My People
Erykah Badu Lyrics


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(Hold on my people)
(Hold on my people)
Thru the thunder and lightning (hold on my people)
Oh the weather gets rough now (hold on my people)
Ooh ya got to hang on now girl (hold on my people)
When it gets real rough, rocky and windy (hold on my people)
Hold on (hold on my people)
On and on and on now (hold on my people)
When they start throwin' fire (hold on my people)
Chant chant chant you down now (hold on my people)
Oh you got to hold on and on (hold on my people)
Ooh you got to hold on now (hold on my people)
Oh you got to climb, closer now (hold on my people)
Who wants to survive, now (hold on my people)
Awww you gotta hold on (hold on my people)
Love is on the way (hold on my people)
Love is on the way (hold on my people)
Love is on the way (hold on my people)
Don't let it go now (hold on my people)
Oh even when your heart starts bleeding (hold on my people)
Hands on the trigger, now y'all (hold on my people)
Right now my brothers and sisters (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep on moving (hold on my people)
(Hold on my people)




(Hold on my people)
(Hold on my people)

Overall Meaning

The song "My People" by Erykah Badu is a call for hope, strength, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The repeated phrase "hold on my people" is a plea to keep going, even when things get tough. The use of nature imagery, such as the thunder and lightning, and the rough and windy weather, suggests that the challenges faced by Badu's people are difficult to overcome. Despite this, the song urges listeners to keep climbing and moving forward, to keep holding on to the hope that love is on the way.


The line "even when your heart starts bleeding" suggests that the challenges faced by Badu's people are not just physical, but emotional as well. The hands on the trigger line could be interpreted as a call to stay vigilant in the face of violence or oppression. The repeated "keep on moving" refrain is a reminder that even when things seem impossible, progress is possible if we keep pushing forward.


Overall, "My People" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the resilience and perseverance of Black people in the face of adversity. It is an acknowledgement of the struggles faced by Badu's community, and a call for unity and hope in the face of continued oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

(Hold on my people)
Stay strong and persevere through difficult times


Thru the thunder and lightning (hold on my people)
Even when there are obstacles and challenges, stay strong


Oh the weather gets rough now (hold on my people)
When things get tough and uncomfortable, don't give up


Ooh ya got to hang on now girl (hold on my people)
Stay resilient and hold on tight


When it gets real rough, rocky and windy (hold on my people)
During the toughest times, hold on tightly


Hold on (hold on my people)
Stay strong and don't give up hope


On and on and on now (hold on my people)
Persevere through long-standing challenges


When they start throwin' fire (hold on my people)
Even when there is hostility and adversity, don't give up hope


Chant chant chant you down now (hold on my people)
Stay strong and resist oppressive forces


Oh you got to hold on and on (hold on my people)
During long-standing challenges, hold on tightly


Ooh you got to hold on now (hold on my people)
Don't give up hope and resilience


Oh you got to climb, closer now (hold on my people)
Strive towards your goals, even when it's difficult


Who wants to survive, now (hold on my people)
Resilience is necessary for survival in tough times


Awww you gotta hold on (hold on my people)
Stay strong, even when things are tough


Love is on the way (hold on my people)
There is hope and positive change coming


Love is on the way (hold on my people)
Love and positivity are coming soon


Love is on the way (hold on my people)
Don't give up hope, love and positivity are coming


Don't let it go now (hold on my people)
Don't lose hope now


Oh even when your heart starts bleeding (hold on my people)
Even when times are hard and emotional, don't give up


Hands on the trigger, now y'all (hold on my people)
Remain vigilant and ready to fight for what you believe in


Right now my brothers and sisters (hold on my people)
We are all in this fight together


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Stay strong and keep progressing


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Don't stop and keep pushing forward


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Stay resilient and keep making progress


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Strive towards your goals and don't give up


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Don't let challenges stop you from progressing


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Keep making progress towards your goals


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Don't give up hope and resilience


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Stay strong and keep pushing forward


Keep on moving (hold on my people)
Don't give up and keep progressing


(Hold on my people)
Stay strong and persevere through difficult times


(Hold on my people)
Keep pushing forward and don't give up hope


(Hold on my people)
Stay resilient and continue making progress




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Written by: Anita Posee, Leonard Caston, Otis Jackson

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