from all walks of life finding moments of joy in their everyday routines.
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Lyrics
I left my heart at a waterin’ holeSomewhere in small town Ohio (Ohio)Headed out west to Arizona‘Cause the East Coast weather’s too cold, cold, coldEasy come, easy goI got a fast car with the ’90s onNot a soul on the road, but the road is home
Smiles for milesAll up on my face (my face)Wear it, share it‘Cause we ain’t got time to waste (get to it)
Up, in your giddy up, giddy, giddy up!Up, in your giddy up!Drunk in the city, got a litty in the cupUp, in your giddy up!When it gets tough, gotta get a little lovePut some up in your giddy, giddy up!
Time to make it happen ’cause it feels so goodSinging in the mirror like it’s HollywoodLife is getting shorter, gotta drink it upTime to shine like I know you shouldSlide to the left, then slide to the rightJump in the air ’til you’re ten feet highCome on, come on and make it your night
Smiles for milesAll up on my face (my face)Wear it, share it‘Cause we ain’t got time to waste (get to it)
Up, in your giddy up, giddy, giddy up!Up, in your giddy up!Drunk in the city, got a litty in the cupUp, in your giddy up!When it gets tough, gotta get a little lovePut some up in your giddy, giddy up!
La-la, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-laLa-la, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-laGiddy up!
I left my heart at a waterin’ holeSomewhere in small town OhioHeaded out west to Arizona‘Cause the East Coast weather’s too cold, cold, coldEasy come, easy goI got a fast car with the ’90s onNot a soul on the road, but the road is home
Up, in your giddy up, giddy, giddy up!Up, in your giddy up!Drunk in the city, got a litty in the cupUp, in your giddy up!When it gets tough, gotta get a little lovePut some up in your giddy, giddy up!
La-la, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-la (whoa)La-la, la-la-la-laLa, la-la-la-la (yeah)La, la-la-la-laGiddy up!