Stand Up
Hungryheart Lyrics


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All alone I ride my road Still I don't know for how long

Makin' all the same mistakes I should have known

Moving on from town to town Seems like I'm foolin' around
Holdin' on a dream that's somewhere to be found

Days are burning
Wheels are turning
To an hypothetical direction
I'll be waiting
Wise and steady
But still I'm here on the run

So just stand up
Follow your heart
Livin' it up it's the only way to be free
Stand up for what you believe
And never slow down
Never give up
Do all you can from now until eternity
Stand up for what you believe

Like the day that I was born Seems I got nowhere to run
(But) in my mind I'm sure of what I'm lookin' for

So don't look back, don't waste your time I know you long to get by
‘cause you ain't gonna stop ‘till you get it right

Days are burning
Wheels are turning
(And) we just keep on lookin' for some action
I'll be waiting
Wise and steady
still I'll be on the run

So just stand up
Open your arms
Livin' it up it's the only way to be free
Stand up for what you believe
And never slow down
Straight from your heart
Do all you can from now until eternity
Stand up for what you believe

BRIDGE: I've been holdin' on too long
To live another day
And try to keep the faith
Now I wanna go through the red light
‘cause I'll go ‘round and ‘round and
I won't let the sun go down

SOLO

Days are burning
Wheels are turning
To an hypothetical direction
I'll be waiting
Wise and steady
But still I'm here on the run

So just stand up
Follow your heart
Livin' it up it's the only way to be free
Stand up for what you believe
And never slow down
Never give up
Do all you can from now until eternity
Stand up for what you believe
There's no turning back(Stand up ...)
No foolish alibis




Do it your way
Be who you are Stand up for what you believe

Overall Meaning

The song "Stand Up" by Italian hard rock band Hungryheart is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to follow their hearts and beliefs, never give up, and live freely. The lyrics describe the singer's journey through life, moving from town to town, making mistakes, but never losing sight of what he is looking for. The song opens with the line "All alone I ride my road, still I don't know for how long," which implies that the singer is searching for something and might be unsure about his ultimate destination. The lines "Days are burning, wheels are turning, to a hypothetical direction" suggest that he feels like he is constantly moving without any clear direction.


Despite these uncertainties, the singer remains optimistic, declaring that he knows what he's looking for, and he won't stop until he finds it. He encourages the listener to do the same, to stand up for what they believe in, never slow down, and never give up. The lyrics "Livin' it up it's the only way to be free" and "There's no turning back, no foolish alibis, do it your way, be who you are" show the importance of staying true to oneself and living life to the fullest.


Overall, "Stand Up" is a powerful song that inspires listeners to pursue their dreams and live their lives on their terms. It acknowledges that life can be uncertain and difficult, but encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and persevere through challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

All alone I ride my road
I am traveling by myself with no destination


Still I don't know for how long
I have no sense of the duration of this journey


Makin' all the same mistakes I should have known
I keep repeating the same mistakes instead of learning from them


Moving on from town to town
I don't stay in one place for too long


Seems like I'm foolin' around
It appears as though I am not taking anything seriously


Holdin' on a dream that's somewhere to be found
I am clinging to an elusive dream that I have yet to discover


Days are burning
The days are passing me by quickly


Wheels are turning
I am always moving forward


To an hypothetical direction
I am unsure of where I'm headed


I'll be waiting
I will be patient and composed


Wise and steady
I will make smart decisions and not rush into things


But still I'm here on the run
However, I am still running away from something


So just stand up
Take action and don't be afraid


Follow your heart
Listen to your intuition and do what feels right


Livin' it up it's the only way to be free
Enjoy life to the fullest, because that's the only way to truly be free


Stand up for what you believe
Fight for your beliefs and values


And never slow down
Keep going forward at the same pace


Never give up
Never quit, even when things get tough


Do all you can from now until eternity
Put in your fullest effort no matter how long it takes


Like the day that I was born
I feel as though I am starting over again


Seems I got nowhere to run
I feel trapped and unable to escape


(But) in my mind I'm sure of what I'm lookin' for
I may not know where I'm going, but I know what I'm searching for


So don't look back, don't waste your time
Don't dwell on the past, focus on your present and future


I know you long to get by
I know that you want to succeed


‘cause you ain't gonna stop ‘till you get it right
You won't give up until you've found success


(And) we just keep on lookin' for some action
We keep searching for things to keep us busy and entertained


Open your arms
Be open to new experiences


Straight from your heart
Do what you feel is right deep down in your heart


BRIDGE: I've been holdin' on too long
I've been holding onto something for too long


To live another day
To survive another day


And try to keep the faith
And continue to believe in yourself and your dreams


Now I wanna go through the red light
I want to take risks and push boundaries


‘cause I'll go ‘round and ‘round and
Because otherwise, I will keep going in circles


I won't let the sun go down
I won't give up until I've accomplished my goals


No foolish alibis
No excuses or lies


Do it your way
Do things according to your own preferences and beliefs


Be who you are
Be true to yourself and your identity




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