I always put some crocodile Rock some rocket Man and I'm still standing in my playlist it gets me up and going and cleaning I always thought of it as him saying he's coming out saying that he's gay. G Lander from Southington ConnecticutI'm not from the same generation that heard this song on MTV.She thought EJ was singing 'I can't stand it!' and didn't understand.what he couldn't stand. Esskayess from Dallas, TxMy brother's wife at the time was from Europe and didn't always understand what the lyrics were saying.Truthteller from Edinburgh, UkThis song was about Elton’s ex boyfriend and manager, John Reid.But it would make sense even if the video was never posted. I thought that because someone made a video of clips from Chad Wild Clay and his friend's videos with the Sing! version of this was playing, specifically with Melvin CWC in mind (he's been through a lot). Bridget from CoI thought this was about staying strong after going through a lot, given the title.This song kept me going when things were very difficult. (kind of dramatic, yes.) This hits very close to home for me as I had broken up with an abusive partner. Ap from IsraelHonestly, for me this song is about showing how strong you are even after your former lover destroyed your life.False from AmericaI always thought it was about him quitting drinking because of the lyrics like 'Picking up the pieces of my life without *you* on my mind' (him trying to piece his life together after everything he did while using alcohol) and 'You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use' (he probably tried to make it look like he wasn't struggling with alcoholism and he's eluding here to the fact that he did struggle).Sexy Beats from UkI think it’s about how he wanted to kill himself and he became better and how he’s still standing and how he’s ok now but you can look at it from a lot of views.

i wasnt going to lead him on and i realized soon that my feelings were more lust than love idk what kind of 'mask' i hide behind but its not what he thinks lol. i had broken up with him because i didnt feel comfortable in the relationship and it just wasnt working out for me and he sent me this song. Mrina from Americamy ex actually sent me this song haha.If it would have been Nice it would be the Negresco at the Prom. Arrow from AmericaThe video was actually shot in Cannes because of the Carlton Hotel.Aubrey from New Amsterdam I still dont know what the songs about.Kthe male dancer painted yellow from the video is so beautiful.

You know the sort of thing, 'Don't you worry about me, I'll be perfectly fine.' Unlike George Jones' 'She Thinks I Still Care,' where, in fact, he really did, I really didn't.'

Which, if my memory serves me correctly, it was a sort of kiss off to an old girlfriend. In fact, it's probably infinitely more interesting, perhaps, than what it was initially written about. Which, believe me, is perfectly fine by me. I think people see it as an anthem based on Elton's strong sense of survival in the face of adversity. Said the lyricist: 'It's perhaps one more example of the original idea being interpreted by everyone into something quite different. While the song is often seen as a statement of Elton's resilience, Taupin wrote it with a specific person in mind. An uptempo song with some harsh lyrics ('You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use'), it conveys a universal theme of finding confidence after a difficult breakup. With lyrics by Bernie Taupin, this song is directed at a former lover, as Elton sings about how he is still standing strong without this person.

Im still standing video