Stand Tall
Xzibit Lyrics

Sometimes it all just come together, you know?
Sometimes everything falls into place and makes sense.

I put my city on my back, now
I represent my city and take pride in my roots.

And push the haters in the background
I ignore and rise above negativity from others.

Together we walk, but divided trough the struggle, we fall
We must work together to overcome hardship or else we will fail.

Got my city on a map, now
I have made my city known and recognized worldwide.

That’s why I could never back down
I will never give up because of the responsibility I have to my city.

Never back down, show ‘em through it all
I will persevere and prove myself despite any obstacles.

You gotta stand tall
In order to succeed, you must have confidence and stand up for yourself.

To all of my friends, enemies and affiliates
I acknowledge and address everyone in my life, including those who may oppose me.

Burn the back wood, burn it back to your fingertips
Put everything on the line and leave nothing behind.

Let the whole world recognize this accomplishment
I want everyone to see and acknowledge my success.

You couldn’t have told me none of this back in ’96
I never would have believed that I could achieve this level of success back in 1996.

The ability to crawl upon the bottom, this bitch
I started from the bottom and worked my way up.

This is our time I’m spending mine up in this bitch
I am taking advantage of the present moment to make the most of my time.

I still remember the very moment I was enlisted
I recall the moment when I dedicated myself to my goals.

I studied on the sadistic, gangster is worth the business
I learned the ways of the streets and the value of being a gangster.

And when there’s blood in the streets from my brothers and sisters
When violence and tragedy strike my community, I feel their pain.

They wanna debate on television about the victim
The media exploits tragedy and controversy for their own gain.

Right or wrong, Treyfa was my little man
Regardless of his mistakes or choices, Treyfa was a close friend and important to me.

I would take a chainsaw to z...? my man
I would do anything to defend and protect my friends.

For all the moments I wasted on making others happy
I regret the time I spent trying to please other people instead of focusing on myself.

Attack me, I’m bulletproof, tag me, I’ve seen the virus through
I am resilient and have overcome difficult obstacles.

I never lied to you, still rolling with golden views
I have always been honest and stick to my morals and values.

Spend every word and I mean it, mean it and I really buy to you
Every word I say is genuine and I stand by it.

'Cause I'd rather be in hell than a jail cell
I would rather face difficulty and adversity on my own terms than be confined or restricted.

I’m hancock, superheroes lend me cocktails
I am a strong and powerful individual, like the fictional character Hancock.

I never feel, don’t try to patronize me
I do not let emotions cloud my judgement or actions, and do not appreciate being treated like a child.

I learn, I’m painfully aware of everything in my surroundings
I am observant and always learning, and understand the harsh realities of the world around me.

I am shaved, fully shining, never touched the silver lightning
I am always polished and clean-cut, and have never been struck by bad luck.

The only cross that I bear is covered with some fucking diamonds
My only burden or responsibility is my wealth and success.

I hear my city calling, here come the jogging
I feel the urge and responsibility to represent my city and its people.

Now are twelve hundred soldiers in the parking lot
I have a large group of supporters and allies who are with me.

So, failure ain't an option
I refuse to fail and will work as hard as needed to succeed.

How do you think I made it out that corner apartment?
I worked hard and persevered to rise above my humble beginnings.

Turn my corner to my market, and now I target the same niggas
I have taken control of my surroundings and now aim to influence and lead others like me.

That taught on all that dumb shit
Those who have made the same mistakes and bad decisions as me.

Because when the gun clicking
In moments of danger or crisis.

That bullet leaving can’t get that life back
One moment of poor judgement or violence can lead to irreversible consequences.

Karma is a bitch and believe me, she’ll get it right back
Bad actions or intentions will come back to haunt you in the future.

They say that success is the best revenge
Achieving success and proving others wrong can be very satisfying.

But who really wins if we all die in the end
Ultimately, material success and revenge mean nothing in the face of death and mortality.

If I had it all, then I probably wouldn’t pray the same
If I had never struggled or suffered, I may not have the same perspective or appreciation for life.

And the club that I come from sticks the debt with the pain
My community and background has shaped and influenced who I am today.

My name good in every corner in my city
I have a good reputation and respect in every part of my hometown.

You don’t believe me, then come fuck with me
If anyone doubts my reputation or capabilities, they can try to prove me wrong.

[Chorus]
Repeated chorus emphasizing the themes of unity, perseverance, and pride in one's identity and community.