Still Standing
Monica, Ludacris
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Mama always told me Baby, you gotta walk by faith And not by sight Real talk, you gotta listen Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh, yeah Oh, listen to me now, I'm gonna say it loud So you won't be confused 'bout what we talkin' 'bout I been through the storm, had dirt on my name I'm still holding on, champion of the game (They said) Whatever, don't kill, you make you stronger Well, I must be the world's strongest woman See I done, done a whole lotta growin' Everything you say, I'm already knowin' Cause I I been up against ropes Everything you're going through I been there before, seen them all come And I seen them all go You can bet your last that My head won't hit the floor, never And I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I had a lover take his own in front of me I asked God, why is this happening to me? But I didn't fold, I held my own And now I'm deep in love with who I belong (This is my life) They say with age comes wisdom And the white flag, I can't give 'em Tryin' to tell you how it's s'posed to be See, this is more than just a song to me Cause I I been up against ropes Everything you're going through I been there before, seen them all come And I seen them all go You can bet your last that My head won't hit the floor, never And I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I'm unbreakable, baby Luda, yeah, it's a family affair I may have done the things they say I did But I'm not who they say I am Try to throw my name in the dirt But I really don't give a damn I'm still standing like the Statue of Liberty And I put my name in the history books So you'll forever remember me Remember me as the toughest warrior Or the ultimate fighter Cause I'm the truth and nothing but It's like my hands on the Bible And it's the survival of the fittest The realist, it's not a facade Still standing on my two feet Cause I'm a child of God Do something I been up against ropes Everything you're going through I been there before, seen them all come And I seen them all go You can bet your last that My head won't hit the floor, never And I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I been up against ropes Everything you're going through I been there before, seen them all come And I seen them all go You can bet your last that My head won't hit the floor, never And I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I'm still standing, standing, standing, standing I'm not gonna give up, never Come too far to look back, oh Oh, oh, I been there before I've seen it, I've seen it, I've done it I've done it, I'm done, let me live my life now I let it go, I let God, I let it go, and I let God Don't hate me now I ain't who I used to be no more I'm still standing, I'm still standing I'm still standing, oh, I'm still standing I'm still standing, you can't take this joy away
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Written by: MONICA ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, BRYAN COX, TAURIAN SHROPSHIRE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Still Standing" BackgroundReleased in 2010, "Still Standing" is a song by American R&B artist Monica. It is the title track from her sixth studio album.
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Featuring ArtistThe song also features rapper Ludacris, who is also from the south region of the United States like Monica.
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Production Team"Still Standing" was produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, a notable figure in R&B music who has worked with chart-topping artists like Mary J. Blige and Usher.
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Album SuccessMonica's "Still Standing" album, which featured the song, topped the U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, which ranks all music genres.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a Grammy nomination. It was listed in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Still Standing" was directed by TAJ Stansberry, who has directed music videos for artists like Ne-Yo and Jennifer Lopez.
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Inspirational Theme"Still Standing" carries a powerful theme of perseverance and resilience, which resonated with many listeners.
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Song LyricsIn the song, Monica thanks her supporters, her mother, and God for where she is today despite facing many trials in her life.
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Song PremiereThe song was premiered on Monica's reality show on BET, also titled "Still Standing," which followed her life as she recorded the album.
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Public ReceptionFans and critics both praised the song for its lyrical depth and the emotional performance by Monica. It was viewed as a successful comeback for the singer.
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One of Monica's HitsSince its release, "Still Standing" has become one of Monica's most memorable songs, often linked with her career's most successful era.
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Commercial Performance"Still Standing" did well commercially, evident through its chart performance, especially on R&B charts.
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