Up Still

Intro

Yeah

Mm

Look

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Verse 1

I was down to my last little bit of belief

Prayin’ hard but the answers came slow to me

Had a vision, had faith, had nothin’ to prove

Just a fire in my chest sayin’ “see it through”

Every closed door taught me how to knock better

Every long night made my skin get thicker

I was countin’ pennies, countin’ prayers

Now I count my blessings everywhere

They didn’t see the grind in the quiet hours

They just see the shine when it finally flowers

I stayed solid when the plan fell apart

Put the work in heavy, let God play his part

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Pre-Chorus

I don’t flex what I got, I flex what I survived

Still the same soul, just a clearer mind

If I rise up, know I stayed real

Never lost myself just to chase a deal

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Chorus

I’m up still, yeah I’m up still

Came a long way but my heart stay humble

Hands high, but my feet stay real

Thank God every day for the road I’m on still

I’m up still, through the dust and the pain

Didn’t sell my soul just to make a name

If I’m standin’ tall, it’s His will

I’m proud of the climb, yeah I’m up still

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Verse 2

I remember stress sittin’ heavy on my chest

Bills on the table, dreams put to the test

Had people doubt, had people leave

Had to learn quick who believed in me

I ain’t mad, nah, I let it go

Some folks only love you when you movin’ slow

Now the pace changed, I don’t explain

If they ask how I did it, I just say “faith”

Mama said “keep your name clean”

So I moved with respect when nobody seen

Every win taste sweeter now

‘Cause I know what it’s worth and I paid it down

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Pre-Chorus

I don’t chase the hype, I chase peace

That’s why everything align when it come to me

If the crown fit, I don’t need it loud

I let results talk, I don’t need a crowd

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Chorus

I’m up still, yeah I’m up still

Came a long way but my heart stay humble

Hands high, but my feet stay real

Thank God every day for the road I’m on still

I’m up still, through the doubt and the rain

Through the nights I was callin’ His name

If I made it here, it’s His will

I’m proud of the climb, yeah I’m up still

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Bridge

I was built in the fire, refined in the wait

Learned patience is power, not somethin’ to hate

Every tear turned fuel for the flame

Now I smile when I hear ‘em say my name

If it all fell apart tomorrow

I’d still be rich in faith, not sorrow

‘Cause everything I am is real

And nobody can take what I didn’t steal

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Final Chorus

I’m up still, yeah I’m up still

Same heart now, just a stronger will

Hands high, but my feet stay real

Thank God every day for the road I’m on still

I’m up still, no fear inside

I earned this peace, I enjoyed the ride

I ain’t rushed, I ain’t rushed, nah for real

I’m proud of the climb, yeah I’m up still

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Outro

Yeah

Up still

Still grateful

Still me