Not Afraid
Take a Stand Lyrics


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Im not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
Well walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, youre not alone
Holla if you feel like youve been down the same road

Yeah, Its been a ride
I guess i had to go to that place to get to this one
Now some of you might still be in that place
If youre trying to get out, just follow me
Ill get you there

You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay em
But you wont take the sting out these words before I say em
Cause aint no way Im let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say em or do something I do it, I dont give a damn
What you think, Im doing this for me, so fuck the world
Feed it beans, its gassed up, if it thinks its stopping me
Imma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me Im tearing down your balcony
No if ands or buts dont try to ask him why or how can he
From Infinite down to the last Relapse album hes still shittin and
Whether hes on salary, paid hourly
Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
Hes married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the earth hes got the urge
To pull his dick from the dirt and fuck the whole Universe

Im not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
Well walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, youre not alone
Holla if you feel like youve been down the same road

Ok quit playin with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
I shouldnt have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know its a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth
For that fuck your feelings, instead of getting crowned youre getting capped
And to the fans, Ill never let you down again, Im back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Lets be honest, that last Relapse CD was ehhhh
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I aint going back to that now
All Im tryna say is get back, click-clack BLAOW
Cause I aint playin around
Theres a game called circle and I dont know how
Im way too up to back down
But I think Im still tryna figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didnt
This fucking black clouds still follows me around
But its time to exercise these demons
These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!

Im not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
Well walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, youre not alone
Holla if you feel like youve been down the same road

And I just cant keep living this way
So starting today, Im breaking out of this cage
Im standing up, Imma face my demons
Im manning up, Imma hold my ground
Ive had enough, now Im so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now

It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly I probably did it subliminally for you
So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
And dont even realise what you did, believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they can do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My World, haters can make like bees with no stingers, and drop dead
No more beef flingers, no more drama from now on, I promise
To focus solely on handling my responsibilitys as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof like my daughters and raise it
You couldnt lift a single shingle on it
Cause the way I feel, Im strong enough to go to the club
Or the corner pub and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause Im raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
But Im too busy gazing at stars, I feel amazing and

Im not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
Well walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm




Just let you know that, youre not alone
Holla if you feel like youve been down the same road

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Afraid" by Take a Stand is about standing up for oneself and facing challenges. The lyrics discuss facing difficult situations and overcoming them with the help of others who have experienced similar struggles. It emphasizes the importance of sticking together through hard times and not letting fear hold you back from taking a stand.


The first verse of the song talks about walking through the storm, whether it's cold or warm, and not feeling alone because others have been down the same road. The chorus repeats the line "I'm not afraid to take a stand" and encourages listeners to come together and face the storm as a team.


The second verse discusses the journey to get to this point of strength and the obstacles faced along the way. It also touches on the idea of not allowing others' opinions to hold you back and the determination to succeed despite any setbacks.


The third and final verse talks about breaking out of a negative cycle and facing personal demons. The singer acknowledges that they made the decision to get clean for themselves, but also for those who supported them along the way. It ends with a declaration of strength and determination to continue to push forward and grow.


Overall, "Not Afraid" is an empowering song that encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and face their fears with the support of others who have faced similar struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Im not afraid to take a stand
I am brave enough to stand up for what I believe in


Everybody come take my hand
I am inviting others to join me in my cause


Well walk this road together, through the storm
We will support each other through difficult times


Whatever weather, cold or warm
We will stick together no matter what challenges we face


Just let you know that, youre not alone
You have others who understand what you're going through


Holla if you feel like youve been down the same road
Reach out to others if you need help and support


Yeah, Its been a ride
I have been through a lot of ups and downs


I guess i had to go to that place to get to this one
My struggles have helped me reach a better place in life


Now some of you might still be in that place
Others are still going through difficult times


If youre trying to get out, just follow me
I am offering to lead others out of their struggles


Ill get you there
I am confident that I can help others overcome their challenges


You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay em
Don't judge me before you hear what I have to say


But you wont take the sting out these words before I say em
My words may be harsh, but they are truthful


Cause aint no way Im let you stop me from causing mayhem
I won't let anyone stop me from speaking my mind


When I say em or do something I do it, I dont give a damn
I am true to myself and won't change for anyone


What you think, Im doing this for me, so fuck the world
I am doing this for myself and won't let anyone get in my way


Feed it beans, its gassed up, if it thinks its stopping me
Don't try to hold me back, I am determined to succeed


Imma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
I am confident in my abilities and will achieve my goals


And all those who look down on me Im tearing down your balcony
I won't let anyone bring me down or belittle me


No if ands or buts dont try to ask him why or how can he
Don't question my abilities, I know what I'm doing


From Infinite down to the last Relapse album hes still shittin and
I have been consistently successful throughout my career


Whether hes on salary, paid hourly
My success doesn't depend on my employment status


Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
I will continue to pursue my goals until I can no longer physically do so


Whichever comes first, for better or worse
I will keep pushing forward, no matter what happens


Hes married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas
I am fully committed to my career and won't let anyone bring me down


His gift is a curse, forget the earth hes got the urge
Success has its downsides, but I am driven to keep going


To pull his dick from the dirt and fuck the whole Universe
I will rise from any setback and conquer the world


Ok quit playin with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
Stop messing around and get serious


I shouldnt have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know its a rap
You should respect me without me having to prove myself


You said you was king, you lied through your teeth
Don't make false claims or pretend to be something you're not


For that fuck your feelings, instead of getting crowned youre getting capped
I won't tolerate dishonesty or disrespect, and will call out anyone who does so


And to the fans, Ill never let you down again, Im back
I am committed to my fans and won't disappoint them again


I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
I will keep my word and stay true to my commitments


Lets be honest, that last Relapse CD was ehhhh
I acknowledge that I didn't do my best on my last album


Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
I may have overused certain stylistic techniques


Relax, I aint going back to that now
I have learned from my mistakes and won't repeat them


All Im tryna say is get back, click-clack BLAOW
I am warning my enemies to stay away or face the consequences


Cause I aint playin around
I am serious and won't back down


Theres a game called circle and I dont know how
I am confused by others' actions and motives


Im way too up to back down
I am too confident and driven to give up


But I think Im still tryna figure this crap out
I am still trying to make sense of things


Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didnt
I thought I understood my path in life, but it turned out differently


This fucking black clouds still follows me around
I am still haunted by my past struggles and mistakes


But its time to exercise these demons
I am ready to confront and overcome my personal demons


These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!
Others are scrambling around while I am focused and determined


And I just cant keep living this way
I am tired of my old lifestyle and need to make a change


So starting today, Im breaking out of this cage
I am taking control of my life and breaking free from my past


Im standing up, Imma face my demons
I am ready to confront my problems and work through them


Im manning up, Imma hold my ground
I am taking responsibility for my actions and won't back down


Ive had enough, now Im so fed up
I am tired of my old ways and am determined to change


Time to put my life back together right now
I am taking charge of my life and making positive changes


It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
I chose to get sober for my own benefit


Admittedly I probably did it subliminally for you
My loved ones may have influenced my decision to get clean


So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
The support of my loved ones helped me overcome my struggles and become a better person


And dont even realise what you did, believe me you
My loved ones may not even realize how much they helped me


I been through the ringer, but they can do little to the middle finger
I may have gone through tough times, but I won't let it bring me down


I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
I feel emotional and proud of my progress


My World, haters can make like bees with no stingers, and drop dead
I won't let anyone bring me down or hurt me


No more beef flingers, no more drama from now on, I promise
I am committed to avoiding conflict and negativity


To focus solely on handling my responsibilitys as a father
I am dedicated to being a good father and taking care of my family


So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof like my daughters and raise it
I promise to protect and care for my loved ones, like I would for my own daughter


You couldnt lift a single shingle on it
No one can harm my loved ones or come between us


Cause the way I feel, Im strong enough to go to the club
I feel confident and empowered


Or the corner pub and lift the whole liquor counter up
I am physically strong and powerful


Cause Im raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
I am constantly pushing myself to succeed


But Im too busy gazing at stars, I feel amazing and
I am focused on my goals and feel great about myself




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@Supreme_Star

"Not Afraid"

[Chorus:]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road (same road)

[Intro (during Chorus):]
Yeah, it's been a ride
I guess I had to, go to that place, to get to this one
Now some of you, might still be in that place
If you're trying to get out, just follow me
I'll get you there

You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
But you won't take the sting out these words before I say 'em
Cause ain't no way I'ma let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say I'ma do something I do it,
I don't give a damn what you think,
I'm doing this for me, so fuck the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if it thinks it's stopping me
I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
No ifs, ands or buts, don't try to ask him why or how can he
From "Infinite" down to the last "Relapse" album
He's still shitting, whether he's on salary paid hourly
Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he's got the urge
To pull his dick from the dirt, and fuck the whole universe

[Chorus]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road

Okay quit playing with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth, for that
Fuck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last "Relapse" CD was ehhh
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm trying to say is get back, click-clack, blow
Cause I ain't playing around
It's a game called circle and I don't know how, I'm way too up to back down
But I think I'm still trying to figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't, this fucking black cloud
Still follows me around but it's time to exorcise these demons
These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!

[Chorus]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road

And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now! (now)

It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally
For you, so I could come back a brand new me you helped see me through
And don't even realize what you did, 'cause believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they could do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers
And drop dead, no more beef lingers
No more drama from now on, I promise
To focus solely on handling my responsibilities as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof, like my daughters
And raise it, you couldn't lift a single shingle on it!
Cause the way I feel, I'm strong enough to go to the club
Or the corner pub, and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I'm raising the bar
I'd shoot for the moon but I'm too busy gazing at stars
I feel amazing and I'm...

[Chorus]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road



@tarapatil908

All the comments are


"Still watching in October 2015"
or 
"Like if you're watching in 2015" 


STOP FISHING FOR LIKES. 


Of course people are gonna watch, no matter when. This song is legendary, so are all of his songs. 


People should stop spamming the comments with that shit, to be honest no one cares.


Let's just appreciate the fucking music and him.



@mariamgogiava2960

[Chorus:]
I'm not afraid (I'm not afraid)
To take a stand (to take a stand)
Everybody (everybody)
Come take my hand (come take my hand)
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just letting you know that you're not alone
Holler if you feel like you've been down the same road (same road)

[Intro (during Chorus):]
Yeah, it's been a ride
I guess I had to, go to that place, to get to this one
Now some of you, might still be in that place
If you're trying to get out, just follow me
I'll get you there

You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
But you won't take the sting out these words before I say 'em
Cause ain't no way I'ma let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say I'ma do something I do it,
I don't give a damn what you think,
I'm doing this for me, so f**k the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if it thinks it's stopping me
I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
No ifs, ands or buts, don't try to ask him why or how can he
From "Infinite" down to the last "Relapse" album
He's still shi**ing, whether he's on salary paid hourly
Until he bows out or he sh*ts his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a f*ck you for Christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he's got the urge
To pull his d**k from the dirt, and f*ck the whole universe

[Chorus]

Okay quit playing with the scissors and sh*t, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth, for that
F*ck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last "Relapse" CD was ehhh
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm trying to say is get back, click-clack, blow
Cause I ain't playing around
It's a game called circle and I don't know how, I'm way too up to back down
But I think I'm still trying to figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't, this fu**ing black cloud
Still follows me around but it's time to exorcise these demons
These motherfu**ers are doing jumping jacks now!

[Chorus]

And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, I'ma face my demons
I'm manning up, I'ma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now! (now)

It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally
For you, so I could come back a brand new me you helped see me through
And don't even realize what you did, 'cause believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they could do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers
And drop dead, no more beef lingers
No more drama from now on, I promise
To focus solely on handling my responsibilities as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof, like my daughters
And raise it, you couldn't lift a single shingle on it!
Cause the way I feel, I'm strong enough to go to the club
Or the corner pub, and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I'm raising the bar
I'd shoot for the moon but I'm too busy gazing at stars
I feel amazing and I'm...

I add this * stars 😂😂



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@phaei8954

Feels like this song was released yesterday.

@jeremey-almelo

Becouse its the best rapper

@nickmacleod9750

He still got it

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kratos 2110 Ik

@anna00p75

Mohammed Islam lol

@ManaMaori

What I was kinda thinking when did he release this song a year or so ago nope 10yrs ago far out Respect Eminem

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