McDaniel was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and made frequent appearances on the show.
Stand Up
Mel McDaniel 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 of Mel McDaniel's song "Stand Up" refer to experiences that some of us have had in our life but might not readily admit. McDaniel presents a series of scenarios where people may have acted impulsively or without discretion. For example, he asks if the listener has ever had a hot date that "goes a little too far" and ended up in the back seat of a car. In another scenario, he describes spending all one's money on a night out, meeting a mysterious woman and taking her home. The chorus of the song asks listeners to "stand up" if they have ever been in these situations and to testify or share their experiences.
The lyrics of "Stand Up" are meant to be humorous, and the song has a playful tone. McDaniel takes a lighthearted approach to these experiences, acknowledging that they happen and encouraging people to laugh at themselves. The song is also a celebration of human imperfection and the mistakes we make along the way. By encouraging people to "stand up" and testify, the song suggests that we should not be ashamed of our past mistakes but should own them and learn from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever had a hot date, one a those can't wait
Have you ever been very excited about going on a date and things unexpectedly progressed too quickly?
Things go a little too far
Got carried away in the moment of passion and it was hard to stop.
In the middle of a good night have you ever got right
In the middle of the night, did you actually act out and make a move?
In the back seat of your car?
Did it happen in your car's backseat?.
Ever met a woman, late night roamin'
Have you ever met a woman while out late at night?
Party 'til your money was gone
Spending so much money partying and drinking, that all of it is gone.
A smiling Mona Lisa, loaded up your visa
A charming and attractive woman you met at a party or bar, managed to convince you to spend all your money.
And took a bartender home
She even took the bartender with her to your home.
Thought I was a He-Man, do it just for me, man
I thought I was a real tough guy and can control a situation, only to fail miserably.
Knew just what to do
I was confident in my skills and knew exactly what to do in the situation.
Thought I was a hero, she rated me a zero
I thought my actions were heroic and impressive, but in the end, she didn't think much of it.
Said, 'Honey, child you ain't through'
She gently told me that I still had much to learn and experience before becoming a true 'hero'.
Stand up if you ever been there
If you have experienced any of these situations, rise up and be counted.
Stand up, tell us all about it
Share with us the story behind the situations that you've been through.
Stand up, y'all testify
Stand up and testify any of your experiences that you feel everyone should know and learn from.
Lyrics ยฉ 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 ๐ Stand Up and Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans ๐ On! Should I add his greatest hits to my collection? I'm a "old school"๐ซ 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 itโs easy to change words to suit whose in the bar
@automoog
@@sisterrose6830 Haha, that's awesome. What words do you change and for whom??