Still Unbroken
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics
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Stripped down and torn apart
A little bit of rust
I'm still runnin'
Counting miles, counting tears
Twist of roads, shifting gears
Year after year
It's all or nothing
But I'm not home
I'm not lost
Still holding on to what I got
Ain't much left
Though there's so much that's been stolen
Guess I've lost everything I've had
But I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, I'm still unbroken
Never captured, never tamed
Wild horses on the plains
You can call me lost, I call it freedom
I feel a spirit in my soul
It's something Lord I can't control
I'm never giving up while I'm still breathing
I'm not home
I'm not lost
Still holding on to what I got
Ain't much left
Though there's so much that's been stolen
Guess I've lost everything I've had
I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, I'm still unbroken
I'm still unbroken
Still unbroken
Like the wind, like the rain
Keeps on running through my veins
Like a river pouring down into the ocean
I'm out here on the street
But I'm standing on my feet
Still alive, still alone, still unbroken
I'm not home
I'm not lost
Still holding on to what I got
Ain't much left
Though there's so much that's been stolen
Guess I've lost everything I've had
But I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alive, still alone, still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, I'm still unbroken
I'm still alone, still alive, I'm still unbroken
I'm still unbroken
I ain't never going down
I'm still unbroken
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The lyrics to Lynyrd Skynyrd's song "Still Unbroken" convey the perseverance of the human spirit in the face of hardship and adversity. The singer speaks of broken bones, broken hearts, and being stripped down and torn apart, but despite it all, he continues on. He counts his miles and his tears, navigating twisty roads and shifting gears, year after year. He acknowledges that it's all or nothing but declares that he's not giving up.
The singer speaks of being still alone, still alive, and still unbroken. He talks about the freedom that comes from never being captured or tamed and being like wild horses on the plains. He admits that he feels a spirit in his soul that he can't control, and that he'll never give up as long as he's still breathing. He compares himself to the wind and the rain, still running through his veins, and like a river pouring down into the ocean.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who has faced hardships but refuses to give up. The singer proclaims that he's still unbroken, still standing on his feet, and still alive. It's a powerful message of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken bones, broken hearts
Despite facing physical and emotional pain, I'm still standing strong.
Stripped down and torn apart
I've been left vulnerable and exposed, but I refuse to let my circumstances break me.
A little bit of rust
I may not be perfect, but I still have value and purpose.
I'm still runnin'
I refuse to give up or slow down in the face of adversity.
Counting miles, counting tears
I've been through a lot and have clocked many miles in my journey, shedding tears along the way.
Twist of roads, shifting gears
Life has taken me on a winding path, and I've had to adjust and make changes to keep going.
Year after year
I've faced challenges and setbacks time and time again.
It's all or nothing
I'm fully committed and willing to give my all to overcome these challenges and pursue my goals.
But I'm not home
I don't have everything figured out yet, and I'm still in the midst of my journey.
I'm not lost
Even though I'm not where I ultimately want to be, I'm not aimless or without direction.
Still holding on to what I got
I'm grateful for what I do have and won't let go of the things that matter most to me.
Ain't much left
I've lost a lot along the way and don't have many material possessions left.
Though there's so much that's been stolen
Despite the losses, there are some things that can never be taken from me.
Guess I've lost everything I've had
I've experienced significant losses and setbacks in my life so far.
But I'm not dead, at least not yet
I'm still alive and have a chance to keep fighting and pursuing my dreams.
Still alone, still alive, still unbroken
I may be on my own, but I'm still standing strong and persevering.
Never captured, never tamed
I refuse to be held back or constrained by anyone or anything.
Wild horses on the plains
Like a free-spirited animal, I roam free and unbound by the shackles of normalcy or convention.
You can call me lost, I call it freedom
Some may see my unorthodox lifestyle as aimless, but to me it represents the ultimate freedom.
I feel a spirit in my soul
I have a sense of purpose and passion that drives me forward.
It's something Lord I can't control
This spirit is beyond my conscious control or understanding, but it drives me nonetheless.
I'm never giving up while I'm still breathing
I'll keep fighting for my dreams and goals as long as I have breath in my body.
Like the wind, like the rain
Just like these natural elements, I keep moving forward and persevering.
Keeps on running through my veins
My drive and passion continue to be a part of who I am and what I do.
Like a river pouring down into the ocean
My life's journey is a part of something bigger and greater than myself.
I'm out here on the street
I may not have a lot of material possessions or success yet, but I'm still standing and moving forward.
But I'm standing on my feet
Despite the adversity, I'm still standing tall and firm on my beliefs and values.
I ain't never going down
I may face challenges and setbacks, but I refuse to be overcome or defeated by them.
I'm still unbroken
Despite everything, I remain resilient and unwavering in the face of adversity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GARY ROSSINGTON, HUGHIE THOMASSON, JOHNNY ROY VAN ZANT, RICK MEDLOCKE
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GREAT LYRICS!!!
Never captured, never tamed
Wild horses on the plains
You can call me lost
I call it freedom
I feel the spirit, in my soul
It's something Lord I can't control
I'm never giving up
While I'm still breathing
doomracing210
Never captured, never tamed
Wild horses on the plains
You could call me lost, I call it freedom
I feel the spirit in my soul
It's something Lord, I can't control
I'm never givin' up while I'm still breathin'
I'm not home, I'm not lost
Still holdin' on to what I got, ain't much left
Lord, there's so much that's been stolen
I guess I've lost everythin' I've had
I'm not dead, at least not yet
Still alone, still alive, still unbroken
ama-ri vox
R.I.P. Gary Rossington, the last surviving member of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd
Vector Hold
This song helped me through the worst heartbreak of my life. In the summer of June 2009 I found out my girlfriend at the time who I overly emotionally invested in had two completely different relationships with men outside of ours. I spiraled into a deep, dark depression that lasted roughly 3-4 months. Nearly lost my job, went broke, lost hope in life, contemplated suicide, drank ungodly amounts of bourbon but I took my power back in September when I refused to live like that ever again. I set some goals, took my power back, put this on a loop for 4 weeks straight as my theme song. The power of musical healing is the best. RIP Gary and rest of the boys.. Thank you.
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You are the best, your words motivate me, depression sucks, but music is always there to make us feel good.
Selina Kyle
I know how it feels. Good job for getting back up and moving on with your life
Melissa Pehrson
I feel the same way about this song! All the times life knocked me down,I got up dusted myself off and kept moving forward! Music has the power to give us the drive to say " no matter what I am not quitting on myself" I know the lyrics to this song by heart! I am glad you came out of your depression and re doing well now.😊
SayMyName Ice-Zen-Berg
Your the better person. You were loyal. She’s nothing more than a user and a low life.
That woman was not worth your time and certainly not your happiness and especially not your life.
Danny Russo
I am a street surviver this music helped me and Jesus stay strong
Nickolas Caspino
Still love this soundtrack from WWE 2010 💯💯
Hollywood
Right.
BardiX Official
Was extremely mad you couldn't use it as an intro theme unlike the older games where you can use soundtracks as an entrance theme