Keep Your Head Up
Chaka Khan · Other Songs - Chaka Khan
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 Head Up
Chaka Khan's 'Keep Your Head Up' stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s, capturing the resilient spirit of her funk and R&B style. Recorded during a period when she was redefining the role of the female vocalist in popular music, the track blends her signature powerful voice with a driving, soulful rhythm that became a staple of dance floors worldwide. As a solo artist, Khan leveraged this recording to showcase her versatility beyond her earlier work with The Paragons, establishing a career built on emotional depth and rhythmic precision. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to inspire confidence and joy, cementing its place in the canon of classic soul recordings that continue to influence modern music.