[Tempo: Slow & Smooth, 80 BPM, with a swinging 12/8 jazz-gospel feel]
[Instrumentation: Warm Fender Rhodes, Upright Bass, lush alto saxophone pads, slow-driving pocket drums, and Hammond B3 organ, Smooth Female Lead]
[Intro: Spoken, Soft Rhodes, Lush Strings, & Saxophone Call, Female voice]
(Saxophone: Sings a warm, descending, soulful melody)
“Therefore put on the full armor of God,
so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything…
to stand……Ephesians 6:13”
[Music builds – drums and bass enter]
[Opening Chant – Lead with Choir Response]
Hey!
Even when the world is shaking—
I’m still standing!
Hey!
Even when the politicians lying—
I’m still standing!
Hey!
Even when the clergy faking—
I’m still standing!
[no sparse verse]
[no quiet intro]
[no acapella]
(Full Band enters smoothly with a rich jazz chord progression: Dm9 - G13 - Cmaj7)
[Horn Interlude: Smooth Jazzy Licks]
(Trombone & Brass Fills trading with Organ Stabs)
(Bass Groove: Deep, walking bassline locks in with a slow, heavy R&B pocket)
[Verse 1: Full Band, Walking Bass, Rhythm Guitar & Horn Fills, Smooth Female Lead, Ballad]
In a world full of power, money, lies, and pride,
Leaders chasing glory, truth pushed aside.
I’ve seen crowns fall, thrones fade away,
But my God still reigns, yesterday and today.
They preach one thing, then they live another,
Hearts grow cold, turning on each other.
But I won’t lose hope, I won’t lose sight,
I’m holding to the One who is truth and light.
[Pre-Chorus]
I didn’t come this far by a lie,
Didn’t survive just to compromise.
[Chorus – Full Choir, strong horns and drums]
I’m still standing, still believing,
Still praising God for every season.
Hands up high, feet on the ground,
I’m still standing—won’t back down!
[Verse 2 – Rhythmic Gospel Groove]
Headlines loud, truth feel rare,
Smiles look holy but hearts ain’t there.
Power talk big, faith get used,
Truth get bent for the nightly news.
[Pre-Chorus]
I ain’t following noise or a trend,
I’m following truth to the end!
[Chorus – Full Choir]
I’m still standing, still believing,
Still praising God for every season.
Hands up high, feet on the ground,
I’m still standing—won’t back down!
[Breakdown – Lead and Choir Response]
If leaders fail—God still reigns!
If systems fall—He still remains!
If politicians fail—God still reigns!
If clergy fall—He still remains!
If the church get shaken loose—
I’m holding tight to Jesus!
[Call and Response – Music drops, drums and bass]
Who you trusting?
JESUS!
Who you praising?
JESUS!
Who you standing on?
THE ROCK!
[Vamp – Choir building, horns answering each line]
I’m still standing ’cause grace is strong!
I’m still standing ’cause He held me long!
I’m still standing, yes it’s true—
All the glory belongs to You!
[Outro – Choir, repeat and build]
All the glory belongs to You!
All the glory belongs to You!
All the glory belongs to You!
[Final Hit – Full Band and Choir]
STILL STANDING!