Still in the fight

Was runnin’ fast under Friday night lights

Dreams bigger than the small-town skies

But one bad fall, a crack in the game

Now I’m watchin’ from the sidelines, never felt the same

Folks say, “You’ll bounce back, give it some time”

But they don’t see what’s goin’ on inside

It’s more than pain, it’s losin’ a part

Of who I was, and where to start

‘Cause life don’t always go the way you plan

It’ll knock you down and test your stand

But even busted up and bruised real bad

I ain’t the kind to wave no flag

So I’m holdin’ on tight through the long, cold night

I may be hurt, but I’m still in the fight

I see my cleats sittin’ by the door

They ain’t touched the field in months or more

But every scar’s got a story to tell

Of climbin’ out from a personal hell

This ain’t just flesh, it’s pride and pain

Rebuildin’ dreams in the drivin’ rain

But mama said, “Boy, you’ve got that fire”

And I ain’t lettin’ go of what I still desire

Yeah, life don’t always go the way you plan

It’ll knock you down and test your stand

But even busted up and bruised real bad

I ain’t the kind to wave no flag

So I’m holdin’ on tight through the long, cold night

I may be hurt, but I’m still in the fight

Might not wear a medal, or stand on stage

But I’ve walked through hell and held the flame

So if you ask me if I’ll make it back

I’ll tip my hat and say, “Bet your ass”

’Cause life don’t always go the way you plan

But you get back up like a good man can

And even if the road don’t go back home

I’ve found new ground I can call my own

So I ride through the dust with my heart burnin’ bright

Yeah, I’m bruised, but I’m still in the fight

Still in the fight…

Still got my boots on, still got my pride

I ain’t done yet — I’m still in the fight