Ain’t Backing Down by Tony Gibbs
All rights reserved © ℗ 2025 Tony Gibbs

I got fire in my blood from the ones who came before,
Granddad’s hammer on the wall, mama singing hymns at the door.
They taught me how to fight clean and how to love fierce—
If you think I’m turning tail, well honey, think again—I'm right here.

When the world's in the shade, I don’t run, I don’t hide—
I just dig my heels in deeper, let my lightning strike.

I ain’t backin’ down, no matter how hard you push—
I was built from the ground with steel in my soul and a backbone of wood.
Got my faith in my chest, got my people behind—
Try to shake me, break me, take me—go on, get in line.
I ain’t backin’ down—
Not now, not ever, not this time.

This heart don’t scare easy, this voice won’t be tamed,
I’ve been raised on truth and courage, not on runnin’ from the flames.
So go ahead, throw your matches, light your little fires—
I’ll be standing in the ashes singin’ louder, stronger, higher.

Yeah, you can bring your thunder, but I’ll bring my roar—
I’m the storm you didn’t see coming, the girl who settles no score.

I ain’t backin’ down, no matter how hard you push—
I was built from the ground with steel in my soul and a backbone of wood.
Got my faith in my chest, got my people behind—
Try to shake me, break me, take me—go on, get in line.
I ain’t backin’ down—
Not now, not ever, not this time

Oh, these roots go deep,
Oh, this heart won’t quit—
I’m the proof you can’t shake
A soul God made to resist.

I ain’t backin’ down, no matter how hard you push—
I was built from the ground with steel in my soul and a backbone of wood.
Got my faith in my chest, got my people behind—
Try to shake me, break me, take me—go on, get in line.
I ain’t backin’ down—
Not now, not ever, not this time —

Go on, get in line...

Ain’t Backin’ Down

UK songwriter. Featured songs have been produced thanks to the talent of Donna Hazelton, Esther O'Connor, Tim O'Connor, Graeme Duffin, Sandy Jones, John Harley Weston, Kim Copeland, Erin Caldwell, Rachel Williams, Tim Buppert, Pete Dymond, Marcie Summers, Stuart Brayson, Buddy Hyatt, Jim Hyatt, Brian Fullen, Glen Duncan, Bob Britt, Wayne Killius, James Mitchell, Doug Grieves, and Ray Curtis. 

All music and lyrics © Tony Gibbs unless shown otherwise. 

2025 onwards: Lyrics, melodies and creative direction: Tony Gibbs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

All creative work is developed through a human-led process where AI acts as a digital tool, not a replacement. My role is to provide the emotional truth, lived experience and artistic direction through my lyrics.

Every idea, story and emotional direction originates from my lived experience and/or my own imagination. AI helped me shape structure, phrasing and flow — the final voice, choices and meaning are entirely mine. Backing tracks created using AI. 

All intellectual property for the final lyrics remains with the human author.