Just Stand Up
Artists Stand Up to Cancer Mariah Beyoncé Mary J. Blige Rihanna Fergie Sheryl Crow Melissa Etheridge Lyrics


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Beyonce: The heart is stronger than you think
It's like it can go through anything
And even when you think it can't it finds a way to still push on, though

Carrie: Sometimes you want to run away
Ain't got the patience for the pain
And if you don't believe it look into
your heart the beat goes on

Rihanna: I'm tellin' you that
Things get better
Through whatever
If you fall, dust it off, don't let up

Sheryl: Don't you know you can go be your own miracle

Beyonce: You need to know

Sheryl: If the mind keeps thinking you've had enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up

Sheryl/Beyonce: Who are we to be
questioning, wondering what is what
Don't give up
Through it all, just stand up!

Fergie: It's like we all have better days
Problems getting all up in your face

Leona: Just because you go through it

Fergie: Don't mean it got to take control, no

Leona: You ain't gotta find no hiding place

Keyshia: Because the heart can beat the hate

Leona: Don't wanna let your mind keep playin' you

Keyshia: And sayin' you can't go on

Rihanna: I'm tellin' you that

Miley: Things get better
Through whatever

Rihanna: If you fall

Miley: Dust if off, don't let up

LeAnn: Don't you know you

Natasha: Can go

LeAnn: Be your own

Natasha: Miracle

Carrie: You need to know

Sheryl: If the mind keeps thinking you've had enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up

Mary: You don't gotta be a prisoner in your mind

Ciara: If you fall, dust it off

Mary: You can live your life

Rihanna/Carrie: Yeah

Mary: Let your heart be your guide

Rihanna/Carrie: Yeah yeah yeah

Mariah: And you will know that you're good if you trust in the good

Ashanti: Everything will be alright, yeah
Light up the dark, if you follow your heart

Mary: And it will get better

Mariah: Through whatever

Sheryl: If the mind keeps thinking you've had enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up

Fergie: You got it in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
Find it within you, find it within





Everyone: Through it all, just stand up!

Overall Meaning

The song "Just Stand Up" performed by Artists Stand Up to Cancer featuring Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, and others is an uplifting and powerful anthem that encourages listeners to persevere through tough times. The lyrics are about the strength and resilience of the human heart and mind, and the need to believe in oneself and keep pushing forward. The artists sing about how life can be challenging and how we all have bad days, but it's important to keep fighting and never give up. The chorus reminds us to just stand up, no matter what life throws our way, because we are stronger than we think.


The song was created to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, with all the artists donating their time and talent to the project. The lyrics are both personal and universal, touching on a theme that everyone can relate to, regardless of who they are or what they are going through in life. The song is both moving and inspiring, making it a powerful tool for those who are struggling and who need a reminder of their own strength and worth.


Line by Line Meaning

The heart is stronger than you think
The heart is resilient and can withstand a lot


It's like it can go through anything
The heart is able to endure through difficult times


And even when you think it can't it finds a way to still push on, though
The heart perseveres even when it seems impossible


Sometimes you want to run away
Sometimes life gets tough and you feel like giving up


Ain't got the patience for the pain
It's hard to deal with pain and difficult situations whether it be emotional or physical


And if you don't believe it look into your heart the beat goes on
But if you listen to your heart it will keep you going


I'm tellin' you that Things get better Through whatever If you fall, dust it off, don't let up
No matter what happens, things will improve eventually - even if you stumble along the way


Don't you know you can go be your own miracle
You have the power within yourself to make positive changes


Who are we to be questioning, wondering what is what Don't give up Through it all, just stand up!
It's easy to doubt yourself and your abilities, but don't let that stop you from persevering


It's like we all have better days Problems getting all up in your face
Life can be difficult, and sometimes it feels like everything is going wrong


Just because you go through it Don't mean it got to take control, no
You don't have to let difficult situations control you or your life


You ain't gotta find no hiding place Because the heart can beat the hate
You can face your problems head-on, because your heart is stronger than any negativity


Don't wanna let your mind keep playin' you And sayin' you can't go on
It's important to combat negative thoughts and keep pushing forward


You don't gotta be a prisoner in your mind If you fall, dust it off You can live your life
Don't let negative thoughts hold you back - keep moving forward


Let your heart be your guide
Your heart knows what's best for you, so trust it


And you will know that you're good if you trust in the good
If you have faith in the good things in life, they will come to you


Everything will be alright, yeah Light up the dark, if you follow your heart
If you let your heart guide you, even the darkest times will become brighter


You got it in you, find it within Through it all, just stand up!
You have the strength within you, so keep pushing forward




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: KENNETH B. EDMONDS, KENNY BABYFACE EDMONDS, RONNIE PREACH WALTON

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@knieshiek7926

mariah is like, “You do the dancing, I’ll just sing” 😂

@johnhattanfine

😂😂

@karat-s7330

Don't wanna drop that diamond-covered mic of hers 😂😂😂

@rasheedrasheed1974

Honestly

@IamproudAtin13

She just had her miscarriage days before that performance

@IamproudAtin13

@@karat-s7330 I just saw it on some articles lol

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@j-tenn226

Miley looks so adorable and innocent. She is just happy to be there

@henryfischer5365

Right! You can tell that she's having a blast singing with all the divas.

@markdavidalagos570

Leona's tone really stands out. Very unique and angelic

@ockeano4056

So beautiful ♥

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