Keep Your Ad Up
Chaka Khan · Other Songs - Chaka Khan
When your heart is free
It's easy to make a decision
When your head is clear
You know you have good judgment
But when your life is turning topsy turvey
And you have no reasons for what's disturbing
Remember these words my father said to me
(Chorus)
He said: Keep your head up don't say you love him
(Keep your head)
Walk away from all that has hurt you
(Find your power)
Find your power you know your strong
Make that step and it will help you along
When your mind's at peace
(at peace)
Sleep comes so very peacefully
When you start to dream
They are wonderful and so very sweet
But when your life is turning topsy turvey
And you have no answers for what's disturbing
Remember these words a preacher said to me
(Chorus)
He said: Keep your head up don't say you love him
(Keep your head up)
Walk away from all that is hurting
(Find your power)
Find your power you know your strong
(Take that step)
Make that step and it will help you along (2x)
Why give up this time you can win
(You can win)
Why give up this battle is within
(Is within)
Why stay when you don't know what he's gonna do
Why choose him when its time to choose you
Keep your head up don't say you love him
Walk away from all that is hurting
Find your power you know your strong
Make that step it will help you along (2x)
Keep your head up (6x)
It's easy to make a decision
When your head is clear
You know you have good judgment
But when your life is turning topsy turvey
And you have no reasons for what's disturbing
Remember these words my father said to me
(Chorus)
He said: Keep your head up don't say you love him
(Keep your head)
Walk away from all that has hurt you
(Find your power)
Find your power you know your strong
Make that step and it will help you along
When your mind's at peace
(at peace)
Sleep comes so very peacefully
When you start to dream
They are wonderful and so very sweet
But when your life is turning topsy turvey
And you have no answers for what's disturbing
Remember these words a preacher said to me
(Chorus)
He said: Keep your head up don't say you love him
(Keep your head up)
Walk away from all that is hurting
(Find your power)
Find your power you know your strong
(Take that step)
Make that step and it will help you along (2x)
Why give up this time you can win
(You can win)
Why give up this battle is within
(Is within)
Why stay when you don't know what he's gonna do
Why choose him when its time to choose you
Keep your head up don't say you love him
Walk away from all that is hurting
Find your power you know your strong
Make that step it will help you along (2x)
Keep your head up (6x)
Keep Your Ad Up
Chaka Khan's 'Keep Your Ad Up' stands as a vibrant testament to her mastery of funk and soul, capturing the electric energy of her live performances. Released within the context of her extensive discography, the track showcases her signature vocal power and rhythmic precision, characteristic of her work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The song reflects her ability to blend R&B sensibilities with a dynamic, danceable groove that has become a staple in her live repertoire. As a key component of her catalog, it highlights her enduring influence on the genre, delivering a message of resilience and positivity through its uplifting melody and infectious rhythm.