Rip It Up (The Intermediate Edit) Lyrics
Orange Juice
Lyrics
When I first saw you
Something stirred within me
You were standing sutry in the rain
If I could've held you
I would've held you
Rip it up and start again
Rip it up and start again
Rip it up and start again
I hope to God you're not as dumb as you make out
I hope to God
I hope to God
And I hope to God I'm not as numb as you make out
I hope to God
I hope to God
And when I next saw you
My heart reached out for you
But my arms stuck like glue to my sides
If I could've held you
I would've held you
But I'd choke rather than swallow my pride
Rip it up and start again
Rip it up and start again
Rip it up and start again
I hope to God you're not as dumb as you make out
I hope to God
I hope to God
And I hope to God I'm not as numb as you make out
I hope to God
I hope to God
And there was times I'd take my pen
And feel obliged to start again
I do profess
That there are things in life
That one can't quite express
You know me I'm acting dumb-dumb
You know this scene is very humdrum
Rip it up and start again
I said rip it up and start again
I said rip it up and rip it up and rip it up and rip it up and
rip it up and start again...
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Orange Juice - Rip It Up (The Intermediate edit)" is a song by the Scottish post-punk band Orange Juice, released on their 1982 album of the same name. The album was released in the UK through Polydor Records and was produced by Edwyn Collins.
The genre of the song is post-punk/new wave, with lyrics written by Edwyn Collins and James Kirk. Band members included Edwyn Collins (vocals, guitar), James Kirk (guitar, vocals), David McClymont (bass) and Steven Daly (drums). The single version of "Orange Juice - Rip It Up (The Intermediate edit)" became an unexpected hit, reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 1980s. It has been described as a “spiky, jangly pop gem” that features witty lyrics about teenage boredom and apathy. The song's chorus includes the memorable lines: “Rip it up and start again / I'm not gonna take it lying down!” which have become an anthem for those seeking to break away from mundane routines.