[Verse 1]
I won’t fold for the pressure, I’ve been built in the squeeze
Marques, big beard, big frame, still I feel everything
W-2 says I’m getting by, not the life I drew
But I lace up, take the weight, and I follow through
Two cc, test in the system, keep the iron moving
Gym’s my therapy; each hard set keeps me choosing
[Chorus]
Who keeps standing? Me, right here
Who keeps loving? With no fear
Say my name—Marques!
Still I rise—Marques!
God knows my heart when the whole world pulls
God knows my heart when the whole world pulls
[Verse 2]
My ex got inside my son’s head, turned the words around
I bite my tongue, keep showing up, stay steady, stay sound
That kind of hurt sits deep; I don’t pretend it’s small
I want my boy to know my love outlasts it all
The Matrix takes from every side, keeps asking for more
I clock in, train hard, then I kneel before the Lord
[Chorus]
Who keeps standing? Me, right here
Who keeps loving? With no fear
Say my name—Marques!
Still I rise—Marques!
God knows my heart when the whole world pulls
God knows my heart when the whole world pulls
[Outro]
Beard full, heart open
Still here
Still here
Lord, you know