Stand Up
MC Eiht A.K.A. Tony Smallz Lyrics
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With my face turned to the sun
Weight on my shoulders
A bullet in my gun
Oh, I got eyes in the back of my head
Just in case I have to run
I do what I can when I can while I can for my people
While the clouds roll back and the stars fill the night
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I can feel it in my bones
Early in the mornin'
Before the sun begins to shine
We're gonna start movin'
Towards that separating line
I'm wadin' through muddy waters
You know I got a made up mind
And I don't mind if I lose any blood on the way to salvation
And I'll fight with the strength that I got until I die
So I'm gonna stand up
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I can feel it in my bones
The above lyrics to MC Eiht's song Stand Up express the idea of perseverance and determination against difficult odds. The opening lines of "I been walkin' with my face turned to the sun" suggest that even though there may be problems or hardships, the singer is refusing to dwell on them and chooses to focus on hope and moving forward. The "weight on my shoulders" and "bullet in my gun" represent the struggles and obstacles that the singer is facing, and they are ready to face them and do what they can for their people. They are prepared to take action and fight for a better future, as seen in the lines "I'm wadin' through muddy waters," which implies that they are willing to face difficult situations.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their commitment to leading their people towards a better future. The line "Take my people with me, together we are going to a brand new home far across the river" represents their leadership and their willingness to sacrifice for their community. They are willing to work hard and fight for a brighter future for themselves and their people, as seen in the lines "And I'll fight with the strength that I got until I die." The song ultimately conveys a message of hope, resilience, and the determination to fight for what is right, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I been walkin'
I've been journeying.
With my face turned to the sun
I've been looking towards bright things.
Weight on my shoulders
There's a lot on my mind.
A bullet in my gun
I am prepared for what comes my way.
Oh, I got eyes in the back of my head
I am aware of what's behind me.
Just in case I have to run
If I have to flee, I'm ready.
I do what I can when I can while I can for my people
I help my community whenever I am able.
While the clouds roll back and the stars fill the night
When everything is clear and peaceful.
That's when I'm gonna stand up
I will rise for what I believe in.
Take my people with me
Bring my fellow believers alongside.
Together we are going
We travel as a group.
To a brand new home
Towards a new sanctuary.
Far across the river
On the other side of the water.
Can you hear freedom calling?
Can you sense the prospect of liberty?
Calling me to answer
Summoning me to respond.
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I will persist.
I can feel it in my bones
I know it deep in my being.
Early in the mornin'
At sunrise.
Before the sun begins to shine
Prior to daylight.
We're gonna start movin'
We'll begin to advance.
Towards that separating line
To the boundary that splits us apart.
I'm wadin' through muddy waters
I'm navigating difficulties.
You know I got a made up mind
I'm steadfast in my determination.
And I don't mind if I lose any blood on the way to salvation
I'm willing to make sacrifices for a better future.
And I'll fight with the strength that I got until I die
I'll persevere as long as I'm able.
So I'm gonna stand up
I'll rise to the challenge.
Take my people with me
Bring my comrades with me.
Together we are going
As a united force.
To a brand new home
To a fresh start.
Far across the river
In a distant land.
Can you hear freedom calling?
Do you sense the call of liberty?
Calling me to answer
Summoning me to take action.
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I won't give up.
I can feel it in my bones
I sense it deep within.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DWAYNE W. TYREE, DWAYNE WENDALL TYREE
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