The Stand
Mike V. Lyrics


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Words are written
Things are said
Feelings get hurt
But feelings mend
Knives go in
And blood it flows
If they don't kill you
Wounds will close
Lines are drawn
Walls are built
Innocence exploited
Is not guilt
Raped and pillaged
But life goes on
If you don't let it go
It's never gone
They'll never get the best of me
I'll make my stand for all to see





They can beat me down ‘til my body breaks
But there's one thing that they'll never take

Overall Meaning

Mike V.'s song, The Stand, addresses the harsh realities of life and the resilience of the human spirit. The first verse discusses the power of words and how they can hurt, but emotions can heal. The second verse uses graphic imagery to illustrate the physical and emotional pain that people can experience. Even if one survives the violence perpetrated against them, they may be scarred for life. The chorus signifies that although people may go through hard times, they can choose to take a stand and rise above their circumstances. The phrase "They'll never get the best of me" speaks to the inner strength of individuals, which allows them to overcome any adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Words are written
The things people write can have a profound impact on others.


Things are said
The things people say to one another can cause both healing and harm.


Feelings get hurt
People's emotions are delicate and can be easily damaged.


But feelings mend
Although it may take time, emotional wounds can heal.


Knives go in
People can intentionally wound one another.


And blood it flows
These wounds can be deeply impactful and cause lasting physical and emotional scars.


If they don't kill you
Surviving traumatic events doesn't necessarily mean that the pain goes away.


Wounds will close
With time, these experiences can still be processed and the wounds can begin to heal.


Lines are drawn
People can mark their territory and protect what they deem as theirs.


Walls are built
People can create barriers to keep others out.


Innocence exploited
People can take advantage of others, especially those who are vulnerable.


Is not guilt
Victims of such exploitation are not to be blamed for something they didn't do.


Raped and pillaged
Even the most horrific events can occur.


But life goes on
Despite these events, life still moves forward.


If you don't let it go
Holding onto the pain can lead to suffering.


It's never gone
The memories and the pain may never fully fade away.


They'll never get the best of me
No matter what others do, you can choose to remain resilient.


I'll make my stand for all to see
Choose to stand up for yourself and others.


They can beat me down 'til my body breaks
Even if others hurt you physically, you can still choose to move forward.


But there's one thing that they'll never take
No matter what happens, you have the power to control your own thoughts and feelings.




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@dannydubya9410

His way of handling those frat boys is how 99% of us imagine ourselves in a situation like that.

@ib8628

you're God Damn right it is!

@joshshultz620

@@aquaticspasticp5024 cringe

@SympleSymon

@@aquaticspasticp5024 WOW, that was some embarrassing edgelord shit right there... GG

@adamjamestattoos

@@aquaticspasticp5024 You sound like a little kid that has never been in a fight.

@dylanspencer6774

I worry I fight like how I do in my dreams. Can’t hit anything

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@milesfromhome69

"They disrepected skaters and I said so what? Then they started talking shit about my milk, and I took that personally" - Mike V

@felipe8511

mike v is the materialization of a pantera song

@Nightdiver20

Didn't even take 5 minutes alone

@thekrazyhatter5063

RESPECT WALK WHAT DID YOU SAY

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