Stand and Deliver
Mr. Case Lyrics
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Some people lie and demand the truth
I gotta ask myself if it's soul deception
Is this the natural thing that we all just do
We take such pleasure from pain, I'm just tired of playing that game
Some things you've got to change
You've got to stand and deliver, with your body and soul
Stand and deliver, just give me something to hold
Stand and deliver, if the truth can be told
We can make it together, if we stand - stand and deliver
Sometimes my mind drives me to distraction
I want to shut all the windows and lock the doors
And everytime I get a little bit of satisfaction
I see the walls come tumbling to the floor, yeah yeah yeah
I know in this life, you gotta stand up for what feels right
Each day and every night
(chorus)
(Solo)
I know in this life, you gotta stand up for what feels right
Each day and every night
(chorus)
Ohhh, ohhh, just give me something to hold
Stand and deliver, if the truth can be told
We can make it together, if we stand - stand and deliver
(chorus...)
Ohhh, ohhh
In the song "Stand and Deliver" by Mr. Case, the lyrics highlight the struggle of human nature and the need for change. The first verse talks about how some people show hate but expect affection, while others lie but demand the truth. The singer questions whether this behavior is just natural human deception. He expresses his weariness of the game where people take pleasure in pain, and he realizes that some things need to change. The chorus emphasizes the need for standing up and delivering oneself with body and soul for a better life. The singer pleads for something to hold onto while asking for the truth to be told. He believes that together, people can make things work if they stand up and deliver.
In general, the song stands as a message of hope for those who struggle every day. It speaks of the human condition that everybody experiences, and the difficulty to change behavioral choises. The song highlights that everyone has got to stand for what feels right every day and every night. The artist believes in the power of standing up for yourself and making the change that you need to make. The solo emphasizes the power of instrumental music and puts stronger emphasis on the message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people hate and expect affection
Certain individuals express animosity while still anticipating loving gestures/response
Some people lie and demand the truth
Some people are dishonest while still commanding honesty from others
I gotta ask myself if it's soul deception
I have to question if this behavior is morally wrong
Is this the natural thing that we all just do
Is this a typical universal behavior?
We take such pleasure from pain, I'm just tired of playing that game
We derive enjoyment from suffering, but I am weary of participating in it
Some things you've got to change
Certain behaviors need to be modified
You've got to stand and deliver, with your body and soul
You need to commit to something with all of your being
Stand and deliver, just give me something to hold
Be honest and committed, give me something tangible to hold onto
Stand and deliver, if the truth can be told
Be truthful, let the truth be revealed
We can make it together, if we stand - stand and deliver
If we align and commit, we can attain success
Sometimes my mind drives me to distraction
At times, my thoughts hinder instead of assist me
I want to shut all the windows and lock the doors
I desire to close myself off from the rest of the world
And every time I get a little bit of satisfaction
Each time I feel contentment
I see the walls come tumbling to the floor, yeah yeah yeah
I feel as if everything is falling apart
I know in this life, you gotta stand up for what feels right
In this life, we need to firmly support what aligns with our beliefs
Each day and every night
Every day, consistently
Ohhh, ohhh
Vocalization
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R G
I am Hispanic (Peruvian) in Australia and saw this exact same movie when I was in the 9th grade which also was the time when I was being suggested by teachers drop out of school because I had 'no chance'
I saw this movie purely by coincidence because we were scheduled for P.E one day and it was raining.... seeing this movie had a profound impact on me instilling the importance of education and inspire self belief in ones ability
Years later, I now have an Economics degree from the best university in the country, half way through a Masters in Artificial Intelligence and this movie still inspires me
Also I work for one of the large Big Three American Credit Ratings Agency and earn more money than the teacher that asked me to drop out !
Si Se Puede !!!
hamim hameem
....guess the world shd start changing the old systems...
Many jobless etcs. Less work.
Shd cut the long working hours....
But we human race have grown beyond scales & many expired food thrown to waste Yet our same human race in some parts barely have the basics human necessities...clean drinking water...food... shelter....
Such an irony & sad to able to only type for u all to read.
May we all can do our part for our human race.
& special thanks to some peoples/organisations that took effort to help out the less fortunate.
Peace be to all. 😊😊😊😊😊
boritico25
Olmos should have got the Oscar for this role, he was robbed!!!
dartherus
Hoffman was good in Rain man but Olmos teared him appart as Escalante, it was really a blatant robbery.
SLIP NORRIS
No ganas
Pizza Pie
dartherus , not to the academy.
THE WISE CAT
He wasn't a pedophile or jewish, that is why he didn't get it.
Pizza Pie
zhbvenkhoReload , that is controversial.
J. A.
I met this man in real life and I can swear to you all he was the Real F ing deal. What a champ, Jaime!
Alex Spider
The actor or the real mr Escalante?
James Winter
@Alex Spider BOTH
Ignacio Mayen The Golden Rule
Saw this movie in the 9th grade. Almost got kicked out for truancy and bad grades. Kept trying because of this movie. Ended up with a business degree. Love this movie.