Alysia Harris and JP Cooper perform "Will Not Go Without" live at The Strivers Row's Poetic Soul Series. www.thestrivers... www.facebok/the... / www / thestriversrow
Was I the only one that felt & cried when she said "you was the one that put the shoes on my feet and the gospel in my mouth I will not go without" I felt that in my soul 😩
I appreciate her not being too embarrassed to ask them to pray with her and the audience of respectful people who probably had varying religions that silently prayed along or respected her choice. Beautiful.
+jamahra412- It's because it's a crowd of intelligent people who understood that praying is not necessarily chanting psalms to invisible deities. Sometimes it's just sending good thoughts and wishing well to another human being; and the blessed bond that is established, if momentarily, with that person is of absolute power, that God them-self cannot deny! Very sweet of you to have picked up on that. Stay blessed!
"Mama, i might be God's daughter and Jesus might save. But I am still the girl you named and the woman you raised and there is no one else to think for that small victory"...
I "strive" to be the writer that Alysia is, she leaves it ALL on the stage, for anyone to so eloquently and completely bare themselves is such a blessing, and although I've never heard of JP until today, this pairing was orchestrated by angels and was quite possibly one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Love
Alysia Alysia Alysia!!! You have me in my room boo hoo crying, this was more than a poem, & performance. It was a song written with your memories, the chords played on your heart & only you knew the words to it. No you didn't go without & No you won't go without ❤️ Thank you thank you for sharing this with me & the world. Xo Mattie
I always come back to this raw, unwavering, beauty of a poem over the years- and each time I hear it, it breathes new life into my soul, as if I had never heard it before. Thank you for this incredible gift.. You are incredibly talented Alysia, and make a formidable team with JP. Much love💕
I have been watching this videoz since 6am this morning I cryed because everything this young people were saying is the thingz that I live everyday and may God continue to bless each and everyone of this young children's
Ive never had to go through a death that close. You know how to make someone feel it. I'm in tears right now. I hope I get the chance to meet her one day.
My relationship is breaking down, and one would think that I would want to listen to something more uplifting, but this poem somehow, every morning gives me just what I need to make it through another day.
She calls as she stands in the kitchen soaking a skillet and asks me to hand her the salt, fried eggs, biscuits and sage tea between us and our last fight and hunger settles like an easier kind of forgiveness, She swallows coffee the colour of my skin After first boiling the milk in a sky blue kettle till it weeps One afternoon she will find me naked in bed with a bourbon crying and solving crossword puzzles my ex would be getting married 30 miles away, tearing out my insides in front of a bouquet and a banquet of friends and distant relatives I’ll tell her mama i’m finished I’m famished I’m drooling from the aisles of my heart and she’ll brush my hair she’ll dress me without saying a word as if to say, baby, some boys is poison. But you you are the only diamond that I will ever wear. Mama, I’ve often considered you the fourth member of the trinity though you’ve never asked for any credit or any glory You gave me many titles for the insides of your palms, my backdoor into church on the days when I forgot the difference between steeple and scalpel. The prayer prayed where I was still sleeping in the chest of someone who didn’t treasure me but you kept telling me to rise. every morning reminder that even on days when the sun is sucking its teeth and the clouds are throwing shade you tell me where even on those occasions Your breast been my bible the back of your hand is my paddle bristle brush and snot rag mama you cut the crust off my white bread, cut your eyes when I was talking back, cut those boys for talking smack. Mama, I might be gods daughter and Jesus might save but I’m still the girl you named and the woman you raised and there is no one else to thank for that small victory 6 years ago, I was up to my ears in sand and self-doubt 5,000 miles away in a place where the sphinx and all her wisdom still won’t dare to be your mother And the pyramids are the only point of reference you sent me a text message. you said, That nothing matters but sacrificial love and that is still the hinge and throne of everything I believe in. So, when it finally comes that day and you’re taken home and I have to spill past your body in the church. Your hair cured lightening ripe No more sass just cold. There won’t be any hands strong enough to catch me but my faith will hold after all it was you who put the shoes on my feet and the gospel in my mouth. And I will not, I will not go without.
JP whaaaat I was listen 2 his music thanks to Turkish airline selection of the best upcoming artists. I am beyond impressed by the depth of lyrics of this song, Alysia clarify the lyrics with this beautiful poem. Blown away by the live performance, I feel really blessed to have witnessed the rise of greatness!
2021 Aug 1st is tmrw and I been crying my eyes out since 2am its now 5:54am. Im texting my mom, so hurt because I keep thinking i can't move on or let go. I wish I was as strong as my mom. Only thing is I'm 31 with 2 children - 6 and 13 needing me. But I'm here letting them down. I know I am God's child yet. I can do any and all things I put my mind to. But when im trying to do right and let go, become the woman- mother I know I am supposed to be I keep allowing my heart be broken and my body slowly but surely become weaker every hour I don't let this season of my life die and move on to the better that I constantly dream of. Sorry for this long post but I need prayers pls. God bless everyone!
The only poet to ever move me to tears. She’s so relatable. Years later and I still sob.
"The prayer prayed where I was still sleeping in a chest of someone who didn't treasure me but you kept telling me to rise"
I was there this night. If at the end of my life, if the entirety flashes before my eyes, I hope this is one of the parts that goes slowly.
One time for that mother daughter telepathy and reconciliation
One time for grief
One time for healing
She is getting free on that stage!!!!!!
Was I the only one that felt & cried when she said "you was the one that put the shoes on my feet and the gospel in my mouth I will not go without" I felt that in my soul 😩
Mama, I'm finished. I'm famished. I'm drooling from the isles of my heart.
This verse... gives me chills. So deep. Sooo powerful
Yasssssssssss
Ooooooweeeee
I think it's aisles as in church aisles, which adds another layer to the "ex getting married" thing
Literally just watched to hear this line.
I appreciate her not being too embarrassed to ask them to pray with her and the audience of respectful people who probably had varying religions that silently prayed along or respected her choice. Beautiful.
Never embarrassed to speak about/to God in a crowded space... That is beautiful!
+jamahra412- It's because it's a crowd of intelligent people who understood that praying is not necessarily chanting psalms to invisible deities. Sometimes it's just sending good thoughts and wishing well to another human being; and the blessed bond that is established, if momentarily, with that person is of absolute power, that God them-self cannot deny! Very sweet of you to have picked up on that. Stay blessed!
CAN I BE SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE LIKE THIS ALL MY LIFE PLEASE
"Mama, i might be God's daughter and Jesus might save. But I am still the girl you named and the woman you raised and there is no one else to think for that small victory"...
Yes
I "strive" to be the writer that Alysia is, she leaves it ALL on the stage, for anyone to so eloquently and completely bare themselves is such a blessing, and although I've never heard of JP until today, this pairing was orchestrated by angels and was quite possibly one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Love
who is playing this poem in 2019/2020 Alysia Harris and JP Cooper
Me.
2021
2021 still watching almost daily
2022 and still going strong
Going into 2023.
The love expressed in this piece still hits me every time I watch . I remember when the video was first uploaded to TH-cam
Been coming back to this for about 6 years now. Jp, Alysia I love y’all!!!
JP Cooper's voice is everything. He gives me chills. This was a great performance from both him and Alysia
Right?
Simply breathtaking. Just oozed of soul.
The number of times I’ve run this back? Wow.
My daughter dedicated this video to me. I couldn't stop crying. It made me think of my beloved mother who is no longer with us.
Alysia Alysia Alysia!!!
You have me in my room boo hoo crying, this was more than a poem, & performance. It was a song written with your memories, the chords played on your heart & only you knew the words to it. No you didn't go without & No you won't go without ❤️
Thank you thank you for sharing this with me & the world.
Xo Mattie
I cant go a week without listening to this...#sobs
me too
I always come back to this raw, unwavering, beauty of a poem over the years- and each time I hear it, it breathes new life into my soul, as if I had never heard it before. Thank you for this incredible gift.. You are incredibly talented Alysia, and make a formidable team with JP. Much love💕
Favorite Poet + Favorite Musician.. = Perfect Combination
Heartbreak is never easy, aside from love, it is the ultimate equalizer
I absolutely love this poem. I've watched it so many times. it's beautiful.
I’ve watched this so many times! So much love from South Africa ❤️❤️❤️
I have been watching this videoz since 6am this morning I cryed because everything this young people were saying is the thingz that I live everyday and may God continue to bless each and everyone of this young children's
He is singing "We were raised under Grey skies"
Its so fucking awesome seeing young people getting into the good shit,after getting lost for awhile in sooooo much crap.
She Is Truly So Special & Gifted With Her Words. She Says Exactly What You’re Feeling & It Is Something Ethereal.
"I'm drooling from the aisles of my heart." ❤️
When I miss my mom, I just listen to this poem and heal ❤️Thank you Alysia
Ive never had to go through a death that close. You know how to make someone feel it. I'm in tears right now. I hope I get the chance to meet her one day.
2024 and still as profound as the first time. Thank you.
This is still bringing me to tears all these years later
My relationship is breaking down, and one would think that I would want to listen to something more uplifting, but this poem somehow, every morning gives me just what I need to make it through another day.
I’m back here after so many years 😢
same
I watch her everytime, I need something to pick me back up
ughhhhh I wish she would stop making me cry like this 😩😩😩😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Literally, same. Tears every time.
balllinnngg
She calls as she stands in the kitchen soaking a skillet and asks me to hand her the salt, fried eggs, biscuits and sage tea between us and our last fight and hunger settles like an easier kind of forgiveness,
She swallows coffee the colour of my skin
After first boiling the milk in a sky blue kettle till it weeps
One afternoon she will find me naked in bed with a bourbon
crying and solving crossword puzzles
my ex would be getting married 30 miles away,
tearing out my insides in front of a bouquet and a banquet of friends and distant relatives
I’ll tell her mama i’m finished I’m famished I’m drooling from the aisles of my heart
and she’ll brush my hair she’ll dress me without saying a word as if to say,
baby, some boys is poison.
But you you are the only diamond that I will ever wear.
Mama, I’ve often considered you the fourth member of the trinity
though you’ve never asked for any credit or any glory
You gave me many titles for the insides of your palms,
my backdoor into church on the days when I forgot the difference between steeple and scalpel.
The prayer prayed where I was still sleeping in the chest of someone who didn’t treasure me
but you kept telling me to rise.
every morning reminder that even on days when the sun is sucking its teeth and the clouds are throwing shade
you tell me where even on those occasions
Your breast been my bible
the back of your hand is my paddle bristle brush and snot rag mama
you cut the crust off my white bread,
cut your eyes when I was talking back,
cut those boys for talking smack.
Mama, I might be gods daughter and Jesus might save
but I’m still the girl you named and the woman you raised
and there is no one else to thank for that small victory
6 years ago,
I was up to my ears in sand and self-doubt
5,000 miles away in a place
where the sphinx and all her wisdom still won’t dare to be your mother
And the pyramids are the only point of reference you sent me a text message.
you said,
That nothing matters but sacrificial love and that is still the hinge and throne of everything I believe in.
So, when it finally comes that day and you’re taken home and I have to spill past your body in the church.
Your hair cured lightening ripe
No more sass just cold.
There won’t be any hands strong enough to catch me but my faith will hold
after all it was you who put the shoes on my feet and the gospel in my mouth.
And I will not,
I will not go without.
Thank you
Why am I crying...
Hilary Iknov IM crying too...This is BEAUTIFUL isn't it :)
i can't go without crying. Man that was brilliant
I WONT marry a woman who make me cry like this! mmmmh. What a talent!
"the prayer prayed when I was still sleeping, still sleeping in the chest of someone who didn't treasure me but you kept telling me to rise"
Kristal Hunter 👐👐
Strivers poets are so lit
i keep coming back to this, so beautiful
It's 2023 and I'm still here🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I always cry after watching this. Reminds me so much of my own mother. Damn I can't even imagine going without that woman.
Strivers Row keeps me going some days
This brought tears to my eyes. This is powerful. Thank you Alysia. Thank you JP.
I'm tired of crying!! I love her
Had to put it on repeat... :) Yes... Just yes.
I’m literally in tears 😩😩💜
Jesus I am crying they do this every time
Loveeeee Alysia Harris. Another powerful poem 👌🏿😊
Wow! that was incredible, I felt every single word , I got chills , my soul has been touched by an extrordinary poetess.
I saw her live and cried through the entire show
wow a special person sent me here, i have to properly thank him.
I dont seehow anyone could dislike this poem
This is a masterpiece 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Wow, I am blown away with admiration and a teary eye...thanks Alysia
Gosh God dam that girl can poem and that dude can sing
Four years later this still touches no, it still snatches my breath...my soul.
I have watched this over 10 times and I still cry. They are so talented. Much love xo
She left all of that emotion right there on that stage, I felt that release love
Crying my damn eyes out......time to watch it again lol #Amazing
2022 - Forever! ♥️
Who could possibly dislike this? I'm just going to assume that they have big clumsy fingers and that it was an accident lol.
Phenomenal... As usual.
JP whaaaat I was listen 2 his music thanks to Turkish airline selection of the best upcoming artists.
I am beyond impressed by the depth of lyrics of this song, Alysia clarify the lyrics with this beautiful poem.
Blown away by the live performance, I feel really blessed to have witnessed the rise of greatness!
Still love this 😍 2020
Literally in tears..
PERFECT. Amazing. Breath taking.
Still hits in 2024
🙌 I need this song !
Still here...loving this magic.
I need this song!!
Still listening to this, still gives me chills.
Still love this
Church. That's real right there. 4th in the trinity, birthed and raised me
His voice & her words... Perfection.
please come to atlanta.. ive been dying to see you guys for years.
Can I just stay here ! Amazing
Love both, Alysia and JP!!!
I felt this performance all through my body.
I can't stop breaking down at every sentence this is me 😔
In tears. Damn that was so beautiful❤ A mother's love
2021 Aug 1st is tmrw and I been crying my eyes out since 2am its now 5:54am. Im texting my mom, so hurt because I keep thinking i can't move on or let go. I wish I was as strong as my mom. Only thing is I'm 31 with 2 children - 6 and 13 needing me. But I'm here letting them down. I know I am God's child yet. I can do any and all things I put my mind to. But when im trying to do right and let go, become the woman- mother I know I am supposed to be I keep allowing my heart be broken and my body slowly but surely become weaker every hour I don't let this season of my life die and move on to the better that I constantly dream of. Sorry for this long post but I need prayers pls. God bless everyone!
I hope you have healed 🥺❤️
i really needed to hear this
Same.
This still makes me cry 😩
Sheesh I went through sooo many videos trying to find this one again. Now I've saved it 😊
Please, please come back to England. It's been too long 😭.
that was amazing 😥
This different when you actually lose your mom smh if you have a good one treasure her💞
Who is still watching in 2022!!! Masterpiece 🖤✨
This was so touching and beautiful!
Still listening in 2021!!!!
What do you say when your daughter dedicates this performance to you....in tears I say "Thank you Ladybug"
Wow!!!! I think I need to call my mom right now!!!!😳 💯
Still here.
god Alysia is so beautiful in all ways.
That was amazing. OMG.
crying ! I love her
Amazing job!