Back on the ground |
Lyrics"Back on the Ground" Yves Stilmant © 2025[Verse 1a] Had a house, had a name, had a ring on her hand Watched it all burn down like dry brush land I slept in my truck through a long hard fall When you lose your pride, you feel real small [Verse 1b] Found a cot at the mission on a winter night Wasn't much heat, but the preacher was right He said, "God don't quit on a man like you" So I laced up my boots and did what I had to do [Pre-Chorus] Now I'm digging holes and laying stone With calloused hands and a heart full-grown [Chorus] I'm getting back on the ground One brick, one breath, one honest pound Might be broke, but I'm still sound You can't keep a good man down No I ain't there yet, but I'm glory bound Yeah, I'm gettin' back on the ground [Verse 2a] Met a foreman named Jake who gave me a chance Paid in sweat, not a second glance But I stuck around, didn't run, didn't whine Now he calls me "brother" when we clock our time [Verse 2b] Got a picture of my kids in a worn out frame Still send a little cash and I sign my name I pray they see me tryin' to be The man they needed me to be [Pre-Chorus] I ain't perfect, but I'm proud To stand back up when life knocks me down [Double Chorus] I'm getting back on the ground One brick, one breath, one honest pound Might be broke, but I'm still sound You can't keep a good man down No I ain't there yet, but I'm glory bound Yeah, I'm gettin' back on the ground Oh, I'm gettin' back on the ground [Bridge] You learn what matters when the lights go out A little faith, a little fight, and a hand to hold out [Double Chorus + Tag] I'm getting back on the ground One brick, one breath, one honest pound Might be broke, but I'm still sound You can't keep a good man down No I ain't there yet, but I'm glory bound Yeah, I'm gettin' back on the ground Yes, I'm gettin' back on the ground |
| Lyric Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Music Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Producer Credits: Lumiere Soundworks/Audio Alchemy Productions |
| Publisher Credits: Groove Tattoo Publishing |
| Performance Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Song Length: 3:25 |
| Primary Genre: Classical-Contemporary |
| Secondary Genre: Country-Contemporary |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |