Overcome
Laura Mvula 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 song "Overcome" by Laura Mvula Nile Rodgers features hauntingly beautiful lyrics that urge listeners to keep going even in the face of adversity. The song opens with the line "Take your broken wings and fly," a powerful metaphor for overcoming obstacles and rising above hardship. When the tears keep falling and the weight of the world seems too heavy to bear, the lyrics encourage the listener to "take your broken feet and run," pointing towards the importance of putting one's energy into forward motion and progress.
As the song continues, the theme of coming together emerges. The lyrics implore people to "come together, be brave," underlining the importance of community and support. This is emphasized further in the line, "All God's children, come," which speaks to the idea that we are all in this together, and we can lean on each other for strength and perseverance.
The final line of the song, "'Round the mountain, all God's children run," is a nod to the traditional American folk song "Children Go Where I Send Thee," which has been covered by a number of artists over the years. The line also serves as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles, as "running 'round the mountain" can be seen as a representation of perseverance and pushing past barriers.
Overall, "Overcome" is a powerful track that encourages listeners to keep going, no matter what. Through beautiful, poetic lyrics and an infectious melody, Laura Mvula Nile Rodgers reminds us of the importance of community, perseverance, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your broken wings and fly
When you feel weak and helpless, don't give up, instead fight back and move forward.
When your head is hanging low, low, low
When you are sad and feeling hopeless, try to lift your head and never give up.
And the tears, they keep falling
When you are overwhelmed by sadness, it's okay to cry, it's a way to release your pain and heal your heart.
Take your broken feet and run
When you feel stuck and trapped, try to break free and chase your dreams.
With the world up on your shoulders
When you are burdened with responsibility, challenges, and problems of life, try to find the strength to carry on.
Nowhere left to hide
When problems and responsibilities surround you, face them head-on instead of running away.
Keep your head up, carry on
In tough times, it's important to stay positive and keep moving forward.
It ain't no time to die, die
No matter how hard life gets, never give up, keep fighting until you succeed.
Even though we suffer
Despite the hardships and struggles we face in life, we should keep pushing forward.
Come together, be brave
In difficult times, we must come together and show courage to support each other and find solutions.
Come together
It takes collective effort to overcome challenges that we face in life.
All God's children, come
Everyone, regardless of their background or origin, should unite and help each other during difficult times.
'Round the mountain, all God's children run (All God's children run 'round the mountain, run)
We should work together to overcome obstacles that we face in life, just like God's children run around the mountain as a team.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAURA PAULINE AMANDA MVULA
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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)