It was released on 25 October 2019, as the lead single from the soundtrack to the biographical film Harriet, which also stars Erivo.

[2] Written by Erivo and Campbell, "Stand Up" was produced by Will Wells and Gabe Fox-Peck.

"[4] Rania Aniftos of Billboard noted that it chronicles themes of "hope, overcoming obstacles and kindness for others.

[5] It shows Erivo performing the song on an "empty but beautifully lit soundstage.

[10][11][12] It won the Society of Composers & Lyricists Award for Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media.