Stand my Ground

Verse 1 Seems like the world’s gone sideways, callin’ wrong things right, Chasin’ empty pleasures in the middle of the night. Truth gets bent for comfort, dirt swept under the rug, They trade their souls for a moment, call it freedom, call it luck. But I was raised on a front porch, Bible and a good last name, Mama said, “Son, protect it, don’t you ever bring it shame.” Pre-Chorus They can laugh, they can whisper, say I’m stuck in the past, But some lines ain’t meant to bend, some roots hold fast. Chorus I ain’t followin’ the crowd down a dead-end road, I’ll stand out in the storm if I stand alone. I’m a rebel for the right, yeah I wear it proud, Faith in my heart, feet firm on the ground. The devil can try, but he won’t wear me down, I’ll keep my spirit clean, keep my family name sound. I’ll break free, I believe, I’ve already found— With God beside me, I’ll stand my ground. Verse 2 They glamorize the poison, call the chains a choice, Teach our kids to listen to the loudest, not the truest voice. Every screen’s a temptation, every lie’s dressed nice, But I know where the road ends when you roll them dice. I’ve seen strong men crumble, seen good hearts cave, I’d rather walk through fire than live like a slave. Pre-Chorus I don’t need their shortcuts, don’t need their escape, I’ve got a cross and a promise, and that’s enough to stay. Chorus I ain’t followin’ the crowd down a dead-end road, I’ll stand out in the storm if I stand alone. I’m a rebel for the right, yeah I wear it proud, Faith in my heart, feet firm on the ground. The devil can try, but he won’t wear me down, I’ll keep my spirit clean, keep my family name sound. I’ll break free, I believe, I’ve already found— With God beside me, I’ll stand my ground. Bridge I’ve stumbled, I’ve fallen, I’ve felt that pull, But grace met me there when the night was full. Chains hit the dirt when I called His name, He turned my scars into holy flames. Chorus (Final) I ain’t followin’ the crowd, I was born to lead, I answer to a higher call than their bad habits and greed. Let the darkness rage, let the lies surround, I’m covered by the blood, I’m Heaven-bound. The devil’s defeated, yeah I know it now, Through the cross, through the fire, through the broken ground. I’ll break free, I believe, I’ll shout it loud— With God anything’s possible… and I’ll stand my ground. Outro Yeah, I’ll stand my ground.