This is one of three hip hop songs off the ARISE album. ARISE is a multi genre, multi-media music campaign that has themes of inspiration, hope and understanding to help educate and bring awareness about suicide prevention, stopping bullying and alleviating depression. ARISE is a glorified funneling system where we bring resources, programs and help to teens and parents. Our goal is to PARTNER with other organizations and non-profits who have classes, programs and assistance that will help them day to day. 

Stand

Verse 1:
It’s his first day of high school, tryna make friends
Dressed to impress cause he wanna fit in
Wore his best clothes so he feel confident
The bully seen his next target, it was him
In the lunchroom, kids standing all around
The bully took his lunch tray, turned it upside down
Got food all on his new clothes, doesn’t make a sound
He could run he could hide but tonight it’s going down

Chorus:
Stand up for your friends, stand up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
Up for your friends, Up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of

Verse 2:
He grabs the bully’s textbook in retaliation
Throws it down the hall, rips some of the pages
The bully grabs his neck unchecked his anger rages
Slams him to the lockers and the victims face changes
He used to be white but now he’s turning blue
Can’t breath can’t speak and he don’t know what to do
His hometown hero stands up to make a move
A kid he didn’t even know stepped into the room and said…

Chorus:
Stand up for your friends, stand up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
Up for your friends, Up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of
Stand up for your friends, stand up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
Up for your friends, Up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another

Verse 3:
The bully went home and he grabbed a gun
Aimed it at his head, thought his life was done
If it wasn’t for a friend, a hero unsung
Stopped him before he pulled the trigger, victory we won!
Hold on man, just put it down
I know this life is hard, but you can earn the crown
Your potential is great, a leader for the crowd
One more time let’s get loud!

Chorus:
Stand up for your friends, stand up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
Up for your friends, Up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of

Stand up for your friends, stand up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
Up for your friends, Up for each other
Before this life ends show love for another
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of
You can do it you can raise up
Show em what you’re made of

Stand

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DJ Preston Lee is an award winning, hip hop artist. He addresses serious issues, but also knows how to make a club bounce. His stage presence is powerful and he has the ability to connect with the individual. Don't forget his charming whit sprinkled throughout his music. 

His song "Stand" won "Best Rap Song of the Year" at the Utah Music Awards in 2015.

He performed for 40,000 people at the Huntsman Springs Celebrate America Event in 2014 and 20,000 people at The Biggest Show In Idaho in 2017.