I Stand Up (Pilgrim/Dunkle)

Story Behind The Song

This is a collaboration with musical genius Billy Pilgrim, it's a spin off from his song "Hilltop" - great job Billy. The song is about a Military Funeral. It talks about hero's coming back from war, Wives, Children and Mothers as they say their final goodbyes.

Song Description

This is a collaboration with musical genius Billy Pilgrim, it's a spin off from his song "Hilltop" - great job Billy. The song is about a Military Funeral. It talks about hero's coming back from war, Wives, Children and Mothers as they say their final goodbyes.

Song Length 4:11 Genre Pop - General, Pop - Classic
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Heartbreaking, Poignant Subject Life, Hero
Similar Artists Tom Petty, Bob Dylan Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Watching the planes, the planes go by
Flying so fast, so fast they go by
It's not just a game, many have died
Watching the planes coming in from the sky

These flag draped coffins bring a tear to my eyes
Watching all these soldiers say their final goodbyes
Watching little children hold their mommas tight
I Stand Up, I Stand Up

Watching the flag being folded up
Watching a mom as she falls down
I Stand Up, I.....
I Stand Up, I Stand Up, I Stand Up, I Stand Up

In God We Trust, In God We Trust
In God We Trust, In God We Trust, repeat 2 times.

The backing track has a blend of new-age and vintage Styx... a cool thing. This leads to a feel of positivity and hope. The patriotic theme of the lyrics works well with the motif that keeps the song "marching" along. I can see a veteran singing this song. Nice chord changes and production. Good job.

great recording. really a cool song. great backing vocals. really enjoyed this tune

Lyrics Randal Dunkle Music Billy Pilgrim
Producer Billy Pilgrim Performance Billy Pilgrim, Randal Dunkle
This track is on 6 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Cyndi Corkran Randal Dunkle 2/19/2019
Cyndi Corkran Billy Pilgrim 2/19/2019
Cyndi Corkran Songs of the Spirit 2/19/2019
Cyndi Corkran Songs of Heartbreak 2/19/2019
Cyndi Corkran Bluesy Rock 2/19/2019
Cyndi Corkran Songs of Regret 2/19/2019

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