Stand Up Tall
Dizzee Rascal
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Raskit, boy in the corner I still roll deep young star gimmee the beat and let me prove London city forever you're not a still creep ain't no stopping me never you best move Live o ghetto record with no redemption world wide critics acclaim my big moves Showtime main event you can't beef me dizzee ras hotter than Nelly I can't lose East side boy make the paper rise Big up my north west south east types every section where my connection lies East side boy made the crowd go loops never had a desire for chinese zoots Big up my midland up north troops Get your backs up backs up back off the wall Sounds of the young star dizzee rascal Don't give it heart hearted give it all Pull your socks up and stand up tall Backs up backs up back off the wall Sounds of the young star dizzee rascal Don't give it heart hearted give it all pull your socks up and stand up tall Can't run the marathon without trainin or stretch the ass hole without straining Too much hype not enough brain in whole lotta money little maintaining Whole lotta complaining no plan little more no less done ten grand Blingin ice sitting nice in your hand too much platinum not enough land East side boy make the paper rise Big up my Ireland Scotland types every section where my connection lies Eastside boy made the crowd go loops never had a desire for Chinese zoots Big up my Europe USA troops Get your backs up backs up back off the wall Sounds of the young star dizzee rascal Don't give it heart hearted give it all pull your socks up and stand up tall Backs up backs up back off the wall Sounds of the young star dizzee rascal Don't give it heart hearted give it all pull your socks up and stand up tall To my eastside crew,get paper, To my Westside crew get paper, To my southside crew get paper, I tell da playa hater see you later, To my northside crew get paper, To my midlands crew get paper, To my up north crew get paper, I tell da playa hater see you later, Dizzee rascal the loudest finest dirtiest grimiest most hot dirty stank London stand up tall Don't be silly cover your milli I'm like billy Don't be dumb cover your gun I ain't fun When I come I come ere to stun you get bunned Mid night all day like fight dog fight You don't really want to be dizzee I'll get busy You don't really want me t pop I'll get fizzy Real fizzy bill up a zoot we smoke whizzy He knows she knows we're tough negroes Forever ready and I'll be ready forever You don't want to try ting I'll put holes in your leather So please never ever try to be clever I'll be wetting mc's like rainy weather Too the two faced nigga screw faced laced in get chased n get placed in a bin Getta slicing batterin workin dizzy boy don't stop till it's hurtin Get your Backs up backs up back off the wall Sounds of the young star dizzee rascal Don't give it heart hearted give it all pull your socks up and stand up tall Backs up backs up back off the wall Sounds of the young star dizzee rascal Don't give it heart hearted give it all pull your socks up and stand up tall
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Written by: DARRYL CARL NURSE, DYLAN KWABENA MILLS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Stand Up Tall" is a song by English rapper and songwriter, Dizzee Rascal. His real name is Dylan Mills. He is known as a pioneer of grime music and has won numerous awards for his work.
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Track Details"Stand Up Tall" is the first single from Dizzee Rascal's second studio album, "Showtime," released in 2004.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Dizzee's second top 10 hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stand Up Tall" was directed by W.I.Z., and it features Dizzee Rascal performing the song in various urban settings.
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Song ThemeThe song is widely understood as a call to resilience, encouraging listeners to maintain confidence and "stand tall" in the face of adversity.
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Critical Reception"Stand Up Tall" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Dizzee's flow and the song's energetic beat.
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Dance Music InfluenceThe track is strongly influenced by UK garage and jungle, two subgenres of electronic dance music, with its fast-paced rhythms and heavy bass.
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LyricsThe lyrics contain references to Dizzee’s London roots with a message about asserting oneself and not being afraid of standing out.
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Used in MediaThe song has been used in multiple media outlets, notably in the soundtrack for the video game "FIFA Street 2" released in 2006.
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Live Performances"Stand Up Tall" remains a popular song for Dizzee Rascal to perform live, often serving as an energetic finale to his sets.
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CollaborationThe track was produced by the UK based producer and DJ Taz, marking a notable collaboration between the two artists.
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LegacyMore than a decade after its release, "Stand Up Tall" is still regarded as a classic track in the UK grime scene.
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