So this has been.my favorite song of OTEP's since it came out in 2004, and I always thought it was a song about a child's narrative of suffering in an abusive Christian home. But now that I am revisiting the lyrics, I am seeing something totally new.
This song could be gospel of John but from the perspective of Jesus.
Jesus was NOT having a good time up to and during the crucifixion. Everyone in the known world at the time looked to him with fear, admiration or disgust and he was constantly being asked questions. He spoke in "verses, prophesies and curses". He had made an enemy of the state, and believed the world was increasingly wicked and fallen from grace, or that he was in the "mouth of madness".
The spine of atlas is the structure that allows the titan to hold the world up. Jesus challenged the state and in doing so became a celebrated resistance figure. It also made him public enemy #1.
All of this happened simply because he was doing his thing, not because of any agenda he had or strategy.
And then he gets scourged (storm of thorns)
There are some plot holes here but I think it's an interesting interpretation.
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (yeah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (uh)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
How you ain't gon' fuck? Bitch, I'm me
I'm the goddamn reason you in V.I.P
CEO, you don't have to see ID
I'm young, wild, and strapped like Chi-Ali (blaow)
We ain't got nothing to worry 'bout
Whoop ass, let security carry 'em out
Watch out for the medallion, my diamonds are reckless
Feels like a midget is hanging from my necklace
I pulled up with a million trucks
Looking, smelling, feeling like a million bucks
Pass the bottles, the heat is on
We in the huddle all smoking that Cheech & Chong
What's wrong? The club and the moon is full
And I'm looking for a thick young lady to pull
One sure shot way to get 'em outta them pants
Take note to the brand new dance, like this
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
Go on with your big ass, lemme see something
Tell ya little friend he can quit mean mugging
I'm lit and I don't care what no one thinks
But where the fuck is the waitress at with my drinks?
My people outside and they can't get in
We gon' rush the back door and break 'em in
The owner already pissed 'cause we sorta late
But our time and our clothes gotta coordinate
Most girls lookin' right, some lookin' a mess
That's why they spilling drinks all over your dress
But Louis Vuitton bras all over your breasts
Got me wanting to put hickies all over your chest
Come on, we gon' party tonight
Y'all use mouth to mouth, bring the party to life
Don't be scared, show another part of your life
The more drinks in your system, the harder the fight
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Damn right the fire marshal wanna shut us down
Get us out so someone can gun us down
We was two songs away from getting some cut up
Now we one song away from tearing the club up
Move over, Luda got something to say
Do it now 'cause tomorrow ain't promised today
Work with me, let's become one with the beat
And don't worry 'bout me stepping all over your feet
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (yeah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (just like that?)
Stand up (just like that?)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (yeah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (uh)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
How you ain't gon' fuck? Bitch, I'm me
I'm the goddamn reason you in V.I.P
CEO, you don't have to see ID
I'm young, wild, and strapped like Chi-Ali (blaow)
We ain't got nothing to worry 'bout
Whoop ass, let security carry 'em out
Watch out for the medallion, my diamonds are reckless
Feels like a midget is hanging from my necklace
I pulled up with a million trucks
Looking, smelling, feeling like a million bucks
Pass the bottles, the heat is on
We in the huddle all smoking that Cheech & Chong
What's wrong? The club and the moon is full
And I'm looking for a thick young lady to pull
One sure shot way to get 'em outta them pants
Take note to the brand new dance, like this
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
Go on with your big ass, lemme see something
Tell ya little friend he can quit mean mugging
I'm lit and I don't care what no one thinks
But where the fuck is the waitress at with my drinks?
My people outside and they can't get in
We gon' rush the back door and break 'em in
The owner already pissed 'cause we sorta late
But our time and our clothes gotta coordinate
Most girls lookin' right, some lookin' a mess
That's why they spilling drinks all over your dress
But Louis Vuitton bras all over your breasts
Got me wanting to put hickies all over your chest
Come on, we gon' party tonight
Y'all use mouth to mouth, bring the party to life
Don't be scared, show another part of your life
The more drinks in your system, the harder the fight
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Damn right the fire marshal wanna shut us down
Get us out so someone can gun us down
We was two songs away from getting some cut up
Now we one song away from tearing the club up
Move over, Luda got something to say
Do it now 'cause tomorrow ain't promised today
Work with me, let's become one with the beat
And don't worry 'bout me stepping all over your feet
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
When I move, you move (just like that?)
Hell yeah, ayy DJ, bring that back
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (yeah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (just like that?)
Stand up (just like that?)
Stand up (ah)
Stand up (ah)
Lyrics submitted by MiZzMeGaN83
Stand Up Lyrics as written by Kanye West Christopher Bridges
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this song means SOOO much to me..the first time i heard it,i started crying,it reminded me of my first love and the way he used to stand up and walk.it was so cute,the way he moved his legs and the way he put one foot in front of the other whilst walking.i will never forget him...this song brings back much emotion.....I LOVE YOU BILLY....I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND THE MOVEMENT OF YOUR LEGS.AND THE WAY THEY BEND...PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP.I MISS YOU,I WANNA SEE THEM LEGS ONE LAST TIME!!! sob sob
lmao you actually think thid song is about a break up or some crap like that? wow i knew some people were dumbasses but i never knew people were this retarded
she talkin about the way 'billy' would stand up and walk.. the song is called STAND UP
sigh...i like this song, but i think it is completely devoid of ulterior meaning. like, when you first hear it and all you notice is the chorus "stand up", it sort of seems like there could be more to it, but it doesnt really seem like that here.
omg i freakin love this song it is easy to dance to...lol and it is no break up song....luda is totally awesome!!!!!!!
Do it now cause tomorrow ain't promised today