Standing Tall
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics
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It took a lot of love inside of me to keep me here this long
It's too late to dim the lights again expecting me to call
'Cause tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
If I could see inside your mind, I wonder what I'd find?
There's somethin' there that's made me come so close to losin' mine
The tallest tree will sometimes bend, oh, but that won't make it fall
I'm packin' it up to leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
Now I'm pickin' up the pieces of the heart that you've been breakin'
And I'm down on my knees just to try and find them all
And when I get up one long last look is all that I'll be takin'
'Cause tonight I'm finally leavin', and I'm leavin' standin' tall
Yeah, tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
The lyrics of "Standing Tall" by Lorrie Morgan seem to be about a woman who has finally had enough of being mistreated by a lover and is ready to leave him, but not before standing up for herself. She acknowledges that everything she has tried to do for him has gone wrong, but that it took a lot of love to keep her there this long. She hints that there is something within him that has brought her close to losing her mind, but that she is too strong to fall like a tree that bends. She is picking up the pieces of her broken heart and leaving, taking one long last look before walking away standing tall.
This song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has faced mistreatment in a relationship and has had enough. It is a declaration that one can still leave with dignity and strength, no matter how broken they may feel. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, with Lorrie Morgan's powerful vocals adding to their impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I've tried to do for you has always turned out wrong
Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to make things work out well between us
It took a lot of love inside of me to keep me here this long
My love for you has been the main thing that has kept me from leaving until now
It's too late to dim the lights again expecting me to call
I will not be coming back to you this time, no matter what you do
'Cause tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am finally leaving you for good, and I will do so with pride and dignity
If I could see inside your mind, I wonder what I'd find?
I am curious about what thoughts and feelings you have been hiding from me
There's somethin' there that's made me come so close to losin' mine
Whatever it is that you're hiding from me has caused me a lot of stress and anxiety
The tallest tree will sometimes bend, oh, but that won't make it fall
I may have been flexible with you in the past, but that doesn't mean I will let you break me completely
I'm packin' it up to leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am ready to move on from this relationship, and I will do so with strength and pride
Now I'm pickin' up the pieces of the heart that you've been breakin'
I am trying to heal from the pain you have caused me
And I'm down on my knees just to try and find them all
I am willing to do whatever it takes to put myself back together
And when I get up one long last look is all that I'll be takin'
I will not be looking back on this relationship with regret or sorrow
'Cause tonight I'm finally leavin', and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am leaving you behind, and I am doing so with confidence and pride
Yeah, tonight I'm gonna leave you, and I'm leavin' standin' tall
I am finally saying goodbye to you, and I am doing so as a strong and independent person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, ROGER VAL CHRISTIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vicky S.
Stand tall Lorrie, always. You've got my respect, adoration and heartfelt thanks for your incredible gift of voice and music. Which you've generously shared with us, all these years. God Bless ♡
Lisa Vineyard
I've seen her at operaland USA in concert and she's absolutely gorgeous in person. My husband didn't like country until he seen her live . He fell in love Instantly 🤩.
Shirley Shawhan
Good choice. She us awesome!!!
Mike Latoski
Lorrie just sets this song on fire, what a delivery, so much talent here #alwayslovelorrie
Marie Mccarter
Lorrie sure can sing.I think this was one of my favorite songs of hers, The words says it all, My husband& I used to dance to it💞🌹🌹
Diane Hayse
This is what a LIVING LEGEND LOOKS LIKE.
Charles Hoff
I love her voice
Wayne Johnson
I have not listened to Lorrie's music in a few years but I have spent this morning listening and I think I have fallen in love with her work all over again.
Randall Terry
Love her version of this song. She is so beautiful
Ron Rhodes
Great lyrics sang from the heart by a talented singer.