Stand Up – English Lyrics

• By: Ludacris, Shawnna

Lyrics & Translation

"Stand Up" by Ludacris featuring Shawnna is a quintessential party track that invites you to explore the language of hip-hop bravado and club culture. Learn how Ludacris uses vivid metaphors and catchy hooks to command attention and create an infectious atmosphere, perfect for understanding contemporary slang and musical expression.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or location noun - an act of changing position
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position on your feet noun - a position or place
hell /hel/ B1	noun - the place where evil people are punished after death
bring /brɪŋ/ A1	verb - to take or carry someone or something to a place or person
back /bæk/ A1	adverb - to or toward the place where someone or something was before noun - the part of the body from the shoulders to the hips
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
reason /ˈriː.zən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time
wild /waɪld/ B1	adjective - living or growing in natural conditions; not tame or cultivated.
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - a place where people go to drink, dance, and enjoy themselves
drinks /drɪŋks/ A1	noun - a liquid that you can drink verb - to take liquid into your mouth and swallow it
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in a cabinet.
party /ˈpɑːr.ti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment. verb - to take part in social activities with other people
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons. noun - a violent struggle
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat and light. verb - to dismiss someone from a job.
marshal /ˈmɑːr.ʃəl/ B2	noun - an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries.
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to utter words in order to convey information, an opinion, a feeling, or a command.