Stand Together Lyrics
As I live my life, I've got just me to be true to
When I find that I don't know about just what to do
I turn and look within—to see what I should do
Now I'm not sure what it takes to be hip
A lot of people making music that to me ain't shit
So I ask creation for rhymes for this jam
Gimme lickle solo and I'll take the mic stand
Love vibe, love vibe, love vibe, love vibe
Love vibe, love vibe, love vibe, love vibe
Yeah, as the earth spins into a brand new day
I see the light on the horizon's not fading away
Gonna shine from within, like a bright white sun
No need to hide and no place to run
Got the vibrations of the music bringing light to your mind
So you can move and groove, and feel the beat of the time
Sense the power in the air as it starts to move
You get a real good feeling that you just can't lose
Love vibe
Contemplation time
Love vibe
Intuition time
Love vibe
Evolution time
Love vibe
Resolution time
And let yourself move, it's a time to shine
Spread your wings in the sky, feelin' good inside
Breaking fool with no need to hide
I got the music cuttin' through me
Takin' control of my soul
I can't hold back, I've got to let go
Stand together (people come together now)
It's about time (we've got to get together now)
Stand together (people come together now)
I said it's about time (we've got to get together now), come on
Stand together (people come together now)
I said it's about time (we've got to get together, y'all)
I think we should stand together
About
“Stand Together” is Track 12 on Beastie Boys' third (full-length) LP, Check Your Head. It was recorded and mixed at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, CA, Co-produced by Beastie Boys & Mario C with Mario C acting as engineer. After sequencing at PCP Labs, the album was released on 4.21.1992. Samples include:
“Slivadiv“ by Back Door from the album, Back Door (1973)
“Be Black Baby“ by Grady Tate from the single, "Be Black Baby”
From Beastiemania, it was performed in 67 known concerts.
- 1st Known Performance: 5.17.1992 — Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, US
- Last known Performance: 6.7.2003 — Giants Stadium, New York, US
At French’s Tavern; Sydney, Australia — Grand Royal Mixtape:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVk3lzNi1v4
At Japan Space Shower (1994):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exu3afmL_2c
At Tibetan Freedom Concert; San Francisco, CA (6.15.1996):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyROmOm2zIc
At Nassau Colosseum (5.11.1995):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB_LMJ8fgB0
At Lorelei, Germany (6.20.1998):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye47nhgbATo#!
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.Jimmy James
- 2.Funky Boss
- 3.Pass the Mic
- 4.Gratitude
- 5.Lighten Up
- 11.The Blue Nun
- 12.Stand Together
- 13.Pow
- 14.The Maestro
- 15.Groove Holmes
- 16.Live at P.J.’s
- 17.Mark on the Bus
- 18.Professor Booty
- 19.In 3's
- 20.Namasté
- 21.Dub the Mic
