I Still Believe
Taff Russ Lyrics
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And come back round again
But every time they took me by surprise
And there was a day I used to want
The things I did not have
But it's never better on the other side
That I've forgotten my way home
The best things always bring you back
Again over and over
The hands of time go round and round
They don't slow down when you lose your way
At every turn, the things you learn
You wear them proud like you wear your name
And as you go on down that road
Don't let the dust get in your eyes
It blows in the winds of change, yeah
The hunger is no stranger
Oh, I've sat with him before
Everything I've done has not been good
And as I've tried to make my stand
Oh, I've had to learn to fall
Maybe I have seen more than I should
But I've never gone so far
That I've forgotten my way home
The best things always bring you back
Again over and over
The hands of time go round and round
They don't slow down when you lose your way
At every turn, the things you learn
You wear them proud like you wear your name
And as you go on down that road
Don't let the dust get in your eyes
It blows in the winds of change, yeah, oh, oh
And I held on to my life
I kept my dream alive
And the dream ain't over and over, over and over
The hands of time go round and round
They don't slow down when you lose your way
At every turn, the things you learn
You wear them proud like you wear your name
And as you go on down that road
Don't let the dust get in your eyes
It blows in the winds of change
It blows in the winds of change, yeah
The winds of change
In "I Still Believe," Taff Russ speaks to the ongoing struggle of chasing one's dreams and staying true to oneself. He compares the pursuit of these goals to a journey down a road full of twists and turns. The lyrics convey the message that while there are often obstacles to overcome and failures to endure, staying committed to one's ambitions and remaining grounded in who we are at our core is key to finding success and a sense of fulfillment.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the songwriter has experienced both missed opportunities and second chances, but that there is always an element of surprise in how those chances come and go. He mentions a desire for things he did not possess at one point in his life, but acknowledges that perspective and gratitude for what we have in our own circumstances is important. Taff Russ returns to the idea of holding onto your dreams and doing what you can to maintain a sense of direction, no matter what setbacks might come your way.
The songwriter talks about sitting with the "hunger," a metaphor for a desire or ambition that drives us. He admits to making mistakes and failing, but notes that he has never lost his way entirely. The message here is one of grit and determination, but also of humility in the face of adversity. The song recognizes that life has its ups and downs, but encourages listeners to stay the course and not get bogged down by the challenges that lie ahead. Ultimately, it is the lessons we learn and the values we hold close that guide us through the ever-changing landscape of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I've seen my chances come and go
I have witnessed opportunities appear, disappear, and then return unexpectedly
And come back round again
These opportunities would reappear, and I would have another chance to go for it
But every time they took me by surprise
I was always caught off guard by these opportunities
And there was a day I used to want
There was a time when I desired
The things I did not have
Those things that I was lacking
But it's never better on the other side
The grass is not always greener
Well, I've never gone so far
I have never traveled such a distance
That I've forgotten my way home
To the point of no longer being able to find my way back
The best things always bring you back
The best things keep bringing you back
Again over and over
Repeating the same pattern
The hands of time go round and round
Time keeps on moving, regardless of your circumstances
They don't slow down when you lose your way
Time does not stop just because you are lost
At every turn, the things you learn
At every encounter or experience, you learn something
You wear them proud like you wear your name
You are proud of your experiences and what you have learned from them
And as you go on down that road
While you are traveling on that journey
Don't let the dust get in your eyes
Do not be blinded by the debris in the air
It blows in the winds of change
The dust is swept up in the winds of change
Yeah, oh, oh
The hunger is no stranger
I am no stranger to feeling hungry for success
Oh, I've sat with him before
I have been in that position before
Everything I've done has not been good
I have made mistakes and have not always made the best decisions
And as I've tried to make my stand
As I have attempted to gain ground
Oh, I've had to learn to fall
I have had to accept defeat and fall down before picking myself back up again
Maybe I have seen more than I should
Perhaps I have experienced more than what was destined for me
And I held on to my life
I have clung to my existence
I kept my dream alive
I maintained my passion and did not let it die
And the dream ain't over and over
And that passion is not going away anytime soon
The winds of change
The controlling force of change
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Tony Gville
Ohh brother I pray that you are still hanging with us 🙏
Right now I ask Our Faithful Father who knows our, Good, Bad, and Ugly, to just glance your way 🙏
Just a little glance is all it takes, and Hope fills your pain. I so know that deep deep darkness, but there's Hope 👍, as long as you are breathing, there's Hope 🙏.
The late Rich Mullins has been some powerful Hope on my journey Home 🙏
He too knew this pain very well, and he helped me to accept the Pain 👍 Yes, it can be done. I can accept that I'm broken, and I'll be living with baggage for the rest of my life, and I can still offer up my Good, Bad, and Ugly, because Jesus knows me Completely. And He still wants All of me 🙏
But my friend, this Walk isn't done Well, without some help. It's the way God wants it too, His Children helping each other Be More Better 🙏
Call a local Intergroup and find a good meeting that you can work out your Salvation in fear and trembling 🙏
It's not an easy road, but you've been selected for Good Work's in Christ Jesus 🙏. He is Faithful to Complete what He has started.💪👍🙏 You just can't quit 👍 When the snake comes at you, immediately tell it to bugger off 🤨
God wants to show the World what He can do with what the world is throwing away 👍 You are fearfully and wonderfully made, and ya ain't done Yet 🙏
Third Day and Cry out to Jesus is a good reminder 🙏 But check out some Rich Mullins talks about our gift👍
Ragamuffins gotta stick together 👍
I've been on this journey for a long time, and the first time I went to treatment was in 1975. I was just 15 , and had been told I wouldn't be able to return to another Dade or Broward county school 🙄
What did they know, 🤣
Nothing is Impossible with God 😁 I went back 👍
Bryan, you can do this 😁
Henry Juhala
Wow. Just watching this gives so much more power and meaning to the lyrics and spirit that flows through much of Russ's songs. Thanks for posting this to YouTube. Having this documentary on YouTube and accessible to the masses is a great ministry in itself. So many people can relate to Russ's life story and know they are not alone and don't have to keep being the keepers of their own secrets and shame or that of those close to them.
I am not discounting the miraculous healing, renewal, strength and comfort that comes through Christ and the Holy Spirit ministering in a person's life for such personal needs. But much of the power to overcome comes through just simply naming the pain, exposing the secrets and naming the shame that comes along with it, so it does not have power over you and so that others can't use it for their own power and control over you either figuratively or literally.
Sometimes the secrets are not even sin. But, the way the secrets are used as a means and power and control over someone else, or over one's self can be debilitating. Understanding them and naming them so as to break the cycle of secrets, and thus the shame that comes along with the secrets, is one of the best tools to stop the pain and shame that often helps debilitate a person's life. And it helps stop the cycle of passing such things, like physical abuse or alcoholism onto others.
The shame is often not even a person's own shame. Or it is often not something that even the Holy Spirit is convicting them over. It is quite often heaped onto them by others, often family or well-meaning (sometimes not so well-meaning) people in the church. I often see patterns of people and churches who make things and behavior a sin. And they help use those marks of what they determine as sin (not the Bible) as a tool of judging someone else's salvation and even their ministry by works. And often just the threat of how someone might use such a judgment against another person becomes the reason so many people (especially kids and spouses) feel they need to hold them close to their chest and never talk about them in public.
Others and ourselves often forget that we are NOT saved by our works or how other people see us and judge us, but we are solely saved by grace and belief in the life, death and resurrection of Christ. That is all. We are NOT saved by our works and our good behaviors, especially behaviors or heaped-on-guilt from others in our lives, and things in our life that others keep judging us on and hold over us as a point of shame.
And when we feel that shame, we also often feel we have to keep it as a "secret" so that others in our circle of peers and the public will not judge us and heap shame onto us. Because when they judge us and only love us conditionally based on certain life behaviors, or even things sometimes long in our past, rather than love us unconditionally as Christ would, we start to feel the pain. I see so many people in the church whose lives become broken because of this constant cycle of trying to keep secrets and thus hold on to all the shame that comes with it.
HolyLand Fan
I was married to an violent alcoholic for 8 1/2 years. One night, I literally saw the demon that he had in him. I also grew up with a father that, thank God, didn't drink, but had a violent demon filled temper. He was saved before he died, but the scars were there for my mother, brother, and myself for a long time. Your childhood are your developing and forming years. When they are bad, only the blood of Jesus can wash those heartaches away.
Cara B Tarr
I always see and know personally a pastor that keeps saying your past is over, grow up and learn to get over it. It is NOT that easy or that trite. My father was angry and miserable from the time that I was 10 maybe younger but I didn't remember it. I never had a relationship with him, and I needed a father so bad. Not once did he ever say I love you. My mother blamed him for everything, but she was part of the problem. She made her kids (there were 5 of us) her life, and that is NOT a way to build and sustain a marriage. So sad.
Truth Prevails
Also had kind father…there are so many that didn’t/don’t
Per Østgaard
Had a kind father. Thank you Jesus. 😀.
LUANN R MATTES
i need help with that . i serve God now . but i have a nasty temper to contend with thats gotta go ??
Ladenna Young
@Tony Gville Amen. All glory, praise, and honor belong to God. Your comment was and is such a blessing to me, for such a time as this. Thank you for being led by the spirit of God and sharing this comment. Many blessings upon, blessings upon, blessings upon, blessings upon, blessings over you and yours, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen and Amen.
debi fambro
People who had suffered always sing from their heart. Russ is one of those who are all heart ❤️
Vito Amoruso
@truly sensitive Yes you are right, his songs are full of suffering......
truly sensitive
Yes, those songs did come very deep from his heart.
Elaine Brock
In a time when marriages fall apart over which toothpaste to buy, this brings hope and understanding and forgiveness. Russ Taff your testimony brings hope to many who suffer from addiction and depression and are so scared of saying anything for fear of judgement from those around. Thank you and your godly wife for this video.