Andra Day - The Only Way Out [Official Music Video]

"The Only Way Out" by Andra Day, from the motion picture "Ben Hur."

Written by: Andra Day and Dave Wood
Directed by: Myriam Santos

The Only Way Out
Performed by Andra Day
From the Motion Picture “Ben Hur”
© 2016 Warner Bros. Records/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc./Paramount Pictures Corporation
“Courtesy of” Warner Bros. Records

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Lyrics:

The Only Way Out by Andra Day

If you could look inside my life
and use my eyes
would you pity me
Would you see the desperate nights
and all the lies 
that brought me to my knees
i keep thinking that i have to make you fall the way I fell from your betrayal
to bring me peace of mind
I won't let you move along, just walk away and wear the cape
like your some hero

I can't hear love cause we're at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh I'm in a cage
and I hear mercy say
I'm hear now
and it's the only way out
but revenge is so loud 
and the bombs are so proud
but I'm still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
it's the only way out

I used to hear my father say
counter play ends in defeat
I said I'd never be that way
try to make you pay
because it would cost me
But you owe me so much more than what you gave to this
guess every story twists
people tell me let it go
and forgive

I can't hear love cause we're at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh I'm in a cage
and I hear mercy say
I'm hear now
and it's the only way out
but revenge is so loud 
and the bombs are so proud
but I'm still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
it's the only way 

Oh (4x)

Mercy is the only way out
Mercy gave me my way out

[AteezheadlinesMAWAZINE]

No disrespect to many of the artists out today but Andra gives me that old throwback soul. A period when having great vocals was paramount. We've lost so many vocalists this past few years. I'm glad a label chose something other than the normal great dancing and average voice.

[mamboleeg]

The first time i heard this song I actually cried. Like i was bawling my eyes out. Thinking of everything in my life and the bitterness i encounter and deal with sometimes. After that i looked to the heavens and said "Father all in your Hands cause i cant do it on my own. Help me forgive too"
Some might think its crazy or I'm just seeing things but i actually felt peace after that.

[MartellMedia]

this deserves the Oscar nomination for best original song.

[hannahtaybooks]

"Revenge is so loud and the drums are so proud" Beautiful lyrics xx

[SGGCREATIVES]

2019 was a rough year. Almost made the jump because I was tired of failing and I thought I had no fight left in me. I am humbled to say that this song and her other title Rise Up helped me through those really dark days. Thank you for your music ma'am.

[sirmaximus]

Ben Hur ending song. Man this song just hits home. Should cry

[wahyuadtyo]

The movie make me cry
The song make me cry
The lyrics make me cry

[CalvinGoHardRichard]

Just saw Ben Hur and here I am! Powerful Song!

[cherissebend]

She so poetic and have such a powerful voice GOD BLESS

[abigailcartagenas]

She's like Adele and Rihanna molded together

[TheDavemaster]

Beautiful story, beautiful words, beautifully sung, Beautiful movie, beautiful women, beautiful meaning, beautiful song ❤

[sportsrockstarz]

I think this is one of the Best songs ever written.

[jaxdex]

"You cannot drive darkness out by darkness, only light can do that. You cannot drive hate out by hate, only love can do that." LOVE and PEACE is what the world needs. Can we all just stop hating, lying, judging, killing, cheating and hurting each other?The world wasn't made for us to fight against each other. "Forgiveness is the best revenge"

[missteenguapo]

This song is on repeat... Her vocals are phenomenal and the message in the music speaks to me. Definitely one of my fave female artists

[silvanafernandes]

Está aqui o comentário brasileiro que vocês estavam procurando!!
Que voz maravilhosa!! 💖

[aawannebo]

She's amazing. Real soul voice. Love all her music.

[lv_bot_international]

perfect song for ben-hur ending... the voice is so mellow and soothing!

[ubumer]

The moment I listened this at the end of the movie, I googled this song.... beautiful lyrics

[shanomaemilling]

"You owe me so much more than you gave" 😢😢

[sherrylenair]

her voice is captivating I love to hear her say we at war and mercy is the only way and she end on that note.