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