Stand Up!
The Monsters. Lyrics
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Stand up
If you don't like what I'm saying then buck
Swing when you see me we can throw them hands sucker
Stand up
If you didn't notice nigga, I don't give a fuck
If I said it then I meant it and what fuck nigga
Stand up
Hit you and your mans up, make it hard for niggas to
Stand up
Tell your crew they don't want it with us dude
And if them motherfuckers do, bust a motherfucking move
Stand up
[Verse 1: T.I.]
You got a gator mouth and a hummingbird ass
Your mouth writing checks that your ass can't cash
145 and I'm out of your weight class
Want to survive, you better scramble like eggs and break fast
Cause I know how to handle your fake ass
I'm a ride on you and hide you in yesterday's trash
Pull up in the Chevy's spraying rounds through the glass
See you laying face down in the grass and I'll laugh
Ha, cause that's the end of the saga
The end of my problems, nigga mash the Impala
Go lay up with a model and watch the news tomorrow
And that's the end checkmate, game over, I'll holler
Pimp, telling you partner, you don't know what you're doing
Or recognize the trouble you getting in to and you're ruin
And dig this man
I spent my childhood in a wild hood
And all that gangster shit you talking, yeah, it sound good
But make it understood
You gone have to show me, I'm a O.G.
You want to overthrow me
[Chorus]
[Verse 2: Trick Daddy]
Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today
To marry this young nigga in his own special thug way
Do you promise to love and respect all of the real niggas
And when a problem come, learn to deal with 'em
Do you swear to turn this chopper
On any motherfucker in your path, or the bitch that's trying to stop ya
Or do you promise to keep him handy
And don't hand him to nobody, nobody except family
And keep him cocked and loaded and don't expose him to no body
Unless somebody, who want him in his body
To love and cherish and from this trigger to a barrel
From the bottom of your heart
'til death do you fuckin' part
Do you understand to live, to lie by him
Is to share your soul, Lord knows, you gone die by him
I know you heard gun stories about John Wayne and Billy the Kid
Shit, all them motherfuckers dead
And did you know that every other bitch from the Wild, Wild West
End up dying from hollow points to they fuckin' chest
Cause I ain't never seen a cock beamer meant for a team of tummy guns
With a hundred round fuckin' drum
[Chorus]
[Verse 3: Lil' Wayne]
Shit, I'm talking about riding out tonight
Only way I die first, got to kill me in this verse
Weezy F middle finger to life
So nothing seem critical in the hood I'm typical
Yet I'm feeling good and spiritual
Healing hoods with this shit up out my kitchen
I'm pitching that it's really good
Smoking, drinking, I'm like a fish
And I'll probably shit on ya bitch
Probably piss on her lips and she probably give you a kiss
Nasty, Holly Grove classic
Polly wood a nigga probably robbed the same bastard
Ask him
We don't give a fuck about a casket
Nigga this the murder campy
Niggas is murder happy
12 years old, I jumped off the pot
I started selling rock right after I got shot
I had to hold my weight down
Pussy nigga stand up or lay down
[Chorus]
The Monsters's song "Stand Up!" features verses from T.I., Trick Daddy, and Lil Wayne. The chorus repeatedly commands listeners to "stand up" while declaring the artists' lack of concern for anyone's opinions or threats. T.I. warns any foes that they don't want to take him on, since he's an experienced OG who knows how to handle trouble. Trick Daddy's verse appears to involve him officiating a thug wedding, with a promise to defend one's loved ones and keep a gun close at all times. Lil Wayne raps about his own reckless behavior and past, noting that he started selling drugs at a young age to support himself.
The lyrics of "Stand Up!" can be seen as a testament to the tough exterior that many rappers cultivate in their music. The phrase "stand up" can be interpreted as a challenge to the listener to adopt this same fearlessness, while also warning anyone who might try to test the artists. T.I., Trick Daddy, and Lil Wayne all emphasize their street smarts and experiences, which have given them a well-earned sense of confidence. Additionally, the song is heavily influenced by the gangsta rap style of the 1990s, with its emphasis on firearms and violent encounters.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up
Be brave and face the consequences of your actions
If you don't like what I'm saying then buck
If you disagree with me, be ready to fight for your beliefs
Swing when you see me we can throw them hands sucker
If you want to engage in a physical altercation, I am ready and willing to fight back
If you didn't notice nigga, I don't give a fuck
I am immune to your criticism and will not change my behavior to please you
If I said it then I meant it and what fuck nigga
I stand by my words and will not take them back, regardless of any consequences
You don't want to see the triggerman bust
You do not want to provoke someone who is willing to use a gun to defend themselves
Hit you and your mans up, make it hard for niggas to Stand up
I will not hesitate to use violence to make an example of those who oppose me and make it difficult for others to rise up against me
Tell your crew they don't want it with us dude
Warn your group that they do not want to confront us
And if them motherfuckers do, bust a motherfucking move
If they choose to fight us, be prepared to take evasive action
You got a gator mouth and a hummingbird ass
You talk a big game but cannot back it up with action
Your mouth writing checks that your ass can't cash
Your words are not supported by your actions or abilities
145 and I'm out of your weight class
I am physically stronger and more capable than you
Want to survive, you better scramble like eggs and break fast
You need to quickly and skillfully escape from danger to survive
Cause I know how to handle your fake ass
I am able to deal with your insincerity and deceit
I'm a ride on you and hide you in yesterday's trash
I will physically harm you and dispose of your body so that you are forgotten
Pimp, telling you partner, you don't know what you're doing
I am warning you that your actions are misguided and will lead to negative consequences
You gone have to show me, I'm a O.G.
You need to prove your worth and authority to me
Do you promise to love and respect all of the real niggas
Will you commit to honoring and supporting those who are true to their word and actions?
And when a problem come, learn to deal with 'em
Be willing to face and overcome any obstacles or challenges that arise
Do you swear to turn this chopper
Will you agree to use this weapon if necessary?
On any motherfucker in your path, or the bitch that's trying to stop ya
Be prepared to use this weapon against anyone who tries to stop you or harm you
To love and cherish and from this trigger to a barrel
Be prepared to care for and maintain this weapon
From the bottom of your heart 'til death do you fuckin' part
Promise to always use this weapon and defend yourself, even unto death
Shit, I'm talking about riding out tonight
I am ready to leave and confront any opponents tonight
Only way I die first, got to kill me in this verse
The only way I will die is if you defeat me in a rap battle
And I'll probably shit on ya bitch
I will disrespect those who oppose me and their loved ones
I jumped off the pot
I began selling drugs at a young age
I started selling rock right after I got shot
I began selling drugs to survive after being injured
Pussy nigga stand up or lay down
Be willing to fight me or leave me alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KENDELL SMITH, THOMAS G. LOWRY, NEVILLE STAPLE, SHEENA STAPLE
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