Forrest Frank - UP! Lyrics
Lyrics
I was down but now I'm up, yeah This all God this ain't no luck, yeah I used to be stuck in that mud, woah Yeah, I was down but now I'm up, up, up, up
I was down but now I'm up, yeah This all God this ain't no luck, yeah I used to be stuck in that mud, yeah Yeah, I was down but now I'm up, up, up, up (Ayy) I was down but now I'm
Up like my name Lazarus Know Satan gon' be mad at this I had to ask my dad If it's okay to swing my bat at this He said, "Boy if I pitch it, it's out of the park" Moving so quick it's like they stuck in park They see the numbers but I see the heart Ten thousand hours He spent in the dark Putting in good work Even though He didn't even know that it would work Talk about a man who grew up in woodwork Do it for the love of it, that's the way it should work, yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah) I know some people gon' look at me crazy and I'm like for what? (What?) Man, I was stuck
I was down but now I'm up, yeah (Now I'm up) This all God this ain't no luck, yeah (Ain't no luck) I used to be stuck in that mud, yeah (In the mud) Yeah, I was down but now I'm up, up, up, up I was down but now I'm
Down, now I'm up like a seesaw When I'm on the beat, like an old man's lawn better keep off From the ground to the treetops Got clouds on my feet like Jack and the Beanstalk Jumped off quick, went straight into freefall Cowboy hat and a mic singing, "Yeehaw" Landed on my feet like a feline Put 'em back in the seat, like a recline Ayy, what you mean I'm not worthy? Did it with a purpose, didn't need a permit Diggin' from the bottom and I brought it to the surface Mind your business, not who I worship Who the little guy making big, big, big moves? Tik-Tok turn into a tick-tick-tick boom Yeah, I talk a lot of stuff Prolly thought it was a bluff 'Til I went and turned it where?
I was down but now I'm up, yeah (Up, let's go, woah) This all God this ain't no luck, yeah I used to be stuck in that mud, yeah Yeah, I was down but now I'm up, up, up, up I was down but now I'm up
Video
Connor Price & Forrest Frank - UP! (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Forrest Frank brings a contagious, unashamed energy to the table with his track UP!, a high-octane celebration of grace found on his CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) project from July 26, 2024. When Frank shouts that he was down but now he is up, he is doing more than just hyping a track; he is testifying to the regenerative power of the Holy Spirit. He rejects the hollow notion of luck, grounding his reality in the sovereign hand of God. This echoes the truth of Ephesians 2:1-5, where Paul writes that we were once dead in our trespasses—stuck in that mud—but God, because of His great love, made us alive together with Christ. Frank isn't just reciting a Sunday school lesson; he is expressing the reality of a soul rescued from the pit.
The reference to Lazarus is the theological heartbeat of the song. Just as Jesus commanded the dead man to come out of the tomb in John 11:43, Frank recognizes that his new position is a miracle of resurrection power. He isn't claiming credit for his elevation; he is pointing back to the Father who pitches the opportunities for him to swing at. It is a bold acknowledgment that when we operate within the will of God, we are playing in a league that defies earthly logic. He talks about God spending hours in the dark to perfect His work, which speaks to the patience of the Potter shaping the clay. Philippians 1:6 promises that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion, and Frank’s lyrics capture that sense of divine momentum.
When he challenges those who question his worthiness or his worship, he is brushing off the accusations of the enemy. The Bible tells us in Romans 8:33 that it is God who justifies, so who can bring a charge against His chosen? Frank isn't asking for permission to walk in his calling; he knows the foundation of his standing is Christ. He has moved from being stuck in the mud to standing on the rock, and he is letting the world know exactly who did the heavy lifting. This isn't about human hustle or vanity; it is about the radical change that happens when someone stops trusting in their own effort and starts trusting in the One who raises the dead. Keep your eyes on the One who pulls you out of the grave and puts your feet on solid ground.