Stand Up
Barrington Levy ft. Shaggy Lyrics
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Yute man stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Cool yah mi bredda, di signs of di times
Can tek di pressa, nah tun to crime
Mama raise yuh good so beg yuh put dung di nine
Dem have di power but a yuh rule yuh mind
Teachin's yuh treasa, can leave behind
Must climb di ladda one step at a time
Mind ova matta, greatness defined
Must defend yuh honor if a guy cross di line
Yute man stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Stand at di gutta, raised from di slums
Man a faced by oppression cau dat's where yuh from
Hatin di fadda cau betta must come
So mek a fella know yuh step to yuh own a drum
Sweet to di bitta, not always fun
One life fi good dem seh yuh nose haffi run
As hard as it seems when it is all said and done
A new day shall dawn from di rise from di sun
Yute man stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
It's alright to have yuh vision and yuh goal
Blessed is di child who has his own
Yuh hear mi seh It's alright to have yuh vision and yuh goal
Di Fadda pon yuh side yuh not alone
Yuh hear mi seh It's alright to have yuh vision and yuh goal
Blessed is di child who has his own
Yuh hear mi seh It's alright to have yuh vision and yuh goal
My son yuh are a king so claim yuh throne, again
Cool yah mi bredda, di signs of di times
Can tek di pressa, nah tun to crime
Mama raise yuh good so beg yuh put dung di nine
Dem have di power but a yuh rule yuh mind
Teachin's yuh treasa, can leave behind
Must climb di ladda one step at a time
Mind ova matta, greatness defined
Must defend yuh honor if a guy cross di line
Yute man stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
The lyrics to Barrington Levy ft. Shaggy's song Stand Up call for young men in the ghetto to stand up and fight for their rights. The lyrics encourage them to not allow anyone to hold them down or criticize them. The song also emphasizes the importance of education, self-empowerment, and self-rule. The chorus repeats the phrase "get up, stand up and fight" as a call to action.
The lyrics highlight the struggles of growing up in poverty and facing oppression. The song encourages young men to rise above their circumstances and not resort to crime, but instead to strive for success and greatness. It emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not allowing anyone to break one's stride.
Overall, Stand Up is a powerful message of hope, empowerment, and resilience for those facing adversity. It encourages young men to stand up for themselves, their families, and their communities and to keep pushing forward despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Fi di yute dem, all ghetto ova yonda, see mi, strive
For the young people, all over the ghetto area, watch me, thrive.
Yute man stand up oonu rights (Get up stand up and fight!)
Young man, stand up for your rights! (Get up, stand up, and fight!)
Nah mek nobody bruk yuh stride (Get up stand up and fight!)
Don't let anyone break your stride (Get up, stand up, and fight!)
Nah care who wan fi criticize (Get up stand up and fight!)
Don't care who wants to criticize (Get up, stand up, and fight!)
Nah mek nobody hold yuh dung again yuh betta than di whole a dem
Don't let anyone hold you down again, you are better than all of them.
Cool yah mi bredda, di signs of di times
Stay calm here my brother, it's a sign of the times.
Can tek di pressa, nah tun to crime
Can handle the pressure, won't turn to crime.
Mama raise yuh good so beg yuh put dung di nine
Mama raised you well, so please put down the gun.
Dem have di power but a yuh rule yuh mind
They may have the power, but you control your mind.
Teachin's yuh treasa, can leave behind
Education is your treasure, don't leave it behind.
Must climb di ladda one step at a time
You must climb the ladder one step at a time.
Mind ova matta, greatness defined
Mind over matter, greatness defined.
Must defend yuh honor if a guy cross di line
You must defend your honor if someone crosses the line.
Stand at di gutta, raised from di slums
Stand at the gutter, raised from the slums.
Man a faced by oppression cau dat's where yuh from
Man is faced by oppression because that's where you're from.
Hatin di fadda cau betta must come
Hating the father, because better things must come.
So mek a fella know yuh step to yuh own a drum
So let them know you march to your own drumbeat.
Sweet to di bitta, not always fun
It's sweet at the beginning, but not always fun.
One life fi good dem seh yuh nose haffi run
You have one life to be good, they say you have to run.
As hard as it seems when it is all said and done
As hard as it seems, when it's all said and done.
A new day shall dawn from di rise from di sun
A new day will come with the rising of the sun.
It's alright to have yuh vision and yuh goal
It's alright to have your vision and your goal.
Blessed is di child who has his own
Blessed is the child who has their own.
Di Fadda pon yuh side yuh not alone
God is on your side, you are not alone.
My son yuh are a king so claim yuh throne, again
My son, you are a king, so claim your throne once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHELLE ANTIONETTE WALLEN, NICHOLAS EDWARD JAMES HALLAM, ROBERT CHARLES BIRCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Qua_dro
Barrington Levy is a Legend, he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
@jameskibunja7673
He has a very good voice
@drifter402
How does he not?
@icfescolombia6181
Barrington Levy is a real legend!!!
@kostasgreece1994
I love that song...Barrington Levy is the man indeed,............Shaggy is good as well but levy ads a different touch
@OMTV-vu9zx
More than 15 years looking for this song. I can rest in peace now.
@sajo4388
$100 million voice, Barrington
@jameskibunja7673
Yeah he has a golden voice.
@sambanelly4219
Wyclef Jean and Shaggy should work together
@sambanelly4219
Wow Very Underrated. How was this not a number one hit? This is a banger.