Released in 1971, is the high-energy opening track of Harry Nilsson’s breakthrough album, Nilsson Schmilsson . It serves as a masterclass in his signature style: pairing a bouncy, music hall-inspired melody with lyrics that harbor a deep, melancholic dread of aging and responsibility. The Story Behind the Song
: While the beat is chirpy, lines like "we never thought we'd get older" and the story of a sailor who would "pound" a woman for days before leaving reflect themes of abandonment and fading youth . Harry Nilsson - Gotta Get Up (Audio)
The song saw a massive cultural resurgence in 2019 after being featured as the "reset" theme in the Netflix series . Released in 1971, is the high-energy opening track
: It originally gained traction as the B-side to Nilsson’s massive #1 hit cover of "Without You" . The song saw a massive cultural resurgence in
Watch Harry Nilsson’s frantic energy in this 1971 performance from his BBC television special: Harry Nilsson-"Gotta Get Up" (BBC-1971) (2/7) YouTube• Nov 29, 2010 Modern Revival: "Russian Doll"
: Co-creator Natasha Lyonne chose the track for its "buoyant doomsday quality," perfectly matching her character's endless cycle of death and rebirth.
: The released version is actually slower and "darker" than Nilsson's original 1968 demo, which was deemed too cheery for the final album.