Stand Down
Little Mix Lyrics

Let me start it by telling you something
The singer is beginning to explain something important.

I think there's one thing you should know
The singer is about to reveal a key piece of information.

We ain't playin' no games, this ain't no playground
The situation is serious and should be taken seriously.

It's time to drop your sticks and stones
Any negative actions or words that might be used should be abandoned.

'Cause I've been chasing dreams since I took my first leap
The artist has been pursuing their aspirations since an early age.

And I'm gon' be lil' Bo so contemplate if you're the sheep
The singer is determined to be their own person and not follow the crowd.

And we gon' make a humble pie so egos cut a slice and take a piece, hey
Those who are arrogant will be brought down to reality and made to share in modesty.

So, you see, there's no point in underestimating me, to me
The artist knows their worth and cannot be underestimated.

Lock up all your thoughts and throw away the key
Negative thoughts should be abandoned and not expressed.

No, I don't want to hear it 'cause you're, no, it doesn't bother me
The artist is not affected by negativity or criticisms.

Now I'm done with all your negativity
The singer is finished with hearing negative comments.

And I'm gonna let it wash all over me
The artist will allow negative comments to flow past them without taking them personally.

I'll be stronger than your words, baby, I'm harder
Negative comments will not bring the singer down but rather make them stronger.

My smile lights up the world, I'm flyin' higher
The singer is confident and happy, and this positivity will help them succeed.

So stand down (don't wanna hear it)
The singer is telling others to stop saying negative things.

Back it up now (don't wanna hear it)
The artist is reinforcing the message to stop speaking negatively.

Come a little bit closer
The artist wants the listener to pay attention to what they are saying.

Let me tell you about a girl you used to know
The singer will provide details about a person from their past.

She ain't waiting for luck, no wishful thinking,
The person being described takes action instead of relying on chance or hope.

She's gonna do it on her own
The person being described is self-reliant and does not need help from others.

L-ladies, let's break it down
The artist is signaling a change in tone and tempo, and addressing a specific group of people (women).

Scuba-da, boba-da, boba-da ba
A nonsensical phrase meant to add energy and rhythm to the song.

I'm just gonna do me
The singer is confident in their actions and decisions.

I'm a do this right (right)
The artist will do something correctly and to the best of their ability.

You got nothin' on me
The singer is not threatened by someone else's actions or words.

You're just wastin' your time (time)
The singer sees someone else's actions as pointless and unnecessary.

Take a listen to me
The singer wants the listener to pay attention to what they are saying.

Oh, woah, woah
A refrain that adds energy and emotion to the song.

Back it up, back it up-up now
Another warning to stop negative actions or words.