Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.
He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.
He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.
Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim
Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?
Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.
Stand Up
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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You don't have to spend your life on the bottom
Staring at the shadows on the floor
We got the ultimate protection from the system
Just be yourself, don't hide it anymore
Stand up and shout
Stand up and shout
Stand up Stand up Stand up
One of us will always be waiting
Open handed hearts shining through
Holy hands of love are still bleeding
They're bleeding for the love shining through
Stand up and shout
Stand up and raise the cane, yeah
Stand up and shout
Stand up and scream your name, yeah
Stand up and shout
Stand up and shake your thing
Stand up and shout
Stand up Stand up Stand up
Stand up and shout
Stand up and raise the cane, yeah
Stand up and shout
Stand up and scream your name, yeah
Stand up and shout
Stand up and shake your thing, yeah
Stand up and shout
Stand up Stand up Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
The song "Stand Up" by Sammy Hagar is an upbeat rock anthem that encourages its listeners to take a stand against the system and embrace their individuality. The song begins with the singer telling the listener that they don't have to spend their life on the bottom, staring at the shadows on the floor. He then urges the listener to embrace their true self, to not hide it anymore, and to "stand up and shout."
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, with the singer telling the listener to raise their cane and scream their name. He also acknowledges that there are others like the listener, with open-handed hearts shining through, and that their holy hands of love are still bleeding for the love shining through. The song ends with the repeated chorus and the singer urging the listener, multiple times, to stand up.
The song's message is clear: be yourself and take a stand against the system. It's an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not conform to societal norms or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up and shout
Get up and vocalize your beliefs and opinions
You don't have to spend your life on the bottom
You can improve your life circumstances and not be stuck in a negative place
Staring at the shadows on the floor
Focusing on the negative aspects of your life and not seeing the beauty around you
We got the ultimate protection from the system
We have the power to defy oppressive systems and protect ourselves
Just be yourself, don't hide it anymore
Embrace your authentic self and don't try to conform or hide yourself
One of us will always be waiting
There will always be someone to support and encourage you
Open handed hearts shining through
Generous and loving hearts are evident and visible
Holy hands of love are still bleeding
Even those who give love and support are still vulnerable and can be hurt
They're bleeding for the love shining through
Their vulnerability is worth it for the sake of the love they bring to others
Stand up and raise the cane, yeah
Use your voice and power to stand up for what you believe in
Stand up and scream your name, yeah
Be proud of who you are and let people know your name
Stand up and shake your thing, yeah
Express yourself and celebrate your uniqueness
Stand up
Rise up and take action
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Written by: SAMMY HAGAR
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