Her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, was released on August 28, 2015. The album was produced by Adrian Gurvitz and Raphael Saadiq.
She was also featured in Rolling Stone's "10 New Artists You Need to Know" for July 2015. NPR's Katie Presley has praised her singing by saying it has "Eartha Kitt's unflappable confidence, Amy Winehouse's effortless grasp of classic jazz, Billie Holiday's access to raw emotion and Adele's range and pop sensibility."
On December 7, 2015 Day received two nominations at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards including Best R&B Performance for "Rise Up" and Best R&B Album for "Cheers to the Fall".
Amen
Andra Day Lyrics
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I guess I should be crying but my heart just won't obey
It feels strange to be happy as I lie here on the rooftop in the rain
I say
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I say amen
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
I'm not worrying 'bout tomorrow
I'm forgetting yesterday
Just savouring the moment in this unfamiliar place
And I'm feeling like the velvet in a beat-up guitar case
And so, I'll say
I say amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I say amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
Oh, life is so bizzare
Why do we have to be so hard on ourselves?
I think I found a way to smile and be OK with myself
With myself
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
Amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
And I might have not the answers, but the questions make more sense
Amen
The lyrics to Andra Day's song Amen speak of an unexplainable feeling of happiness and gratitude despite the hardship and pain that the singer has been through. She cannot remember why she feels this way, and it seems odd to be happy as she lies on a rooftop in the rain. However, she acknowledges and accepts all the crazy things that happened in her life, and all the people who have hurt her, she is stronger because of them. She savors the moment and is at peace with herself, saying Amen to all of it.
The lyrics convey a powerful message of resilience and self-acceptance. Despite the pain and suffering that one may experience in life, it is possible to find happiness and strength in those experiences. By accepting and embracing all the challenges, the individual becomes stronger and more capable of handling the difficulties that may lie ahead. Andra Day's powerful vocals and emotive delivery further reinforce this message, making Amen a powerful anthem of self-love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember why I'm feeling this way
I am unsure of why I am feeling this certain emotion
I guess I should be crying but my heart just won't obey
Although I should be sad, I cannot control my heart's happiness
It feels strange to be happy as I lie here on the rooftop in the rain
It's an unusual feeling to be happy while being in the rain on a rooftop
I say
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I acknowledge and accept all the events and circumstances that have contributed to my current identity
I say amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
I forgive and thank everyone who has hurt me, as it has made me stronger and resilient
I'm not worrying 'bout tomorrow
I'm forgetting yesterday
Just savouring the moment in this unfamiliar place
And I'm feeling like the velvet in a beat-up guitar case
And so, I'll say
I am living in the present, not dwelling on the past or future, and I feel content in the unknown surroundings, just like the velvet lining in a worn-out guitar case
Oh, life is so bizzare
Why do we have to be so hard on ourselves?
I think I found a way to smile and be OK with myself
With myself
Life is peculiar, and we are often self-critical. However, I have discovered the ability to smile and accept myself for who I am
And I might have not the answers, but the questions make more sense
Amen
Although I may not have all the answers to life's mysteries, the questions themselves have led me to gain a better understanding of life. Amen.
Writer(s): LINDY ROBBINS, LILY LEILANI MEOLA, CASSANDRA BATIE, ALEX REID
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daisy Guerra
I can't remember why I'm feeling this way
I guess I should be crying but my heart just won't obey
It feels strange to be happy as I lie here on the rooftop in the rain
I say
[Chorus]
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I say amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
[Verse 2]
I'm not worrying 'bout tomorrow
I'm forgetting yesterday
Just savouring the moment in this unfamiliar place
And I'm feeling like the velvet in a beat-up guitar case
And so, I'll say
[Chorus]
I say amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I say amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
[Bridge]
Oh, life is so bizzare
Why do we have to be so hard on ourselves?
I think I found a way to smile and be OK with myself
With myself
[Chorus]
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
Amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
And I might have not the answers, but the questions make more sense
Amen
writingtojustin
I cant remember the last time ive been moved so deeply by a song. I really needed this in my life right now.
Jose Luis Rodríguez Barbosa
😍😍😍😍😍🌹👸🏽toda una princesa
Daisy Guerra
I can't remember why I'm feeling this way
I guess I should be crying but my heart just won't obey
It feels strange to be happy as I lie here on the rooftop in the rain
I say
[Chorus]
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I say amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
[Verse 2]
I'm not worrying 'bout tomorrow
I'm forgetting yesterday
Just savouring the moment in this unfamiliar place
And I'm feeling like the velvet in a beat-up guitar case
And so, I'll say
[Chorus]
I say amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
I say amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
Amen
[Bridge]
Oh, life is so bizzare
Why do we have to be so hard on ourselves?
I think I found a way to smile and be OK with myself
With myself
[Chorus]
Amen
To all the crazy things that happened that made me who I am
Amen
To everyone who ever hurt me
I'm stronger 'cause of them
And I might have not the answers, but the questions make more sense
Amen
Robert XD
Thx ;)
Daisy Guerra
Your welcome I just love her voice and the talent that she has!!!
Vennesa Banyini
Thank you
Meschelle Davis
Thank you for sharing the lyrics!
Deirdre Briggs
Thank You!!
N Palmer
AMEN to a beautiful voice you gave Andra Day Father God...It touches my soul.
Gladys Sepulveda
I love this song