Hive Open Mic Week 135 || Stand up By Cynthia Erivo (cover)
Hello friends 🤗❤️. It's another beautiful week in the Hive Open Mic community.
The theme fight oppression is a beautiful and insightful theme by our recent spotlight artist @indonesiabersatu . As the world is advancing so are some social vices. Oppression can be cruelty or slavery, it can also be internal turmoil.
In every society, there is an unwritten strata. One thing I've observed that makes all the difference in these strata is the mindset. These days I see people justify their own wrongdoings, yet castigate and look down on other people who are sometimes, better morally than they are. This saddens me a lot and made me decide to hold my head up high wherever I find myself and stand for what I believe. And in cases when I can, help others fight against it as well. This has often gotten me in bad books with certain people, but I won't be oppressed or be a party to oppression.
Harriet Tubman was a young girl when she ran away from the home of her master and the rest of her family. Her master wasn't acknowledging the promise his father made to Harriet's parents that her generation would be free, so Harriet decided to take her own freedom in her own hands.
She succeeded at that and proceeded to help several other blacks. She stood her ground against the unfair ownership of her destiny. Despite being alone, she helped several people break free from slavery.
Finally, never let yourself be subject to worry or internal pressure. Stand your ground and stay positive!
Thanks For Watching. You Live Rent-free In My Heart 🤗❤️
Lyrics
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 of 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
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
Do 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
I 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
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Instrumental track source
▶️ 3Speak
Hello friends 🤗❤️. It's another beautiful week in the Hive Open Mic community.
The theme fight oppression is a beautiful and insightful theme by our recent spotlight artist @indonesiabersatu . As the world is advancing so are some social vices. Oppression can be cruelty or slavery, it can also be internal turmoil.
In every society, there is an unwritten strata. One thing I've observed that makes all the difference in these strata is the mindset. These days I see people justify their own wrongdoings, yet castigate and look down on other people who are sometimes, better morally than they are. This saddens me a lot and made me decide to hold my head up high wherever I find myself and stand for what I believe. And in cases when I can, help others fight against it as well. This has often gotten me in bad books with certain people, but I won't be oppressed or be a party to oppression.
Harriet Tubman was a young girl when she ran away from the home of her master and the rest of her family. Her master wasn't acknowledging the promise his father made to Harriet's parents that her generation would be free, so Harriet decided to take her own freedom in her own hands.
She succeeded at that and proceeded to help several other blacks. She stood her ground against the unfair ownership of her destiny. Despite being alone, she helped several people break free from slavery.
Finally, never let yourself be subject to worry or internal pressure. Stand your ground and stay positive!
Thanks For Watching. You Live Rent-free In My Heart 🤗❤️
Lyrics
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 of 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
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
Do 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
I 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
Lyrics source
Instrumental track source
▶️ 3Speak
Wow...you are phenomenal ✨, keep singing dearie 🥰
Thank you so much Sleemfit 🥰🤗❤
Well I listened, it wasn't the easiest of songs sincerely, it could see the strain and how challenging it was, but it was amazing see how you pulled it off. I haven't heard of this song, but the singer reminds me of Common and his type of songs. Beautiful, the whole vibe was there. I liked how you eventually ended it all, I could see you were really tired afterall, but weldone again... Cheiiiiiiiiiii.
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Yeah o, I doubted my song choice to the last minute because my singing voice has been hoarse recently.
You should check Cynthia Erivo out, she sings good stuff too 🥰.
😂 yes o, I was working on reserve energy 😂. Thank you soo much for always Jose 🥰, you're the bestest 🤗🤗❤❤❤
This girl!!! You are on fire oo, do you want to burn us? Lolz, please don't mind me jhur, I just love what I heard jhare. This song is sang by only star and you should know it's time to go apply for and musical auditions, please, don't waste any more time.
Thank you so much for blessing us with this beautiful piece, I loved it, despite the fact that it went harder you still told us that you are even tougher, good job 👍🥰.
Hooope, my sweet🥰🤗, I could never do that😂😂. Ehhh🤣😂, okay mama😂.
Thanks for making me smile🥰, plenty hugs for you 🤗🤗🤗
Hahaha, better oo because I don't want to get burned, hehehe.
You are always welcome dear, I'm happy I could make you smile 😁.
Hola mi querida Sekani!!! Your words at the beginning were spot on and I know whoever listens to you and is in tune with freedom, will applaud what you say 🔥🔥🔥!!!!
I loved Harriet's story and the plot of the movie, it looks very cool; this soundtrack is very powerful and vibrant, it sounds like a libertarian march with celestial songs... it's amazing!!!!
You raised the level of difficulty, you are a woman of challenges, that is very admirable Sekani, this song is not easy at all but you mastered it from start to finish, you are spectacular, I congratulate you for this interpretation 🌹💖!!!!
Let's keep growing and freeing souls from the chains that oppress that in many cases are mental, keep giving light to the beings that need it, thank you for that work 💞!!!!
I send you a big hug and thank you for being part of the Hive Open Mic once again.... You Rockkk!!! 🙌😀💛
PS: I thought those seconds after the video would bring bloopers, but I heard.... Thank You!!! 👍😉
Yaaayy🥳, mi moderador favorito🤭 🙈 thank youuu.
Harriet's is a story of bravery. She's called the Moses of her people and had so many miraculous escapes Oh yes, the song imprints itself in your head till you can't sing anything else 😂.
😂ohh, I'll be sure to include the bloopers in future videos.
Thanks so much for always!🥰🥰🤗❤❤
Wow
This is great
Asin the energy you put in striking the low key and still maintaining your voice and the song and also striking high.
This is beautiful
I love this song so much, it's not easy I must say but you delivered it well
Kudos dear❤
Marvel🤗🤗, thank you very much dearie 🥰🥰
MEEEN! ❤️ This is phenomenal. Not every singer can do this. Babe your voice is out of this world. I love you, love you and love you again and again 😘 ♥
Congrats for this entry at dear @sekani
Eeiiiiiiiiii🥰🥰, this love is too much o 🤭😂😂. Thank youuu @onos-f 🤗🤗❤❤
Oh how sweet! Your singing is beautiful, of course, and this song really hits home when the accompanying beat arrives. Very impressive music as a whole, and you carry the song with grace and greatness. It's a pleasure to listen, thank you.
I feel highly honored you enjoyed my singing 🥰🥰, thank you so much for your kindness @cabelindsay 🥰❤
Beautiful interpretation, you have an amazing voice. The lyrics of this song are extraordinary, and leave us a message for reflection. Great job, keep up the good work.