Stand Out
Seabird Lyrics
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My devils are tryin to turn me around
I aint quittin or givin up I must confess
Itâs hard but Iâm tryin my best
Lift up your head and raise your hands
Open up your eyes to the needy ones
Wake up Oâ sleeper itâs time to do your best
We gotta stand out stand out from the rest
Thatâs what my daddy taught me as well
Well Iâm just an old blind man when my eyes are on me
Sweet Jesus please help me to see
Lift up your head and raise your hands
Open up your eyes to the needy ones
Wake up Oâ sleeper itâs time to do your best
We gotta stand out stand out from the rest
Stand out... oh you know thatâs how we gotta live
Stand out from the rest
Stand out... just like ones that came before us did
Stand out from the rest
Lift up your head and raise your hands
Open up your eyes to the needy ones
Wake up Oâ sleeper itâs time to do your best
We gotta stand out stand out from the rest
Stand out... oh you know thatâs how we gotta live
Stand out from the rest
Stand out... just like ones that came before us did
Stand out from the rest
"Stand Out" by Seabird is a song that speaks to the human experience of striving to do better despite facing personal struggles and conflicts with others. The opening lines, "When I'm weary from traveling both hands to the plow / My devils are tryin to turn me around," indicate the singer's weariness and the temptation to give up. However, the repeated refrain "We gotta stand out stand out from the rest" emphasizes the importance of pushing through and persisting even when faced with challenges.
The song also touches on the theme of community and connection. The lines "I've got foes in Heaven and friends, hell / That's what my daddy taught me as well" suggest that our relationships are complex and not always what they seem. Despite this, we are called to lift each other up and extend compassion and support to those in need, as expressed in the lines "Open up your eyes to the needy ones / Wake up O' sleeper it's time to do your best."
Overall, "Stand Out" is a call to action, encouraging listeners to push beyond their limitations and stand out by living with purpose and striving for the common good.
Line by Line Meaning
When Iâm weary from travelin both hands to the plow
When I am tired from journeying, I keep working hard and do not give up.
My devils are tryin to turn me around
I face challenges that try to steer me off my path.
I aint quittin or givin up I must confess
I refuse to quit or give up, even though it is difficult.
Itâs hard but Iâm tryin my best
Although it is challenging, I continue to push myself to do my best.
Lift up your head and raise your hands
Raise your spirit and be willing to help those in need.
Open up your eyes to the needy ones
Be aware of those who require assistance and lend a helping hand.
Wake up Oâ sleeper itâs time to do your best
It is time to awaken from your slumber and give your all.
We gotta stand out stand out from the rest
We must distinguish ourselves and shine in our endeavors.
Iâve got foes in Heaven and friends, hell
I have encountered obstacles and difficulties from unexpected places.
Thatâs what my daddy taught me as well
This is a lesson passed down from my father.
Well Iâm just an old blind man when my eyes are on me
I am limited when I focus only on myself.
Sweet Jesus please help me to see
I pray for guidance from a higher power to lead me in the right direction.
Stand out... oh you know thatâs how we gotta live
We must live life in a way that sets us apart from others.
Stand out from the rest
To be different and unique from everyone else.
Stand out... just like ones that came before us did
We must follow in the footsteps of those who have successfully stood out in the past.
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.