Stand Up
C.A.F.O. Lyrics

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I never thought life could be so cruel
And now I have to break nearly every rule
Just to get survive
I need to get by

I get up in the morning and go to town
There's nothing there so I just hang around
Time passes by

But I still have to try

Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed
Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed

Been living here from day to day
Now I found out it's the only way
Where did I go wrong?
My life carries on, yeah

So now what's left for me to do?
I can't see no other way through
I don't want to steal
Just to get my next meal, yeah

Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed
Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed

I never thought life could be so cruel
And now I have to break nearly every rule
Just to get survive
'cause I need to get by

Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed
Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed
Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed

Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
If you make your mind up, then you will succeed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to C.A.F.O.'s song Stand Up speaks to the challenges of life and the need to persevere despite the obstacles. The opening lines express a sense of hopelessness, with the singer acknowledging that they never thought life could be so cruel. They also mention that they have had to break nearly every rule just to survive, indicating that they have had to do things they never thought they would do to get by.

Despite the difficulties they face, the singer is determined to keep trying. The lines "I get up in the morning and go to town, there's nothing there, so I just hang around" suggest that they may not have anything to do, but they still keep trying. They mention that they don't want to steal to get their next meal, showing a desire to do what's right even when the going is tough.

Ultimately, the message of the song is one of perseverance and determination. The repeated refrain to "stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs, if you make your mind up, then you will succeed" encourages listeners to keep fighting for what they want and never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult things may seem.

Line by Line Meaning

I never thought life could be so cruel
The singer expresses surprise and disappointment at how harsh life can be.

And now I have to break nearly every rule
The singer feels that they are forced to break rules in order to survive and get by.

Just to get survive
The singer emphasizes the importance of survival in their current situation.

I need to get by
The singer declares their need to keep going despite the difficulties they are facing.

I get up in the morning and go to town
The singer describes their daily routine of going to town every morning.

There's nothing there so I just hang around
The singer finds that there is nothing to do in town, so they just hang around without much purpose.

Time passes by
The singer notes that time is moving forward, even if nothing else is happening.

But I still have to try
Despite the lack of opportunities, the singer knows they must keep trying to survive.

Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
The chorus repeats the message that it's important to stand up for what you need in order to succeed.

If you make your mind up, then you will succeed
The chorus encourages listeners to be determined and decisive in order to achieve their goals.

Been living here from day to day
The singer has been living day by day, without much long-term planning or stability.

Now I found out it's the only way
The singer realizes that living day by day is the only option they have in their current circumstances.

Where did I go wrong?
The singer questions what they might have done to end up in their difficult situation.

My life carries on, yeah
Despite the difficulties, the singer's life keeps moving onward.

So now what's left for me to do?
The singer is wondering what options they have left in their current difficult situation.

I can't see no other way through
Despite searching, the singer cannot see any other options for getting through their difficulties besides standing up for themselves.

I don't want to steal
The singer clarifies that they do not want to resort to criminal activity to survive.

Just to get my next meal, yeah
The singer emphasizes the desperation of needing to secure basic needs, such as food.

Stand up for what you want, stand up for all your needs
The chorus repeats the message that it's important to stand up for what you need in order to succeed.

If you make your mind up, then you will succeed
The chorus encourages listeners to be determined and decisive in order to achieve their goals.

I never thought life could be so cruel
The singer expresses surprise and disappointment at how harsh life can be.

And now I have to break nearly every rule
The singer feels that they are forced to break rules in order to survive and get by.

Just to get survive
The singer emphasizes the importance of survival in their current situation.

'cause I need to get by
The singer reiterates that survival is their top priority.