Still I Rise – English Lyrics

• By: Yolanda Adams

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the profound spirit of "Still I Rise" by Yolanda Adams, a gospel anthem that powerfully conveys resilience and faith. Its clear, emotive lyrics offer an excellent opportunity to engage with English vocabulary related to struggle and triumph. Experience how Adams's soulful delivery brings universal themes of hope and perseverance to life, making it a special piece for both linguistic and spiritual enrichment.

[English]

Shattered

But I'm not broken

Wounded

But time will heal

Heavy

The load, the cross, I bear

Lonely

The road, I trod, I dare

Shaken

But here I stand

Weary

Still I press on

Long are the nights

The tears I cry

Dark are the days

No sun in the skys

Yet, still I rise

Never to give up

Never to give in

Against all odds

Yet still I rise

High above the clouds

At times I feel low

Yet still I

Rise

Sometimes I'm troubled

But not in despair

Struggling

I make my way through

Trials they come

To make me strong

I must endure

I must hold on

Yet still I rise

Never to give up

Never to give in

Against all odds

Yet still I rise

High above the clouds

At times I feel low

Yet still I

Rise

Above all my problems

Above all my eyes can see

Knowing God is able

To strengthen me

To strengthen me

Yet still I rise

Never to give up

Never to give in

Against all odds

Yet still I rise

High above the clouds

At times I feel low

Yet still I

I need to know which way to go

Yet still I

At times I feel low

Yet still I

I rise

Yet still I rise

Oh yes I do

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shattered /ˈʃætərd/ B2	adjective - broken into many pieces; severely damaged or destroyed
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order.
wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ B1	adjective - injured, especially by a weapon
heal /hiːl/ B1	verb - to become healthy again; to make healthy again
heavy /ˈhevi/ A2	adjective - of great weight; difficult to lift or move.
load /loʊd/ A2	noun - a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried.
cross /krɔːs/ A2	noun - a structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or route between two places.
dare /der/ B1	verb - to be brave enough to do something.
shaken /ˈʃeɪkən/ B1	adjective - upset or shocked by something that has happened.
weary /ˈwɪəri/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position. verb - increase
odds /ɒdz/ B2	noun - the chances or likelihood of something happening or being the case.
troubled /ˈtrʌbəld/ B2	adjective - experiencing problems or difficulties.
despair /dɪˈsper/ C1	noun - the complete loss or absence of hope.
struggling /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/ B1	verb - striving to achieve or do something in the face of difficulty or resistance.
trials /ˈtraɪəlz/ B2	noun - a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.
endure /ɪnˈdʊr/ B2	verb - to suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
able /ˈeɪbəl/ A2	adjective - having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
strengthen /ˈstreŋθən/ B1	verb - to make or become stronger.

Key Grammar Structures

• Shattered but I'm not broken

  ➔ Contrast using 'but'

  ➔ The phrase shows a contrast between being 'shattered' and 'not broken'.

• Yet, still I rise

  ➔ Use of 'yet' for contrast

  ➔ 'Yet' indicates that despite challenges, the speaker continues to rise.

• Never to give up

  ➔ Infinitive phrase for purpose

  ➔ The phrase expresses the intention of not giving up.

• I must endure

  ➔ Modal verb 'must' for necessity

  ➔ 'Must' indicates a strong necessity to endure.

• Above all my problems

  ➔ Prepositional phrase for location

  ➔ The phrase indicates a position over problems.

• Knowing God is able

  ➔ Gerund for ongoing action

  ➔ The gerund 'knowing' indicates an ongoing understanding.

• At times I feel low

  ➔ Adverbial phrase for frequency

  ➔ The phrase indicates that feeling low happens occasionally.