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Here We Stand on 7" Single

'Here We Stand.' It is a phrase that means a lot to

the legendary UK punk band Cock Sparrer. It was

the title of the band's 2007 LP, which announced

their arrival in the 21st century. It cropped up again

as a rallying cry in the lyrics to their 2017 anthem

'One by One.' And now it is the title and chorus of a

brand new single off the band's farewell studio LP,

Hand on Heart.

So what does 'Here We Stand' mean to Cock

Sparrer, and why does the phrase mean so much to

them? 'It's a bit strange that the phrase is used

again 17 years after we first used it for an album,

but it pretty much sums us up,' explains guitarist

Daryl Smith.

In the lyrics to the song, it is a message of unwavering support for their friends and loved ones

through hard times. It is a statement of resilience,

encouragement, and having someone you can count on. As is the case with many

Cock Sparrer songs, these themes are expressed not through generalizations, but

through the story of the life and struggles of a single character, who represents

everyone the band considers kindred spirits.

'We've always been the outsiders, the underdogs,' continues Daryl. 'We've

always felt very protective of others in the same situation and it's basically us

saying that 'we're here for you.'

This rousing anthem is paired with 'We're Alright Now,' a B-side exclusive to this

release, which champions the act of standing up for what you believe, no matter

what is popular, while also being aware of changing times. 'This song has a

1970s bootboy stomp feel,' says Daryl. '[It] basically celebrates the fact that we

grew up in the era we did... that you can't judge the past by today's standards.

However, you also need to be mindful of change, not ignorant about it.'

TRACK LIST:

SIDE A

1. Here We Stand

SIDE B

2. We're Alright Now