Introduction
Elton John’s “Yellow Brick Road” is one of the most iconic songs in rock history. Released in 1973, the song tells the story of a young man leaving his small town behind to pursue his dreams in the big city. The lyrics are deeply personal and emotional, and they have resonated with fans for decades.
Verse 1
When are you gonna come down?
When are you going to land?
I should have stayed on the farm
I should have listened to my old man
Chorus
Don’t you know that I’m still standing
Better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor
Feeling like a little kid
Verse 2
I’m still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
Chorus
Don’t you know that I’m still standing
Better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor
Feeling like a little kid
Verse 3
I’m still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
Bridge
Once I never could have hoped to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you’d be a clown by now
Chorus
Don’t you know that I’m still standing
Better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor
Feeling like a little kid
Verse 4
I’m still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
Outro
Once I never could have hoped to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you’d be a clown by now
Conclusion
“Yellow Brick Road” is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of millions of fans around the world. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, and they have helped many people through difficult times in their lives. Elton John’s legacy as one of the greatest songwriters of all time is secure, and his music will continue to inspire future generations of musicians and fans.
