Red Siren was a rock top 20 one hit wonder with the song All Is Forgiven. T… Read Full Bio ↴Red Siren was a rock top 20 one hit wonder with the song All Is Forgiven. The group was originally calIed Siren but was forced to change for legal reasons. 1989, All Is Forgiven hit number 19. Siren followed-up with One Good Lover, which received moderate airplay. Both All Is Forgiven and One Good Lover were on the album All Is Forgiven. However, Siren changed its name to Red Siren between the two songs, so that One Good Lover was released as by Red Siren, not Siren.

Kristin Massey: lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
Robert Haas: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, Synclavier, background vocals
Gregg Potter: drums
Jon Brant bass: guitar

Stand Up
Red Siren Lyrics

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So you thought you had it made
You're looking like you made the grade
But you can't even prove it to your friends
Even if you did it wrong
You must believe your chance is strong
Before you go out turning peoples heads
I know behind that front you want to say the words
'Cause you think that you might be

The best one in the world
I gave you all my answers
I love you like a friend
Now we'll see it through, yeah
We'll see it to the end
Stand up, don't you cry
Stand up, give me one good reason why
You shouldn't
Stand up, stand tall, stand up
Don't put your back against the wall
Because it's always worth the battle if you try
You're thinking that you have it made
But you're looking like you're still afraid
I know the way you dwell on what is wrong
Even if you think it's gone
Keep singing like a little song
That these doubts are what you'll hide
I know behind that front you want to say the words
'Cause you think that you might be
The best one in the world
I gave you all my answers
I love you like a friend
Now we'll see it through, yeah
We'll see it to the end
Stand up, don't you cry
Stand up, give me one good reason why
You shouldn't
Stand up, stand tall, stand up

Don't put your back against the wall
Because it's always worth the battle if you try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red Siren's song "Stand Up" encourage the listener to overcome their insecurities and stand up for themselves, even if they're feeling vulnerable or uncertain. The song acknowledges that it can be difficult to believe in yourself and your abilities, but it's important to have faith and keep trying. The verses suggest that the listener may have experienced some success, but may still feel insecure and afraid of failure. However, the chorus expresses confidence in the potential for success and encourages the listener to stand tall and face any challenges.

The lyrics use imagery and metaphors to convey the message of the song. The line "Keep singing like a little song / That these doubts are what you'll hide" compares doubts and insecurities to a small, persistent melody that the listener can't shake off. The line "Don't put your back against the wall / Because it's always worth the battle if you try" is a metaphor that suggests that retreating or giving up is the same as being cornered and unable to move forward.

Overall, the lyrics of "Stand Up" are a call to action for the listener to believe in themselves, stand up for what they believe in, and keep pushing forward even when faced with doubts and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

So you thought you had it made
You believed that you had succeeded in something.

You're looking like you made the grade
You seem to have met the required standards.

But you can't even prove it to your friends
You cannot even convince your friends that you have achieved something significant.

Even if you did it wrong
Even if you didn't do it correctly.

You must believe your chance is strong
You need to have faith in your opportunity or possibility of success.

Before you go out turning peoples heads
Before you start drawing people's attention towards you.

I know behind that front you want to say the words
I am aware that behind your facade, you desire to express yourself.

'Cause you think that you might be
Because you believe that you could be

The best one in the world
The finest or most excellent person in the world.

I gave you all my answers
I provided all the solutions I could.

I love you like a friend
I care for you like a friend does.