Song Description

A reggae song about people fighting for their fair share out of life

Lyrics

GONNA STAND UP COPYRIGHT 2005-WORDS&MUSIC-ROBERT HAUVER

People always tell me, Lead a straight and narrow life
Heaven will reward you, With the perfect afterlife
But I just can't buy promises, Of silver lining clouds
I'd rather sell my soul and join the Church of Here and Now

Don't you know life is often short, And sometimes not too sweet
That's why you can't sit waiting, Got to get up on your feet


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I'm gonna stand up, And keep on fighting
From the tiny seed, Grows the giant tree
I'm gonna stand up, Gonna keep on fighting
For a better life, For you and me


When people say you can't, Always say you can
There are doors that must be opened, For every woman, every man
Don't let them shut you out, Like a beggar in the street
While they feast upon your future, And throw you crumbs to eat

You know they say life is what you make it
And life is never fair
But tomorrow's for the taking
And I'm here to get my share

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Can't you hear me now, Hear me calling
Can't you hear me, children...



This battle might just take me, And end my days in pain
But what's the use of living, If we cannot break these chains?

Don't you know life is often short, And sometimes not too sweet
That's why you can't sit waiting, Got to get up on your feet


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