Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)
Def Leppard
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I've got to know right now It's got to be this time I want to show you how Gonna make you change your mind There's an empty chair at my table There's an empty look in your eyes I just happen to be a man And you just happen to be a woman And we just happen to be together Try to stop this thing comin' Stand up Kick love into motion Take a little love and shake it all around Stand up Kick love into motion Take me in your arms and throw me to the ground Down to the ground, baby, come on Stand up for love I want to play your game I want to play with fire I want to breathe your air Baby gonna take you there If you lay the cards on the table I'll lay my love on the line til your mine I just happen to be a man And you happen to be a woman And we happen to be together Try to stop this thing comin' Stand up Kick love into motion Take a little love and shake it all around Stand up Kick love into motion Take me in your arms and throw me to the ground Down to the ground, baby, c'mon Stand up for love You couldn't get it much better You never had it so good Stand up together And when your ready to You're going to get what you should Little by little like a fine wine My love is like a motor Burnin' all the time Step by step Easy and slow On the stairway to heaven What a way to go Stand up Stand up Kick love into motion Take a little love and shake it all around Stand up Kick love into motion Take me in your arms and throw me to the ground Stand up Kick love into motion Take me in your arms and show me what you found Stand up Kick love into motion My love is like a motor Burnin' all the time Stand up Kick love into motion Step by step Go easy, go slow Stand up, yeah Stand up Kick love into motion Stairway to heaven What a way to go, stand up
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Written by: PHILIP KENNETH COLLEN, ROBERT JOHN LANGE, STEPHEN MAYNARD CLARK, JOSEPH ELLIOTT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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8 facts about this song
General Information"Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard from their 1992 album "Adrenalize". The song was released as the fourth single from the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart, making it their fifth song to achieve this feat. It also reached No. 34 on Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart in early 1993.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written and produced by Def Leppard members Phil Collen and Robert 'Mutt' Lange, alongside the rest of the band's members. Lange, known for his work with AC/DC and the Cars, had a significant influence on the band's sound.
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Music and LyricsIn terms of musical style, the song has been classified as glam metal and hard rock. Lyrically, "Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" evokes an emotional response, reminding listeners to fight for love and not let go of their passions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" was directed by Matt Mahurin. It uses abstract imagery and a blue color palette, and it doesn't feature any band performance, a rarity for Def Leppard's videos from this period.
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Cultural ImpactThough not as famous as some of Def Leppard's other songs like "Pour Some Sugar on Me" or "Hysteria", "Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" still holds an important place in the band's discography and is a fan favorite at live shows.
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Album Success"Adrenalize", the album on which the song appears, was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts in multiple countries including the UK and the US. The album sold over seven million copies worldwide and was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA.
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Stand Up Re-RecordingIn 2012, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Adrenalize", Def Leppard re-recorded "Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" along with other hits from the album, to regain control of their hits' publishing rights.
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