On November 22nd, 2002, the band released Trapt, along with the single "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became a fantastic hit, reaching #1 on alternative charts and #16 on pop. Follow-up singles "Still Frame" and "Echo" (with a video featuring Michelle Trachtenberg) did respectably, although they never reached the heights of "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became the official theme song of WWE Bad Blood for June 2003. Trapt eventually hit platinum. After more than one year an EP followed on March 30th, 2004, that included a new song called "Promise" along with live versions of "Made Of Glass" and "Echo".
On September 13th, 2005, the band released their sophomore album "Someone In Control" along with the single "Stand Up". "Stand Up" failed to do as well as any of their previous singles, although it still made an excellent run on active rock stations. "Waiting" and "Disconnected (Out Of Touch)", were also released as singles, and have yet to repeat the success of any of Trapt's self-titled radio hits. The band spent the first half of 2006 co-headlining with Shinedown as part of the Equinox Tour.
A live album was released in September, 2007, containing live tracks from both previous albums with new studio tracks "Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose".
Trapt hit the studio in July 2007 to begin recording their 3rd album, which was released on 5th August 2008 named "Only Through the Pain...".
Trapt announced in late fall/early winter 2009 they were working on a new album for summer or fall release in 2010. On July 20, 2010, Trapt released their first single "Sound Off," for the upcoming album "No Apologies," due out in stores October 12, 2010.
Stand Up
Trapt Lyrics
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Leave me alone
You start a fire inside that I could never control
You want to see a reaction
Come on and cut me down
You've gone as far as I'll go
Now you're crossing the line
Well here's your reaction
Stand up
I have had enough
Walk away before I finish what you started
Face to face, I will push you in your place
End this game before I finish what you started
Face to face, everything will change
You planted the seed
How my anger has grown
Got a feeling inside that I can't seem to control
You want to see a reaction
Come on and cut me down
You've gone as far as I'll go
Now you're crossing the line
And I am letting you know
Well here's your reaction
Stand up
I have had enough
Walk away before I finish what you started
Face to face, I will push you in your place
End this game before I finish what you started
Face to face, everything will change
Insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
After insult
Stand up
I have had enough
Walk away before I finish what you started
Face to face I will put you in your place
End this game before I finish what you started
Face to face everything will change
Walk away
Everything will change
End this game
You want to see a reaction
You want to see a reaction
Stand up
Trapt’s hit song “Stand Up” is a passionate and defiant anthem against those who try to manipulate and control us. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with someone who won't let them be and who is constantly trying to provoke a reaction from them. The someone is planting seeds of anger that have grown inside the singer, and they are now pushing back against this aggressor.
The singer declares that they have had enough, and they are ready to finish what their opponent started. The lyrics shift between the singer's anger and their call to action, which is to stand up against their aggressor. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, reinforces this message of not standing for being treated poorly: "Stand up, I have had enough, Walk away before I finish what you started, Face to face, I will push you in your place, End this game before I finish what you started, Face to face, everything will change."
In essence, the song is a declaration of independence and a call to action to stand up for oneself against those who seek to bring us down. It is a reminder that we all have the power within us to take control of our lives and refuse to be treated poorly by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you let me be
I wish you would leave me alone and stop bothering me.
Leave me alone
Stop bothering me and let me be by myself.
You start a fire inside that I could never control
Your actions have caused me to get really angry and I can't handle it.
You want to see a reaction
You are intentionally trying to provoke me to see how I will react.
Come on and cut me down
You are trying to bring me down emotionally and mentally.
You've gone as far as I'll go
You have pushed me to my limit and I won't take it anymore.
Now you're crossing the line
You are going too far and what you are doing is unacceptable.
And I am letting you know
I am making it clear to you that your behavior is not okay.
Well here's your reaction
I am finally responding to your provocations and this is my reaction.
Stand up
I am taking a stand against your behavior and standing up for myself.
I have had enough
I can't take it anymore and I am at my breaking point.
Walk away before I finish what you started
If you don't leave me alone, I will retaliate in a way that you won't like.
Face to face, I will push you in your place
If we confront each other, I am not afraid to stand up to you and put you in your place.
End this game before I finish what you started
You are trying to play games with me, but I won't let it continue or escalate.
Face to face, everything will change
If we confront each other, the dynamics of our relationship will change.
You planted the seed
You started this provocation and made me angry.
How my anger has grown
My anger towards you has increased and intensified.
Got a feeling inside that I can't seem to control
I am feeling very angry and it's hard to keep it under control.
Insult
You continue to insult and provoke me.
After insult
You insult me repeatedly and it's getting worse.
Walk away
I want you to leave me alone and walk away from this situation.
Everything will change
If we can put this conflict behind us, things will be different in our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chris Brown, Peter Charell, Aaron Montgomery, Simon Ormandy
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