Royal Company - Still I Will Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
How should I pray Lord
Can trembling hands
Be lifted to You
If I feel hopeless
Can tired eyes look up
To Heaven
Pre Chorus
So what if I'm torn
So what if I'm bruised
I know You're here with me
Chorus
Still I will praise
Still I will bless Your name
Still I will praise forever Lord
I will still praise You
Verse 2
I know You're constant
Your love for me outshines
My dark days
So when I'm anxious
I'll still bring all
My worship to You
Pre Chorus
So what if I'm torn
So what if I'm bruised
I know You're here with me
Chorus
Still I will praise
Still I will bless Your name
Still I will praise forever Lord
I will still praise You
Bridge 1
When fear resounds
You whisper peace
I'll fix my eyes on You
When doubt takes hold
You calm my heart
I'll fix my eyes on You
Bridge 2
Til You return with all I am
I'll fix my eyes on You
Your death Your life
What's Yours now mine
I'll fix my eyes on You oh
Chorus
Still I will praise
Still I will bless Your name
Still I will praise forever Lord
I will still praise You
Tag
Forever Lord
I will still praise You
I will still praise You
Video
Royal Company - "Still I Will Praise"
Meaning & Inspiration
Royal Company's "Still I Will Praise," released on April 23, 2020, stands as a profound declaration of unwavering faith amidst life's inevitable storms. This song is a lyrical journey from honest wrestling with pain and doubt to a confident, steadfast commitment to worship, rooted deeply in the character of God. It tackles the raw human experience of suffering head-on, offering not a simplistic platitude, but a biblically grounded response to despair.
The narrative of "Still I Will Praise" begins with a deeply relatable vulnerability, as the opening verse probes the question of how to approach God when one feels utterly broken. The lines about "trembling hands" and "tired eyes" speak to the very real struggles of hopelessness and physical weariness that can accompany trials, echoing the laments found throughout the Psalms where individuals pour out their hearts to God even in their distress (Psalm 42:11). This honest questioning sets the stage for a powerful realization: despite the brokenness and bruising described in the pre-chorus, the divine presence remains an unshakeable truth. It affirms the powerful promise that God is indeed with us through every dark valley, a sentiment beautifully articulated in Isaiah 43:2, which assures us of God's companionship through floods and fires.
The resounding chorus, "Still I will praise, Still I will bless Your name," serves as the anchor of the entire song, a defiant act of worship born not from the absence of pain, but from the conviction of God's unchanging nature. This resolve mirrors the ultimate act of faith demonstrated by Job, who, even after losing everything, declared, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21). It is a call to continuous praise, regardless of circumstance, reminding us of Philippians 4:4 to "Rejoice in the Lord always." The song acknowledges the human tendency to be consumed by dark days and anxiety in its second verse, yet quickly pivots to the truth of God's constancy and overwhelming love. His faithfulness, as Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us, is new every morning, providing a source of hope that eclipses any temporary darkness. This leads to the powerful conclusion that worship is still due, an act of bringing everything to God, trusting in the peace that transcends understanding, as described in Philippians 4:6-7.
The bridges further deepen this commitment, illustrating specific instances of God's intervention and our response. When "fear resounds," God's "whisper peace" becomes a spiritual anchor, guiding us to "fix my eyes on You." This imagery directly harks back to Isaiah 26:3, promising perfect peace for those whose minds are steadfastly fixed on God. The subsequent line, addressing doubt, reinforces the idea of God calming the heart, drawing a parallel to Peter’s moment of faltering faith when he looked away from Christ while walking on water (Matthew 14:28-31), underscoring the necessity of keeping our gaze on the Savior. The second bridge then elevates the commitment to an eternal perspective, pledging to fix one's eyes on Him "Til You return with all I am." This eschatological hope is a fundamental tenet of Christian faith (Revelation 22:20), and it is seamlessly woven into the song's fabric. The profound theological statement, "Your death Your life, What's Yours now mine," speaks to the incredible truth of identification with Christ, where His sacrifice and resurrection are appropriated by the believer, best summarized by Paul's declaration in Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." This divine inheritance fuels the unwavering praise, carrying through the final chorus and tag, affirming a perpetual commitment to bless His name. "Still I Will Praise" is therefore more than just a song; it's a theological affirmation, a practical guide to spiritual resilience, and an inspiring anthem for anyone navigating the complexities of faith in a fallen world.