Stand Alone
Iced Earth Lyrics


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Listen not to ones who preach
Those who feel you're a freak
Everything about you is wrong
You must be sick, you don't belong

Father said, worry not what they say
Use your mind, your own free will
In a time when everyone follows
Ignorance can kill

They only say what they want you to hear
Half-truths have been twisted to conceal your fate
In a world of spoon-fed emotion
Intelligence can save

Stand alone
Hear what I say
Stand alone
You will seize the day

Son, say what you mean, don't be afraid
Tell them how you feel, hear what I say
Be true to yourself and true to your own
Your spirit will crush the hearts of stone

Stand alone
Hear what I say




Stand alone
It's a leap of faith

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Iced Earth’s song Stand Alone speak to the struggle of individuality in a conformist world. It begins by rejecting the societal pressure to conform, and rejecting the criticisms of those who label the individual as an outsider. The singer's father, however, provides encouragement to live according to one's own beliefs and reject the fear of being judged. The song states the dangers of ignorance and emotional manipulation with society following blindly without insight. “Stand Alone” echoes the need to stand firm and forge one's path, regardless of how difficult it may be, and instead of hiding one's true nature and beliefs behind lies and deception, one should be true to oneself, and remain steadfast in the face of adversary.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen not to ones who preach
Ignore those who try to tell you what to think or do


Those who feel you're a freak
People who judge you as different or strange


Everything about you is wrong
Others may see you as flawed or incorrect in every way


You must be sick, you don't belong
They believe you are diseased or abnormal and do not fit in with societal norms


Father said, worry not what they say
Your parent advises you to not be troubled by others' opinions


Use your mind, your own free will
Make decisions based on your own thoughts and desires, not influenced by others


In a time when everyone follows
This is a time when people conform to societal pressures


Ignorance can kill
Not knowing the truth or being misinformed can have serious consequences


They only say what they want you to hear
People manipulate information to control your perspective


Half-truths have been twisted to conceal your fate
Partially truthful information has been distorted to hide the intended outcome


In a world of spoon-fed emotion
Society perpetuates emotions that are accepted rather than those that are felt genuinely


Intelligence can save
Thinking critically and intelligently can help protect you


Stand alone
Be independent and don't follow the crowd


Hear what I say
Listen carefully to the singer's advice


You will seize the day
You will take charge of your future and succeed


Son, say what you mean, don't be afraid
Parental advice instructing you to speak your truth without fear


Tell them how you feel, hear what I say
Communicate your emotions and convey the message effectively


Be true to yourself and true to your own
Remain authentic to who you are and your beliefs


Your spirit will crush the hearts of stone
Your strong-willed character will ultimately defeat those who oppose you


It's a leap of faith
Taking action without knowing the outcome is an uncertain risk




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Written by: MAURY YESTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Everton Silva

Listen not to ones who preach
Those who feel you're a freak
Everything about you is wrong
You must be sick, you don't belong

Father said, worry not what they say
Use your mind, your own free will
In a time when everyone follows
Ignorance can kill

They only say what they want you to hear
Half-truths have been twisted to conceal your fate
In a world of spoon-fed emotion
Intelligence can save

Chorus:
Stand alone
Hear what I say
Stand alone
You will seize the day

Son, say what you mean, don't be afraid
Tell them how you feel, hear what I say
Be true to yourself and true to your own
Your spirit will crush the hearts of stone

Stand alone
Hear what I say
Stand alone
It's a leap of faith



All comments from YouTube:

Garo

Very fitting song for these times. In a world of spoon fed emotion intelligence can save!

Adrian Pop-Tifrea

Do you know what is better than listening to this song ? Listening to it twice :))

therealWilytank

This is definatly my favorite Iced Earth Album.

LiberTree

This and Defiance are just the perfect songs for when you feel down.

Danny K

I was lucky enough to see iced earth in Athens back 1999. I arrived home ( I’m Greek ) from Australia the day of the concert at the rodon club. Touched down at 4:30 am. My cousins said tonight we are going to a heavy metal concert. And boy was I not surprised . Iced earth kicked ass that night .

Manny Jimenez

I don't know about it being their best, but it is my personal FAVORITE! It was my first, and I stand by this as well. They write amazing lyrics and insane music to back up the vocals. :]

Everton Silva

Listen not to ones who preach
Those who feel you're a freak
Everything about you is wrong
You must be sick, you don't belong

Father said, worry not what they say
Use your mind, your own free will
In a time when everyone follows
Ignorance can kill

They only say what they want you to hear
Half-truths have been twisted to conceal your fate
In a world of spoon-fed emotion
Intelligence can save

Chorus:
Stand alone
Hear what I say
Stand alone
You will seize the day

Son, say what you mean, don't be afraid
Tell them how you feel, hear what I say
Be true to yourself and true to your own
Your spirit will crush the hearts of stone

Stand alone
Hear what I say
Stand alone
It's a leap of faith

James Nettleton

Vocals similar to Paul Stanley on the parts of the High vocal range. Good talented metal band, with thought provoking lyrics, telling it how it is in today,s world.

burning255

This needs fucking more views.One of my fave songs

Arpad Frank

The best Iced Earth album!!! Yeah!!!

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