"Kickstand" features lyrics written by Chris Cornell, and was the first song to be recorded for the album.
Kickstand
Soundgarden Lyrics
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Yeah kickstand, you got the juice to fill my cup
My mother say that it's alright
My mother says that's the only life
So do it right
Do it right
Come stand me up
Come stand me up
Yeah kickstand, I got saddle made of leather
Oh kickstand, I got the words to come together
I got the urge to ride your trike
My mother says that's the only life
So do it right
Do it right
Come stand me up come stand me up come stand me up
Oh kicksand, you got loose and I threw up
Yeah kickstand, you got the juice to fill my cup
My mother say that it's alright
Do it right
Do it right
Stand me up stand me up, stand me up
"Kickstand" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden, released in 1992 as part of their album "Superunknown". The song begins with the lines "Kickstand, you got loose and I threw up, yeah kickstand, you got the juice to fill my cup". These lines signify the singer's state of being overwhelmed and intoxicated by his surroundings. The metaphorical "kickstand" represents his reliance on a crutch or support, which he subsequently throws up. He then states that his mother told him that this way of life is acceptable, giving him the permission to indulge.
The chorus of the song implores the singer to "do it right" and "come stand me up". He begs for someone to stand him up, as a result of his inability to stand on his own. The next verse of the song tells of the singer's desire to ride his "trike" and how his mother approves of his way of life. The overall tone of the song is one of powerlessness and the desire for escape. The singer relies on the "kickstand" to help him, and is aware that this way of life is deemed acceptable by his mother.
Line by Line Meaning
Kicksand, you got loose and I threw up
The singer is saying that the kickstand on their bike came loose and caused the bike to tip over and they threw up as a result.
Yeah kickstand, you got the juice to fill my cup
The singer is saying that the kickstand on their bike has the power to hold up the bike, as if it were filling a cup with energy.
My mother say that it's alright
The singer is acknowledging that their mother approves of their lifestyle and choices, whatever they may be.
My mother says that's the only life
The artist is saying that their mother believes that their way of life is the only way to live.
So do it right
The artist is encouraging themselves to do things correctly or properly.
Come stand me up
The singer is requesting someone to help them stand their bike up.
Yeah kickstand, I got saddle made of leather
The singer is saying that they have a bike with a leather seat that is supported by the kickstand.
Oh kickstand, I got the words to come together
The artist is saying that they have the ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas effectively.
I got the urge to ride your trike
The artist is saying that they have a desire to ride someone's three-wheeled bike.
Do it right
The artist is encouraging themselves to do things correctly or properly.
Stand me up stand me up, stand me up
The singer is repeating their request for someone to help them stand their bike up.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil
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