Stand Still
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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When I turned twenty, I was overcome
With the thought that I might not turn twenty one
Death upon my doorstep, if I took just one more step
There'd be nothing left of me except these songs

And my father told me
"Noah, when you don't know where you're going
Just stand still, soon enough you will
And when all the hope and joy you feel
Turns into paranoia, 'cause it will, remember just stand still"

Just stand still
Just stand still, oh

As you get older it gets harder to change
You might find yourself alone with just your shame
But it's not over, it's all gonna be okay
And when times are tough, remember what I say

'Cause my grandfather told my father
"It don't get easier, just harder
Yes, it will, remember just stand still
And when all the hope and joy you feel
Turns into paranoia, 'cause it will, remember just stand still"

Just stand still
Just stand still, yeah

Just stand still and watch a sunset bleed
With only dirt under your feet to feel
Just stand still
Sixty seven thousand miles an hour around the sun
And that is how it feels
Just stand still

In the universe's symphony, yeah
Everything gets lost in it, you will
Just stand still
You'll be right, you'll be wrong
You'll be fine 'cause life goes on and on, until, until

Just stand still (just stand still, Just stand, Just stand still, Just stand still, still)
Just stand still (just stand still, Just stand, Just stand still)
Just stand still (just stand still, still)
Just stand still




Just stand still, whoa
Just stand still

Overall Meaning

The song "Stand Still" by Billy Ray Cyrus is a song about dealing with the uncertainties that life throws our way. The song talks about how at age 20, the singer was overwhelmed with the thought of not turning 21. The fear of mortality loomed over him and he was apprehensive about what the future might hold for him. He felt that his songs would be the only thing left of him if he died. His father came to him with wise advice and told him to stand still. When one doesn't know where they're going, they should stand still and wait. Eventually, things will fall into place, and one will know what to do. Even if everything seems to be falling apart, standing still can help people come to terms with their present and give them clarity.


The song proceeds to talk about how as people get older, it gets harder to change, and they may be left alone with just their shame. However, even at this point, things are not over, and everything will be okay. The singer's grandfather advises him that life doesn't get easier, it gets harder. However, in those difficult times, one must remember to stand still. Even if all the hope and joy that people feel turn into paranoia, standing still can still be an anchor in turbulent times. The song directs people to stand still and watch a sunset bleed, feel the dirt under their feet, and try to find solace in the universe's symphony. Everything gets lost in it, and people are taught to stand still, knowing that life goes on and on.


Line by Line Meaning

When I turned twenty, I was overcome
At 20, I felt overwhelmed


With the thought that I might not turn twenty one
I feared not living to see 21


Death upon my doorstep, if I took just one more step
I was one step away from death


There'd be nothing left of me except these songs
All that would remain of me were my songs


And my father told me
My dad said to me


"Noah, when you don't know where you're going
"Son, if you're lost


Just stand still, soon enough you will
Just stay put and you'll find your way


And when all the hope and joy you feel
When you're feeling hopeful and happy


Turns into paranoia, 'cause it will, remember just stand still"
And it inevitably turns to anxiety, remember to stay put


Just stand still
Just stay put


Just stand still, oh
Just stay put, oh


As you get older it gets harder to change
Changing becomes more difficult as you age


You might find yourself alone with just your shame
You might end up alone with your regrets


But it's not over, it's all gonna be okay
But it's not hopeless, everything will work out


And when times are tough, remember what I say
When life gets hard, remember my advice


'Cause my grandfather told my father
My grandpa said to my dad


"It don't get easier, just harder
"It doesn't get easier, only harder


Yes, it will, remember just stand still
But you'll make it through, just stay put


Just stand still
Just stay put


Just stand still, yeah
Just stay put, yeah


Just stand still and watch a sunset bleed
Just stay put and watch the sunset


With only dirt under your feet to feel
Feeling the dirt beneath your feet


Just stand still
Just stay put


Sixty seven thousand miles an hour around the sun
The earth orbits the sun at 67,000 mph


And that is how it feels
That's what it feels like


Just stand still
Just stay put


In the universe's symphony, yeah
In the grand scheme of the universe


Everything gets lost in it, you will
Everything becomes insignificant


Just stand still
Just stay put


You'll be right, you'll be wrong
You'll make mistakes, you'll succeed


You'll be fine 'cause life goes on and on, until, until
You'll be okay because life continues


Just stand still (just stand still, Just stand, Just stand still, Just stand still, still)
Just stay put (repeat)


Just stand still (just stand still, Just stand, Just stand still)
Just stay put (repeat)


Just stand still (just stand still, still)
Just stay put (repeat)


Just stand still
Just stay put


Just stand still, whoa
Just stay put, whoa




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mike Crossey, Noah Cyrus, Peter James Harding

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Gooddaysonly72

When I turned 20
I was overcome
With the thought that I might not turn 21
Death upon my doorstep
If I took just one more step
There'd be nothing left of me
Except these songs

And my father told me
Noah
When you don't know where you're goin
Just stand still
Soon enough you will
And when all the hope and joy you feel
Turns into paranoia
Cause it will
Remember just stand still

As you get older it gets harder to change
You might find yourself alone with just your shame
But it's not over
It's all gonna be ok
And when times are tough, remember what I say

My grandfather told my father
It don't get easier just harder
Yes it will
Remember just stand still
And when all the hope and joy you feel
Turns into paranoia
Cause it will
Remember just stand still

Just stand still and watch the sunset bleed
With only dirt under your feet to feel
Just stand still
67 000 miles an hour
Around the sun
And that is how it feels
Just stand still
In a universe that's infinite
Everything gets lost in it
You will
Just stand still
You'll be right, you'll be wrong
You'll be fine, cause life goes on and on
Until until

Just stand still
Just stand still
Still
Just stand still
Just stand still
Still
Just stand still
Just stand still



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@sadbadass

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@yyamlet

Noah combines a drop of sadness and soulful warmth in her songs, just keep creating these musical masterpieces, lov u 💗

@tukibaigorria

Sometimes I can't comprehend how someone with this much pain to write lines like this is still alive, I just know she's incredibly brave and immensely talented. This is a work of art

@northgambit

too many people feel/felt that way, but are never able to communicate it this way. So she does it for all.!

@recuerdos2457

What happened?? What has she gone through?

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