You've Got to Stand for Something

Aaron Tippin

About You've Got to Stand for Something

"You've Got to Stand for Something" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Aaron Tippin. It was released in October 1990 as his debut single and the title track to his album You've Got to Stand for Something. It reached the top ten on the country singles chart in early 1991. Tippin wrote the song with Buddy Brock.


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1991
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Now Daddy didn't like trouble, but if it came along 
Everyone that knew him knew which side that he'd be on 
He never was a hero, or this county's shinin' 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 

Now we might have been better off or owned a bigger house 
If Daddy had done more givin' in or a little more backing down 
But we always had plenty just living his advice 
Whatever 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 

Now I know that things are different than they were in Daddy's days 
But I still believe what makes a man really hasn't changed 

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.

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Aaron Tippin

Aaron Dupree Tippin (born July 3, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American country music artist and record producer. Initially a songwriter for Acuff-Rose Music, he gained a recording contract with RCA Records in 1990. His debut single, "You've Got to Stand for Something" became a popular anthem for American soldiers fighting in the Gulf War and helped to establish him as a neotraditionalist country act with songs that catered primarily to the American working class. Under RCA's tenure, he recorded five studio albums and a Greatest Hits package. By the later half of the 1990s, however, his sales and chart performance began to decline, and he was dropped from the label's roster. more »

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Written by: AARON TIPPIN, WILLIAM BROCK, WILLIAM CALHOUN JR. BROCK

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"You've Got to Stand for Something" by Aaron Tippin was released on November 13, 1990, as the lead-off single for his debut album of the same name.
Genre
The song is in the country genre, which is what Aaron Tippin is famous for.
Chart Performance
Tippin’s single climbed to number 6 on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song's success on the charts helped establish Tippin's reputation as a country music artist.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "You've Got to Stand for Something" carry a powerful message, emphasizing the importance of having principles and the courage to stand up for them.
Song Writer
Tippin didn’t write this song alone. He co-wrote "You've Got to Stand for Something" with Buddy Brock.
Beginnings
This song was Aaron Tippin's first release after signing with RCA Records, marking the start of his professional music career.
Popularity
Today, the song is recognized as one of Aaron Tippin's signature tunes, cementing his place in Country music history.
Impact on Career
The success of "You've Got to Stand for Something" set the stage for Tippin to release a series of successful albums throughout the 1990s.
Military Connection
During the Gulf War, Tippin often performed this song for the troops, as its message resonated with them.
Video Fame
The music video for the song was directed by Jim May, who is an award-winning country music video director.

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