Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Stand
Blues Traveler Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Stand
Stand and walk
Tragedy
Is cheap and so is talk
Decision
Yours to make what will you do
In the end
It comes back to you
Cause it's a long, way to fall

Thunder
Don't scare me at all
Lightning
Well just a little
Pressure
It ain't worth a dime
And your wounds
They'll all heal in time

Cause it's a long, way to fall

The answers are getting harder
The answers are getting harder
The answers are getting harder
(If an answer comes to those who pray)
The answers are getting harder
(If an answer comes to those who pray)
The answers are getting harder
(If an answer comes to those who pray)

The answers are getting harder and harder
And there ain't no way to bargain or to barter
But if you've got the angst or the ardor
You might faint from the fight but you're gonna find it
For every challenge could have paradise behind it
And if you accept what you have lost and you stand tall
You might just get it back and you can get it all
So now you know why it's a long way to fall
Yeah cause it's a long way to fall

Cause it's a long, way to fall

Stand
Stand and walk
Stand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Stand" by Blues Traveler convey a message of resilience and determination, reminding listeners to keep standing strong even when things get tough. The opening lines urge the listener to "stand and walk," and the subsequent lyrics make reference to tragedy, cheap talk, and decision-making: all of which can weigh heavily on a person's mind. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the idea that in the end, the choices we make will come back to us.


The second verse introduces the metaphor of a thunderstorm, suggesting that even though the rumble of thunder might be intimidating, it's not worth being afraid of. Similarly, the pressure we face in life is "not worth a dime," and our wounds will eventually heal. The chorus repeats the refrain that it's a long way to fall, serving as a reminder to stay strong and keep pushing through even in difficult times.


The third verse suggests that the challenges we face in life can feel insurmountable, and the answers to our struggles may seem increasingly elusive. However, the lyrics encourage the listener to keep pushing forward, as there may be a brighter future waiting on the other side of difficult times. In the end, the song offers a message of hope and resilience, reminding us that we have the power to make choices that will shape our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Stand
Don't give up, keep moving forward


Stand and walk
Don't just stand still, take action


Tragedy
Bad things happen


Is cheap and so is talk
People talk about tragedy without necessarily doing anything about it


Decision
It's up to you to make a choice


Yours to make what will you do
You have the power to decide what to do


In the end
Ultimately


It comes back to you
The consequences of your actions will affect you


Cause it's a long, way to fall
It's difficult to recover from mistakes


Thunder
Loud noises


Don't scare me at all
I'm not afraid


Lightning
Electricity in the sky


Well just a little
I'm a little scared of lightning


Pressure
Stress


It ain't worth a dime
Stress isn't worth worrying about


And your wounds
Your emotional pain


They'll all heal in time
Eventually you will feel better


The answers are getting harder
Solving problems is becoming more difficult


(If an answer comes to those who pray)
Some people find answers through prayer


The answers are getting harder and harder
Solving problems is becoming increasingly challenging


And there ain't no way to bargain or to barter
You can't negotiate your way out of life's challenges


But if you've got the angst or the ardor
If you're passionate and determined


You might faint from the fight but you're gonna find it
You might stumble along the way but you will find a solution


For every challenge could have paradise behind it
There may be a silver lining to every obstacle


And if you accept what you have lost and you stand tall
If you can accept your losses and keep going


You might just get it back and you can get it all
You might be able to regain what you lost and even more


So now you know why it's a long way to fall
This is why it's difficult to recover from mistakes


Cause it's a long, way to fall
It's not easy to bounce back from failure


Stand
Keep persevering




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN C. POPPER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Comments from YouTube:

Kristyn K

Terribly underrated band, 90's magic.

Buck Melanoma

Single best song this band ever made -nuff said

Joshua Bryant

One of their best. My favorite album of all time. Crash & Burn is my fave. Each member getting to show out

Justin Gillmore

You might faint from the fight but you're gunna find that, every challenge may have paradise behind it. If you can accept what you have lost, and still stand tall, you might just get it back. You could have it all.

Sean Zearley

Awesome

Shyt Brick

SO ashamed I haven't heard of them until now. So good

Danielle Eveland

Ya me too

1 More Replies...

Chris Zablocki

That man is the best blues harpist I've ever heard. I'd try to find this album on vinyl if I were into that kind of thing.

nate Wendt

Blues Traveler shouldn't have a dislike button

Bruce

Nobody could ever cover this band. Amazing😊

More Comments

More Versions