Standing Ground
Reuben Hartfield
Soul
About
A heartfelt soul track featuring emotive vocal runs and soaring melismas over syncopated bass grooves and punchy horn accents, with call-and-response patterns evoking gospel roots. Warm analog production captures live band energy with tape saturation, natural reverb, and a driving low end that prioritizes raw, upfront vocals. The structure builds from intimate verses to a redemptive bridge and horn solo, fitting a concise 133-second runtime.
Lyrics
Oh, my soul... yeah, carry me through
Nights stretch long, shadows on the wall Heart heavy like rain that won't fall You walked away, left me in the storm But deep inside, a fire keeps me warm
Every breath a prayer, every step a fight Holding on to grace in the dead of night
Oh, love, you broke me down
But my spirit's rising now
Through the pain, I find my sound
Soul alive, I'm standing ground
Memories linger like a fading dream Chasing your ghost in the silent stream Wounds run deep, but they start to heal In this broken heart, I feel what's real
Every tear a lesson, every ache a call Lifting me higher, I won't let it fall
Oh, love, you broke me down
But my spirit's rising now
Through the pain, I find my sound
Soul alive, I'm standing ground
No more chains, no more hiding away Light breaks through the gray of yesterday I'm whole again, feel the rhythm in my veins Redemption sings, washing clean the stains
Oh, love, you broke me down
But my spirit's rising now
Through the pain, I find my sound
Soul alive, I'm standing ground
Yeah, my soul... carry me home Soul alive... I'm not alone
Standing Ground
Reuben Hartfield
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