Keeping My Feet Down

Lyrics

Intro
Yeah, some days stack up higher than the miles behind
But I know what I’ve carried, and I know what’s mine

Verse 1
Clocked out late, still got a list on the seat
Bills on the counter, mud on my boots in the heat
Did what I promised, handled what I could
Then one small thing went sideways like I knew it would
Phone keeps ringing, everybody wants a piece
Jaw set tight, trying hard to find some peace
I feel that old fuse burning hot in my chest
But I’ve come too far to let anger do the rest

Pre-Chorus
I take one breath, let the first words wait
I don’t have to turn one hard day into fate

Chorus
When the storm comes hard, I keep my feet down
I’ve been knocked around, but I’m still here now
I can lose my temper, I can feel that fire
Still I won’t hand my whole life to a moment’s wire
I’ve got miles in recovery, work I’ve done
A few good people and a new day coming on
Whatever breaks loose, I won’t go back
No drugs, no misery—I’m staying on track

Verse 2
I remember the rooms where I barely could speak
The long honest mornings, the strong getting weak
One day at a time, then a week, then a year
Learning to sit with the truth and stay here
I’ve made my amends where the door opened wide
Took the long road, let my pride step aside
I’m not saying I’m cured, I’m not saying I’m through
I just know what the old road will do

Pre-Chorus
So I call somebody when my thoughts run fast
I keep both hands on the wheel, eyes off the past

Chorus
When the storm comes hard, I keep my feet down
I’ve been knocked around, but I’m still here now
I can lose my temper, I can feel that fire
Still I won’t hand my whole life to a moment’s wire
I’ve got miles in recovery, work I’ve done
A few good people and a new day coming on
Whatever breaks loose, I won’t go back
No drugs, no misery—I’m staying on track

Verse 3
Life don’t check in before it changes the plan
Sometimes the best you can do is be the best you can
I’ve missed a turn, had to own what I chose
Learned real strength is the way that you grow
I’m proud of the ground, but I stay on my knees
Not for a crown—just some calm and some peace
If I’ve got breath, I’ve got one more try
If I’ve got help, I can get through tonight

Bridge
When my hands start shaking, I remember the climb
Every hard-earned morning, every honest line
I don’t need to win every fight in a day
I just need to keep choosing a better way

Final Chorus
When the storm comes hard, I keep my feet down
I’ve been knocked around, but I’m still here now
I can lose my temper, I can feel that fire
Still I won’t hand my whole life to a moment’s wire
I’ve got miles in recovery, work I’ve done
A few good people and a new day coming on
Whatever breaks loose, I won’t go back
No drugs, no misery—I’m staying on track

Outro
One breath, one step, let the hard day pass
I’m building a life that can finally last
No drugs, no misery, no turning back
The storm can come—I’m staying on track