Still Standing

I don't break when the storms come down
Been through hell, but stand my ground
Ain't no man, gonna take my place
I wear these scars off like a badge of faith
Let them talk, I've heard it all
Built my life from every fall
Got dirt and sweat in my veins
That's just proof I earned my name
I've been lost and I've been found
Torn apart, but never down
Had my faith when times got tough
When the roads got cold and rough
Don't need respect or sympathy
The good Lord made me how I should be
Say what you want, it won't change me
I'm still standing proud and free
I've seen friends turn their backs
Watch good hearts fade to black
But I kept walking head held high
Ain't no tear I ain't let dry
I don't run, I face my fight
Work all day and sleep at night
Ain't no rule I gotta obey
I live and die my kind of way
I've been lost and I've been found
Torn apart, but never down
Had my faith when times got tough
When the roads got cold and rough
Don't need respect or sympathy
The good Lord made me how I should be
Say what you want, it won't change me
I'm still standing proud and free
If I fall, I'll stand again
Take my punches on the chin
Ain't built to beg or bend
I'll fight my fight until the end
They can hate, I'll take my peace
Live my life the way I please
I'm still the man I'm meant to be
Ain't no shame in being me
I've been lost and I've been found
Torn apart, but never down
Had my faith when times got tough
When the roads got cold and rough
Don't need respect or sympathy
The good Lord made me how I should be
Say what you want, it won't change me
I'm still standing proud and free