I just found this song again. I was so young when I listened to this daily. I grew up without parents. This made me cry all the time. And I’m so happy now, I made myself so strong so y’all can do it too. ❤️🙌🏽
"One thing I know is that I must survive:....One thing I know is that I must rise" This line touches me deep❤ It give me motivation each and every single time. It reminds me to stay strong during my trials and tribulations, and that I will overcome 🙏🏽 Thank you Etana for your words of inspiration❤
I lose my mom at 13 and growth up mistreated, this song get me through the days, ☹, )help others if u can), don't matter how small, take it from a person that when days with nothing to eat at that age ,so I know the smallest show of kindness meat a lot to me
So touching n so heart feeling very emotional this is what actually happens in Nairobi streets sad stories behind the youths in Kenya may God always have mercy on us.cant explain what's actually running thru ma mind when listening to it made me to shed tears
Verse 1] Every day I rise on a prayer That's all I got to take me through I know one day, I must and I will Free myself from everything that holds me captive [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high [Verse 2] Life is so sweet and I don't wanna die But this burden I bare could be hard sometimes Food scarce so me juggle everywhere Sometimes me make a move, me can't find no bus fare Go look fi mama Jai, she say nothing no deh there 'Pon da youth, dem face, I see the pain [Interlude] I know I wanna get the most out of life So we all agree, 'cause I need to pray The youths, stay sharp We have to survive till the end [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high [Verse 3] Youths in the Garden, youths in the Jungle Youths in a Rema, August Town Youths in a Flanker, De La Vega, Riverton Backto and Mud Town I know it is hard sometimes but we nah give up, oh no Mathews Lane, Hundreds Lane, Plain Land, White hall Grants Pen, Norwood, Back Bush, Spanish Town Don't you give up [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high [Bridge] One thing I know is that I must survive One thing I know is that I must rise Rise... [Verse 1] Every day I rise on a prayer That's all I got to take me through I know one day I must and I will Free myself from everything that holds me captive [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
After watching so many songs from Etana i also decided to name my new born daughter Etana and i know one day she will be very influential like Etana the reggae artist . big up Etana
this song is so powerful,. and i thank you from the bottom my heart to say thank you for bringing this music into my life. you talent is a gift from god to help others in ways you dont even know. THANKYOU and may god bless you xx
You make my world my name is Trishann I've been through so much when every ni listen to you am happy blessing the king to bring such lady blessing to dad and mom to bring positive bto the world
Just love the this song!! The lyrics are so powerful!! I love all your music Etana the message and lyrics touch my soul everyone. I saw you in Orlanda with the legend Beres Hammond what a pleasant surprise it was for me. I enjoyed the show. Stay bless Etana!!
I played this song today, I haven't heard it in 9 years, last time I heard it was at my dad's funeral, the last year of my dad's life he got a job in barbados teaching bajan mechanics how to fix car transmissions, he heard Etana all around the island and loved her music, I haven't had the heart to play Etana till today, idk why but I just needed to feel with my dad today
I love Love LOVVVEEEEE Etana!!! She is absolutely amazing and her music has helped me through some pretty tough times!! She is as amazing in person as she is in her music!! Such an amazing vibe!!
2020 and still one of my fav songs 🎧 Every day I rise on a prayer. It’s al I got to take me through I know one day I must and I will free myself from everything that holds me captive! I’m going to be free like a bird in the sky‼️🙌🙏 Don’t give up guys🗣you will survive 🗣you will rise 🗣
omg i am crying to this song can you believe it gonna be free like a bird in the sky. i always be singing to this song but didn't understand what it was saying until now. big up mi country jamaica and one love jungle. and one love etana
Etana, I Thank you so much for this beautiful song,it let me remember my struggles,is my life in your video,and I'm grateful to the most high for hearing my cry and my prayers.Thank you i listen to it everyday.
I undastand straight! The struggles are real in Jamaica, unlike canada. I wish I could live off the land. Someone send fi mi! #JamaicanRaised!! Brrrraaaahp Brrrraaaahp!
This is my song in every way. All the words I feel in my heart. Etna you sing it so beautifully. "Everyday I rise on a prayer and that's what I have to take me thru" well said.
I look at this video & see a singer who was to me a true artiste full of integrity & pure intent to educate & uplift her ppl both as a race & moral quality content of her entire genre. However it is now obvious to me (due to er) she sold out & is now a mouth peice for vindictive acusers who seek to justify their hate. The only logic she got right is support of, the alternative & sensible candidate allowing the politcal system to work, in the hopw it is not tainted or compromised. I do however still appreciate the themes of this song, for instance as much as how scolding is necessary at times. Parents should know when & how to do it based on the character of each child, the punishment should fit the crime & the child should not be terrified of the parent or ppl. This will put them in a shell & even begin to lie out of fear of punishment. I am not a parent, but I would educate my daughter that daddy loves you, no matter what & will seek to place himself in your shoe, age, situationonal & context, weighed against my own parental efforts to prepare you for such a scenario & punish you accordingly if needed. That does not mean "beating or scolding" the older u get the less that should be done, if raised right. That means if my 15 ish teen daughter LIES about her age, & even gets pregnant by a fellow teen, or young adult who should've known better. I would not box, beat & disown her, the fear of reprimand strong reprimand would not compel her to make up stories about being kidnapped, sliced, beaten, held against her will or raped. If she even contract an STD I would have her contact the other person, both get tested & counselling from their. What i would not do as a parent, is get upset blame the Other perso, take out hits against him. Even worst when it turns out he NEVER HaD an STD, I would not seek to infect him covertly thru Barber's, (lip), or " Powdered Tampered underwear" or Church commuion & spiked food & drinks when those fail. I would not send her to seduce him years later, to rikindle flames, after trying to frame him as a rapist & then not tell him about his child because he didn't fall madly back in love with her, after I as a concerned father told her to stop taking his calls & cut him off. I am glad Etana lives in a country where sex-offenders a firstly given a fair trial to establish if they indeed are one & residents are notified if they're Neighbours are. This is better than they system we have our here where ppl are not approached, (especially when they can debunk & rebutt lies & a matter of 15 minutes iif that ever happened) blacklisted, poisoined or killed by police, &/or hired street gangs contracted by masonic church clergy brotherhood, after being framed for countless other crimes, to justify the hit for good measure. I don't really like where america is headed as a country, but this aspoect of it i like. I would much rather as a father to know that justice is served & the correct person is being prosecuted for the crime, the thought that the person who did such acts to my "innocent little teen princess" is still walking free would scare me to sleepless nights. Even worse if i found out that my sweet princess is not so innocent & supposedly did these things to boys without much pursuit & is so verse as to volunteer unto them deviant sexual practice, that shocks even them, I'd want to know, why & how she learnt this. Could it a promiscuous relative, known to whole community, who fequents the music scene dates, appears in videos, passed arround by artiste & older men. Who knows, but You know what would hurt me the most is knowing my own absence as a father caused this. Knowing this i would not punish my child to the point of running to the wrong ppl & things for solace, & if I was a sex offender I would definetly prefer & want to serve my time in jail & return to live my life free from harrasment, police & gangstalking & even where a Tshirt saying Registered Sex Offender, just to allay ppls fears. I would open all the windows in my room when females or kids or present for the same reason. However I am not a Parent appearently nor a Sex Offender, but I still wanna be free, ignored & oblivious to some misguided haters & the evil guidinf them.
Uplifted Bless up Emprezz Etana #Free uplifting dis is 1 of ur song's y I see #YOU the first tym yuh came to the UK dis upmove I keep on doing it Blessed love it's so upliftment Jah Bless 🔥🔥🔥👑🔥🔥🔥
Still listening 2024
Same ❤
Yess
same❤
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2023 still listening.only who can relate will understand how painful and motivational at the same this song is🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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u can c the tears from her eyes at the end, this song deserves a million views, love u etana
Etana mi love this song it my favourite song😭😭😭😭
Yeah
I see it
It bring tear to my eye
Love heart to heart
I just found this song again.
I was so young when I listened to this daily.
I grew up without parents. This made me cry all the time.
And I’m so happy now, I made myself so strong so y’all can do it too.
❤️🙌🏽
Jamaican economy makes me feel like I’m right back to the days of when this song came out. I listen to lift my spirits in 2024
2009 till now!
Life can feel so unfair at times 😢 when will good people get a break through
After death
😢Hearing her sing with such conviction and pain , ghetto youths hold strong 💪 ❤❤
"One thing I know is that I must survive:....One thing I know is that I must rise" This line touches me deep❤ It give me motivation each and every single time. It reminds me to stay strong during my trials and tribulations, and that I will overcome 🙏🏽 Thank you Etana for your words of inspiration❤
So emotional, not easy to listen to it without shedding tears.
For real man
big tone big up etana
Soul touching.Big up sister!
True dat... am cryin' like a Baby 😭😪❤❤❤
So true zwelethu shweni
I lose my mom at 13 and growth up mistreated, this song get me through the days, ☹, )help others if u can), don't matter how small, take it from a person that when days with nothing to eat at that age ,so I know the smallest show of kindness meat a lot to me
💔😭
Everyday I rise on a prayer 🙏🏻 that’s all I got to take me through 🥺
How are things for you now? Sending you peace and love ..
Etana really is the strong one, a million tombs up on all her songs
Still listening in 2019 very powerful message
Ygc
always forever.
@@MASCARIOCO ..mmllkkjk(j nnb
Mhm .
Luv her.
2020
So touching n so heart feeling very emotional this is what actually happens in Nairobi streets sad stories behind the youths in Kenya may God always have mercy on us.cant explain what's actually running thru ma mind when listening to it made me to shed tears
I remember listening to this song in 2016 and i used to cry,2020 am free from everything that was holding me back thank you God❤❤.Never give up
I cant wait for my day to be free!!!
O god can help me through
Get chills every single time I hear this song. Times of desperation this song guided me when I felt alone. Thank you, sister Etana🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
So many people can relate to this song...Beautiful..
Love
Hey I like that don,t give up
I can
Who's still listening in 2020 during all thats going on with this pandemic??i pray u all stay safe love from ja😘🙂
💝💝💝💕💞
💕
Am today 😊
2021* God Bless You🙏🏽
Still going strong in 2021!!!😁🙏
I was at one of lowest points in my life her music 🎶 helped me heal during my healing process 🥰🥰🙌🏾🤞🏾
I'm surprised she only has that many views. She is very strong signer and should have more views, her voice should be louder then the music though.
Her voice is captivating!!
I fall in love with this song which make me Feel happy until cry !
Your concert here in Cincinnati OH was so refreshing. I love your music 🎵. Keep blessing the world with the spirit of love 💖.
Etana you're a queen!!! Love your songs
Everyday I rise on a prayer
Verse 1]
Every day I rise on a prayer
That's all I got to take me through
I know one day, I must and I will
Free myself from everything that holds me captive
[Chorus]
Gonna be free like a bird in the sky
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
Gonna be free, gonna free my mind
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
[Verse 2]
Life is so sweet and I don't wanna die
But this burden I bare could be hard sometimes
Food scarce so me juggle everywhere
Sometimes me make a move, me can't find no bus fare
Go look fi mama Jai, she say nothing no deh there
'Pon da youth, dem face, I see the pain
[Interlude]
I know I wanna get the most out of life
So we all agree, 'cause I need to pray
The youths, stay sharp
We have to survive till the end
[Chorus]
Gonna be free like a bird in the sky
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
Gonna be free, gonna free my mind
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
[Verse 3]
Youths in the Garden, youths in the Jungle
Youths in a Rema, August Town
Youths in a Flanker, De La Vega, Riverton
Backto and Mud Town
I know it is hard sometimes but we nah give up, oh no
Mathews Lane, Hundreds Lane, Plain Land, White hall
Grants Pen, Norwood, Back Bush, Spanish Town
Don't you give up
[Chorus]
Gonna be free like a bird in the sky
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
Gonna be free, gonna free my mind
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
[Bridge]
One thing I know is that I must survive
One thing I know is that I must rise
Rise...
[Verse 1]
Every day I rise on a prayer
That's all I got to take me through
I know one day I must and I will
Free myself from everything that holds me captive
[Chorus]
Gonna be free like a bird in the sky
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
Gonna be free, gonna free my mind
Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
After watching so many songs from Etana i also decided to name my new born daughter Etana and i know one day she will be very influential like Etana the reggae artist . big up Etana
this song is so powerful,. and i thank you from the bottom my heart to say thank you for bringing this music into my life. you talent is a gift from god to help others in ways you dont even know. THANKYOU and may god bless you xx
You make my world my name is Trishann I've been through so much when every ni listen to you am happy blessing the king to bring such lady blessing to dad and mom to bring positive bto the world
It's 2022 now and this song is still hitting strong
Just love the this song!! The lyrics are so powerful!! I love all your music Etana the message and lyrics touch my soul everyone. I saw you in Orlanda with the legend Beres Hammond what a pleasant surprise it was for me. I enjoyed the show. Stay bless Etana!!
This song got me through the toughest times of my life and now I listen I'm free and so thankful😊
I played this song today, I haven't heard it in 9 years, last time I heard it was at my dad's funeral, the last year of my dad's life he got a job in barbados teaching bajan mechanics how to fix car transmissions, he heard Etana all around the island and loved her music, I haven't had the heart to play Etana till today, idk why but I just needed to feel with my dad today
every day I rise on a prayer that's all I got to take me through., free like a bird in the sky..
I reminisce while listening to this song. In a much better position now. All praises to God❤.
Who's still watching in 2019💕😭
Oh yea
Love from barbados
Me
Ruben is. November 4, 2019. Always forever still on.
Me😣
The man calling, and running after the little girl, like something wild is very distrubing....BEAUTIFUL LADY, AWESOME SONG, LOVE ETANA!!!!!
I love this song and love the way she sings it
Margaret Mongan hi you up
so nice
This deserve million views! Love it so much!
Just got it :)
Alyssa rys I believe
I love you etana I will never stop listening to your music and I love all your music my favorite is people talk
We loved youre doing great n this generation you really inspiration to many I used follows you n de papa challo band big up
Who still listen 2019!!!
I love Love LOVVVEEEEE Etana!!! She is absolutely amazing and her music has helped me through some pretty tough times!! She is as amazing in person as she is in her music!! Such an amazing vibe!!
this song really motivates me ❤👍
Give a thanks jah jah 🕊 2021 was great hope 2022 be better than it more greater bless
listening 2019 strong words etana am inlove with all of your songs 254
thank for this song, its extremely very touching and very beautiful
"Yahweh make me a bird so I can fly away from here". Ouch..!! Parents let's take care of our children. Selah
Yesssssssssssss
Going true a mental breakdown head hurts for days n this song jus let mi finally let out my tear’s 😞😞😞😞😞😞
words can't explain how I love this song
One of the greatest songs in reggae history…
2020 and still one of my fav songs 🎧
Every day I rise on a prayer. It’s al I got to take me through
I know one day I must and I will free myself from everything that holds me captive! I’m going to be free like a bird in the sky‼️🙌🙏
Don’t give up guys🗣you will survive 🗣you will rise 🗣
Words 👏
Relatable in many ways for many reasons. Jamaica 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲.. 🇯🇲 🇯🇲..
omg i am crying to this song can you believe it gonna be free like a bird in the sky. i always be singing to this song but didn't understand what it was saying until now. big up mi country jamaica and one love jungle. and one love etana
One of my favourite Etana songs.
Powerful message....I am still hear listening 💙
Etana love you loads & this song I can relate to smh gwaan put out yu gud work
Etana, I Thank you so much for this beautiful song,it let me remember my struggles,is my life in your video,and I'm grateful to the most high for hearing my cry and my prayers.Thank you i listen to it everyday.
Wow wow beautiful 😻❤️ fantastic song very much true 😍❤️🤗🙏
Gonna be free like a bird in the Sky gonna be free in your arms Jesus
love u Etana thank u for song.❤❤❤❤❤
Tears come to my eyes when I listen to this song
I'm from the uk guna play this in January in Kenya 2024 let the girrafe here the magick god bless
This song still makes me cry in 2022😭😭 my life 🥺
powerful song from a naturally beautiful lady
This song breaks my heart and then heals it. :).
Everyday i rise on a prayer, thats all i got to take me through
I love this song, I've been listening on repeat. One day I must and I will be free from all thats holding me captive. 2018 and am still listening.
i love etana and respect you as a singer the messages u send in songs are powerful and so real large bigs ups to you continue your journey
this continues to be her absolute best... been loving this jam longtime... much love etana from kenya :-)
+Gikuiyu Kang'ari SOUFLOTV will be in KENYA some time soon..
2021 an still strong gone a be free...🦅
Every single word in this song means a lot to me powerful song. It's a great message your sending out to the people love you.
Just fell in love with your songs and voice swetheart
So deep yet very emotional...you're e true artist
I love this song x
Etana is my artist from i was a child i love her so much
Damn I'm still at home with this beat. Nothing like this song! From pure heart
I undastand straight! The struggles are real in Jamaica, unlike canada. I wish I could live off the land. Someone send fi mi! #JamaicanRaised!! Brrrraaaahp Brrrraaaahp!
I love you Etana
This song says it all. I'm gonna be free like a bird in the sky.
Etana appreciation comment from Kenya
Who still listening in 2022🤗i love her❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥
Listen to this every night
Who's stilling listening in 2021?🔥🙏🏽
2022 and still a listening this!
This is my song in every way. All the words I feel in my heart. Etna you sing it so beautifully. "Everyday I rise on a prayer and that's what I have to take me thru" well said.
Still listening in 2023
Queen your voice select totally
I look at this video & see a singer who was to me a true artiste full of integrity & pure intent to educate & uplift her ppl both as a race & moral quality content of her entire genre. However it is now obvious to me (due to er) she sold out & is now a mouth peice for vindictive acusers who seek to justify their hate. The only logic she got right is support of, the alternative & sensible candidate allowing the politcal system to work, in the hopw it is not tainted or compromised. I do however still appreciate the themes of this song, for instance as much as how scolding is necessary at times. Parents should know when & how to do it based on the character of each child, the punishment should fit the crime & the child should not be terrified of the parent or ppl. This will put them in a shell & even begin to lie out of fear of punishment. I am not a parent, but I would educate my daughter that daddy loves you, no matter what & will seek to place himself in your shoe, age, situationonal & context, weighed against my own parental efforts to prepare you for such a scenario & punish you accordingly if needed. That does not mean "beating or scolding" the older u get the less that should be done, if raised right. That means if my 15 ish teen daughter LIES about her age, & even gets pregnant by a fellow teen, or young adult who should've known better. I would not box, beat & disown her, the fear of reprimand strong reprimand would not compel her to make up stories about being kidnapped, sliced, beaten, held against her will or raped. If she even contract an STD I would have her contact the other person, both get tested & counselling from their. What i would not do as a parent, is get upset blame the Other perso, take out hits against him. Even worst when it turns out he NEVER HaD an STD, I would not seek to infect him covertly thru Barber's, (lip), or " Powdered Tampered underwear" or Church commuion & spiked food & drinks when those fail. I would not send her to seduce him years later, to rikindle flames, after trying to frame him as a rapist & then not tell him about his child because he didn't fall madly back in love with her, after I as a concerned father told her to stop taking his calls & cut him off. I am glad Etana lives in a country where sex-offenders a firstly given a fair trial to establish if they indeed are one & residents are notified if they're Neighbours are. This is better than they system we have our here where ppl are not approached, (especially when they can debunk & rebutt lies & a matter of 15 minutes iif that ever happened) blacklisted, poisoined or killed by police, &/or hired street gangs contracted by masonic church clergy brotherhood, after being framed for countless other crimes, to justify the hit for good measure. I don't really like where america is headed as a country, but this aspoect of it i like. I would much rather as a father to know that justice is served & the correct person is being prosecuted for the crime, the thought that the person who did such acts to my "innocent little teen princess" is still walking free would scare me to sleepless nights. Even worse if i found out that my sweet princess is not so innocent & supposedly did these things to boys without much pursuit & is so verse as to volunteer unto them deviant sexual practice, that shocks even them, I'd want to know, why & how she learnt this. Could it a promiscuous relative, known to whole community, who fequents the music scene dates, appears in videos, passed arround by artiste & older men. Who knows, but You know what would hurt me the most is knowing my own absence as a father caused this. Knowing this i would not punish my child to the point of running to the wrong ppl & things for solace, & if I was a sex offender I would definetly prefer & want to serve my time in jail & return to live my life free from harrasment, police & gangstalking & even where a Tshirt saying Registered Sex Offender, just to allay ppls fears. I would open all the windows in my room when females or kids or present for the same reason. However I am not a Parent appearently nor a Sex Offender, but I still wanna be free, ignored & oblivious to some misguided haters & the evil guidinf them.
U can sing R&B too👏👏❤️
min
Abegale
Omar Groves
One day I will be free in Jesus name I prayed hard for it
Im so in love with this woman voice
Uplifted Bless up Emprezz Etana #Free uplifting dis is 1 of ur song's y I see #YOU the first tym yuh came to the UK dis upmove I keep on doing it Blessed love it's so upliftment Jah Bless 🔥🔥🔥👑🔥🔥🔥
This song resonates deep into my soul.... 💕
Another Masterpiece from this Beautiful Music Blessings from Puerto Rico ETANA🌹💯❤️🙏🏼🤙
I could be happy as ever on as i hear this song i start crying ... touching words
I love your songs Etana
My God your voice is beautiful
Still listening !!!
I love this song so much
2022. I needed to hear this❤
Beautiful!!! Beautiful!! God sees all our troubles,.
Wake on a prayer God is faithful he will make a way
amazing song
thanks dear
Omg. From spain and i adore her so much. And feel sad that she had have a difficult childhood. But look at her now. Love u etana