I'm Gonna Praise Anyway

If “Still Here” in the album, Praise Anyway, is the survivor’s declaration—"I made it through the valley"—then the next song should naturally answer "Now what?"

The commemorated artist's pattern after deep honesty, was to follow with a bold, upbeat declaration of truth. It’s not about feeling joy—it's about choosing it, because God is worthy, even when life isn't easy.

“I’m Gonna Praise Anyway” is the album's battle cry — personal, present-tense, and filled with resolve. It's not the song you sing once the storm passes. It’s the one you belt out while it’s still raining.

This track was born out of what she once described as the “middle space” — the time after the breakdown, but before the breakthrough. In her real-life struggles with depression following her friend’s death, she withdrew from people, from church, even from God at times. When she began to climb out of that darkness, it wasn’t on the wings of instant healing — it was through small, gritty acts of praise in the middle of pain.

That kind of praise — bruised but bold — became her superpower.

“I’m Gonna Praise Anyway” captures that tension:

• I still don’t understand
• I still feel broken
• But I’m still gonna lift my voice

It’s written as a defiant declaration from a woman who’s choosing praise before she feels peace, knowing God is still worthy, even when the world is still messy.

This song is testimony in motion — not from a place of resolution, but from a place of radical hope.

Album Arc

In the album's arc through grief → healing → joy → purpose this track completes the first stage: testimony and resilience.

Lyrics

Verse 1
I woke up with questions, didn’t sleep much last night
Still waitin’ on answers, still fightin’ the fight
But the breath in my lungs says it’s time to decide
Will I sit in the sorrow or stand in the light?

Pre-Chorus
I’ve cried out in silence, I’ve danced in defeat
But there’s power in praise when I fall to my knees

Chorus
I’m gonna praise anyway,
When the night won’t turn to day
When my heart’s still healing, I’ll lift my hands
Even when I don’t understand
‘Cause He’s still good, and He’s still God
Even when I’m broken and tired and lost
My song’s not based on how I feel today—
I’m gonna praise anyway

Verse 2
There’s joy in surrender, there’s strength when I sing
Even grief has to tremble when heaven steps in
I’m not waitin’ for perfect to worship His name
I’ve got history with Jesus, and He hasn’t changed

Pre-Chorus
So I sing through the shaking, I shout through the storm
This praise is my weapon, and peace is reborn

Chorus
I’m gonna praise anyway,
When the night won’t turn to day
When my heart’s still healing, I’ll lift my hands
Even when I don’t understand
‘Cause He’s still good, and He’s still God
Even when I’m broken and tired and lost
My song’s not based on how I feel today—
I’m gonna praise anyway

Bridge (Call and Response with Choir)
When I’m weak? (I’ll praise Him!)
When I doubt? (I’ll praise Him!)
In the fire? (I’ll praise Him!)
No matter how it turns out!
When I fall? (I’ll praise Him!)
When I rise? (I’ll praise Him!)
Through the tears in my eyes—
I’ll still praise, I’ll still praise!

Final Chorus (Key Change, Full Choir)
I’m gonna praise anyway,
Let the mountains fall away
Let the fear try to steal my melody
But it can’t take what God gave to me
‘Cause He’s still good, and He’s still God
Even when I’m broken and tired and lost
Yeah, my worship’s a fire the dark can’t sway—
I’m gonna praise anyway

Outro
I’ll praise… anyway.
(Oh yes I will…)
Anyway.