I'll Stand Up For You
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When you're too worn out to fight,
I'll stand up for you. and when you need a bed for the night,
I'll stand up for you. when my friends put you down,
I'll stand up for you. when they run you out of town,
I'll stand up for you. oh, what the hell...
I'll take a greyhound bus with you.
They call you a fool, and say that I'm too foolish to see.
Well, I'll stand up for you, and you stand up for me.
I'll stand up, I won't sit back. I'll stand up,
I won't sit back. well, the cigarettes are gone,
And the ashtrays are full. honey,
Everyone thinks we're trash, so I take I take it out on you.
I'm sorry the dreams are gone, and I've made you mad or two.
That's the exactly wrong time, to pick a fight with you.
Oh, what the hell... let's call it a night.
They call you a fool, and say that I'm too foolish to see.




Well, I'll stand up for you, and you stand up for me.
I'll stand up, I won't sit back. I'll stand up, I won't sit back.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to X's song "I'll Stand Up For You" speak to a commitment to loyalty and support in times of adversity. The singer pledges to stand up for their loved one when they are too worn out to fight, when they need a place to stay, and even in the face of criticism from others. The chorus emphasizes this commitment, with the singer declaring that they will not sit back and watch as their loved one suffers.


The second verse reveals some of the challenges that the couple faces - they are low on resources, social outcasts, and prone to fighting. The singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes and hurt their partner, but still maintains their loyalty and commitment to standing up for them. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of weariness and a desire to end the fighting and negativity, even if just for one night.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're too worn out to fight, I'll stand up for you.
Even when you are tired and unable to stand up for yourself, I will be there fighting for you.


And when you need a bed for the night, I'll stand up for you.
Whenever you need a place to sleep or a safe haven, I'll make sure you have one.


When my friends put you down, I'll stand up for you.
If my friends criticize you or judge you unfairly, I will defend you and stand by your side.


When they run you out of town, I'll stand up for you.
If anyone tries to evict or exile you from our community, I will resist and protect you from harm.


Oh, what the hell... I'll take a greyhound bus with you.
I am willing to sacrifice my comfort and convenience to accompany you on a trip or help you relocate.


They call you a fool, and say that I'm too foolish to see.
Some people insult and belittle you, and accuse me of being irrational or naive for supporting you.


Well, I'll stand up for you, and you stand up for me.
We can rely on each other for mutual support and loyalty, even when others doubt us or attack us.


I'll stand up, I won't sit back. I'll stand up, I won't sit back.
I am committed to taking action and speaking out for justice and equality, instead of staying silent or passive.


Well, the cigarettes are gone, and the ashtrays are full. Honey, everyone thinks we're trash, so I take it out on you.
Sometimes I feel frustrated or ashamed, and I unfairly blame or mistreat you as a coping mechanism.


I'm sorry the dreams are gone, and I've made you mad or two. That's the exactly wrong time, to pick a fight with you.
I regret losing my hope and motivation, and I acknowledge that I should not aggravate our conflicts when you are angry or vulnerable.


Oh, what the hell... let's call it a night.
Let's end this argument or disagreement and go to bed, instead of prolonging our tension or resentment.




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DOE CERVENKA

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