Stand And Deliver
ÌðÃÛÉäÏß(Sugar Ray) Lyrics
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I'm the dandy highway man
And your too scared to mention
I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention
The devil take your stereo your record collection
The way you look you qualify for next years old age pension
Stand and deliver
Money or your life
Money in your life
I'm the dandy highway man
So sick of easy fashion
The clumsy boots peek a boo roots that people think so dashing
So what's the point of robbery when nothing is worth taking
Its kind of tough to tell a scruff the big mistake he's making
Stand and deliver
Money in your life
Cry in the mirror
Money in your life
Even though you fool your soul
You conscience will be mine -mine
Aah aah
Were the dandy highway men
So tired of excuses
Of deep meaning philosophies where only showbiz looses
Were the dandy highway men
And heres your invitation
To free yourself for the other one
And join our insect nation
Stand and deliver
Money in your life
Cry in the mirror
Money in your life
Even though you fool your soul
Your conscience will be mine
La diddly la qua qua/stand and deliver
"Stand and Deliver" by Sugar Ray is a song that speaks about the rebellion and arrogance of a highwayman. The song opens with the lyrics "Stand and deliver, I'm the dandy highwayman, and you're too scared to mention..." which conveys a sense of defiance and confidence in the highwayman's pursuits. He spends his money on flashy attire in order to attract the attention of others, and he robs innocent people of their possessions for the sake of furthering his own materialistic desires. The line "The devil take your stereo your record collection, the way you look you qualify for next year's old age pension" implies that the highwayman views his victims as being outdated and irrelevant, and that he is entitled to their possessions.
The highwayman then goes on to ponder the futility of robbery, wondering what the point is if there is nothing worth taking. In the second verse, the highwayman critiques the fashion industry and the false sense of "dashingness" that is promoted. He also proclaims his own status as a "dandy highwayman" and compares his own image to that of those who wear "clumsy boots" and whose "roots" are visible. The final part of the song invites the listener to join the "insect nation," suggesting that the highwayman's actions are part of a greater movement of rebellion and opposition to mainstream society.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand and deliver
Prepare to give up your possessions or face the consequences
I'm the dandy highway man
I am a stylish thief who steals on the open road
And your too scared to mention
You are afraid to speak of me or confront me
I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention
I use my money to dress extravagantly and attract attention to myself
The devil take your stereo your record collection
I have no interest in your material possessions, they mean nothing to me
The way you look you qualify for next years old age pension
You look old and outdated, like you will be eligible for a pension soon
Money or your life
Give me your money, or face physical harm
Cry in the mirror
Reflect on the mistakes you have made and the harm you have caused
Even though you fool your soul
You may deceive yourself, but you cannot deceive your conscience
So sick of easy fashion
I am tired of the prevalence of shallow, superficial trends in fashion
The clumsy boots peek a boo roots that people think so dashing
I disdain the popular, tacky fashion styles that many people consider attractive
So what's the point of robbery when nothing is worth taking
Stealing is pointless if there is nothing of value to take
Its kind of tough to tell a scruff the big mistake he's making
It is difficult to advise someone poorly dressed and unkempt about their fashion choices
Were the dandy highway men
We are stylish thieves, confident and daring
So tired of excuses
We are tired of hearing lame excuses and rationalizations
Of deep meaning philosophies where only showbiz looses
We reject grandiose and pretentious philosophical ideas that are irrelevant to our way of life
And heres your invitation
We offer you the opportunity to join our group and indulge in the same illicit behaviors as us
To free yourself for the other one
To break free from societal norms and expectations and join our alternative lifestyle
And join our insect nation
Become a member of our unconventional group, which others may view as pests or parasites
La diddly la qua qua/stand and deliver
A nonsensical phrase that serves as a refrain and adds to the song's catchy, playful vibe
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joshuasantana685
“Wouldn’t do that if I was you. Might lose a finger and won’t be able to count to ten”
I like that threat
@oldtwinsna8347
Sadly these days such comments would get a teacher fired.
@agnidas5816
i swear I heard him say "I won't be able to count to ten" ...as in telling them to be careful cause otherwise the teacher will get hurt and not be able to count for them
@krazyjay9919
@@oldtwinsna8347 probably not in schools like those lmao
@scmreport2457
Teacher be folding one to press the trigger
@AlleyCatGhost
@@krazyjay9919 definitely not in schools like this, the op was raised in the burbs lol
@thegrimcritic5494
That hand trick has saved my life a thousand times over in my math classes. Truly a film everyone should watch.
@orangefox1231
My teacher used stories she made up to drill them into my head. They worked very well but that hand trick is awesome
@OnGod1007
@@jm-tl9mm Don't talk your grammers for s***
@zwurka6826
@@jm-tl9mmbro 💀