Patience
Jennifer Hudson Beyonce Knowles and Anika Noni Rose Lyrics
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I know you have questions
Same ones as me
How long has it been?
How long will it be?
When will come the morning
To drive the night away?
Of a brighter day?
Yeah
Whoa, patience, little sister
Patience, little brother
Patience, patience, yeah
Take each other by the hand
Yeah, yeah
Whoa, patience, little sisters
Patience, little brothers
Let us walk together, yeah
To the promised land, yeah
There's a river to cross
And a mountain to climb
Patience, patience, oh
It's gonna take some time, yeah, yeah, yes
We must walk in peace
We got to walk in peace
It's the only, only way
If we want to see that morning
Yeah (want to see that morning)
Of a brighter day
Of a brighter day, yeah
Patience, come on, little sister (little sister)
Patience, patience, little brother (little brother)
Patience, patience, yeah
We're gonna find a way
Patience, little sisters (little sisters)
Patience, patience, little brothers (little brothers)
Until that morning, yeah, of a brighter day, hey
Oh, patience, patience (patience)
'Til that brighter day, oh
Patience, patience
'Til that brighter day, yeah
Come on, come on, come on
Sing it patience, singin' patience, yeah
Gotta have some patience, patience
The song "Patience" performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles, and Anika Noni Rose is a heartfelt plea for patience in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that the three singers are facing some difficult circumstances, and they're not sure when things will get better. But instead of giving up hope, they ask for patience and endurance, reminding themselves and their listeners that brighter days will eventually come.
The chorus of the song, "Patience, patience, yeah," is a simple but powerful message that is repeated throughout the song. It's a call to hold on and keep believing in a better future, even when things seem hopeless. The singers encourage each other to "take each other by the hand" and "walk together" towards the promised land, a metaphorical place of safety and security.
The second verse of the song alludes to the challenges that lie ahead on this journey towards a brighter future. The singers reference a river to cross and a mountain to climb, suggesting that the road ahead will not be easy. But even in the face of these obstacles, the singers urge their listeners to "walk in peace" and remember that patience is the only way to reach their goal.
Overall, "Patience" is a beautiful and inspiring song that encourages us to keep moving forward, even when things seem impossible. It's a reminder that no matter how long we have to wait, brighter days will eventually come, and we will get through our struggles together.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you have questions
There are doubts in my mind that I want to confess and share.
Same ones as me
The doubts I'm feeling are also the same as yours.
How long has it been?
I'm unsure of the duration of our struggles.
How long will it be?
I'm uncertain of the time it will take to overcome our challenges.
When will come the morning
I'm hopeful for a better and brighter future.
To drive the night away?
I wish for a time when our current difficulties will be eradicated.
Yeah
An acknowledgement.
Whoa, patience, little sister
I urge you to have patience, young girl.
Patience, little brother
I'm encouraging you, young boy, to be patient.
Take each other by the hand
Let us support one another through this rough time.
Let us walk together, yeah
We should take the journey to the end, side by side.
There's a river to cross
We have an obstacle to face.
And a mountain to climb
The journey may involve hardships and difficulty.
It's gonna take some time, yeah, yeah, yes
We should prepare ourselves for a long process.
We must walk in peace
It's essential to maintain peace and harmony for the journey to succeed.
It's the only, only way
Peaceful coexistence is the only option to reach our goal.
If we want to see that morning
To achieve our ultimate goal, we must continue to have faith.
Of a brighter day
The ultimate reward is a successful outcome.
Patience, come on, little sister (little sister)
I express my impatience, but with a gentleness to the young girl.
Patience, patience, little brother (little brother)
I encourage the young boy to continue to have patience and forbearance.
We're gonna find a way
We will find a solution to our problem.
Until that morning, yeah, of a brighter day, hey
Until we achieve our ultimate goal of a better future.
Oh, patience, patience (patience)
I ask for more restraint to endure the difficult time.
'Til that brighter day, oh
We must wait until we reach our goal.
Come on, come on, come on
An encouragement to be persistent.
Sing it patience, singin' patience, yeah
A melody to remind everyone of the necessity of being patient.
Gotta have some patience, patience
It's essential to have self-restraint and fortitude.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Reale, Henry Krieger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YazzyMonroe29
Anika’s voice is undefeated!
Kyles Kendle
right
Lovie Brown
All his movies and I never knew Eddie could blow like this. Man of many talents. You go Eddie!!👌💯
Ari Lockett
He has albums
Adaeze
OMG that voice in 1:47 Anika is so beautiful and Eddie Murphy gosh talented..I loved this song
Deyolyn Robinson
Me too...Didn't know Eddie Murphy could sing..
Swoosh
Most underrated song in the movie
MB
Eddie Murphy was nominated for his only Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, after watching this entire scene, when he was going to shoot up- He deserved that Oscar!
Rashell Carr
This is a perfect song for this time and day. There is so much caos in this world, that our people are all over the place. Their human emotions , physical and spiritual feelings are at a crossroads. There is a brighter day. Just keep the faith
J-Unit
It really goes to show how long this struggle has been going on. These kind of songs evolved from 16th-19th century Black hymns about enslavement.