The Martins - Still Standing Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Life ain't easy, no matter who you are
From the preacher man wearing that three-piece suit
To the guy cover? all's fixin' in your car
Thank the Lord, I don't have to walk this life alone
I've got someone stronger than me, keeps me singing this song
Chorus 1
I've been through the fire, been through the flood
Battled the storm, walked through some mud
But thanks to the blood, I'm still standing
Been through some trials, been through some pain
Been through the valley but I overcame
All by the power of His name, I'm still standing, standing
Verse 2
Lord knows I've tried to do it in my own strength
But it didn't take long till the wheels came off
And I tripped and fell, flat on my face
That's where Jesus found me, set me on my feet again
Told me everything's gonna be alright as long as I'm leaning on Him
Chorus 1
I've been through the fire, been through the flood
Battled the storm, walked through some mud
But thanks to the blood, I'm still standing
Been through some trials, been through some pain
Been through the valley but I overcame
All by the power of His name, I'm still standing, standing
Bridge
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of Christ my Savior
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of God!
Chorus 2
I've been through the fire, been through the flood
Battled the storm, walked through some mud
But thanks to the blood, I'm still standing
Been through some trials, been through some pain
Walked through the valley but I overcame
All by the power of His name, I'm still standing, standing
I'm still standing (standing)
Been through some trials, been through some pain
Been through the valley but I overcame
All by the power of His name, I'm still standing, standing!
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The Martins - Still Standing
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2018 as the title track of their album, "Still Standing" by The Martins is a powerful testament to resilience and unwavering faith. The song directly addresses the universal truth that life presents challenges to everyone, regardless of their walk of life, as Verse 1 points out, from the most esteemed to those in everyday service. However, the core message and profound strength of "Still Standing" lies in its explicit declaration of not facing these difficulties alone. It articulates a deep reliance on a higher power, a divine presence that provides the fortitude to persevere and even find reason to sing amidst adversity. This reliance isn't presented as a passive hope, but as an active, empowering force.
The narrative woven through the lyrics speaks to significant hardship. The repeated imagery of enduring "fire," "flood," "storm," and "mud" in the chorus evokes trials that are overwhelming, potentially destructive, and deeply messy. These aren't minor inconveniences, but profound struggles that test one's very foundation. Yet, the unwavering declaration, "But thanks to the blood, I'm still standing," is the song's anchor. This phrase is a direct and profound reference to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as spoken of in Christian theology. The "blood" signifies redemption and cleansing, offering a spiritual foundation that allows the singer, and by extension the listener, to overcome what seemed insurmountable. This echoes the sentiment found in Hebrews 12:2, which speaks of Jesus, "for the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God." The song further illustrates this in Verse 2, where the singer admits to attempting to navigate life in their own strength, a common human failing that inevitably leads to stumbling. It is in these moments of weakness and falling, precisely when personal power falters, that the divine intervention described – Jesus finding and setting them on their feet again – becomes paramount. This mirrors the promise in Isaiah 41:10, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The bridge reinforces this unwavering belief, grounding the act of standing not in personal resolve, but in the steadfast "promises of Christ my Savior" and "promises of God." This is deeply rooted in scripture, such as Romans 4:20-21, which speaks of Abraham's unwavering faith and how he "did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God." Ultimately, "Still Standing" is an anthem of hope, a powerful declaration that even after enduring the fiercest storms of life, through the redemptive power of faith, one can emerge not just surviving, but triumphantly standing.