Andra Day's is a soul-stirring anthem of resilience and hope that has evolved from a personal prayer into a global protest song. Written in 2015 for her debut album Cheers to the Fall , the song was inspired by a close friend's cancer diagnosis and Day's own feeling of stagnation. It eventually became a prominent anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement and various social justice causes. The Official Music Video
The song gained massive recognition after Day performed it at the 2016 Democratic National Convention following a speech by the Mothers of the Movement. Rise Up Song Video
Day performed the song virtually for President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration, singing over the Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood. Andra Day's is a soul-stirring anthem of resilience
Educators use the song to teach students about resilience , asking them to reflect on their own strength in the face of adversity. The Official Music Video The song gained massive