Formed in 1995 in Kansas. Members include Matt Pryor, James DeWees, Rob Pope, Ryan Pope, and Jim Suptic. They play a uniquely midwestern brand up emo/power-pop, but are disbanding in early July, 2005. Their first album, Four Minute Mile remains one of their best, but Something To Write Home About will most likely stand the test of time as the cult favorite. Their long lifespan has lead to the rise of many other bands playing similarly styled music, and will continue to do so years from now. We're going to miss them.
"Man, I saw The Get Up Kids play last night and it was awesome! I got one of Matt's picks and a setlist!"
by stay gold June 28, 2005
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A good emo-indie band that I happen to enjoy. Includes 5 guys fron Kansas.
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1. When you or people around you are driving fast on the streets, highways, interstates etc.

2. Refers to your energy level
1. Yo you see that car? It's definitely got the get up

2. "Hey, you heading to the party tonight?"
"Naw man, I ain't got the get up tonight."
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One of the best bands around! Thoughtful lyrics and are not sell-outs.
I was listening to the "On a Wire" CD and said, wow I cannot wait until the next Get Up Kids CD.
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Used in parts of America to refer to the acceleration of a car.
"It's got a lot of get up and go"

"Why does my car have no get up and go?"
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1. Encouraging directive made by a male for a female (or male, if that's how you swing) partner to directly engage the head of the penis in either oral, vaginal or some other orifice-centered sexual act.

2. A derogatory exclamation made from one male to another as an insult, much akin to telling someone to "suck my dick".
1. Girl: "Ooh, baby, I am feeling so sexy right now....." Guy: "Well GET UP ON THE HEAD, girl!!!!"

2. Guy 1: "You need to get out of my face, man..." Guy 2: "GET UP ON THE HEAD, you fucktard!!!"
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