Axel combines the resonant piano work of Elton John with the confessional quality of Sufjan Stevens and the charming quirkiness of Regina Spektor. Made up of a dozen exuberant and witty original songs, This is the New Year features guest vocalist Jenny Owen Youngs (harmonies on "Say Something"), bassist Chris Kuffner (Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michelson) and drummer Adam Christgau (Sia, Joshua Radin) as well as a large cast of musician friends, mentors and peers.
According to the This Is The New Year Songfacts, the title track was used as the theme tune to the MTV reality program I Used To Be Fat.
Stand Tall
Ian Axel Lyrics
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It's just another Saturday
That's gone to waste
I'm tired of fighting every
Battle in the world except for mine
I take it for granted that there's
Always someone right here by my side
Stand tall
I know the weight of the world
Won't bring me down
Stand tall
I gotta let it go
I've managed to let myself go
How I wish the world could let go too
It's something I think about
When I find myself with nothing else to lose
Stand tall
You know the weight of the world
Won't bring you down
Stand tall
You gotta be who you are
Stand tall
You gotta let it
You gotta let it
You gotta let it
Stand tall
You gotta let it go
Na (x14)
Na na
Na (x14)
Na na
Na (x14)
Na na
Stand tall
I know the weight of the world
Won't bring you down
Stand tall
You gotta be who you are
Stand tall
You know the weight of the world
Won't bring you down
Stand tall
You gotta be who you are
Stand tall
You gotta let it
You gotta let it
You gotta let it
Stand tall
You gotta let it go
It was just another Saturday
Ian Axel's song "Stand Tall" explores themes of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the desire to let go of the weight of the world. The lyrics begin with a repetition of "Na na na" and introduces the concept of "just another Saturday that's gone to waste", indicating a sense of monotony or dissatisfaction. The singer expresses the fatigue of constantly fighting for others and forgetting to take care of their own needs, feeling secure that there is someone always by their side. The repetition of "stand tall" highlights the need to let go of the past and move forward, despite the weight of the world that can often feel like it's bringing you down. The singer acknowledges that they have let themselves go, but wishes that the world could do the same. The chorus finishes with the encouragement to be who you are and to let go, empowering listeners to embrace themselves and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na na na
Introductory vocalization with no specific meaning
It's just another Saturday
The singer is feeling that another weekend day has passed in unproductive way
That's gone to waste
The singer regrets how the Saturday got wasted
I'm tired of fighting every
Here the artist implies that they feels constantly under stress
Battle in the world except for mine
The artist explains that they are constantly helping others forgets to solve their problems
I take it for granted that there's
The singer assumes that there will always be someone around to support them
Always someone right here by my side
The singer realizes that they forgets that the people by their sides also have lives of their own
Stand tall
The artist is telling themselves to stand tall
I know the weight of the world
The artist understands that the world can be a burden
Won't bring me down
The artist is convinced that they will not be defeated
Stand tall
The singer repeats the same earlier line
I gotta let it go
The artist needs to let go of things beyond their control
I've managed to let myself go
The singer accepts that they have not been looking after themselves
How I wish the world could let go too
The singer imagines if the world could also let go of its many complex worries
It's something I think about
The singer is always thinking about this issue
When I find myself with nothing else to lose
The artist has a realization when they find themselves with nothing to lose
You know the weight of the world
The artist believes that their listeners are aware of the problems in the world
Won't bring you down
The singer tells the listener that the world's problems will not defeat them
You gotta be who you are
The singer asks the listener to be themselves
You gotta let it
The artist advises that the listeners should let things go
You gotta let it
The artist repeats the earlier line
You gotta let it
The artist repeats the line for emphasis
You gotta let it
The singer repeats the line for emphasis
Stand tall
The artist encourages the listeners to stand tall
You gotta let it go
The singer again advises to let go of things beyond control
Na (x14)
Vocalization with no specific meaning
Na na
Vocalization with no specific meaning
Na (x14)
Vocalization with no specific meaning
Na na
Vocalization with no specific meaning
Na (x14)
Vocalization with no specific meaning
Na na
Vocalization with no specific meaning
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TheRealCakeClan
I remember this song from over 2 years ago and now that his band is so popular I feel like such a hipster. This song is great though it should be on iTunes.
Katya Zakharova
Say Something and this one are two my favorites !! Wish this one was on the new album!!
Mack Harrison
This shit helped me out when i was kicking heroin. As an artist i understand why early stuff gets pulled. But still. This always hits.