Stand Your Ground
The Whippersnappers Lyrics


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You worked through all this trouble
Now you left the past behind
You're winning, you're losing, you're learning,
You're living your life with inspiration
Suffered and you've sinned
And now that it's over, you're older
You've learned to depend on your own actions
You consider their point of view
Found strength in a person
And found out that person was you
This fight inside, this battle without end
With strength and motivation you'll never run again
Never run away, never run away, never run away

You've got to stand your ground and see this through
From ignorance to competence, this coupled with intelligence
Its struggle and its common sense, this boy becomes a man
It's not some of the time, it's not most of the time
It's all of the time or none of the time
It's everything in everything, you do the best you can
You're never satisfied, you've got to see this through
This fight inside, this battle without end
With strength and motivation you'll never run again
Never run away, never run away, never run away




You've got to stand your ground and see this through
Most of us spend a life time running away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Whippersnappers's song Stand Your Ground emphasize the importance of perseverance, self-reliance, and resilience in the face of adversity. The song is addressed to someone who has gone through various trials in life, has made mistakes, has learned from them, and has emerged stronger and wiser. The refrain "never run away, never run away, never run away" reinforces the idea that giving up or fleeing from problems is not a viable option. The chorus "you've got to stand your ground and see this through" encourages the listener to be determined and persistent.


The song highlights the importance of personal growth and self-improvement. The lines "From ignorance to competence, this coupled with intelligence / Its struggle and its common sense, this boy becomes a man" suggest that the singer has matured and increased their knowledge, skills, and wisdom. The verse "It's not some of the time, it's not most of the time / It's all of the time or none of the time" implies that the singer has adopted a more disciplined and committed approach to life, striving for excellence and not settling for mediocrity.


The lyrics also imply that the singer has learned to be empathetic and compassionate towards others, considering their point of view, and appreciating the support and guidance of a trusted friend or mentor. The song's message is ultimately uplifting and inspiring, encouraging the listener to face challenges with courage and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

You worked through all this trouble
You've gone through a lot of difficulties and challenges


Now you left the past behind
You've moved on from past mistakes and experiences


You're winning, you're losing, you're learning,
You're experiencing ups and downs, but gaining knowledge and wisdom from it


You're living your life with inspiration
You're living with motivation and drive


Suffered and you've sinned
You've made mistakes and endured hardships


And now that it's over, you're older
Now that you've overcome those difficulties, you've grown and matured


You've learned to depend on your own actions
You've learned to rely on yourself and take responsibility for your own choices


You consider their point of view
You're able to see things from others' perspectives


Found strength in a person
You gained courage and support from someone


And found out that person was you
You discovered that you're capable of being strong and supportive for yourself


This fight inside, this battle without end
You're constantly facing internal struggles and challenges


With strength and motivation you'll never run again
With inner strength and drive, you won't give up or run away from obstacles


It's everything in everything, you do the best you can
You give your all in everything you do


You're never satisfied, you've got to see this through
You strive for more and never settle


Most of us spend a life time running away
Many people avoid challenges and responsibilities throughout their lives


You've got to stand your ground and see this through
You have to be strong and persevere to reach your goals




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Written by: ANDY MUNN

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