Still I Rise 1 by Thankgod
Still I Rise 1
R&B,both vocals
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Thankgod
Aug 18, 2025
Still I Rise 1
R&B,both vocals
Lyrics
Description
[Chorus – R&B, smooth & emotional]
(English + Pidgin + small Igbo)
Baby I’ve been broken, but I still dey try,
Tears for my pillow, sleepless every night.
No love for the street, but I carry my light,
Nnem, I go fight till my soul take flight.
Ohhh… don’t let me go (don’t let me go),
Life dey hard but I wan dey grow.
From trenches to glory, make the story be told,
Na God hand I dey, I no fit fold.
[Verse 1 – Rap]
I come from a place wey hope no dey cheap,
Dreams dey drown, ‘cause the gutter too deep.
Mama dey pray make the angels no sleep,
‘Cause the devil dey roam, hunting souls to keep.
I no get silver spoon, na pain be my plate,
Every hustle I chase, I dey fight with fate.
Dem say I no go blow, dem laugh for my gate,
But I no dey answer noise — only God dey rate.
[Chorus – repeat R&B]
Baby I’ve been broken, but I still dey try,
Tears for my pillow, sleepless every night.
No love for the street, but I carry my light,
Nnem, I go fight till my soul take flight.
[Verse 2 – Rap, deeper pain]
See friend turn snake, betrayal dey sting,
Person wey I feed dey poison my drink.
Still I dey rise, I no fit sink,
I dey carve my path with paper and ink.
Street no dey smile, but I sharpen my teeth,
Every scar na story, every wound dey speak.
Legend in the making, I dey write my script,
If life be a jungle, then I’m never the meat.
[Bridge – half singing, half rap]
Oh Lord, guide me (guide me),
Enemies surround but dem no fit blind me.
Even in the dark, your light dey find me,
Na your grace dey heal and remind me.
[Final Chorus – R&B, heavier emotion]
Baby I’ve been broken, but I still dey try,
Tears for my pillow, sleepless every night.
No love for the street, but I carry my light,
Nnem, I go fight till my soul take flight.
Ohhh… don’t let me go (don’t let me go),
Life dey hard but I wan dey grow.
From trenches to glory, make the story be told,
Na God hand I dey, I no fit fold.
Still I Rise
Genre
R&B / Hip-Hop
Gist
"Still I Rise" is an emotive anthem of resilience that chronicles the journey from despair to hope. The singer, despite facing heartbreak and betrayal, vows to persist, illuminating the darkness with their inner strength and faith.
Themes
- Resilience and Perseverance: The struggle to overcome adversity and maintain hope in difficult circumstances.
- Betrayal and Trust: The pain of betrayal from friends and loved ones, juxtaposed with a determination to rise above it.
- Faith and Spirituality: A reliance on divine guidance and strength as the foundation for personal growth and survival.
Inspiration
Inspired by the original request for a smooth and emotional R&B chorus, this song captures the essence of struggle and hope within a contemporary urban context, blending English, Pidgin, and Igbo to reflect cultural authenticity.
Emotional Impact
Listeners may feel a deep sense of empathy and motivation as they connect with the raw emotional narrative. The blend of pain and hope encourages introspection and inspires resilience in the face of life's challenges.