Stand Up
Sheek & Redman Lyrics


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[Redman]
Mic check, mic check (mic check mic check one two)
One two, one two check mic (yeah)
Gilla House, D-Block baby (can y'all hear me out there?)
Yo, hey yo

[Chorus 2X: Sheek and Redman]
Get up, stand up - throw your hands up
All my thug niggaz throw your motherfuckin hands up
Get up, stand up - throw your hands up
All y'all pretty bitches throw your motherfuckin hands up

[Sheek Louch]
Hey yo, I got a letter from the governor, the other day
I opened, I read it, and this is what it say
It's time for you to get yo' stack right
The bitch don't act right, whatever put that bitch on the next flight
Whatever nigga step in your way, hit his ass with the K
And leave his body where his children'll play
I cook somethin up like Emeril's kitchen
I put the heat to these rap dudes, whatever let me know who's bitchin
And your security as pussy as you are
The burners come out, his big ass be the first to the car
I got goons that'll make it spark, and I don't gotta throw a blow
Niggaz ready to stage dive like they Linkin Park
The hood love a nigga cause I ain't above a nigga
I eat the same shit in the hood as another nigga
White tee, pants saggin, ready to mug a nigga
Get the hell up out your seats and everybody jump

[Chorus]

[Redman]
Yo - yo Sheek lemme get some of that, yo
Aiyyo my uzi weigh a ton, Redman half baked
I'm smokin pounds, you hang around with Nasty Nate
The great dane straight change, bitches close drapes
Cause my product, Ultramagnetic like cool Keith
This for my hood niggaz sellin sticky by the sto'
I rip your hottest MC like eenie mynie moe
Fuck dough I do it for fun, "Juice" like Bishop
"American Pie" nigga, hit your momma like Stiffler
Redman and Sheek Louch, you got a brief clue
Who will tie you up like E did to P in "Beef Two"
I cheat dude, give me a Maybach to breathe
So I'm determined, like AJ after Free
I don't play games I'm grown, on 26 chrome
Inside of my truck is ESPN Zone
Shame on a nigga, that try to run game on a nigga
I bring pain on a nigga

[Chorus]

[Sheek Louch]
Hey yo fuck that nigga, buck that nigga
Chase him to the roof, somebody cut that nigga
Pushed 1100, one wheel up (c'mon Sheek)
Lil' entrepeneur; shit, I'm already one deal up (D-Block)
Grants to a bird - okay, I ain't sell a lot
But shit Jigga ain't go platinum 'til his third
I'm one song away, but you would think I did
How the house got that long ass drive-a-way
Benz in the back, doors do Karate Kid
If they knew I get the same time Gotti did
240 when it's floored, trey pound on my lap
Beyonce bobblehead on the dashboard
Can't be ignored, I'm the coke niggaz can't afford
I'm the town niggaz haven't toured
I got a dutch or two, we can smoke a few
But first this is what y'all motherfuckers gotta do

[Chorus]

[Redman]
Yeah, Brick City, all the way to Yonkers baby
We got Yonkers goin bonkers baby!
We got Yonkers goin bonkers baby!




Yo Funk Doc, Sheek Louch, you know what it is baby
Gilla House, D-Block!

Overall Meaning

The song "Stand Up" by Sheek and Redman is a call to action for their listeners to stand up and throw their hands up. The chorus is repetitive and catchy, encouraging both "thug niggaz" and "pretty bitches" to stand up and join in the enthusiasm. Sheek starts his verse by referencing a letter he received from the governor, insinuating that he is involved in criminal activity. He talks about hitting anyone who stands in his way with a weapon, and how people are ready to stage dive like they're at a rock concert when he is around. He is proud of his roots in the hood and asserts that he eats the same food as other hood residents. Redman's verse talks about his drug use, hanging out with people who others avoid, and how he rips apart other rap artists. He is confident in his abilities and suggests that he doesn't need to be paid for his work, asserting that he does it for fun. The two rappers come together to celebrate their ability to bring excitement to the streets.


The lyrics of "Stand Up" are typical of gangsta rap, as the song's lyrics revolve around violence, drugs, and a rebellious attitude. Both Sheek and Redman's verses celebrate their confidence in their abilities, as well as their involvement in illegal activity. The chorus is an invitation to listeners to join in the excitement, asking them to throw their hands up and take a stand. The most significant theme of the song is the celebration of street life and the toughness that comes with living in a rough neighborhood.


Line by Line Meaning

Mic check, mic check (mic check mic check one two)
Testing the microphone to ensure it works properly


One two, one two check mic (yeah)
Confirming that the microphone is working


Gilla House, D-Block baby (can y'all hear me out there?)
Identifying the artists performing and asking if the audience can hear them


Yo, hey yo
Addressing the audience


[Chorus 2X: Sheek and Redman]
Refrain of the song


Hey yo, I got a letter from the governor, the other day
Referring to a letter from the government


I opened, I read it, and this is what it say
Reading the contents of the letter


It's time for you to get yo' stack right
Encouraging to improve financial status


The bitch don't act right, whatever put that bitch on the next flight
Suggesting to leave a problematic person behind


Whatever nigga step in your way, hit his ass with the K
Advocating violence as a means of self-defense


And leave his body where his children'll play
Committing murder and leaving the body for shock value


I cook somethin up like Emeril's kitchen
Comparing lyrics to cooking


I put the heat to these rap dudes, whatever let me know who's bitchin
Challenging other rappers to compete


And your security as pussy as you are
Insulting the opponent's security team


The burners come out, his big ass be the first to the car
Threatening violence against the opponent and their team


I got goons that'll make it spark, and I don't gotta throw a blow
Claiming to have backup that will fight for them


Niggaz ready to stage dive like they Linkin Park
Referring to the tendency of fans at concerts to jump off the stage


The hood love a nigga cause I ain't above a nigga
Suggesting that they are respected in the community for being genuine


I eat the same shit in the hood as another nigga
Suggesting that they are not materialistic


White tee, pants saggin, ready to mug a nigga
Describing their clothing and attitude


Get the hell up out your seats and everybody jump
Encouraging the audience to dance and enjoy the music


Yo - yo Sheek lemme get some of that, yo
Requesting their turn to rap


Aiyyo my uzi weigh a ton, Redman half baked
Boasting about owning a powerful weapon and referencing a movie


I'm smokin pounds, you hang around with Nasty Nate
Smoking large quantities of marijuana and referencing a character from a movie


The great dane straight change, bitches close drapes
Using a metaphor to describe their ability to make money and attract women


Cause my product, Ultramagnetic like cool Keith
Comparing their music to that of a well-respected artist


This for my hood niggaz sellin sticky by the sto'
Addressing and encouraging drug dealers in their community


I rip your hottest MC like eenie mynie moe
Boasting about their ability to beat other rappers in battles


Fuck dough I do it for fun, "Juice" like Bishop
Not doing it for money and referencing a movie


"American Pie" nigga, hit your momma like Stiffler
Referencing a movie and expressing a willingness to be aggressive


Redman and Sheek Louch, you got a brief clue
Identifying themselves


Who will tie you up like E did to P in "Beef Two"
Threatening to humiliate their opponents like someone did in a movie


I cheat dude, give me a Maybach to breathe
Suggesting they would cheat to gain an advantage and referencing a luxury car


So I'm determined, like AJ after Free
Being motivated like a character from a show


I don't play games I'm grown, on 26 chrome
Not playing games and bragging about their car


Inside of my truck is ESPN Zone
Referring to their truck outfitted with screens playing sports games


Shame on a nigga, that try to run game on a nigga
Calling out people who try to trick them


I bring pain on a nigga
Threatening violence against those who wrong them


Hey yo fuck that nigga, buck that nigga
Encouraging others to be aggressive towards their enemies


Chase him to the roof, somebody cut that nigga
Describing a violent scenario


Pushed 1100, one wheel up (c'mon Sheek)
Boasting about their motorcycle skills and encouraging Sheek to join in


Lil' entrepeneur; shit, I'm already one deal up (D-Block)
Proudly describing their entrepreneurial spirit and referencing their group


Grants to a bird - okay, I ain't sell a lot
Admitting that they have not sold many records


But shit Jigga ain't go platinum 'til his third
Drawing comparisons to Jay-Z's career


I'm one song away, but you would think I did
Feeling like they are close to success despite the lack of commercial success


How the house got that long ass drive-a-way
Commenting on the size of their home


Benz in the back, doors do Karate Kid
Describing their car


If they knew I get the same time Gotti did
Referencing a notorious gangster and implying that they could face similar consequences


240 when it's floored, trey pound on my lap
Boasting about the speed of their car and carrying a gun


Beyonce bobblehead on the dashboard
Describing a decoration in their car


Can't be ignored, I'm the coke niggaz can't afford
Boasting about their wealth and expensive tastes


I'm the town niggaz haven't toured
Claiming that they have not been to various neighborhoods


I got a dutch or two, we can smoke a few
Offering to smoke marijuana with the listener


But first this is what y'all motherfuckers gotta do
Giving a directive to the listener before continuing


Yeah, Brick City, all the way to Yonkers baby
Shouting out their respective hometowns


We got Yonkers goin bonkers baby!
Boasting about their impact on their community


Yo Funk Doc, Sheek Louch, you know what it is baby
Addressing themselves and acknowledging their talent


Gilla House, D-Block!
Referencing their music groups




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY OUSLEY

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