Lyrics
Now is the time for the kids to take a stand
Encouraging the youth to take a firm position or stance.
For what is right in our lives
Advocating for what is morally correct in our lives.
It's up to you and me
Responsibility shared between the individual ("you and me") to bring about change.
To make a change, move forward
Emphasizing the need to initiate change and progress.
We won't be left behind
Rejecting the idea of being left behind or overlooked.
This is our life, our time
Asserting ownership of one's life and the present moment.
It's time we set things right
Expressing the urgency to correct or rectify things now.
No excuses this time
Rejecting excuses and demanding accountability.
For what's been said and done
Addressing the consequences of past actions and words.
Take control of your life
Empowering individuals to take charge of their own lives.
Just stand your ground
Encouraging standing firm in one's beliefs and values.
What will they say
Pondering the potential judgment or opinions of others.
When we take up the fight
Anticipating reactions when engaging in a fight or struggle.
No more mistakes
Rejecting the acceptance of further errors or missteps.
It's up to you and I
Reiterating the shared responsibility to make positive choices.
To ignore the labels, step out side the lies
Encouraging independence by disregarding societal stereotypes and falsehoods.
I know together, together we'll set things right
Expressing confidence in collective action to correct things.
No excuses this time
Repeating the rejection of excuses for past actions.
For what's been said and done
Reiterating the need for accountability for past words and deeds.
Take control of your life
Encouraging personal empowerment to control one's life.
Just stand your ground
Restating the importance of standing firm in one's convictions.
You and me we can stand up
Affirming the collective strength to take a stand.
Go against the grain
Challenging societal norms or expectations.
This is our life and this is our time
Reasserting ownership of life and the present moment.
It's time we made a change
Highlighting the necessity for a positive change.
You and me we can stand up
Reaffirming collective power to make a stand and have a say.
Have a say
Emphasizing the importance of individual voices.
This is our life and this is our time
Reiterating ownership of life and the present moment for positive change.
It's time we made a change
Stressing the immediate need for a transformative change.
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