Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25, 1961) is a Grammy Award… Read Full Bio ↴Billy Ray Cyrus (born William Ray Cyrus; August 25, 1961) is a Grammy Award-nominated American country music singer, songwriter and actor from Flatwoods, Kentucky, best known for his Number One single "Achy Breaky Heart". Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His most successful album to date is the debut of Some Gave All, which has been certified 9× Multi-Platinum in the United States. The album also has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. In his career, he has released 29 charted singles, of which 15 charted in the Top 40.
From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.

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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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Prepper III%

4y↑1

"Stand Still"

When I was just a little boy,
I wandered through the woods
Searchin' for my daddy through the pines.
I guess I took a wrong turn
Somewhere along the way
But the Bible said
"Seek and ye shall find"
Daylight turned to darkness
Adventure turned to fear
And, when I found my way back home
His words I still can hear...

[Chorus:]
Stand Still!
When you're in the dark.
Listen to your heart
And pray for Gods will
Stand Still
Adrift in the wind...
Your voice within
Will be your best friend
Stand Still... and pray
Stand Still

Now that I'm a grown man
On my own and on my way
I've got my own decisions to be made
And when I'm at the crossroads
Unforsure and unforeseen,
I bow my head
And with these words I pray.

[Chorus]

Josiah Stearns

4y↑4

My parents used to watch this show every Sunday back when it first aired in the early to mid-2000s
We used to get home from evening service and watch this.
The funny thing is, this came on right around my bedtime so I would always try to keep quiet on the couch so they wouldn't realize it's time for me to head upstairs.
- sometimes it actually worked and I could watch the whole episode.
If I got really lucky, I could watch Sue Thomes F.B.(I) Eye. which came on afterward.
So believe me when I say that this brings back a host of childhood memories

Now having a family of my own and looking back on those days, a little boy would do anything to avoid going to bed. But as time went on, even is a young 10 or 11-year-old, I took on an unexpected appreciation for both of those shows.
If I am not mistaken, at least for the time being, I believe both of these shows can be streamed on PureFlix
- thanks for posting!!!

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Racing Studios

8y↑14

Not one single TV Hospital show can beat this. This show was the best. Same with Third Watch. These Two shows wil be missed.

MoviesRapidShows90's

Well this and Scrubs

Aqono Luna

5y↑2

I’m legit crying. I loved this show so much as a child. I wish things were as easy as they were back then, when I only had to worry about where my DOC shirt was.