After the release of her debut independent single "Peppermint" in 2014, Jones released her first independent project Let Me Check It in 2017. This was followed by another EP two years later called H.D.W.Y.
In September 2020, Jones spoke on her YouTube channel about her negative experiences in the beginning of her career with Disney and Hollywood Records. According to her, she was told following Let It Shine that she would star in a sequel to the movie, be given her own television series, and be able to release a studio album. Eventually, executives decided she was not marketable enough, and these plans fell through. Jones encouraged her audience to "do the math" about the situation and stated colorism is a problem in the industry. Audio bytes from Jones' video began circulating in video clips on social networking site TikTok, with some clips reaching millions of views.
As of 2022, Jones stars as Hilary Banks in Bel-Air, Peacock's dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jones would also announce that she had signed a deal with High Standardz/Def Jam, releasing her major label debut single "Caliber" on March 25.
Stand Up
Coco Jones Lyrics
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see you sittin there and all you do is nod your head
why dont you get up on the dance floor instead
its about havin fun not about looking cool
so grab your crew and let me see what you can do
pop lock drop boy I groovin so fly
the way your body moves did you know you mystified
everything you do is so fly I'm justified
nod your head and swag with me
let me see you get pumped and feel the beat
nod your head and swag with me
come on you got to stand up baby
stand up stand up
can you feel the beat
stand up stand up
let me hear you scream
stand up stand up
throw it in the air
come on everybody
let me see you whip your hair
stand up stand up
let me see you move
stand up stand up
you know how we do
ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo
everybody stand up
aaayyyyyaaaa
let me see you stand up stand up stand up
yeah yeah yeah yeah
on the floor rockin like you never have before
did you drop the beat yeah I want to hear some more
so turn me in my girls ya we bout to set it off
gonna blow it up now you know who's the boss
take note we wanna teach you how to rock it out
strike it slow I got the crowd on line
everybody get wild you know what I mean
throw it up nod your head and let me hear you scream
nod your head and swag with me
let me see you get pumped and feel the beat
nod your head and swag with me
come on you got to stand up baby
stand up stand up
can you feel the beat
stand up stand up
let me hear you scream
stand up stand up
throw it in the air
come on everybody
let me see you whip your hair
stand up stand up
let me see you move
stand up stand up
you know how we do
ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo
everybody stand up
stand up shawty and watch what I do
take a waterflow just me and my crew
looking all fly with my skinny jeans on
and my moves so sharp can we get ding dongs
as I groove to my left then jerk to my right
drift to my left then course to my right
move to my left and work to my right
til comin on em yeah
comin comin on em yeah stand up
nod your head and swag with me
let me see you get pumped and feel the beat
nod your head and swag with me
come on you got to stand up baby
stand up stand up
can you feel the beat
stand up stand up
let me hear you scream
stand up stand up
throw it in the air
come on everybody
let me see you whip your hair
stand up stand up
let me see you move
stand up stand up
you know how we do
ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo ayo
everybody stand up
aaayyyyyaaaa
let me see you stand up
stand up stand up yeah yeah yeah yeah
In Coco Jones's song "Stand Up," the artist encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. Throughout the lyrics, Jones emphasizes that dancing is all about having fun and not about trying to look cool. She invites the listener to join her and her friends in dancing to the beat, calling out various dance moves such as "pop lock drop" and "whip your hair." Jones emphasizes the energy and excitement of the dance floor, urging the listener to "stand up" and feel the beat.
Overall, the song is a fun, energetic call to action for anyone who might be feeling shy or self-conscious on the dance floor. By emphasizing the joy of dancing and the camaraderie of being with friends, Jones creates a sense of community and inclusivity that encourages the listener to let go and join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
see you sittin there and all you do is nod your head
I notice that you are just sitting there and not joining in on the dancing
why dont you get up on the dance floor instead
Why not join in on the fun and dance with the rest of us?
its about havin fun not about looking cool
The point of dancing is to enjoy oneself, not to worry about appearing fashionable
so grab your crew and let me see what you can do
Get your friends and show me how you can dance
nod your head and swag with me
Move your head and dance with me with style and confidence
let me see you get pumped and feel the beat
I want to see you excited and moving to the rhythm of the music
stand up stand up, can you feel the beat
Stand up and dance to the beat of the music
stand up stand up, let me hear you scream
Get up and shout with excitement as you dance
let me see you move
I want to see you dance with your whole body
you know how we do
You know how we like to dance
everybody stand up
Everyone get up and dance with me
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.