Rundgren, Todd - Stood Up Lyrics
When I found we could have some brains
I was the first in line, cause we were, like
Dragging our knuckles along the ground
(dragging our knuckles along the ground)
Ever since, I've been convinced that every
Dragging your knuckles along the ground
(dragging your knuckles along the ground)
Cause I think I'm there, dude (don't get ahead of yourself)
I think I'm there, dude
(Already high)
And when they asked us who will lead
I thought it surely must be me
But I stood up too fast
Because as soon as I was boss
The next one in line took my head clean off
Cause I stood up too fast
(I stood up too fast)
I was barely in my teens when I decided I was tired
Of always like dragging my knuckles along the ground
(dragging my knuckles along the ground)
So with all due haste I based until I got so freakin wired
Forgot I was dragging my knuckles along the ground
(dragging my knuckles along the ground)
I thought I was there, dude (you'll got ahead of yourself)
I thought I was there, dude
Already high
And when they asked for volunteers
I must have thought they said 'drink beers'
And I stood up too fast
(I stood up too fast)
I can imagine things that can't possibly exist
And then I add them to an ever-expanding list
And when I've solved every significant test there is
Then I'll move on no matter how many clues I've missed
It's so easy to be smart but it's a struggle to be wise
You shouldn't be always throwing your weight around
(always throwing your weight around)
It's much better to be humble than to have a big hat size
Or you'll be just begging somebody to take you down
(begging somebody to take you down)
And you'll be nowhere, man (you got ahead of yourself)
And you'll be nowhere, man
Already high
And right before your very eyes
I have ignored my own advice
Cause I stood up too fast
(I stood up too fast)
And nobody has the slightest choice
But to put up with my droning voice
When I stood up too fast
(I stood up too fast)
[repeat until end]
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Rundgren, Todd Stood Up Comments
Great 💪 Todd
Love the Lyrics and the tune, if you stand up to fast you might get dizzy.
A nice little "backhanded" compliment to his former nemesis Andy Partridge!! The spirit of Skylarking is strong in this one...
It’s a shame that this album isn’t on iTunes
Absolutely!
A classic form Todd song...Top 10 material...
Literally Addicted 2 Stood Up Todd
I’m addicted to this tune
Stood Up is a BeautyFuLL Carousel Ride.
When I tried turning friends on to ‘Liars’ they didn’t know how to handle it. I loved it first spin but then I’ve admired TODD since AWATS.
It's hard to believe that other people don't hear what we hear! I've had little luck converting many people :(
Todd ...i love this album. Thank you molly😍
I paid $29 for this cd during Christmas. In two weeks I gave it to somebody that really needed to hear it.
And I'd buy it again!
"Ah-EE-yah Stood up too fast" ...
Ok I know where this tune came from. Wow Todd, pretty sneaky. Your secrets safe with me...
The secret that he gets it? It's no secret.
Drop a clue?
@Ed Tate Well hey there Ed. Ok a clue? Well I was really intrigued by this tune especially the disharmony bell's and chimes of sorts..I was watching a u_tube video on Paul McCartney and the Beatles. They were playing some Beatles music backwards. Low and behold what I heard? I am fairly certain the tracks are let's say... conspicuously similar.... then the image of Utopia in Beatle persona.... let me know if you agree. I believe it was about the conspiracy of Paul being a imposter.
@Dave Ski strawberry fields or glass onion?
8 people stood up too fast...
Welcome to the R&R Hall of Fame, Todd!!
Ira Gordon Todd said this about the RRHOF: "If nominated I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
And yet another Todd Classic
Truth...
I love this song. It's got everything that makes a song great!
Half of these views are mine!
" I got so " FUCKING wired"
Todd stood up just in time for me. Forever amazed and grateful!
Right in!
Witness with your good self...
One of the best songs ever.
Marla Singer 👨🎤I was Thinking 🤔The Same Thing!
"And when tey asked for volunteers, I must have thought they said drink beers" Love that line, love this song.
Great capture our fine Wizard performed...again...
Yes he is, was, and will always be. I tried, but got fucked. No regrets, I stood up too fast. Maybe the next person can have it easier.
Mr. Rundgren is the man!
I love this song. Well honestly, I can't name a Todd song I don't like.
this honesty is greatly appreciated
Me either. OMG. I live and breathe Todd Rundgren.
I like most Todd stuff but 99% of the stuff on Arena is crap imho
Dig this song lots. Bridge at 2:20 sounds so XTC it's uncanny.... after all, this IS the guy who produced Skylarking.
+sisosiggy
i didn't know he produced an XTC album
Funky bridges go back to early 70s for Todd.
Todd, your stuff is amazing.
Fab! ty!
My copy DVD was yours to?
Excellent! WHAT A COMEBACK that was...!!!!
thanks for lyrics - love it x
I know what you mean. Todd's songs are the sound track of my life.
So many eras of Todds music I just Love, seems as though there has always been a Todd song that fully captured the moment of something I was going through in my life...The Liars cd song for song is just brilliant, because so much of the production that has made Todd who he is just really shines on this CD ! Sheer Brilliance !
wisdom is sorely lacking in our society- exactly why our political system is failing-
Saw todd many times with many different musicians playing with him- He never disapoints live and his studio productions just keep getting better-
peace my friends-
"It's so easy to be smart but it's a struggle to be wise" Lyrics that will always stick with me.. So True.
humbling song
@JonP1961 Todd is the master!!
Rundgren has been getting into my head since 1974. Thanks Todd, it's been one hell of a ride.
Same year for myself also Baxdrum!
a lesson in humility...
great layering on this tune!
stood up & god said are my favorite tracks of this fantastic album. all lyrics are a slap in the face in the best way possible...
Well said.
@menRstupidwomenRevil Right?!!
great track - notice something new every time
YES! Been waiting for someone to post. LOVE the harpischord in this! Peace and Love! Sus