Formerly From The Ashes, Another Black Day is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, … Read Full Bio ↴Formerly From The Ashes, Another Black Day is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and consists of members, Matthew Wilkof (vocals, lead guitar), Angel Hernandez, (drums), and Das Haas (bass). The band’s current line-up was finalized in the summer of 2004 and has been going strong ever since. With countless shows played, two EP’s under their belts (and a full length recently released), radio airplay, and a growing fan base. Another Black Day is gaining recognition and respect amongst their peers in the music industry worldwide.

The band has been featured on numerous radio shows such as Denver Colorado’s KBPI, XM Radio’s Unsigned Bands and Mayhem & Rage Radio from Florida. Another Black Day has recently recorded a full length CD at Bieler Brother’s Records (Skindred, Non-Point) in Sunrise FL. The long awaited full length was produced by A.B.D and Matt LaPlant (NonPoint, Sikth). The music is comprised of aggressive complex guitar work, thought provoking lyrics, awe inspiring drumming, powerful vocals and cohesive songwriting wrapped up into one unique package. Each band member contributes his own style into the music, which in turn, breeds an unmistakably original musical creation.

The A.B.D live show is a force to be reckoned with. Another Black Day pours all of their energy and aggression and musical prowess into a wall of kinetic energy. Angel’s drumming is dead on, Haas’s bass lines are tight and powerful, Matt’s vocals are earth shattering and coupled with blistering guitar work he forces the crowd into the A.B.D onslaught. Put all of that together with constant movement on stage and you have the Another Black Day's live show…Excitement…Energetic…and Flawless.

Stand Up
Another Black Day Lyrics

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Stand up, walk with me.
I know what you are.
I cannot take much more of this game.
I will not break. Won't you ever change?

I seem to always justify my life.
You damn me every time I try.

Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
You're falling. Won't you stand up?

See me, clear your eyes.
Don't push me aside.
I cannot take much more of this game.
I live in solitude. Will you ever change?

I seem to always justify my life.
You damn me every time I try.

Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
You're falling. Won't you stand up?

Will you ever try to change?
Will it ever be the same?
Will we stand the test of time?
Or will we fail again?

Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
We're falling. Won't you stand up?

Stand up... yeah. Won't you stand up?

Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
We're falling. Won't you stand up?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Stand Up" by Another Black Day reflect a personal struggle with someone who is pushing the singer towards a breaking point. The song seems to be addressing someone who is constantly judging and damming the singer every time they try to move forward in life. However, the singer is resilient, they are not going to break under the judgment of this person, and they are asking that person to change their ways, to stop pushing them aside and to stand up with them against the obstacles they are facing. The singer is questioning whether things will ever change or if they are doomed to fail again, but ultimately they are determined to stand up and fight.

The verses of the song are structured around the singer's justification of their own life in the face of this person's judgement. The chorus calls for the person to "stand up" with the singer, as they are both falling, but the singer is not going to give up. The repeated refrain emphasizes the plea for the person to not give up on the singer, but it also slightly shifts with each repetition, first asking that the person not give up on them, then ending with the singer acknowledging that they are falling and asking for help.

Overall, "Stand Up" is a song about perseverance in the face of judgment and the need for others to stand up with us against our struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Stand up, walk with me.
Get up and come with me.

I know what you are.
I understand who you are as a person.

I cannot take much more of this game.
I am tired of dealing with this situation.

I will not break. Won't you ever change?
I am strong and will not give up, but will you ever change your behavior?

I seem to always justify my life.
It feels like I constantly have to explain and defend my choices.

You damn me every time I try.
You criticize and discourage me every time I attempt something new.

Stand up, don't you give up on me now.
Don't quit on me yet, keep going.

You're falling. Won't you stand up?
You are struggling and need to find the strength to get back up.

See me, clear your eyes.
Look at me and see me for who I am.

Don't push me aside.
Don't ignore me or dismiss my feelings.

I live in solitude. Will you ever change?
I feel alone, will you ever change your behavior towards me?

Will you ever try to change?
Will you ever make an effort to improve and become a better person?

Will it ever be the same?
Can we ever restore our relationship to how it used to be?

Will we stand the test of time?
Can our relationship endure the challenges that come with time?

Or will we fail again?
Or are we doomed to repeat past mistakes?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK ALAN FAIRBROTHER, ANDREW EDWIN WHITE, ASHLEY IAN OLIVER, GREGORY MICHAEL DAY, JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS

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