Stand Up
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 Siren's song "Stand Up" is a motivational tune meant to inspire and encourage listeners to believe in themselves and their abilities. The song speaks about the idea that the biggest battle one fights isn't with external forces or opponents, but with their inner fears and doubts. The lyrics suggest that one must have self-belief and confidence in their abilities before stepping out in the world and attempting to achieve greatness. The singer says that even if the individual feels afraid, they must keep singing like a little song, and their doubts should remain hidden. The singer expresses love and affection for the listener and encourages them to keep trying, assuring that everything will be alright in the end.


The singer's words are both comforting and challenging at the same time. On the one hand, they offer emotional support by reminding the listener that they're not alone and that someone else believes in them. On the other hand, the lyrics are challenging in that they tell the listener to stand up and fight for what they believe in, even in the face of adversity. The song advises against giving up and putting oneself back against the wall, instead encouraging the listener to stand tall and believe in themselves. Overall, the message of the song is that one must have self-belief, courage, and determination to overcome their fears and emerge victorious.


Line by Line Meaning

So you thought you had it made
You believed that you were living the life you wanted, but there's more to it than that.


You're looking like you made the grade
You appear to have reached your lofty goals, but appearances can be deceiving.


But you can't even prove it to your friends
You can't even convince those closest to you that you've succeeded in your endeavors.


Even if you did it wrong
Even if you made mistakes, you can still achieve your goals.


You must believe your chance is strong
In order to succeed, you must have faith in yourself and your abilities.


Before you go out turning peoples heads
Before you draw attention to yourself and your accomplishments, make sure you truly believe in them.


I know behind that front you want to say the words
I can tell that you are holding back something you want to express because of fear or uncertainty.


'Cause you think that you might be
You are starting to believe that you are capable of achieving great things.


The best one in the world
You believe that you have what it takes to be the very best at something.


I gave you all my answers
I have shared my wisdom and knowledge with you to help you succeed.


I love you like a friend
My affection for you is genuine and comes from a place of caring friendship.


Now we'll see it through, yeah
Together we will push forward and overcome any obstacles that we may encounter.


We'll see it to the end
We will stick with it until we reach our ultimate goals.


Stand up, don't you cry
Be strong and resilient, and don't shed tears over setbacks.


Stand up, give me one good reason why
Find a reason to keep going when things feel insurmountable.


You shouldn't
There is no reason to give up or quit.


Stand up, stand tall, stand up
Be a beacon of strength and positivity, and don't back down from challenges.


Don't put your back against the wall
Don't constrain yourself or limit your potential by being too cautious or afraid.


Because it's always worth the battle if you try
The fight is always worth it in the end if you give it your all.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE WALLACE

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