Still Standing Lyrics
It's been so long, we're glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn't changed with accolades
We're still standing, and we'll be back again
It's been so long, we're glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn't changed with accolades
We're still standing, and we'll be back again
[Verse 1: Pressure]
Standing in line, fifteen, couldn't wait
Couldn't fathom any talent in rhyme
Had to get mine, granted in mind
Was my rappin' that I thought would never happen in time
Odds stacked to reject us, attackin' the hecklers
Reckless with rap till they had to respect us
Laid tracks, never asked for jack for my efforts
'Cause everything we do comes back to affect us
And as long as I got lungs, I'ma say this
Long as we get love, we got some that will hate us
We'll never change, it's done for the faithless
And I don't care for favourites on somebody's playlist
Ain't enough paper for the names I gotta mention
Without 'em, no way I would've made it a profession
I wouldn't trade it for a day of my obsession
We're staying dedicated to perfection
It's been so long, we're glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn't changed with accolades
We're still standing, and we'll be back again
It's been so long, we're glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn't changed with accolades
We're still standing, and we'll be back again
[Verse 2: Suffa]
"I'm still standing" Fuck it, one of us had to
Though I'm not standing still like a statue
Man, I can tighten loops like a lasso, you see my
Blood runs blue like I cut up a tattoo
It's ironic, some say it's even confusin' that I'm
Still standing 'cause I'm keepin' it movin' and I'm
Still champion, we keep on improvin' and I'm
Main Source man, I'm breakin' and movin' atoms
What we spit is absurd
Since a kid, I've always loved the rhythm of words, the
Beauty of language and spewing the anguish all
Over the canvas like the riff was a curb
Now if you live by the word, you die by the pen
The critics can criticise but we're the crème de la crème
Me and P-Dela, we blend what they're callin' the standard
Still standing while they're screamin', "When will it end?"
It's been so long, we're glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn't changed with accolades
We're still standing, and we'll be back again
It's been so long, we're glad we came
Before we gathered fame or had a name
Our story hasn't changed with accolades
We're still standing, and we'll be back again
[Break]
The whole crowd's like...
How long you been here? "I've been here for years"
How long you been here? "I've been here for years"
How long you been here? "I've been here for years"
How long you been here? "I've been here for years"
[Verse 3: Pressure & Suffa]
We still sharp, still craft hip-hop that they played in the park
Still jamming, still paving the path, still
Making our mark, still ain't for the faint of the heart
Still standing, still state of the art, we still
Sharp, still craft Hip Hop that they played in the park
Still jamming, still paving the path, still
Making our mark, still ain't for the faint of the heart
Still standing, still state of the art, the art
The art, the art, the art, the art
About
Affirming the Hilltop Hoods' loyalty to the Australian hip-hop scene, “Still Standing” is the second single from State of the Art. It sees Pressure and Suffa reminiscing on their younger days and comparing their current position to that of Elton John in 1983.
The reggae-infusing track is built on a sample of Scientist’s dub of Michael Prophet’s 1981 track “Love and Unity”, titled “Your Teeth in My Neck”.
As of 2013, the song is certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 70,000 units in Australia. It was also included on the official soundtrack for FIFA Street.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
During a Myspace track-by-track breakdown, the Hoods broke the track down, stating:
DEBRIS: It’s the first track we’ve ever done with a West-Indian vibe. It’s just about how we’re still here and been doing it for a long time. It’s produced by Suffa.
SUFFA: Taking Debris back to his West-Indian roots.
DEBRIS: Yes, yes indeed.
PRESSURE: And we have the friends on the string section that play during the track as well. The [Bacchanalia] String Quartet.
SUFFA: And Jamie Messenger who did the arrangements for Restrung has done some arrangements for [this] track as well.
- 2.1955
- 3.I’m Good?
- 4.Exit Sign
- 6.Still Standing
- 8.Laced Up
- 11.I Love It
- 13.Clark Griswold
- 14.Higher
- 15.Live & Let Go
- 16.Show Business
