I'm so glad
The Crusaders & Joe Cocker Lyrics
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There were times
I remember
Had to fight just to hold my head up
Those times when even my friends
tried to make a fool of me
there were things that my heart attacked
that they just couldn't see
Some said I was hopeless
............ tangled in the night
Strong hearts just keep goin
That is why I'm still standing here today
Come together
raise up your voices
This time my song of love and life won't go away
Ill sing forever
here in the sunshine
I've lived to see the sun break through the storm
And I'm so glad I'm standing here today.
If your lost in your troubles
And the world just seems to forget you
If you remember sunshine
even on your darkest day
Just follow what your heart says
And you will find the way
Some said I was hopeless
........... tangled in the night
Strong hearts just keep goin
That is why I'm still standing here today
Come together
raise up your voices
This time my song of love and life won't go away
Ill sing forever
here in the sunshine
I've lived to see the sun break through the storm
And I'm so glad I'm standing here today.
The Crusaders' song I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today is a powerful anthem about resilience, perseverance, and determination. The lyrics speak to the challenges we face in life and the strength we need to overcome them. The opening line, "I'm so glad I'm standing here today," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is expressing gratitude for having made it through difficult times to arrive at this moment. The subsequent lines highlight the struggles that the singer has faced, including having to fight to maintain their dignity and encountering betrayal from people in their life. Despite the setbacks, the singer has not given up. Rather, they have persevered, with the help of their own inner strength and the support of others.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of community and solidarity. The call to "come together / raise up your voices" is a rallying cry for unity and positive action. The singer declares that their "song of love and life won't go away" and that they will keep singing "forever / here in the sunshine" even after having weathered many storms. The final verse offers words of encouragement for listeners who might feel lost or alone. By remembering the good times, following their heart, and holding onto hope, they too can make it through hard times and "find the way."
Overall, The Crusaders' I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today is a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The song celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of coming together in community.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad I'm standing here today
I'm grateful to be alive and present in this moment.
There were times
I've experienced difficult moments in life.
I remember
I have memories of those tough times.
Had to fight just to hold my head up
I struggled to maintain a positive attitude during those tough times.
Those times when even my friends
tried to make a fool of me
During those difficult moments, my friends didn't always support me and made me feel foolish.
there were things that my heart attacked
that they just couldn't see
Sometimes the issues I was dealing with were deeply personal and internal, and others couldn't understand them.
Some said I was hopeless
............ tangled in the night
Some people thought I was beyond help, lost in darkness.
Strong hearts just keep goin
That is why I'm still standing here today
But I persevered and kept pushing forward, which is why I'm still here today.
Come together
raise up your voices
This time my song of love and life won't go away
Let us join together and celebrate life and love, because this time, it's not going anywhere.
Ill sing forever
here in the sunshine
I've lived to see the sun break through the storm
I'll continue to sing and rejoice in the good times, knowing that I've lived through the bad times and come out stronger.
And I'm so glad I'm standing here today.
And I'm truly thankful to be alive and present in this moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE SAMPLE, WILL JENNINGS
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