Amen
Andra Day Lyrics


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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

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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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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



All comments from YouTube:

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!!

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N Palmer

AMEN to a beautiful voice you gave Andra Day Father God...It touches my soul.

Gladys Sepulveda

I love this song

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