Mmm…
Whoa…
Yeah…
Yeah, Uhh
You get me out of my seat, it’s like I’ve been in bed for a week
I’ve been slippin’ n’ slidin’ all over the place, and nobody cares
And I’m such a disgrace
You get me out of my mood, that’s something only you can do,
Cause I feel like I’m home when I’m in your arms
And that’s why I need you to…
[Chorus:]
Cheer Me Up,
Come on dance with me, (Whoa)
And you take my hand.
Cheer Me Up (Oh,Oh)
Even if we’re the only ones that’s there,
Cheer Me Up (Whoa…)
Please won’t you cheer me up (Oh,Oh)
Even if were the only ones that’s there.
Give me a reason to smile, the kind that will last for a while,
Like only you know how, make it OK now,
You got your ways to make this girl’s day
It’s the magic that’s in your touch; it makes everything mean so much…
The poetry in you eyes is enough in itself to take me to a high…
Whooo… (Take me to a high)
You Gotta Cheer Me Up… Oh you…
[Chorus:]
Cheer Me Up,
Come on dance with me, (Whoa)
And you take my hand.
Cheer Me Up (Oh,Oh)
Even if we’re the only ones that’s there,
Cheer Me Up (Whoa…)
(Take my hand)
I Love it when you cheer me up, (Oh,Oh)
Even if were the only ones that’s there.
You turn my frown upside down,
My smile’s lost ‘n’ found when you are around
(You Cheer Me Up, Cheer Me Up)
You turn my frown upside down,
My smile’s lost ‘n’ found when you are around
(Just a little bit of Cheer)
Cheer Me Up,
Come on dance with me,
And you take my hand,
You Cheer Me Up, (Oh,Oh)
Even if we’re the only ones that’s there,
Cheer Me Up,
Dance with me,
Take my hand,
Love it when you Cheer Me Up, (Oh,Oh)
Even if we’re the only ones that’s there
Only you got the magic, only you got the key…to my heart
(Only you got the key)
To my heart, yeah…yeah…Oh
Only you got the magic, only you got the way to my heart…
(Yeah, Yeah, Oh)
Even if were the only one’s that’s there (Cheer Me Up)
I’ve been last in lines forever; I want a part of it
Even just a little bit (Even if were the only one’s that’s there)
Happiness can last forever; I want a part of it…
Even just a little bit… (Even if were the only one’s that’s there)
[Music fades to stop]
If happiness can last forever, I want a part of it even just a little bit
Finding Joy in Togetherness
“Cheer Me Up” by Natasha Bedingfield is a radiant pop anthem celebrating the transformative power of love and companionship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone weighed down by sadness, only to be lifted by the presence of a special person. Bedingfield uses vibrant, everyday metaphors—like turning a frown upside down and dancing while no one is watching—to convey how deeply personal moments can bring profound happiness. The song’s repetitive calls to “cheer me up” emphasize the importance of support, connection, and the simple joys that come from being with someone who truly understands you.
The Magic of a Loved One
Throughout the track, Natasha highlights how her partner’s unique qualities—”the magic in your touch” and “the poetry in your eyes”—are enough to change her entire outlook. The heartfelt refrain and energetic melody combine to create a sense of hope and elation, underscoring the theme that happiness, even if fleeting, is worth seeking out and cherishing, especially with the right person by your side.
Song Credits
Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
Songwriters: Natasha Bedingfield, Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton, Steve Kipner
Release Year: 2010
Label: Phonogenic Records