muzakmajor I am very much aware that Rosamond Johnson wrote the music. I am a fourth generation native of Atlanta. Most Black folks, unfortunately, no longer look for anything other than lyrics, if they look at all.
Lift ev'ry voice and sing 'Til earth and heaven ring Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies Let it resound loud as the rolling sea Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us march on 'til victory is won
OMG. I knew this song. I heard this in Indonesia (well, I'm Indonesian) from a Papuan Christian social activist in a demonstration. I never knew that this song is the Black national anthem. chills.
I’m here from bob the drag queens podcast! I’m so happy I watched this! Beautiful! I’m from Australia so I’ve never heard this until now ❤️❤️❤️
For those of you who don’t know, this is song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is the Black National Anthem, written by scholar, poet James Weldon Johnson.
I had no idea - its stunning thank you :)
What an amazing song, thanks for letting me know. I've gone down a rabbit hole of everything you've mentioned now.
Actually one brother wrote the poem and the other brother added the music
muzakmajor I am very much aware that Rosamond Johnson wrote the music. I am a fourth generation native of Atlanta. Most Black folks, unfortunately, no longer look for anything other than lyrics, if they look at all.
Alex taking the folks to chuch! NOT “church”, but CHUCH!!!! You bettah sang!!!!!
Thank you Bob and Peppermint and Alex for this! Your gifts are bathed in the glory and shine brightly across our hearts! Love
Simply beautiful, Alex.
This performance shakes me to the core and restores some of the hope that I’ve been losing over the years. I needed this more than I knew. 😢😢😢😢
probably listening to this 20 times a day... just insane the talent
WHEN YOU LIKE THE VIDEO BEFORE YOU EVEN PLAY IT..KNOWING SLAYAGE IS ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE..SANG ALEX! 🌹🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👈☺️💥👌
Absolutely breathtaking
I come back to this so often for purpose and strength and joy! Just beautiful! Thank you Alex!
My God, today! That voice. Very few people truly do this Anthem justice and Alex absolutely is among the few.
Hearing my national anthem sung by a beautiful voice warms my heart
Special song and an amazing singer.
Lift ev'ry voice and sing
'Til earth and heaven ring
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on 'til victory is won
Take us right on to church! 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Yes. That voice, my Lord. Thank you for sharing this amazing gift ❤️
OMG. I knew this song. I heard this in Indonesia (well, I'm Indonesian) from a Papuan Christian social activist in a demonstration. I never knew that this song is the Black national anthem. chills.
Yasss!!! Crushing it!! That voice is made of pure magic ✨💖
Here in 2022
I've been listening to this every morning for the past few days. Thank you for this lovely music, Alex!
Giving me LIFE yes!!! Incredible rendition!
Yes, Alex! Yes, Honey!!
Bob The Drag Queen said it best when she said Alex can fucking movie furniture with that voice
Yes
Wow amazing
Yes!
Alex is always amazing, but this was beyond!
Alex is amazing. I watched their come up before glee.
Show stopper per usual
Lord have mercy! Awesome!
Holly blessings. That was amazing performance.
Yes sister you Betta SINGGGGG
Vocals!!! Periodt
Alex SOOO amazing!!! 😍❤️❤️
Outstanding.
Incredible vocals 💖💖
Happy Juneteenth!!
i felt that sis! werq!
Love this! Sing it!
so beautiful
Back again Oct 2021
Beautiful
INCREDIBLE.
Amazing 🙌🏼
A star
YASSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! WERK!!!!!!!
Best music moment of 2020
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someone drop the lyrics