Stand
Poison
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We all carry the cross and speak what we're taught Lies and money become the white man's god We've burned all our bridges one too many times The time has come now to draw the line You know you've got to stand Stand, stand for what you believe You know you've got to stand Stand, stand for what you believe Oh, you got to stand for what you believe Alright, alright You got to listen now Express yourself in the face of change Repress yourself, you surely seal your fate You got to look inside, the answer lies in wait Resurrect before it's too late You know you've got to stand Stand, stand for what you believe You know you've got to stand Stand, stand for what you believe Oh, stand, stand for what you believe Somebody rescue me, come down and rescue me I know the soul of a good man has got to be free When you stand, stand for what you believe You know you've got to stand Stand, stand for what you believe You know you've got to stand Stand, and I said, stand or what you believe You know you've got to stand, to stand Stand for what you believe So help us to stand, stand Stand for what you believe Believers help us stand, yes you do You know you need to take a stand, well oh yes you do Come on, come on you believers help us stand Everybody come on, everybody come on, come on Everybody come on, everybody come on, come on Everybody come on, everybody come on Stand for what you need
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Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, RICHARD DALE KOTZEN, RIKKI ROCKET
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Stand" is a rock song, specifically falling into the glam metal or hair metal sub-genre, which was very popular during the time of its release.
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Release DateIt was released in 1993 on their fifth studio album, 'Native Tongue.'
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Artists InvolvedThis well-received song is performed by the American band Poison. The main line-up at that time included vocalist Bret Michaels, drummer Rikki Rockett, bassist Bobby Dall, and new guitarist Richie Kotzen.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed considerable success, reaching number 15 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks, number 50 in the UK and number 3 in Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Nigel Dick and features the band playing in a Middle Eastern setting.
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Song's Essence"Stand" is a power-ballad type of song, carrying a message of unity, perseverance, and standing together through tough times.
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Genre ShiftThe song marked a shift in Poison's musical direction. Prior to the release of the 'Native Tongue' album, they were known more for their glam metal hits, but "Stand" took on a more bluesy, soulful style.
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Personnel ChangeThis song was considered an indication of Poison's evolving sound, marked by the replacement of guitarist C.C. DeVille with Richie Kotzen for the 'Native Tongue' album.
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Formative Song"Stand" helped shape the band's discography by experimenting with different styles, leading the band to develop a more mature sound.
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Remarkable LyricsBret Michaels - the frontman and lyricist for Poison - has been praised for the positive, uplifting lyrics of "Stand," which urge listeners to persevere and be strong in the face of adversity.
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