About The Song
“I’m Still Standing” is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin for John’s 1983 studio album “Too Low for Zero”. It was the second single released from the album in the UK, and the first single released in the United States. The song is a celebration of life, love, and survival in the music industry, as Elton reflects on his life and journey. The lyrics of the song were inspired by a difficult relationship he was in. The song peaked at No. 4 on the UK charts. The video promoting the song on MTV helped it become a hit. The song has been covered by various artists, including Taron Egerton, who played Elton John in the 2019 biopic “Rocketman”.