Stand Your Ground
David Vest Lyrics
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Everyone'll try to tell you no
If you've got a dream inside
You're the only one who can know
Don't let nobody own ya
Just say "One day I'll show ya"
Revenge'll sure feel nice
You know it and you've gotta stand your ground
You've earned it - no one can cut you down
They'll try to get what they can
When you're strong, everyone's your friend
Guard the jewel you've found
You've gotta stand your ground
Come on everybody clap your hands
Doesn't it feel good to take a stand?
Music is my only release
Gotta fight for peace
Fight for the beat
Whether you want for yourself or for others
Stand up for your sisters and brothers
Just do what you wanna do
No one can say what's right for you - Oooo!
You know it and you've gotta stand your ground
You've earned it - no one can cut you down
They'll try to get what they can
When you're strong, everyone's your friend
Guard the jewel you've found
You've gotta stand your ground
In David Vest's song "Stand Your Ground," the lyrics convey a message of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The song acknowledges that people will try to put you down and tell you no, but encourages the listener to hold onto their dreams and not let anyone own them. The lyrics encourage vengeance for those who have paid the price, but ultimately promote the idea that standing your ground is about protecting the "jewel you've found."
Throughout the song, Vest emphasizes the importance of standing up for oneself and doing what one wants to do instead of letting others determine what is right for them. The song continues with a call to action for listeners to fight for peace and to stand up for their sisters and brothers. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of empowerment and self-reliance.
Overall, "Stand Your Ground" encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to not let anyone else control their dreams or aspirations. The song communicates that standing one's ground is not just about holding onto dreams but also about fighting for what is right and just, even if it means going against the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone'll try to put you down
People will try to discourage you.
Everyone'll try to tell you no
People will try to prevent you from achieving your goals.
If you've got a dream inside
If you have a passion or desire you wish to pursue.
You're the only one who can know
You're the only one who understands your own aspirations.
Don't let nobody own ya
Don't let anyone control you.
Just say "One day I'll show ya"
Prove others wrong by achieving your goals.
Revenge'll sure feel nice
It's satisfying to succeed despite others' negativity.
If inside you've paid the price -
If you've endured hardship to reach your goal.
You know it and you've gotta stand your ground
You are aware of your own worth and must remain steadfast.
You've earned it - no one can cut you down
You have rightfully achieved your success and cannot be brought down.
They'll try to get what they can
Others will try to take advantage of your success.
When you're strong, everyone's your friend
People will respect and admire you when you are confident.
Guard the jewel you've found
Protect and cherish your hard-earned success.
Come on everybody clap your hands
Expressing confidence and pride in your success.
Doesn't it feel good to take a stand?
Celebrating your own strength and success is a rewarding feeling.
Music is my only release
Music serves as an outlet for release and expression.
Gotta fight for peace
Enduring strife and difficulty is necessary to find inner peace.
Fight for the beat
Continuing to work hard and push forward toward your goals.
Whether you want for yourself or for others
Whether pursuing success for personal or altruistic reasons.
Stand up for your sisters and brothers
Supporting and advocating for those around you.
Just do what you wanna do
Pursue your dreams without regard for others' opinions.
No one can say what's right for you - Oooo!
Only you can determine what path is best for you.
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
daniel lopez
Great song. Heard it on the GLT live stream blues and really liked this song.