I'm Still Standing
Elton John
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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
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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Album AppearanceThe 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.
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Chart Performance - UKIn 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.
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Chart Performance - USIn the United States, the song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining John's presence on American radio.
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Music VideoThe 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."
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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.
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Grammy AwardsWhile the song itself did not win a Grammy, the music video won the Grammy award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984.
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Live PerformancesElton 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.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics echo Elton John's personal feelings at the time, having recently recovered from drug addiction, the song is a triumphant message of survival.
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Cover VersionsSeveral 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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