Still I Rise
Sam Adams Lyrics


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Still I rise to the top
Momma you should see me now
Lights so lavish and I'm super star status so high that I can't come down
So if you're with me with me with me
Put your hands up, lets get this money money
And smile for the camera

Speaking of rising I'm whats next
And do I feel entitled to your girlfriend (Oh yeah, yes)
Girl wanna marry I'm just looking for some sex
Or some brain or some dome synonym gettin' that
Small girl skinnier than anyone I text
Eighties baby tank to her knees lookin' like a dress
Others on the jack I ain't tryin' to impress
I'm just tryin' get my dance on
Come back to a girl no pants on
Look hes back and Sammy got another dance song
Had to put my mans on, get G. Curtis in the booth with the beat that my engineer Matty could
Get his damn hands on (Matty Trump motherfucka)
And then my life was what I planned for
Ya you can catch me at the airport flyin' first class
Know I'm on the grand tour
Never forgettin' to smile for the camera

Still I rise to the top
Momma you should see me now
Lights so lavish and I'm super star status so high that I can't come down
So if you're with me with me with me
Put your hands up, lets get this money money
And smile for the camera

'Nother topic of discussion
You know that any where you go they'll be lookin'
Despite all the concerts that we be bookin'
And all this effort that I be puttin'
Down is for you so stop trippin'
They know about the flights and resorts we hittin'
They know how many checks that the boys been writtin'
So stick to the dive and let them do the flippin'
And I'ma stick to frees 'cause they better than my written
Chillin' by the pool kickin' ls gettin' lifted
Took a chance so I knew I would never miss it
Now I have haters no time to dismiss them
Wakin' up pos see the beach in my vision privacy on the door
The beats is admission wont stop till the whole damn world listens
But that's gone take some time either you pop or you drop know the boy gone shine

Still I rise to the top
Momma you should see me now
Lights so lavish and I'm super star status so high that I can't come down
So if you're with me with me with me
Put your hands up, lets get this money money
And smile for the camera

Still I rise
Not just for the moment but the rest of my life
And all my dreams they constantly get turned into reality

Still I rise to the top
Momma you should see me now
Lights so lavish and I'm super star status so high that I can't come down
So if you're with me with me with me
Put your hands up, lets get this money money
And smile for the camera

Sammy Adams, G. Curtis




First round, first round records
Still I rise

Overall Meaning

In "Still I Rise," Sam Adams raps about his rise to the top of the music industry and his life of fame and luxury. He boasts about his success, talking about the lavish lifestyle that he now lives and the admiration he receives from his fans. Throughout the song, he expresses his determination to continue moving forward, never forgetting where he came from and always working hard to achieve his dreams.


The chorus of the song is a bold declaration of Sam's success and his unwavering determination to keep rising to the top. He acknowledges that his hard work has paid off and that he now lives a life of luxury, with no intention of coming down from that high.


In the verses, Sam talks about the other aspects of his life that come with his fame and success. He talks about the attention he gets from women and his carefree attitude towards relationships. He also acknowledges the jealousy of others, but he is quick to brush that negativity off, focused only on enjoying the success he has earned.


Overall, "Still I Rise" is a confident and uplifting song that showcases Sam's journey to the top of the music industry and his determination to keep rising.


Line by Line Meaning

Still I rise to the top
I continue to succeed and reach the highest level.


Momma you should see me now
Look at me now, I have come a long way and achieved a lot.


Lights so lavish and I'm super star status so high that I can't come down
My life is glamorous and I am a major celebrity, so popular that I cannot descend from my high status.


So if you're with me with me with me
If you are supporting me, then stay with me.


Put your hands up, lets get this money money
Raise your hands, let's make money.


And smile for the camera
Be happy and pose for the camera.


Speaking of rising I'm whats next
Referring to the concept of rising, I am what is coming next.


And do I feel entitled to your girlfriend (Oh yeah, yes)
Do I believe that I have a right to your girlfriend? Yes, I do.


Girl wanna marry I'm just looking for some sex
Although the girl wants to get married, I am only interested in sex.


Or some brain or some dome synonym gettin' that
I am looking for oral sex, also known as 'brain' or 'dome'.


Small girl skinnier than anyone I text
The girl I am interested in is slender, much smaller than anyone else I text.


Eighties baby tank to her knees lookin' like a dress
She is a product of the 1980s, with a tank top that comes down to her knees and looks like a dress.


Others on the jack I ain't tryin' to impress
I am not trying to impress others who are listening.


I'm just tryin' get my dance on
I am just trying to enjoy myself and dance.


Come back to a girl no pants on
When I return, the girl will not be wearing pants.


Look hes back and Sammy got another dance song
I am back with another dance song.


Had to put my mans on, get G. Curtis in the booth with the beat that my engineer Matty could Get his damn hands on (Matty Trump motherfucka)
I had to include my friend G. Curtis, and bring in my engineer Matty to produce the beat.


And then my life was what I planned for
My life is exactly what I envisioned and planned for it to be.


Ya you can catch me at the airport flyin' first class
You can see me at the airport, always flying first class.


Know I'm on the grand tour
I am currently on a big tour.


Never forgettin' to smile for the camera
I always remember to smile and look good in front of the camera.


'Nother topic of discussion
Moving on to a different subject.


You know that any where you go they'll be lookin'
You are always being watched, no matter where you go.


Despite all the concerts that we be bookin'
Despite performing a lot of concerts and events.


And all this effort that I be puttin' down is for you so stop trippin'
All the effort I put in is for my fans, so stop worrying.


They know about the flights and resorts we hittin'
People are aware of the flights and resorts I visit.


They know how many checks that the boys been writtin'
People know how many checks I have been writing (financially successful).


So stick to the dive and let them do the flippin'
Stick to where you are and let other people make moves.


And I'ma stick to frees 'cause they better than my written
I will stick to freestyling because it is better than what I write down.


Chillin' by the pool kickin' ls gettin' lifted
I am relaxing by the pool, smoking marijuana and getting high.


Took a chance so I knew I would never miss it
I took a risk and knew that I would never regret it.


Now I have haters no time to dismiss them
I now have people who dislike me, but I don't have time to worry about them.


Wakin' up pos see the beach in my vision privacy on the door
I wake up in a great place, overlooking the beach and have privacy.


The beats is admission wont stop till the whole damn world listens
My music is so good, it will attract a lot of people who won't stop listening.


But that's gone take some time either you pop or you drop know the boy gone shine
However, it will take time for that to happen. Either you will succeed or fail but I will continue to shine.


Still I rise
I continue to defy expectations and rise to the top.


Not just for the moment but the rest of my life
My success is not temporary, but for the rest of my life.


And all my dreams they constantly get turned into reality
All my dreams keep becoming reality.


Sammy Adams, G. Curtis
The artist performing this song is Sammy Adams, and it features G. Curtis.


First round, first round records
This song is being produced by First Round Records.


Still I rise
Again, I continue to rise to the top and overcome challenges.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Matthew Harris, Samuel adams Wisner

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Comments from YouTube:

Tatiana Joyner

I FINALLY FOUND THIS SONG!!! AFTER ALL THESE FREAKING YEARS!!!! 10 YEARS LATER I'M STILL HERE! I FUCK WITH THIS SONG THE LONG WAY 👍👍👌👏👏👏💯💯💯

ramon ortiz

Sammy was underrated back then, and maybe still is. He makes good music and still going strong.

cutelala15

love his style!! love G. Curtis voice!! nice song!!!!

Michael Rogers

i hope sammy goes huge and everyone listens to him because he is a badass

Ancient Darkness

Didn't end up well unfortunately

T Mcclanahan

old rappers will never be beat they will always be the best no matter how good new rappers are

Darin Shore

i really hope sam adams gets the credit he deserves

turnon sami

i like this song ... im surprised that not a lot of people know it, this needs to get more views

adamjam2

Awesome Combo! these two need to make more music together

Bassam Shahid

Sam Adams killed it !

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