Northernly · We Were Never Really Here · Track 15
Still Standing
The closer — no bitterness, no closure needed. Just the strange, unfamiliar feeling of peace after love that felt like chaos.
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The remade version of “Still Standing”: new melody, new arrangement, same story.
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Lyrics
I packed up the things I never used, Left your shirt on the bedroom floor. I thought I'd fall apart without you, Turns out I'm not hurting like before. I still think about you sometimes, But it doesn't hit the same. Feels like breathing after holding on For way too long in the rain. [Pre-Chorus] I don't hate you, I don't miss you, I just finally feel okay. [Chorus] I'm still standing, still moving on, Still learning how to be alone. I don't need you to save me now, I found my way back home. I'm not bitter, I'm not broken, I just needed room to grow. I loved you hard, but I love me more, And that's something new to know. [Verse 2] I sleep better than I used to, No late-night fights in my head. I don't check my phone every hour, I say what I mean instead. Funny how peace feels unfamiliar When chaos felt like love. Guess I had to lose you To see what I was made of. [Pre-Chorus] I don't need closure or apologies, I just needed space to heal. [Chorus] I'm still standing, still moving on, Still finding out who I am. I don't replay every memory now, I'm focused on where I land. I'm not angry, I'm not empty, I'm just lighter than before. I loved you once, but I let it go, And I don't need it anymore. [Bridge] I thought love meant losing myself, Thought pain meant I was trying. Now I know love feels quiet sometimes, And peace doesn't need explaining. [Final Chorus] I'm still standing, still moving on, Still hopeful when I wake up. I don't need to be who I was then, I'm done with feeling stuck. I'm not scared of what comes next now, I'm ready for something real. If loving you taught me one thing, It's how good it feels to heal. [Outro] Yeah, I'm okay. I didn't think I'd say that, But I mean it.
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- 03JulyLyrics →
- 04Silent ThoughtsLyrics →
- 05We Were Never Really HereLyrics →
- 06Day Late and a Dollar ShortLyrics →
- 07How Did We End Up HereLyrics →
- 08If Death do Us PartLyrics →
- 09Your MedicineLyrics →
- 10Your GloryLyrics →
- 11Bad CoffeeLyrics →
- 12Better TomorrowLyrics →
- 13Static Between RoomsLyrics →
- 14DaylightLyrics →
- 15Still StandingLyrics →
Questions
Where can I stream this song?+
Still Standing is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud as part of We Were Never Really Here. Album links are available above and on the release page.
Can I buy the vinyl?+
We Were Never Really Here is pressed on vinyl and shipped from the United States. Each record is made to order, with production taking 3-5 business days before shipping.
What album is this from?+
This song is track 15 on We Were Never Really Here, released in 2025.
Content care+
Northernly songs are trauma-informed and include reflections on grief, abuse, and recovery. Move slowly. Skip what you need to. Crisis hotlines and survivor resources are at /resources.