Stand And Be Counted
Krokus Lyrics
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As if it were the last one
Let's stand up to evil powers
In just a second we can be gone
We don't believe in superstition
When by the words we come
And there's only one conclusion
Stand and be counted
Millions together as one
Stand and be counted
Back to life, livin' through the danger zone
Some people call it revolution
While others, well, they just frown
So far away in their illusion
It's our job, let's get it done
I live to taste a sense of shadow
The kind of places we all know
Let's not wait until tomorrow
The time is right, we gotta go
Stand and be counted
Millions together as one
Stand and be counted
Back to life, livin' through the danger zone
Stand and be counted
Stand and be counted
You know you got to
Stand and be counted
Come on, come on, come on
I said stand and be counted
Alright yeah
I said stand and be counted
Come on, come on, yeah
The lyrics to Krokus's song Stand And Be Counted encourage listeners to stand up against evil forces and to take action in the present moment because one never knows when their time will come to an end. The band believes that it is up to them to rid the world of all “the scum," and they call on listeners to join them in their mission through solidarity. Krokus even suggests that some may view their call to action as a revolution, while others may be skeptical of it. The band acknowledges their own mortality and the risk of danger, but they see this as a necessary sacrifice in order to make a difference.
The song’s call to action and themes of rebellion and standing up against oppression were common in rock music at the time of its release in 1981. The lyrics are straightforward and uncompromising, fitting with the band's hard rock sound. The roaring guitar riffs underscore the urgency of the lyrics, as if to say that time is running out for action to be taken.
Line by Line Meaning
And you know we're livin' every hour
We are living every moment, fully embracing life
As if it were the last one
Treating every moment like it is our last
Let's stand up to evil powers
We need to confront and resist any sources of negativity or corruption
In just a second we can be gone
Life is fleeting and can be taken away quickly
We don't believe in superstition
We don't adhere to irrational beliefs or practices
When by the words we come
We speak truthfully and honestly
And there's only one conclusion
The only solution is to eliminate all the bad in the world
To rid the world of all the scum
To eliminate all the bad people and things in the world
Stand and be counted
Take a stand and be recognized
Millions together as one
We are united in our efforts and message
Back to life, livin' through the danger zone
We are embracing life even in the face of danger
Some people call it revolution
Some believe our actions are revolutionary
While others, well, they just frown
Some people may disapprove of our actions
So far away in their illusion
These people are removed from reality or living in a fantasy
It's our job, let's get it done
It's our responsibility to take action and make a change
I live to taste a sense of shadow
I am drawn to the darkness of life
The kind of places we all know
The dark and gloomy places that we all are aware of
Let's not wait until tomorrow
We need to take action as soon as possible
The time is right, we gotta go
The moment is now, we need to act
Stand and be counted
Take a stand and be recognized
Come on, come on, come on
Urging people to join in and take action
I said stand and be counted
Reiterating the importance of taking a stand
Alright yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Come on, come on, yeah
Encouraging people to take action and support the cause
Lyrics © AMERICAN MUSIC RIGHTS ASSOCIATION., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS VON ROHR, FERNANDO VON ARB, MARK STORACE
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