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Born in 1927 as the 7th child of the 7th son, on a crossroads one Friday 13th, on a bed of dead cats and smashed mirrors, under a ladder, B.C. Williamson is one of music's greatest contributors. Coming from a poor agricultural family fifty miles from Clarksdale, Mississippi, the musician rose to become a pioneer of the blues with the B.C. Williamson Blues Band in the early 1950s, enjoying moderate success in his local area of Memphis, Tennessee.
By 1960, after a brief spell of military service, ending with Williamson's discharge for violence to a commanding officer, the musician had embraced electrified music, leaving Memphis and crossing over into widespread success throughout America, attracting audiences both black and white to his intense live appearances. Refusing labels, Williamson soon shed his blues roots, newly influenced by genres ranging from Brazilian samba to contemporary classical music to early electronica. Recordings during the period following 1965 are hailed by many historians as vital in the development of punk music.
After various experiments, including a space-themed concept album, a three-LP set of electronic noise collages, and a civil rights album following his induction into the Black Panther Movement, Williamson retired to Cuba in 1970, remaining there alone for five years. He would return to the United States in 1975, recording the traditional rhythm-and-blues based "I'm Back" with a new band of Mississippi folk musicians. Failing to find success in this new era, Williamson would only record sporadically over the next fifteen years, to little fanfare. Dissatisfied with the state of the music industry, Williamson found God and joined the clergy in the late 1980s, releasing gospel-influenced music to universal condemnation.
Rejecting religion in 2005, Williamson has finally rekindled his music career, moving to London, England in 2009, where he produces and records new music, and contributes to his official blog. As of 2011, Williamson is working on a sample-based electronica album, a rarities collection, a set of memoirs, and an English doctorate at University College London. A documentary about his life "Standing Tall And Straight: The B.C. Williamson Story", is currently in production.
Stand Up
B.C. Williamson Lyrics
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Get up get up
Get up Stand up wake up
Get up stand up wake up
Get up stand up wake up
Get up stand up get up wake up
Get up. Stand up. Wake up
If you only knew the real me
I'm diving in, I'm swimming real deep
Ima let u feel me
I be goin in
I be doin things that they don't do
Every time I'm coming thru
You be seeing something new
I was pushing packs
You know what them runtz'll do
Everyone they made a call
I would bring 100 through
Get up. Stand up. Wake up
Get up get up
Get up Stand up wake up
Get up stand up wake up
Get up stand up wake up
Get up stand up get up wake up
Get up. Stand up. Wake up
Wake up
Momma I'm in trouble
I remember facing cases by the double
Yelling at the judge almost ended in a scuffle
I was 14 so I had to learn to hustle
But I'm serious, shit made me delirious
Soul bleeding like a period
So send me to oblivion
Huh huh huh
I just want the cash
Fuck the love in my past
I just did the dash, did a buck in a jag
I just wanna crash from the life that I've had
Get up. Stand up. Wake up
Get up get up
Get up Stand up wake up
Get up stand up wake up
Get up stand up wake up
Get up stand up get up wake up
Get up. Stand up. Wake up
Wake up
Momma I'm in trouble
Momma I'm in trouble
Momma I'm in trouble
Momma I'm in troubleβ¦
The lyrics of "Stand Up" by B.C. Williamson are about the struggles and obstacles that the artist has encountered in his life. The repetitive chanting of "Get up. Stand up. Wake up" is a motivational call to action to actively confront and overcome these challenges. The lyrics express a desire for others to see the real, raw version of the artist who has experienced hardship, such as facing legal cases and engaging in illegal activities. Still, he continues to push forward, go above and beyond, and seek something more significant and more fulfilling. The artist's yearning for financial success and the consequences of his past actions arise in the lyrics that include lines like "I just want the cash," "Fuck the love in my past," and "I just wanna crash from the life that I've had." Overall, the song is about confronting hardship, striving towards the ideal, and being honest with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up. Stand up. Wake up
The singer is encouraging the listener to become active and alert.
Get up get up
The singer is repeating the call to action of the previous line.
Get up Stand up wake up
The singer is urging the listener to rise up and pay attention to the world around them.
Get up stand up wake up
The artist is repeating the previous line in order to emphasize the importance of the message.
Get up stand up wake up
The artist is again repeating the same message, urging the listener to become active and aware.
Get up stand up get up wake up
The singer is encouraging the listener to take action, to not be complacent, and to stay alert.
If you only knew the real me
The singer is suggesting that the listener doesn't know them fully, and that there is more to discover.
You would see the cards they deal me
The artist is suggesting that they are dealt a difficult hand in life.
I'm diving in, I'm swimming real deep
The artist is suggesting that they are fully committed to something, and that they are moving towards it with intensity.
Ima let u feel me
The artist is suggesting that they are going to allow the listener to fully experience their emotions and energy.
I be goin in
The singer is suggesting that they are fully committed to something, and that they are intensely focused on achieving it.
I be doin things that they don't do
The artist is suggesting that they are unique and have qualities that set them apart from others.
Every time I'm coming thru
The singer is suggesting that they make a noticeable impact whenever they arrive in a situation.
You be seeing something new
The singer is suggesting that they bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to the table.
I was pushing packs
The singer is suggesting that they were involved in selling drugs.
You know what them runtz'll do
The artist is suggesting that the drugs they were selling were particularly dangerous.
Everyone they made a call
The artist is suggesting that they were reliable and trustworthy when it came to selling drugs.
I would bring 100 through
The singer is suggesting that they were successful in selling large quantities of drugs.
Wake up
The singer is again urging the listener to become alert and aware of their surroundings.
Momma I'm in trouble
The artist is suggesting that they are in a difficult situation and would like help.
I remember facing cases by the double
The artist is suggesting that they have experienced legal trouble in the past.
Yelling at the judge almost ended in a scuffle
The artist is suggesting that they were in a confrontational situation with the law.
I was 14 so I had to learn to hustle
The singer is suggesting that they had to become resourceful and find ways to make money at a young age.
But I'm serious, shit made me delirious
The artist is suggesting that their difficult experiences have had a lasting emotional impact on them.
Soul bleeding like a period
The singer is using a graphic metaphor to describe the emotional pain they are experiencing.
So send me to oblivion
The singer is suggesting that they are ready to leave their problems behind, even if that means losing themselves in the process.
I just want the cash
The singer is suggesting that money is their top priority.
Fuck the love in my past
The artist is suggesting that they are not interested in pursuing romantic relationships based on their past experiences.
I just did the dash, did a buck in a jag
The artist is suggesting that they took a fast ride in an expensive car.
I just wanna crash from the life that I've had
The singer is suggesting that they are tired of their current lifestyle and would like to start fresh.
Momma I'm in trouble
The singer is again calling out for help from their mother.
Momma I'm in trouble
The artist is once again expressing their distress to their mother, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Momma I'm in trouble
The artist continues to call out to their mother, repeating their plea for help.
Momma I'm in troubleβ¦
The artist trails off, suggesting that they are feeling helpless and scared.
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Written by: Brandon Fife
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zheahra
I miss comedian's like this brotha. Β He just tells the truth. Everybody can relate to him.Β
Yanic Yoda
word!!!
all business
He does? How many of your teeth flew out? π π #SmileBitch
sikhumbuzo chikai
@E. M. Sturdivant Gallieshaw you talking to a time traveller , he doesn't even kno what he talking about
E. M. Sturdivant Gallieshaw
@ian L: Which part do you "find sad"?
What is it, that "too many children will have to do the same thing y'all do"?
ian L
... I find that sad. Stop attracting the wrong people... too many children will have to do the same thing y'all do. But again... it's funny right.
Icredit 24/7
Rest In Power Tony Brown, keep the Angels laughing up there π
MonaraKudumbiya
Oh no :(
Zimbabwe
another legend gone
Gary Yidsen
@BOBBY FO'MACK Uh sometimes google donβt have the answers to certain shit that youβre looking for I know what Iβm doing bro thank you