Day 516 - Day 151
“I know the soul of a good man has got to be free when you stand, stand for what you believe”
Stand: Poison, Native Tongue
Not being known as a very deep lyricist, I will say that this was one of Bret Michaels’ finest moments writing lyrics. I figure if he can work for Donald Trump, he deserves at least that amount of respect.
This was the first single that they released after CC Deville exited the band. I was excited at the possibility with Ritchie Kotzen stepping in, but he didn’t last long either. This song though, really struck at some soul strings and has popped up off and on through my life.
There really are not many times where I have had to make a principled stand for what I believe- to really take a stand for myself and how I am being treated. It is a hard thing to do when the world is going against your way so it seems. But what I have found is that when you do take stands for yourself, even if the world throws you away- you land in a better place than where you were.
This is a hard thing for anyone to do, but when you do it- you learn and grow from it. I love the line that says when you repress yourself you seal your fate… how very true. I have done that enough in my life, and I don’t need to do it anymore. This song always reminds me to have confidence in what I believe, and draw a line and take that firm stand!
*** Artist Notes ***
It may be very “Alamo” to draw a line in the sand- but that’s how I always saw this song. To draw a line and go no further beyond that.
Lyrics:
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
Ohh, You got to...Stand for what you believe
Alright, alright
Oooh 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
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
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
Day 516 - Day 151
“I know the soul of a good man has got to be free when you stand, stand for what you believe”
Stand: Poison, Native Tongue
Not being known as a very deep lyricist, I will say that this was one of Bret Michaels’ finest moments writing lyrics. I figure if he can work for Donald Trump, he deserves at least that amount of respect.
This was the first single that they released after CC Deville exited the band. I was excited at the possibility with Ritchie Kotzen stepping in, but he didn’t last long either. This song though, really struck at some soul strings and has popped up off and on through my life.
There really are not many times where I have had to make a principled stand for what I believe- to really take a stand for myself and how I am being treated. It is a hard thing to do when the world is going against your way so it seems. But what I have found is that when you do take stands for yourself, even if the world throws you away- you land in a better place than where you were.
This is a hard thing for anyone to do, but when you do it- you learn and grow from it. I love the line that says when you repress yourself you seal your fate… how very true. I have done that enough in my life, and I don’t need to do it anymore. This song always reminds me to have confidence in what I believe, and draw a line and take that firm stand!
*** Artist Notes ***
It may be very “Alamo” to draw a line in the sand- but that’s how I always saw this song. To draw a line and go no further beyond that.
Lyrics:
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
Ohh, You got to...Stand for what you believe
Alright, alright
Oooh 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
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
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