Still Standing

[Spoken Word - calm, deep, tired, honest]

“This is a prayer for the ones who have a roof…
but no room to breathe.
For the ones who smile through it,
and hope the numbers work this month.”

[Intro - Instrumental]

[Verse 1]

Lights are on but barely so
Rent is due, the fridge is low
Two alarms, one tired soul
Another day, another load

Bills stacked high on the counter top
Every dollar already spent
Paycheck gone before it lands
Trying not to panic yet

[Pre-Chorus]

They don’t ask for sympathy
They just grind and carry on
But the weight don’t show outside
When the breaking point is gone

[Chorus]

So God, if You’re listening tonight
Hear the ones who can’t keep up
They work so hard, still fall behind
Still praying it’s enough

They’re holding on with shaking hands
Afraid of one small slip
So God, if You’re listening tonight
Please don’t let them miss

[Verse 2]

Kids asleep in borrowed beds
Parents counting cents again
Skipping meals, stretching time
Just to keep the lights alive

Medical bills, rising costs
Gas and groceries eating hope
Every “almost” turns to fear
Every month a tighter rope

[Pre-Chorus 2]

They’re not careless, they’re not weak
They’re exhausted, doing best
Trying hard to stay afloat
With the weight pressed on their chest

[Chorus - stronger]

So God, if You’re listening tonight
Hear the ones who can’t keep up
They work so hard, still fall behind
Still praying it’s enough

They’re holding on with shaking hands
Afraid of one small slip
So God, if You’re listening tonight
Please don’t let them miss

[Bridge - strong build-up]

And if the help doesn’t fall from skies
If there’s no miracle in sight
Let it come through kindness first
Let it come through shared light

Let us check on those we love
Not just when they break
Let us stop pretending “fine”
Means they’re okay

[Final Chorus (expanded, hopeful)]

So God, if You’re listening tonight
Hear the ones who can’t keep up
They work so hard, still fall behind
Still praying it’s enough

They’re holding on with shaking hands
Afraid of one small slip
So God, if You’re listening tonight
Please don’t let them miss

Because hope can live in small relief
In one bill paid, one breath
Hope can live in holding on
When there’s nothing left

And God, I still believe somehow
They’ll find steadier ground
They’re still here, they’re still trying
They’re still standing now

[Outro - Instrumental]

[Spoken Word]

“If you’re barely making it…
you’re not failing.
You’re surviving.
And that counts more than the world admits.”

Male Vocals, Christian Rock/Alt-Rock Fusion,  hopeful, uplifting, heartfelt, strong positive vibes, choir