Still Standing

Hilltop Hoods

About Still Standing

"Still Standing" is the second single released by Hilltop Hoods from their 2009 album, State of the Art. It was released as a digital download and a CD single on 18 September 2009. The music video had its worldwide premiere on the YouTube homepage on Wednesday 16 September 2009. The original song was placed on the soundtrack of FIFA Street (2012 video game), which was released on 16 March 2012(EU).


Year:
2009
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Standing in line, fifteen couldn’t wait
Couldn’t fathom any talent in rhyme
Had to get mine, granted in mind
Was my rapping that I thought would never happen in time
Odds stacked to reject us, attacking the hecklers
Reckless with rap till they had to respect us
Laid tracks, never asked for jack for my efforts
Cause everything we do comes back to affect us
And as long as I got lungs I’m a say this
Long as we get love we got some that will hate us
We’ll never change it’s done for the faithless
I don’t care for favorites on somebody’s play list
Ain't enough paper for the names I gotta mention
Without them, no way I would of made it a profession
I wouldn’t trade it for a day of my obsession
We’re staying dedicated to perfection

It’s been so long, we’re glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn’t changed with accolades
We’re still standing and we’ll be back again

I’m still standing, f*ck it, one of us had to
Though I’m not standing still like a statue
Man, I can tighten loops like a lasso
You see my blood runs blue like a cut up a tattoo
It’s ironic, some say it’s even confusing
That I’m still standing cos I’m keeping it moving
And I’m still champion we keep on improving
And I’m Main Source man, I’m breaking and moving atoms
What we spit is absurd
Since a kid, I’ve always loved the rhythm of words
The beauty of language, and spewing the anguish
All over the canvas like the riff was a curb
Now if you live by the word then you die the pen
The critics can criticise but we’re the crème dele crème
Me and P-Dela we blend what they’re calling the standard
Still standing while they’re screaming when will it end?

It’s been so long, we’re glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn’t changed with accolades
We’re still standing and we’ll be back again

How long you been here? I’ve been here for years
How long you been here? I’ve been here for years
How long you been here? I’ve been here for years
How long you been here? I’ve been here for years
We still sharp, still craft Hip Hop that they played in the park
Still jamming, still paving the path
Still making our mark, still ain't for the faint of the heart
Still standing, still state of the art
We still sharp, still craft Hip Hop that they played in the park
Still jamming, still paving the path
Still making our mark, still ain't for the faint of the heart
Still standing, still state of the art

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Hilltop Hoods

Hilltop Hoods are an Australian hip hop group, which formed in 1987 in Adelaide, South Australia. The group's members are Suffa (Matt Lambert), MC Pressure (Daniel Smith), and DJ Debris (Barry Francis) – fellow founder, DJ Next (Ben Hare), had left in 1999. The group released its first extended play, Back Once Again, in 1997 and have subsequently released six studio albums, three DVDs and a "restrung" version of the 2006 album, The Hard Road. Three of their albums have peaked at number one on the ARIA Albums Charts: The Hard Road, State of the Art (2009) and Drinking from the Sun (2012). Two tracks have reached the top 10 on the related ARIA Singles Chart, "Chase That Feeling" (2009) and "I Love It" featuring Sia (2011). more »

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Written by: BARRY FRANCIS, DANIEL SMITH, HENRY LAWES, MATTHEW LAMBERT

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Still Standing" is a song by the Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods. It was released on their fifth studio album, "State of the Art," which debuted on June 12, 2009.
Song Structure
Like typical hip hop music, "Still Standing" uses a verse-chorus structure, featuring rap verses by the group's members and a hook that emphasizes the song's theme of resilience and longevity in the music industry.
Music Video
The music video of "Still Standing" uses animation and it was released on YouTube in September 2009. The music video is described as a "punchy, graphical, eye-catching affair."
Chart Performance
While "Still Standing" did not top individual song charts, the "State of the Art" album on which it featured reached number one on the Australian Albums Chart in its debut week.
Critics Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics. They praised the punchy beats, the distinctive Australian flavor, the defiant lyrics, and the skillful flow of the rappers.
Concert Favorite
"Still Standing" is one of Hilltop Hoods' essential live performances and favorites among fans. The band has performed this song in several concerts and music festivals since its release.
Lyrics Theme
This track is an affirmation of survival and resilience. The lyrics reflect their pride and joy for still being relevant and successful in the challenging music industry.
Group Members
Hilltop Hoods consists of MC Suffa (Matthew Lambert), MC Pressure (Daniel Smith), and DJ Debris (Barry Francis). All of them contributed to the making of "Still Standing."
Production
"Still Standing," as with all tracks from "State of the Art," was recorded in Take Away Studios in Adelaide, South Australia. The album was also mixed and produced by Hilltop Hoods.
Awards and Achievements
While "State of the Art" won Best Urban Album at the ARIA Music Awards 2009, "Still Standing" itself did not win any individual awards. But it still became an essential part of the award-winning album.

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