Stand Up For Love
Recording Artist: Rick Springfield
Writers: Rick Springfield
Jim Vallance
Date Written: January-February 1990
Audio:
 
Rick Springfield: vocals, guitar
Jim Vallance: bass, drums
 
Recorded 1990 at Distorto Studios, Vancouver.
Cover Versions:
Also recorded by Prism
Comments:
Rick Springfield and I wrote and recorded Stand Up For Love in my home studio in 1990.  I'd hoped Rick might include the song on one of his albums, but so far it's only been posted as a "download" on Rick's website.  Either way, I'm glad the song got a bit of exposure.

My connection to Rick Springfield dates back to 1982, when we co-wrote the song Kristina ... without actually meeting. Kristina began life as another song altogether, titled Jamaica.  Rick liked the melody, but didn't care for the lyrics, so he wrote new words and changed the title.  I was thrilled to have a song on the album that followed Rick's huge hit, Jessie's Girl.

In addition to being a musician, Rick is also a successful actor, best known for his role of Dr. Noah Drake on the television series General Hospital

In January 1990 Rick came to Vancouver to shoot a film.  He called me out of the blue, suggesting we get together.  Over the period of a week or two -- whenever Rick could get away from the film set -- we managed to complete three or four songs, including Stand Up For Love

I really like Rick.  He's well-read, intelligent, funny, and a hugely talented singer, musician and songwriter.
Lyrics: Here I go again
Up against the wall
But if I don't give it everything I got babe
It’ll come to nothin’ at all

I’ll give it one more chance
Before I fade to black
I’m fightin’ for my life, ya I’m scared
But y’know that I can never look back

You say I can't refuse
I got nothin’ left to lose
But if you’re askin’ me to choose

I’m gonna stand up for love
Baby once I’m in you know I’ll play to win
I’ll stand up for love - cuz it’s all that I can do
I’ll stand up for love

When love cuts you down
And it hurts so bad
It can break your heart and your soul
Like you’re livin’ in a world gone made

But when it comes back around
And if your heart breaks down
You’ve gotta hold your ground

And you’ve gotta stand up for love
It’s a chance you take it’s never too late
Tot stand up for love
It’s the best that I can do

Gotta stand up for love
Cuz baby once you’re in you gotta play to win
And stand up for love
Baby I’ll be good to you
I think of the times things were better babe
I’m missin’ them, missin’ them
I never thought that they would end

(Solo)

And now I can’t refuse
I got nothin’ else to lose
If you’re askin’ me to chose
And you’ve gotta stand up for love
It’s a chance you take it’s never too late
Tot stand up for love
It’s the best that I can do

You gotta stand up for love
Cuz baby once you’re in you gotta play to win
And stand up for love
Baby I’ll be good to you
Stand up for love