I'm Still Standing

Elton John

About I'm Still Standing

"I'm Still Standing" is a song by British rock musician Elton John, from his Platinum-certified 1983 album, Too Low for Zero. John said this was "my reaction to still being relevant and successful in the early 1980s, post-punk and with the New Romantics creeping in."


Year:
2002
3:01
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You could never know what it's like
Your blood like winter freezes just like ice
And there's a cold lonely light that shines from you
You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use

And did you think this fool could never win
Well look at me, I'm coming back again
I got a taste of love in a simple way
And if you need to know while I'm still standing you just fade away

Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

Once I never could hope to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now

You know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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10 facts about this song

Song Development
"I'm Still Standing" was written by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics) as part of their decades-long songwriting partnership.
Album Appearance
The song is the 3rd track on Elton John's 1983 album, "Too Low for Zero." This album marked a significant comeback for Elton John in the 80s; the previous album had not been as successful.
Chart Performance - UK
In the UK, "I'm Still Standing" reached number 4 on the Singles Chart. The song has since become one of John's most popular and enduring singles in his home country.
Chart Performance - US
In the United States, the song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining John's presence on American radio.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, was shot in Cannes (France) and Nice on the Côte d'Azur in France and includes appearances from Bruno Tonioli, later known as a judge on "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Dancing with the Stars."
Cultural Impact
"I'm Still Standing" has been featured in various films and TV shows over the years, including the animated film "Sing," where the gorilla character Johnny (voiced by Taron Egerton) sings it.
Grammy Awards
While the song itself did not win a Grammy, the music video won the Grammy award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984.
Live Performances
Elton John has regularly performed "I'm Still Standing" in concerts throughout his career. It was part of his setlist in the "One Night Only - The Greatest Hits" live album recorded at Madison Square Garden.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics echo Elton John's personal feelings at the time, having recently recovered from drug addiction, the song is a triumphant message of survival.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "I'm Still Standing" throughout the years, illustrating the song's enduring popularity and influence. Notably, Taron Egerton performed the song in the Elton John biopic, "Rocketman" (2019).

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