Patience
Keith Robinson Anika Noni Rose & Eddie Murphy 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?
Tell me when will come the morning
Of a brighter day?

Patience, Little Sister
Patience, Little Brother
Patience, Patience
Take each other by the hand
Patience, Little Sisters
Patience, Little Brothers
Let us walk together
To the Promised Land

There's a river to cross
And a mountain to climb
Patience, Patience
It's gonna take some time

We must walk in Peace
We got to walk in Peace
It's the only, only way
If we want to see that morning
Of a Brighter Day
Of a Brighter Day

Patience, Little Sister
Patience, Little Brother
Patience, Patience
We're gonna find a way
Patience, Little Sisters
Patience, Little Brothers
Until that morning of a Brighter Day
Patience, Patience
'Til that Brighter Day




Patience, Patience
'Til that Brighter Day

Overall Meaning

The song "Patience" by Keith Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, and Eddie Murphy is a stirring call for perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. The lyrics are addressed to a community in struggle, likely representing African Americans and their ongoing fight for justice and equality. The opening lines acknowledge the universal human experience of questioning when things will get better, but the song urges listeners to hold on with patience and support each other through the hard times.


The repetition of "Patience, Little Sister/Brother" creates a sense of unity and shared struggle, and the call to "take each other by the hand" emphasizes the importance of collective action. The metaphor of crossing a river and climbing a mountain suggests that the journey towards a "brighter day" will be difficult and require sustained effort, but the refrain "Patience, Patience" reminds listeners not to lose heart. The final lines express determination to keep working towards that brighter future, "Until that morning of a Brighter Day/Patience, Patience/'Til that Brighter Day."


Overall, "Patience" is a powerful anthem that acknowledges the pain and uncertainty of the present moment, but encourages listeners to stay the course and believe in a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you have questions
I understand that you have doubts


Same ones as me
The doubts you have are the same as mine


How long has it been?
How long have we been waiting for change?


How long will it be?
How much longer do we have to wait?


When will come the morning
When will we see a new day?


To drive the night away?
To bring an end to the darkness?


Tell me when will come the morning
Can you give me an answer?


Of a brighter day?
When will we see a better future?


Patience, Little Sister
Be patient, younger sister


Patience, Little Brother
Be patient, younger brother


Patience, Patience
Have patience, my friend


Take each other by the hand
Let's support each other


Let us walk together
Let's work together


To the Promised Land
To a better future


There's a river to cross
We have obstacles to overcome


And a mountain to climb
We have challenges ahead


It's gonna take some time
We have to be patient


We must walk in Peace
We have to act peacefully


We got to walk in Peace
Peaceful action is required


It's the only, only way
Peaceful action is the only solution


If we want to see that morning
If we want a better future


Of a Brighter Day
A brighter future


We're gonna find a way
We will overcome obstacles


Until that morning of a Brighter Day
Until we see a better future


Patience, Patience
Have patience


'Til that Brighter Day
Until we see a better future


Patience, Patience
Be patient




Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: WILLIAM REALE, HENRY KRIEGER

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