You’ve Got to Stand for Something

Now daddy didn't like trouble
If it came along
Every one that knew him knew which
Side that he would be on
He never was a hero or
This county's shining light
But you could always find him standing up for
What he thought was right

He'd say you've got to stand for
Something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man
Not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and
Uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something
Or you'll fall for anything

We might of been better off
Or owned a bigger house
If daddy had done more given in
Or a little more backing down
But we always had plenty
Just living his advice
What ever you do today you'll
Have to sleep with tonight

He'd say you've got to stand for
Something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man
Not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and
Uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something
Or you'll fall for anything

I know that things are different than
They were in daddy's day
But I still believe what makes
A man really hasn't changed

He'd say you've got to stand for
Something or you'll fall for anything
You've got to be your own man
Not a puppet on a string
Never compromise what's right and
Uphold your family name
You've got to stand for something
Or you'll fall for anything
You've got to stand for something
Or you'll fall for anything