Lyrical Breakdown of Stand Up - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Stand Up" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how T.I. weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Stand Up" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that T.I. employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to T.I.'s narrative.

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Yeah, yeah Check this out, my nigga (what's up?) It's a lot of niggas out here (uh-huh) That got a lot of shit to motherfuckin' say (yeah) But when a nigga bring it to them niggas (what's up?) They can't stand up for what they motherfuckin' said Naw, I ain't say that, he said that If you got somethin' to say, my nigga Stand up for what you sayin', my nigga Tell them niggas brin' it to the square, nigga Yeah Stand up If you don't like what I'm sayin' then buck Swing when you see me we can throw them hands, sucker Stand up If you ain't notice, nigga, I don't give a fuck If I said it then I meant it and what, fuck-nigga? Stand up You don't want to see the triggerman bust Hit you and your mans up, make it hard for niggas to Stand up Tell your crew, they don't want it with us, dude And if them motherfuckers do, bust a motherfuckin' move Stand up You got a alligator mouth and a hummingbird ass Your mouth writin' checks that your ass can't cash One-forty-five and I'm out of your weight class Want to survive? You better scramble like eggs and break fast 'Cause I know how to handle your fake ass I'ma ride on you and hide you in yesterday's trash Pull up in the Chevy sprayin' rounds through the glass See you layin' face down in the grass and I'll laugh Ha, 'cause that's the end of the saga The end of my problems, nigga, mash the Impala Go lay up with a model and watch the news tomorrow And that's the end, checkmate, game over, I'll holla Man, I'm tellin' you, partner, you don't know what you doin' Or recognize the trouble you gettin' in to and you're ruin Ayy, dig this, man I spent my childhood in a wild hood And all that gangster shit you talkin', yeah, it sound good But make it understood You gon' have to show me I'm a OG, you want to overthrow me? Stand up If you don't like what I'm sayin' then buck Swing when you see me we can throw them hands, sucker Stand up If you ain't notice, nigga, I don't give a fuck If I said it then I meant it and what, fuck-nigga? Stand up You don't want to see the triggerman bust Hit you and your mans up, make it hard for niggas to Stand up Tell your crew, they don't want it with us, dude And if them motherfuckers do, bust a motherfuckin' move Stand up Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today To marry this young nigga in his own special thug way Do you promise to love and respect all of the real niggas And when a problem come, learn to deal with 'em? Do you swear to turn this chopper On any motherfucker in your path, or the bitch that's tryin' to stop ya? And do you promise to keep 'em handy And don't hand 'em to nobody, nobody except family And keep 'em cocked and loaded and don't expose 'em to nobody Unless somebody, who want 'em in his body To love and cherish 'em from this trigger to a barrel From the bottom of your heart 'Til death do you fuckin' part? Do you understand to live, to lie by 'em Is to share your soul, Lord knows, you gone die by 'em I know you heard gun stories about John Wayne and Billy the Kid Shit, all them motherfuckers dead And did you know that every other bitch from the Wild, Wild West End up dyin' from hollow points to they fuckin' chest? 'Cause they ain't never seen a Carbine, a Mini 14, or a Tommy Gun With a hundred round fuckin' drum Stand up If you don't like what I'm sayin' then buck Swing when you see me we can throw them hands, sucker Stand up If you ain't notice, nigga, I don't give a fuck If I said it then I meant it and what, fuck-nigga? Stand up You don't want to see the triggerman bust Hit you and your mans up, make it hard for niggas to Stand up Tell your crew, they don't want it with us, dude And if them motherfuckers do, bust a motherfuckin' move Stand up Shit, I'm talkin' about ridin' out tonight Only way I die first, got to kill me in this verse Weezy F middle finger to life So nothin' seem critical in the hood I'm typical Yet I'm feelin' good and spiritual Healin' hoods with this shit up out my kitchen I'm pitchin' it, it's really good Smokin', drinkin', I'm like a fish And I'll probably shit on ya bitch Probably piss on her lips and she probably give you a kiss Nasty, Holly Grove classic Pollywood a nigga probably robbed the same bastard Ask him We don't give a fuck about a casket Nigga, this the murder cappy Niggas is murder happy Twelve years old, I jumped off the pot I started sellin' rock right after I got shot I had to hold my weight down Pussy-nigga, stand up or lay down Stand up If you don't like what I'm sayin' then buck Swing when you see me we can throw them hands, sucker Stand up If you ain't notice, nigga, I don't give a fuck If I said it then I meant it and what, fuck-nigga? Stand up You don't want to see the triggerman bust Hit you and your mans up, make it hard for niggas to Stand up Tell your crew, they don't want it with us, dude And if them motherfuckers do, bust a motherfuckin' move Stand up