Stand Up
McDaniel Mel Lyrics
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Things go a little too far
In the middle of a good night have you ever got right
In the back seat of your car?
I said, stand up, have you ever been there?
Stand up, identify
Stand up, tell us all about it
Ever met a woman, late night roamin'
Party 'til your money was gone
A smiling Mona Lisa, loaded up your visa
And took a bartender home
I said, stand up if you ever been there
Stand up, identify
Stand up, tell us all about it
Stand up, testify
Thought I was a He-Man, do it just for me, man
Knew just what to do
Thought I was a hero, she rated me a zero
Said, "Honey, child you ain't through"
I said, stand up, have you ever been there?
Stand up, identify
Stand up, tell us all about it
Stand up, testify
Stand up, have you ever been there?
Stand up, identify
Stand up, tell us all about it
Stand up, testify
Stand up if you ever been there
Stand up, identify
Stand up, tell us all about it
Stand up, y'all testify
Stand up
The lyrics to McDaniel Mel's song "Stand Up" are about experiences with sexual encounters and misadventures in dating. The song is addressed to the audience, asking them to share their experiences, which are often embarrassing or shameful. The verses describe various scenarios that the listener may have been in, such as hooking up in a car or taking a bartender home. In the chorus, the singer urges the listener to stand up and confess their own experiences, inviting them to "testify."
The song's message is one of sexual liberation and empowerment through honesty. By sharing their experiences, the listener can let go of shame and guilt and take ownership of their sexuality. The song also speaks to the universality of these experiences, reminding the listener that they are not alone in their struggles with dating and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever had a hot date, one a those can't wait
Have you ever been so excited for a date that you just couldn't wait for it?
Things go a little too far
Did your date ever get out of hand to the point where it went too far?
In the middle of a good night have you ever got right
Have you ever had a really good night and things just felt right?
In the back seat of your car?
Did your good night get even better in the back seat of your car?
I said, stand up, have you ever been there?
Have you ever experienced any of these things before? If so, stand up and let us know.
Stand up, identify
Let us identify who has had these experiences.
Stand up, tell us all about it
Share your story with us and explain what happened.
Stand up, testify
Give your testimony on what happened and how it made you feel.
Ever met a woman, late night roamin'
Have you ever met a woman while out late at night?
Party 'til your money was gone
Did you party so hard that you spent all your money?
A smiling Mona Lisa, loaded up your visa
Did a woman with a big smile on her face max out your credit card?
And took a bartender home
Did she take the bartender home with her?
Thought I was a He-Man, do it just for me, man
Did you think you were a real man and could handle whatever was thrown your way?
Knew just what to do
Did you think you knew exactly what to do in any situation?
Thought I was a hero, she rated me a zero
Did you think you were a hero, only to find out you were actually a failure in her eyes?
Said, "Honey, child you ain't through"
Did she tell you that you still had a lot to learn?
Stand up if you ever been there
Anyone else experience something like this? If so, stand up.
Stand up, y'all testify
Let's hear from everyone and hear their stories.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN WEBSTER, GAMAL KOSH LEWIS, MITCHUM CHIN, DWAYNE CHIN QUEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mbatchelor
Mel McDaniel is perhaps one of the most underrated Country artists of all time. So many great songs... 2021 and its still not old.
@hankwoodruff1201
Yep!
@KaptenRedNeckZ.
I found his music some days ago and I'm addicted to them now... amazing man
@Country_boy-sz3bn
I second that
@toddfowler4017
I 💘 Stand Up and Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans 👖 On! Should I add his greatest hits to my collection? I'm a "old school"🏫 Country fan!
@jeancartrer6871
2022 and still strong
@snowman374th
How come country isn't like this anymore... Come on people!!! I play some crazy ones too.. lol I grew up listening to these greats.. No wonder I wanna play like them.
@shawnduncan5779
This song still sounds as good as it always has. It never lost its touch.
@sisterrose6830
Best karoke song lol and it’s easy to change words to suit whose in the bar
@automoog
@@sisterrose6830 Haha, that's awesome. What words do you change and for whom??