Still I Rise
Yolanda Adams Lyrics
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Wounded, but time will heal
Heavy the load, the cross I bear
Lonely the road I trod, I dare
Shaken, but here I stand
Weary, Still I press on
Long are the nights, the tears I cry
Dark are the days, no sun in the sky, yes
Yet still I rise
Never to give up
Never to give in against all odds
Yet still I rise
High above the clouds
At times I feel low
Yet still I rise
Sometimes I'm troubled, but not in despair
Struggling, I make my way through
Trials, they come to make me strong
I must endure, I must hold on
Yet still I rise
Never to give up
Never to give in against all odds
Yet still I rise
High above the clouds
At times I feel low
Yet still I rise
Above all my problems
Above all my eyes can see
Knowing God is able to strengthen me
To strengthen me
Yet still I rise
Never to give up
Oh, Never to give in against all odds
Yet still I rise
High above the clouds
At times I feel low
Yet still I
I need to know which way to go
Yet still I
At times I feel low
Yet still I
Oh Oh Oh I rise
Yet still I rise
Oh yes I do, yeah yeah
The song "Still I Rise" by Yolanda Adams is an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to press on even in the face of adversity. The lyrics speak to the experience of being shattered, wounded, and weary, but refusing to give up or give in. The singer acknowledges the challenges they face and the pain they feel but asserts their resilience and determination to rise above it all.
The first verse describes the singer's current state. They may be shattered and wounded, but they are not completely broken. They are carrying a heavy burden and walking a lonely road, but they dare to keep going. They may be shaken and weary, but they continue to press on through long nights and dark days. Despite all of this, they still rise.
The second verse speaks to the ongoing struggle that the singer faces. They may be troubled, struggling, and enduring trials, but they refuse to give up. They know that these challenges will make them stronger and are determined to hold on. Once again, the chorus reinforces the message that they will rise above their problems and encourages listeners to do the same.
Overall, "Still I Rise" is a powerful reminder that even in the toughest of times, we have the ability to overcome and rise above. It speaks to the human spirit of resilience and the importance of perseverance and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Shattered, but I'm not broken
Although I have experienced trauma and been fragmented, I am resilient and have not been destroyed.
Wounded, but time will heal
While I have been injured, with patience and time, I will recover.
Heavy the load, the cross I bear
I am burdened by a difficult life situation that I must bear on my own.
Lonely the road I trod, I dare
I am feeling isolated and alone as I journey toward my destination.
Shaken, but here I stand
Despite facing adversity, I am standing firm and resolute.
Weary, Still I press on
Although I am exhausted and feeling drained, I keep moving forward and don't give up.
Long are the nights, the tears I cry
I've endured many sleepless nights and have shed countless tears as I suffer through my hardships.
Dark are the days, no sun in the sky, yes
I am living through a deeply depressing period, one devoid of happiness and filled with gloom and despair.
Yet still I rise
Even though I have faced multiple obstacles, I continue to persevere and overcome them.
Never to give up
I won't quit, no matter how hard things get.
Never to give in against all odds
I will stand my ground and not back down, even if the odds are stacked against me.
High above the clouds
I aspire to rise above my challenges and find a sense of peace and success in my endeavors.
At times I feel low
Although I am striving to stay optimistic, I sometimes feel sad and depressed.
Above all my problems
I will triumph over my issues and struggles, rising above them.
Above all my eyes can see
I will look beyond my current situation, focusing on the future and what is possible.
Knowing God is able to strengthen me
I am confident that my faith will help me endure and grow stronger amidst my trials.
To strengthen me
I trust that God will bolster me and give me the resilience I need to persevere.
Oh Oh Oh I rise
I am filled with energy and motivation as I continue to make progress in my journey.
Lyrics © BAD BADY MUSIC
Written by: PERCY BADY
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@deantecoleman3914
I played this song while pregnant and would sing it to my unborn son and now this is the only song he falls asleep to as an infant. God is amazing and my son is definitely a blessing sent from God after suffering from two miscarriages. God is so faithful.
@williamthompson695
I was living in Wv. I had just recently gone through a divorce, and I was depressed. I lost everything I had worked so hard for, my entire young life! I listened to this song everyday day all day! The Lord guided me through, using this song. That this beautiful sister sings so beautifully! Thank you Lord For All Your Blessings And She's One Of Them!
@user-hl3tn6pq6m
Steadfast blessings to you both ❤
@yowd101
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@jadalaird3170
Amen ! God is awesome
@nancyjacque9988
I have been listening to this song everyday, almost ALL day as I care for my elderly Mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. I quit my job and moved to another state to do this. This journey is not for the faint at heart. Most times I am overwhelmed, lonely, depressed, tired and discouraged. When I listen to this song it gives me peace, hope and strength to rise, press on and not give up. Ms. Adams sings this song from the depth of her soul of which I feel as I wipe the tears from my eyes. Thank you to God for your gift of song to reach those who are broken. 💔🙏
@Dorothy-pk2mo
God Bless You!🙏
@cherenekilburn846
In 2003 i got a phone called that my father was murdered and at the same time this song was was playing on the radio it was this song through God that gave me the strength through that time....and today i'm playing this song on repeat because i loss my mom may 19th 2018 and i believe God has and will continue to strengthen me in this time of a great loss! trials have come to make me strong. Thank You Lord, thank you Yolanda.
@angelicamenendez450
Sorry for your loss 😢😢
@SkyLUVVS-je5ih
Thank you 🙏😢God using you❤