Overcome
Laura Mvula [feat. Nile Rodgers] Lyrics
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When your head is hanging low, low, low
And the tears, they keep falling
Take your broken feet and run
With the world up on your shoulders
Nowhere left to hide
Keep your head up, carry on
It ain't no time to die, die
Even though we suffer
Come together, be brave
Come together
All God's children, come
'Round the mountain, all God's children run (All God's children run 'round the mountain, run)
The lyrics to Laura Mvula's "Overcome" are an inspirational message of hope and perseverance. The opening line, "Take your broken wings and fly," serves as a metaphor for overcoming adversity and rising above one's struggles. This encouragement is further emphasized in the lines "When your head is hanging low, low, low / And the tears, they keep falling / Take your broken feet and run," urging the listener to keep pushing forward even when feeling defeated.
The song's chorus "With the world up on your shoulders / Nowhere left to hide / Keep your head up, carry on / It ain't no time to die, die / Even though we suffer / Come together, be brave / Come together / All God's children, come" reinforces the idea that we all face challenges, but it is up to us to find the strength to persevere. The message is ultimately one of unity and community, as we all come together to support one another in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your broken wings and fly
Don't let your struggles hold you back, rise above them and soar
When your head is hanging low, low, low
During tough times, it's easy to feel down and defeated
And the tears, they keep falling
Crying can be a natural response to pain and sadness
Take your broken feet and run
If you feel stuck, sometimes it's best to take action and move forward
With the world up on your shoulders
When you feel like everything is weighing you down and the pressure is too much to bear
Nowhere left to hide
Sometimes it can seem like there's no escape from the challenges you're facing
Keep your head up, carry on
Stay positive and keep moving forward, even when it's tough
It ain't no time to die, die
Although life may be difficult, don't give up hope
Even though we suffer
Although we may experience pain and hardship
Come together, be brave
Finding strength in unity can help us persevere in even the toughest situations
Come together
Uniting with others can provide comfort and support during trying times
All God's children, come
This message is meant for everyone, regardless of race, religion, or background
'Round the mountain, all God's children run (All God's children run 'round the mountain, run)
This is a call to action for everyone to band together and overcome obstacles, running towards a brighter future
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Laura Pauline Amanda Mvula
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cocheta
Take your broken wings and fly
When your head is hanging low, low, low
And the tears, they keep falling
Take your broken feet and run
With the world up on your shoulders
Nowhere left to hide
Keep your head up, carry on
It ain't no time to die, die
Even though we suffer
Come together, be brave
Come together
All God's children, come
'Round the mountain, all God's children run (All God's children run 'round the mountain, run)
Wanessa gomes
Superar (part. Nile Rodgers)
Overcome (feat. Nile Rodgers)
Laura Mvula
Quando o seu coração está destruído, destruído, destruído
E sua cabeça não alcança o céu
Tire suas asas quebradas e voe
Quando sua cabeça está pendurada baixo, baixo, baixo
E as lágrimas, eles continuam caindo
Tire os pés quebrados e corra
Com o mundo em cima de seus ombros
Nenhum lugar para se esconder
Mantenha sua cabeça erguida, continue
Não há tempo para desperdiçar, desperdiçar
Mesmo que nós soframos
Venha junto, ser corajoso
Venha junto
Todos filhos de Deus, venham
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
uemerson martins
Quando o seu coração está destruído, destruído, destruído
E sua cabeça não alcança o céu
Tire suas asas quebradas e voe
Quando sua cabeça está pendurada baixo, baixo, baixo
E as lágrimas, eles continuam caindo
Tire os pés quebrados e corra
Com o mundo em cima de seus ombros
Nenhum lugar para se esconder
Mantenha sua cabeça erguida, continue
Não há tempo para desperdiçar, desperdiçar
Mesmo que nós soframos
Venha junto, ser corajoso
Venha junto
Todos filhos de Deus, venham
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Em volta da montanha, todos filhos de Deus correm
(Todas as crianças de Deus correm em volta da montanha, correm)
Micheline Cloutier
This is one the most beautiful pieces of modern art and music to come along in a long time.
Joe Soap
Agreed, such things are rare these days with all the commercial garbage the kids are brainwashed to like.
morning_angel
I have been through some of the worst things and this song allows me to keep on going. Thank you, Laura Mvula.
laBelle
This song and video vivify my spirit. It is healing. It is beauty. It is truth.
Nile Rodgers
I loved working with her so much! An awesome artist.
jazzbo32
+Nile Rodgers It's one of the finest things you've worked on, well done to all involved! xx
Doug Panton
+Nile Rodgers Great work Nile
ArmyTrashhh
+Nile Rodgers Sir, you're the greatest there is. It's amazing!
NuLife
+Nile Rodgers Brilliant work, Nile.
Cocheta
Take your broken wings and fly
When your head is hanging low, low, low
And the tears, they keep falling
Take your broken feet and run
With the world up on your shoulders
Nowhere left to hide
Keep your head up, carry on
It ain't no time to die, die
Even though we suffer
Come together, be brave
Come together
All God's children, come
'Round the mountain, all God's children run (All God's children run 'round the mountain, run)