The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.
Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.
On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.
Stand For
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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Said I stand for my niggas doin' life
Free my niggas right right now
And I stand for my bitches doin' right
Up early cookin' breakfast, comin' home at night
Stand for my niggas on the bottom
Never went to college but they're full of street knowledge, hell yeah
Big B was the first one to say
"You the one, lil' nigga"
And a few years later
We won, lil' nigga
Fuck whatever they're doin'
We outdone them niggas
And I stand for this shit
A bitch nigga try me, I've been payin' for this shit
God dammit I stand for
Everything I stand for
Bad bitches and a whole lot of stamps
In my passport
Nigga I stand for
Never seen me on the stand though
Nigga I stand for
Ask your bitch, she know I'm the man though
I be standin' on couches, in the club
Spillin' liquor
Standin' up while I'm fuckin'
My bitches
I'm a stand up nigga
You a real nigga, I'll stand up with you
I'm a stand up nigga
Told my bitch I'll spend these bands up with you
I'm a stand up nigga
You a real nigga, I'll stand up with you
I'm a stand up nigga
Told my bitch I'll spend these bands up with you
Stand for makin' dough, stand for takin' dough
Stand for what I know
Stand for my niggas on these blocks
I'm a vegi buyin' green dots
Young niggas in the weed spot
Tryna get the money for the whip
Lil' nigga in the g ride
He ain't got no money for no whip
Ghostride that shit, real nigga gon' provide that shit
He gon' do whatever for the bread
Fuck your point, it's beside that shit
Either you stand for somethin' or fall for nothin'
This shit is simple, no discussion
Your bitch is disgustin'
She know I love it, I'm always fuckin'
Until I'm bustin'
I be standin' on couches, in the club
Spillin' liquor
Standin' up while I'm fuckin'
My bitches
I'm a stand up nigga
You a real nigga, I'll stand up with you
I'm a stand up nigga
Told my bitch I'll spend these bands up with you
I'm a stand up nigga
You a real nigga, I'll stand up with you
I'm a stand up nigga
Told my bitch I'll spend these bands up with you, oh yeah (oh, oh, oh, oh)
The lyrics of "Stand For" speak about the importance of standing for what you believe in. The lines "If you believe in somethin', then stand for it" emphasize the need to stand up for one's beliefs no matter what. The song mainly centers around the ideas of loyalty, perseverance, and standing one's ground. The chorus mentions standing for his "niggas" who are in prison, doing what's right for his "bitches" and standing for those on the bottom who may not have gone to college but have invaluable knowledge from their experiences.
Ty Dolla $ign's verse reinforces these ideas stating that he stands up for his niggas, and he will ride or die for them. He claims he stands for what he believes in and won't back down from a fight. He also stands for making money and supporting his loved ones. The song ends with Ty Dolla $ign stating that he is a "stand up nigga" who will not hesitate to support his friends and family.
Overall, "Stand For" is an uplifting song that encourages people to stand for what they believe in, support their loved ones, and never back down.
Line by Line Meaning
If you believe in somethin', then stand for it
Believing in something means standing up for it
Said I stand for my niggas doin' life
Ty stands for his friends who are serving a life sentence in prison
Free my niggas right right now
He wants his friends to be released from prison immediately
And I stand for my bitches doin' right
Ty supports the women in his life who are making good choices
Up early cookin' breakfast, comin' home at night
These women are working hard and taking care of their responsibilities
Stand for my niggas on the bottom
Ty supports his friends who come from difficult circumstances and didn't attend college but have street smarts
Never went to college but they're full of street knowledge, hell yeah
His friends may not have a formal education, but they have valuable life experience
I stand for my niggas, I ride for my niggas, die for my niggas
Ty is willing to do anything for his close friends
Big B was the first one to say
A friend named Big B was the first to recognize Ty's potential
"You the one, lil' nigga"
Big B told Ty that he was destined for greatness
And a few years later
After some time had passed
We won, lil' nigga
They achieved success together
Fuck whatever they're doin'
Ty is not interested in what others are doing
We outdone them niggas
He and his friends have accomplished more than their peers
And I stand for this shit
Ty is passionate about what he believes in
A bitch nigga try me, I've been payin' for this shit
Ty has worked hard to get where he is and will defend himself against anyone who challenges him
God dammit I stand for
He is emphatic about what he stands for
Everything I stand for
He is completely committed to his beliefs and values
Bad bitches and a whole lot of stamps
Ty enjoys traveling and has a lot of passport stamps
In my passport
The stamps in his passport show where he has been
Nigga I stand for
Ty is proud of what he represents
Never seen me on the stand though
He has never been in trouble with the law
Ask your bitch, she know I'm the man though
He is confident in himself and knows that women find him attractive
I be standin' on couches, in the club
Ty likes to party and dances on furniture
Spillin' liquor
He is so drunk he spills his drink
Standin' up while I'm fuckin'
He likes to have sex standing up
My bitches
Referring to his female companions
You a real nigga, I'll stand up with you
Ty supports his real friends and their actions
Told my bitch I'll spend these bands up with you
He is willing to spend a lot of money on a woman he cares about
Stand for makin' dough, stand for takin' dough
Ty supports making and taking money
Stand for what I know
He stands by what he believes to be true
Stand for my niggas on these blocks
Ty supports and represents his friends who are from his neighborhood
I'm a vegi buyin' green dots
He is buying vegetables and healthy food
Young niggas in the weed spot
His peers are hanging out in places where marijuana is sold
Tryna get the money for the whip
They are trying to get money to buy a nice car
Lil' nigga in the g ride
A young person is driving a nice car
He ain't got no money for no whip
He doesn't have any money to buy a car
Ghostride that shit, real nigga gon' provide that shit
Someone else will provide the car for him to use.
He gon' do whatever for the bread
He will do anything for money
Fuck your point, it's beside that shit
He doesn't care about the other person's opinion
Either you stand for somethin' or fall for nothin'
Either you have beliefs and stand up for them, or you don't stand for anything and are easily swayed
This shit is simple, no discussion
It's straightforward and requires no explanation
Your bitch is disgustin'
He thinks the other person's girlfriend is unattractive
She know I love it, I'm always fuckin'
He is still having sex with her despite her appearance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dacoury Natche, Glenda Proby, Thomas Pentz, Tyrone William Griffin Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Thaibxer21
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+Ty Dolla $ign it's fucking good music
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@JulianneAdams64
still bumping this
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@Ratman99999
This song is underrated
@looney6ohh804
13 million views is underrated??
@ballin4th
+Mitchell Windsheimer it actually is