Stand Up

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"Stand Up" is a song written by Australian rock musician Jimmy Barnes and Jeff Neill. Released by Barnes in March 1993 as the second single from his sixth studio album, Heat. The song peaked at number 41 on the ARIA charts.


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I I got somethin' baby on my mind
It's tearin' me up inside
And I got to let loose tonight baby now

I know you, can see what I'm goin through
Everybody telling me what to do, 
Well I need somebody to talk to

Well I'm different I can feel the changes
But I can't turn back the pages
And our hearts are all we have to save us
Come on save me tonight

We're gonna ride the night away
Yeah babe we're gonna ride the night away
Well there ain't no time left to borrow
I guess I'll have to think about it tomorrow
We're gonna ride, ride the night away, yeah baby.

I, got a gun pointed at my head
I put it there by myself
I can't ask ya but I need some help, baby now

Let me tell ya hunny
I got a fire burnin' in my soul
Well I'm dangerous and out of control
And tonight I got to let it go.

I can't look back baby I've tried
It's too late for me to compromise
Well I need somebody by my side
Come on save me tonight.

We're gonna ride the night away
Yeah babe we're gonna ride the night away
Well there aint no time left to borrow
I guess I'll have to think about it tomorrow
We're gonna ride, ride the night away.

I can't look back baby I tried
It's too late for me to compromise
Well I need somebody by my side
Come on save me tonight

We're gonna ride the night away
Yeah babe we're gonna ride the night away
Well there ain't no time left to borrow
I guess I'll have to think about it tomorrow
We're gonna ride, ride the night away.

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Jimmy Barnes

James Dixon Swan (born 28 April 1956), better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at the time. His career as both a solo performer and as the lead vocalist with the rock band Cold Chisel has made him one of the most popular and best-selling Australian music artists of all time. The combination of 14 Australian Top 40 albums for Cold Chisel and 13 charting solo albums, including nine No. 1s, gives Barnes the highest number of hit albums of any Australian artist. more »

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Written by: STEPHEN JORDAN, STEVEN VAN ZANDT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Stand Up" is a song by Scottish-born Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes. He gained his initial fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Cold Chisel.
Album Information
The song "Stand Up" comes from Jimmy Barnes's seventh studio album named "Two Fires". This album was released in September 1991.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the "Two Fires" album topped the ARIA Album Charts, and the song "Stand Up" played a pivotal role in the album's success.
Musical Style
Jimmy Barnes is known for his hearty rock vocals, and "Stand Up" is one of the songs that deeply reflect his robust musical style.
Critical Reception
"Stand Up" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Barnes's strong vocals and the song's catchy rock tune.
Song Theme
The song "Stand Up" is widely perceived as a motivational anthem, encouraging listeners to be bold and firm in standing up for their beliefs.
Songwriters
"Stand Up" was co-written by Jimmy Barnes along with renowned songwriters Tony Carey and Joel Shapira.
Airplay
"Stand Up" has received significant airplay in several radio stations across Australia and has since become one of Barnes's most played songs.
Popular Performances
Jimmy Barnes often includes "Stand Up" in his live concerts and it has become a fan favorite due to its high-energy rendition.
Others' Contributions
The album "Two Fires", where "Stand Up" is housed, features guest musicians such as Johnny Diesel, Ross Wilson, and Tommy Emmanuel.

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