'Stand Up (from Harriet)' by Cynthia Erivo

#HARRIET

[Kiara-utoo]

When she hit that note "I'm wading through mighty She ate this song up

[sheilagarner]

We are so spoiled I will never fully understand what my ancestors went through! For freedom. Bless them.

[iloaamituanai]

I been walkin'
With my face turned to the sun
Weight on my shoulders
A bullet in my gun
Oh, I got eyes in the back on my head
Just in case I have to run
I do what I can when I can while I can for my people
While the clouds roll back and the stars fill the night

That's when I'm gonna stand up
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I can feel it in my bones

Early in the mornin'
Before the sun begins to shine
We're gonna start movin'
Towards that separating line
I'm wadin' through muddy waters
You know I got a made up mind
And I don't mind if I lose any blood on the way to salvation
And I'll fight with the strength that I got until I die

So I'm gonna stand up
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I can feel it in my bones

And I know what's around the bend
Might be hard to face 'cause I'm alone
And I just might fail
But Lord knows I tried
Sure as stars fill up the sky

Stand up
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on

I'm gonna stand up
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on

I'm gonna stand up
Take my people with me
Together we are going
To a brand new home
Far across the river
Can you hear freedom calling?
Calling me to answer
Gonna keep on keepin' on
I can feel it in my bones

I go to prepare a place for you
I go to prepare a place for you
I go to prepare a place for you
I go to prepare a place for you

[cheese]

I'm not even black but this gave me so many chills. The feeling of unity touches my heart so much. This woman's voice is so enchanting too 🥺💖

[DavidJPont]

I'm calling it
and the Oscar for best original song goes

[johnmurfadevera]

Although I’m Filipino I found the movie enjoyable. I cried a couple of times, Harriet was truly moving and inspiring. Her singing made the film even more chilling and phenomenal. I loved it. May God bless all those who saw Harriet that we all get to see what is pass the horizon—freedom. Thanks for the awesome film.

[jenniferschillig]

I'm calling it: Best Song Oscar.

(It's also apropos they cast a trained singer for Harriet. As shown in the movie, Harriet Tubman did use spirituals as a kind of code for escapees.)

[ayanance]

I can’t tell you hard I cried when I first heard this song…talk about generational trauma resurfacing…I was sobbing with my whole soul.

[tanyaslifeandstyle]

Awesome Ms.Cynthia Erivo you did that get ready the Oscar goes to you Amen.

[jessicacain]

I loved the movie! Cynthia Erivo did an amazing job as Harriet. This song gives me chills!

[akanke]

She sang and acted in the movie... Wow. She also played a very important person. ''I go to prepare a place for you:" were her last words before she rested permanently. Harriet tubman will always be remembered

[olivianichole]

I accidentally hit the dislike button and almost had a stroke because I swear this song makes my soul leave my body. It is incredible❤

[jinkagna]

A music that make me cry, not because I am sad; just knowing how strong and forgiving our ancestors were. 💪 💪 💪

[chickenpermissionart]

This song gives me goosebumps. R.I.P Harriet Tubman

[kristijones]

This song gives me chills up & down my spine!!!

[sargenthunter]

This is such a raw and inspiring song, and such an amazing movie I couldn't be more lucky to have things like this be a part of my history. It truly is sad but incredible on what my ansetors went through, Harriet Tubman would be proud of African Americans being able to have freedom and not have to fear being killed for standing up for what they believe in.this is an inspiring story and was portrayed beautifully. I love learning about black history and culture.STAND UP AND SPEAK Y'ALL WE BLACK, WE PROUD, AND WE FREE, EMBRACE THAT MELONIN AND REMEMBER WHAT WE USED TO GO THROUGH.so many black people wish they were white, or hide there heratige because they are ashamed of it, well don't be✊🏿

[Foxy-zupj]

I love this song my aunt has me addicted

[inconnueinconnue]

Redemption song.. her voice is stunning.. Masallah..

[mihyax]

Every time hear this I get tears in my eyes 🙏🏿✊🏿 @BlackBusinessGoalz

[JussBlackGirlMagic]

I love this song It hits different everytime ❤️❤️❤️