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Black Like Me
Mickey Guyton Lyrics

Little kid in a small town
I did my best just to fit in
Broke my heart on the playground, mm
When they said I was different

Oh, now
Now, I'm all grown up and nothin' has changed
Yeah, it's still the same

It's a hard life on easy street

Just white painted picket fences far as you can see
If you think we live in the land of the free
You should try to be black like me

My daddy worked day and night
For an old house and a used car
Just to live that good life, mm
It shouldn't be twice as hard

Oh, now
Now, I'm all grown up and nothin' has changed
Yeah, it's still the same

It's a hard life on easy street
Just white painted picket fences far as you can see
If you think we live in the land of the free
You should try to be, oh, black like me

Oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, I know
I'm not
The only one
Whoa, yeah
Who feels
Like I
I don't belong

It's a hard life on easy street
Just white painted picket fences far as you can see
And if you think we live in the land of the free
Then you should try to be, oh, black like me

Oh, and some day we'll all be free
And I'm proud to be, oh, black like me
And I'm proud to be black like me
Proud to be black like me
Black like me

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emma Davidson-Dillon, Fraser James Eliot Churchill, Mickey Guyton, Nathan Paul Chapman

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Comments from YouTube:

Mickey Guyton

2y↑2.6K

This still feels like a dream. I couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you for your prayers and love on a day that I will remember forever. This is for my son. Everything that I am is for him. 🖤

Valette Byrd

19w

Congratulations and thank you! You are amazing and your music speaks volumes! ❤️❤️

Eugenia Agard

19w

I so love this song and it was so brave of you to make this recording. It tells of the truths we face, but are not realized by many. Thank you for gracefully sharing our story. Long HUGS.

Happy Music Vibez - Clean Music & Culture

23w

What a voice.

ebonyeyes22

31w

we love you mickey guyton

Bri Leann

32w

You are so beautiful, so amazing, and your voice, and message, was and is so powerful. I hear you. I see you.

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Anthony Marquez

2y↑926

First time hearing and seeing her. Hands down the best performance of the night she definitely deserved the nomination and to win. Never knew she existed i will definitely be looking up music.

MBJ

34w

Ditto!

Billy Free

48w

@NekoPetrovsky It's funny she did the National Anthem and then sing a song , about being black in America like her.

W Ed

51w

Same here

NekoPetrovsky

51w↑2

I just discovered her after her national anthem rendition, she's amazing

Alexis M.

🙋 Me also

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Hasan Kazmi

2y↑107

I cried. I'm born in America and my parents are from Pakistan... After 9/11 happened in 5th grade..... I was treated very differently until I learned how to fight back in 9th grade... God ... I love you mickey guyton and I didn't know how much I needed this song and you in my life

NaDine Rawls

Yep, you are exactly correct. A co-worker had to tint the windows because he was being threatened on the roadways of DC. He came to me and said, "Now I know what black people go through". I said nope, you're just getting a sample. You will never know fully what black people in this land has gone through. I am sure your experience as a 10 year old was frightening and still having to fight in then9th grade. Think about the mental fights kids have gone through and sadly still do - on this land.

casandra750

I am so so sorry Hasan. I cry every time I hear this song but my tears are for my friends who I grew up with in East Texas who were African American, Jewish, gay, or members of other minority groups. (I am Caucasian and, therefore, privileged.) Most were fortunate enough to attend college elsewhere so they never moved back but the scars are still there from the pain they endured. Heartbreaking. I hope that you and others never have to experience that pain again.

ShamiraAlexisTV™~

19w↑2

Many blessings to you 🤗

Happy Music Vibez - Clean Music & Culture

23w↑2

🙏🤲

richard mulkey

48w

but you cant change dna...you ppl are ruining this country

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Block Party

2y↑412

I’m 62 years old black woman. And this song made the little girl in me cried when I heard your song. Hit the core of my soul!
Thank you Mickey from the core of my soul for writing this song❤️
God bless you sister for speaking your (our) Authentic Truth!! Congratulations on CMA making history ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
Peace and Blessings to you
🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

Patty Granillo

13w↑1

It is so unfortunate that we still see racism in this world, I don't know how it is to be black, but I definitely understand the hardship. This song made me cry!

Happy Music Vibez - Clean Music & Culture

23w

A message 🙏

Tara Klien

34w↑3

I'm a white male and I cried

funnybingus

36w

My sons mixed. I’m white his fathers family doesn’t like white people and trying to take him from me. He lives in a 300,000 home very well taken care of. Why I don’t understand I haven’t done anything but being white

C Hall

48w↑2

Ditto and I'm 65. This was/is my reality 💓

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The Vocal Doctor Stephanie Derrick

2y↑522

As your 1st vocal coach, you make me and Arlington/Mansfield Texas, so proud. You put in the work and it paid off. We love you and the performance was Awesome!! Stephanie Derrick (The Vocal Doctor)

The Vocal Doctor Stephanie Derrick

29w

@Linda Perry That was very kind of you Linda, God bless you

Linda Perry

29w↑1

I DIDN'T KNOW OF YOUR MUSIC, UNTIL I SAW " A CAPITOL 4TH ". I LOVED EACH SONG YOU SANG. LOVE ❤ THE WORDS & WAY YOU PREFORMED THEM. VERY BEAUTIFUL VOICE & VOCALS!! I REALLY LOVED " I STILL 🙏 PRAY" POWERFUL, POIGNANT & REALLY NEED 😔 TO HEAR; SPECIALLY THE WAY OF THE WORLD 🌎 TODAY.. ALSO LOVE THE WORDS OF SONG 🎵 OF BEING BLACK, I AM WHITE; HOWEVER THE 🎵 SONG IS RIGHT FOR PEOPLE OF ANY COLOR. BEAUTIFUL SONGS, THANKS FOR WRITING,/PREFORMING THEM. MAY OUR HOLY FATHER CONT TO BLESS 🙌 YOU
& YOUR LOVED ONES ALWAYS!! 😍 KEEP WRITING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC 🎶 🎵 ❤

J Betts

1y↑2

Awesome!!!

The Vocal Doctor Stephanie Derrick

1y↑3

@Chez Nashi Yes I do. I would love to work with you.

Chez Nashi

1y↑1

@The Vocal Doctor Stephanie Derrick do you work via zoom…? I’d like to have lessons just because

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C C

2y↑635

Honestly, I am not the biggest fan of Country Music...but i absolutely love your voice and love this song! I am a new and huge fan.

Alex Med

42w

@LMFS it is country

K Wilson

51w

@c c People in the comments are debating if this song is actually country or not. I’m not sure, but what I do know is that there are definitely country songs that you would love. You’ve been told that country is for a certain type of person or group that you didn’t identify with and so you made a judgement on an entire genre of music that spans many decades and different styles. It is not Black or White, young or old, or rich or poor.

Sheila Arisohn

51w

@Logan agree. She sounded like Dolly.

TruckerWill85

@mzmabledee I'm glad to see more black country musicians. I never heard Charlie Pride but I always liked Darius Rucker both as the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish and his solo career. And I definitely like Mickey Guyton, Breland and Jimmie Allen. Especially his Duo with Brad Paisley.

Karen Pierson

I never was crazy about country music either but now that's all I listen to. It's awesome!

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Stephen Anderson

2y↑605

As a black southerner I feel this song to my core

Aurora B

50w

@Nahabwe Abesiga You obviously don't know how to read or comprehend. I pointed out that there is still slavery today in black african countries, just like there was centuries ago, blacks sold there own, and that they also had 1.5 million white slaves.

Nahabwe Abesiga

50w

@Aurora B are you trying to justify American slavery?

Aurora B

50w

@Nahabwe Abesiga Of course blacks captured and sold other blacks, that is not even deniable. Too much proof. African countries still practice slavery today. I believe it's Ghana that has been luring Chinese women there (for work) and taking their passports.

Nahabwe Abesiga

50w

@Aurora B which country took those white slaves?? From where and when was that? And how were they treatt

Nahabwe Abesiga

50w

@Aurora B this notion that Africans sold their own people into that kind of slavery couldn't be further from the truth,,why?, We practiced slavery even here in Africa for example me I'm from the slave clan in Uganda meaning my great grandfather's served as slaves but our slavery,,the slavery we thought we were selling into wasn't like the American one..we used to wake up you go to the palace you serve your duties in the evening you go back home with food and milk for your family but America you treated our children like animals and you still do till today..

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Amani Smith

2y↑88

I like the fact shes spitting real shit ...and using their style to style on em....YOU GO GIRL I’m proud of you

Holly 1992

@Kay D. Actually that's not true. Country music’s roots lie in the ballads, folk songs, and popular songs of the English, Scots, and Irish settlers of the Appalachians and other parts of the South. I am glad to see black Americans embracing it and in Mickey's case, ROCKING IT. Growing up, I can remember white kids and black kids in my neighborhood mocking me for listening to country music....in the famous words and song of Barbara Mandrell..."I was country, when country wasn't cool."

richard mulkey

48w

@Kay D. it did.....

Kay D.

2y↑5

@Patricia Tursi um I did not understand any of that, have a good day 😁 also I have heard many rap songs that have made me cry. Listen to Saba "prom king". The song is based around his cousin's death who was brutally stabbed on a train in Chicago. As a matter of fact listen to the whole dang album it's called "care for me" by saba. That stuff is deep

Patricia Tursi

2y↑3

@Kay D. Did Blacks come from Ireland and England where
Appalachian music originated? Yes, Country does not refer to a race, but, in the USA, "Country Music" has traditionally referred to Appalachian Music. That's what Charlie Pride sang. Rap music didn't originate in the UK environs. I don't get teary listening to Rap or Hip Hop. I also fought hard for civil liberties in the 60s and I tear up listening to MLK, whom I knew personally. But all Country Music is not Black Music although the sentiments can be similar/ Appalachian Music should remain Appalachian and Nina Simone, whom I loved, has the Soul Music cornered. And yes, this won't be politically correct, but it will be honest and accurate.

Kay D.

2y↑20

Country came from black folk... I can't believe ppl really think country and rock music started with white ppl🤣🤣🤣🤣 absolutely hilarious

Kristyn V

2y↑232

There’s no reason a voice this amazing shouldn’t have record after record produced and played on mainstream radio. I hope record companies finally put their money where their mouth is. Or should I say, where her mouth is!! This was a stunning performance and I can’t stop replaying it.

DeafTourette

52w↑1

@Don Obrien dude ... She has literally said Country radio doesn't put her music out AT ALL! I'm new to her as I'm not into country like that anymore... Outside of Dolly and Kenny Rogers. And now Mickey. Country radio doesn't play her music... Especially songs like this and "Love My Hair". If it wasn't for actual fans listening to her on other non country stations and Spotify and Apple Music, she wouldn't be where she is because country radio isn't doing its job. Because she's black.

Theresa May

1y↑3

@Don Obrien oh yeah, there's no racism in Nashville. Wake up and smell the coffee

James Lowe

1y↑1

No reason!

Don Obrien

1y↑1

@Kristyn V I'm in radio but I have never done country radio. I like older country music, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Dolly, Reba, Loretta, Garth, and the legendary Charlie Pride. Country fans, radio, and the industry were so racist in the later part of the 20th century that this Black Country star had over 50 top 10 country hits, over 30 #1 songs! Sure, Charlie dealt with racist idiots, they unfortunately will always exist, but then like now, most Country music fans are good people who judge on talent rather than skin tone.
Country radio is heavily researched, only the songs that end up testing get proper radio airplay, though they do play some games with the labels in getting certain artists a #1, but every song in that position tests with the country audience.
Objective Country programmers have stated that they really wish they had more Country hits from female artists to play. It just so happens that female Country listeners really prefer songs from male artists, so that's reflected in the airplay charts that again are very heavily researched.
I don't know, I though that the Elle King and Miranda Lambert song would be a huge Country hit, but not so.
I know that some people don't want facts and go with their preferred narrative over reality, but in case anyone wanted the truth, well there it is.
Mickey seems to be a genuine soul, I like her voice, and Country should be about story telling, and this girl certainly has an important story to tell so I wouldn't bet against her getting a Country #1 in the next year or so. If she does it will be because she puts out a song that Country radio tests and gets strong results. I for one welcome any and all Country songs that are well written, well produced, well sung, and are not yet another dude song about drinking beer with a pretty girl on the back of his tailgate, I know it's what works, but it'd be really nice to move on from this!lol

Kristyn V

2y↑1

@Abby Arpin yes exactly. And for no reason!

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Kane Robb

1y↑31

I've never heard of the song or the artist until I watched: Explained on Netflix. Powerful performance! I am a fan! Stay real and your blessings will overflow.

Tiana Davis

14w

Same!

Leurys Santana Jiménez

23w

Same!!!

Maysa

34w↑1

Same!

Roger Alleyne

2y↑334

She had that moment that all artists wish to have; when you catch the spirit & that happened to her last night!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Alan Hamilton

42w↑31

As a life long country fan, I’m glad to see my favorite genre is featuring artists and songs like this. Country music has always been about the simple joys and struggles of Americans (and Canadians). It’s nice to see more representations. Gonna add this to my country playlist.

Kevin Edwards

2y↑371

As a black man tears are streaming down my face amazing performance!!!!

Charles Johnson

42w↑1

Same bro.

Jason Winn

@W. Dearth stop being a hater

Heather Piepenburg

1y↑1

@W. Dearth your comment proves how much it actually is. Be silent now.

W. Dearth

Oh get it together. This isn’t a historic moment.

Heather Piepenburg

1y↑3

Pasty white old lady here...bawling my eyes out

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G mikha

1y↑31

I love to see diversity of people embracing and representing country music 💜💜💜

Nicole Burns

2y↑206

I've been following Mickey for some time now and she never ceases to amaze me. One of my favorite songs. It just seriously hits you to the core regardless if you're black or white. Such a stunning woman and beautiful talent.

Nicole Burns

2y↑3

@Mickey Guyton you should be very proud of all you have accomplished.

Margaret Nahmias

2y↑4

Exactly.

G

2y↑6

Absolutely true Nicole Burns; I agree. Mickey Guyton is truly talented - she reminds me so much of of LeeAnn Rimes and Martina McBride; two of country music's greatest voices, period and whom I love and adore. They are naturally talented and gifted singers - they sing so effortless. I hope Mickey gets the credit she so deserves. 👍🏼👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹☮☮☮☮

N.Y. Gemini

2y↑108

This was an absolutely incredible performance. I’ve watched it 10x since yesterday and every time I get chills. I hope you blow up now. The world needs to hear your voice!

Melanie

2y↑195

Omg the story of her father hit home so hard ..
"Just to live that good life shouldn't be twice as hard
And things still the same" 😪

The best country song I have ever heard hands down she just embodied the whole genre of America country music in this 1 song✊🏿❤💪🏿

James Collins

I am a 71yr black male your song touch my heart tk u

Bridgette Lottihall

2y↑2

WOW... Great performance. And speaking truth so beautifully.

G

2y↑3

Exactly Melanie.👍🏼👏☮❤🌹

Deirdre George

1y↑40

I am SOOOOOO glad that Mickey Guyton is writing and singing her compositions without fear. Often times songs hint around the subject matter, but she calls it out for what it is. I have been writing and wanting to sing songs like this for years! but always no one was interested because of other people's comfort levels with the lyrics. These songs have been in the hearts of brown and black women and girls for YEARS!!! and it is long overdue for them to be sung and mainstreamed. Most times it's a matter of timing and the timing was right for her. Thank you sooo much for doing this. Don't stop. AND, your voice is the perfect country voice. It's strong, passoinate, and beautiful. Let God continue to use you for the common good.

lynne a

51w↑1

Thanks for saying what I was feeling.

Matt Poyzer

2y↑29

THIS DESERVES MORE VIEWS! Probably one of the most powerful songs during this year's grammys

zacrunner

2y↑53

I’ve been a fan since she released “Better Than You Left Me” and am glad to see that she’s getting long overdue recognition. There is a lot of change coming for Country music and I’m very excited to see it. Now let’s see if this song gets any radio play or not.

Lane Huston

20w

Which was basically a rip off from Marren Morris Better than we found it

TheMaryam1891

@Mickey Guyton We have been waiting for you. Making our world Full of color yet blind to color. You are Brave to the core.

Daniel Pitts Winegarden

2y↑101

Mickey Guyton is a favorite voice. Great singer-songwriter. Loved her from the first time hearing, "Better Than You Left Me."

P. M.

2y↑1

ME too - knew she would be a star.

Yasmin E

2y↑1

Same. 😊

Thailor

2y↑80

Wow! I got chills. I hadn't heard of her before this but she's definitely got another fan for life. Wishing her all the best!

Illuminated Melan

1y↑1

Same💛💛💛

cc's crazy adventures

45w↑14

I'm so glad I can be my country loving beautiful black self. I relate so incredibly deeply with this song!! I love this Beautiful Woman! I sing country too but have been hiding my gift for years because it's wasn't Black enough. I now have a role model and I feel so much more confident with being who God created me to be. 💕💕💕💕💯💙💚

Tamika Wright

1y↑11

I am so honored and proud to be a black woman. Oh, black like me! Love it!

David Stone

2y↑53

This was definitely the best performance of the Grammys!

Kelly Smith

30w

Agreed

Michelangelo

Candace Howze

2y↑155

This was so incredible, had me tearing up

T. Isaacs

1y↑7

Thank you! I know this road is hard, but keep working for the little girl or boy walking behind you. Your are beautiful and your voice is amazing. I am a southern girl that use to love country music, but I stopped listening because no one looked like me. I'm so proud of you.

Mike Banks

19w↑2

She has such a powerful voice. Her message is equally as strong. Bravo!

Elliott Bradley

2y↑73

What a moving performance... powerful, strong, lifting every voice ....sing✨✨💖👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼✨✨✨....

NaimShakir

2y↑61

I had never heard this before last night. Truly awesome song and an excellent singer.

Gabriella Vazquez

1y↑6

I’m generally not a country music fan but I love her voice and this song. Hope she wins more Grammys in the future.

Lessons from A CODA

2y↑33

This song should be top of the charts I’m a sign language interpreter working with other language interpreters and this song was referred to me by one of the Vietnamese interpreters and he said this song brought him to tears and he shared the song with me and I started crying too such a beautiful and too real song God Bless you Sweetie such a beautiful voice and a beautiful lady 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤟🏾❤️

Francis Orfega

1y↑2

Just been playing the song over and over, don't know when to stop. Goodness Lord! Don't know what to admire more: the voice or the beauty or the message! But I do know what I am dying for: just to see her live.

X Man

2y↑100

As a black man I can only understand part of what you go through but the black women who I've shared this with.... Say thank you.

deeks1970

2y↑45

I never heard this lady sing before. I’m a new fan of her now. She’s beautiful and talented. Wow!🎶🎶

Minnie Lee

2y↑59

I had never heard of her and this song. I love her voice and I can relate to this song because I’m a African American female. This song is not only for women like me but for all women of color.

Jeb Hoge

2y↑99

Oh, the smile that broke across your face when your BG singers cranked up...that was spine-tingling. What a performance! You did it, Mickey. So proud of you.

louisa lo

1y↑8

Wow I love this song. Such a great song with deep meaning.

luvtocraft

2y↑20

This was a great performance!!! Such a beautiful voice, this coming from a Mexican that thoroughly enjoys Country Music!!! I will keep an ear out for future recordings!!! 🎶🤠🎵

Lorna Elam Jackson

1y↑6

Thank you, Mickey, for persevering over the years so that we could one day hear your voice. I know that it was/is difficult for you at times. Yet, because you've persisted, you've prevailed. Thanks for "keeping on." We have been waiting for generations to have this truth be told. Who knew that we were waiting for you?! Now that we are hearing you tell your story (and our story too) we're supporting you and keeping you and your young family in our constant prayers. You are a blessing from Heaven, Mickey. Thanks again.

Sandi H

1y↑8

I got chills from this song, love you girl 💕

Darrick Ensey

2y↑15

Those vocals were stunning! You had a break out moment last night. Amazing job! The song is powerful as well!

Maurie T

1y↑4

THIS SONG HIT MY SOUL I FELT AND EXPERIENCED EVERY WORD GROWING UP. I came acrossed her video by mistake looking for another country song by a black artist I am a fan of country music my grandmother a black woman introduced it to me at a very young age, I grew up listening to all genres of music. I was raised in a small town called Maumee Ohio in the early 80s there were literally hand full of black families in this middle class small town. My mother College educated worked at the hospitall in ER my step dad worked at one of the big 3. They worked so hard to give us the best, but their best still did NOT STOP the racial hate and microagression I felt and experienced growing up, it was humiliating demeaning and to a small child it shook my self esteem. It took me to get older to realize that for most their hate was jealousy. I was a beautiful, well mannered and spoken brown girl whose parents worked twice as hard to ensure I stood out, and boy did I. My standing out was not of materialistic items but my whole demeanor my persona, my mother instilled in me a sunshine that still to this day when I walk in a room shines bright, yet being taught to stay humble. I love this song so much meaning. 🥰

Perry Shoemaker

2y↑24

This is what I call a song that gives you a reality check, you gained another fan!

HaleySs

2y↑13

This song left me in tears, her voice is so breath taking. I have never heard a country singer this beautiful..💗

Crowned King T

2y↑84

She gives me Whitney vibes, poise, delivery, and stage presence ❤️

Galloping

38w↑1

YES. Whitney Vibes! I have missed those vibes for so long!

Shonna

1y↑6

Yes she definitely does she didn’t move from her spot and you still could feel every part of her performance

The Vocal Doctor Stephanie Derrick

2y↑6

She sings whitney songs beautifully.

K. C.

2y↑93

This song describes my childhood perfectly.

V King

Lovely young lady, lovely song. Thank YOU Mickey!!! 💕 Stay strong!

Rachek Mcghee

1y↑1

@Kendra Side Eye BECAUSE BLACKS ARE NOT THE ONLY RACE TO EXPERIENCE RASISM LADY!!!

Edna Varner

I am black, military brat, I got it from all sides growing up including my family, now I am all grown up! Nothing has changed, I am 70 now! Thank you soooo much!

Bobbie Robinson

2y↑3

@Kendra Side Eye it doesn't seem to be a deflation, it's about being judged and found different.

Sharon Powell

Me too

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Aisha U

2y↑39

Queen...Golden Lady, you sang your beautiful heart out! Woo, your voice, your emotions...and that dress. So very, very happy for you!!❤

Lashaine Sweat

2y↑60

Never knew of a black female artist and I am happy to see you on that stage. I am sure many young girls of color see possibilities in their dreams through you. 🙏🏽❤

Adanna

1y↑3

Love it 🥰! Great Performance and Truth, Mickey. God bless you and your family and Purpose.

Ed Granddaughter

2y↑136

Living my black life and loving every second

chocolate chica

1y↑3

@Sade Sinatra when you check your white privilege that's when I'll check my black privilege

William Horton

Oui/yes....Le mejor..😃💙💚💛

Queen Butterfly

1y↑1

@Sade Sinatra go girl!

Sade Sinatra

2y↑4

@chocolate chica Check your b×ack privilege at the door..

chocolate chica

2y↑1

@Sade Sinatra Poor thing!

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SYNTHESIZER IS KING

51w↑5

OMG, the first time I ever saw or heard her was at this Superbowl 2022!!! She has an incredible voice!!!!! She lit that stadium on fire 🔥 🔥 🔥

Janene Swanson

1y↑1

Loved this song from the moment I heard it. You definitely have a gift!

Rosh You tube

19w↑1

This is so beautiful I just recently discovered you as an artist. I am with the movement and this song touched me.I am especially proud that you are an African - American country artist.God Bless

Lynette Peterson

31w↑1

Thank you for keeping it real! Don’t give up on your dreams as a country singer!!!!!

Beatfacelay

13w↑2

Everyone belongs ! Racism doesn’t !!! I loved this song! Beautiful!!!

FoxC Grandma 13

1y↑2

The 1st song I heard was "Better than you left me" and I was hooked. I've been a fan ever since and this song is Beautiful, love it ❤

🌴Sea la vie🌴

36w↑1

Beautiful clear voice, good lyrics.

Hydro Hose

36w↑1

WOW...THIS PERFORMANCE IS AMAZING!

Mesha Caudle

1y↑4

I love the message in this beautiful song

Jamie Engelhard

1y↑3

Powerful and Amazing, gave me goosebumps!

Susan Williams

Me too, literally...

Shannon X

51w

That was beautiful and genuinely moving. So much talent in this woman!! ❤️❤️

Debbie Williams

1y↑3

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL 👩🏼‍🎨

Yasmin E

2y↑17

I love Mickey G! She is one amazing, brave musical artist

Susan

Powerful lyrics beautifully sang. I’m a huge fan 🥰

TYTY EAZY

2y↑20

Absolutely gorgeous and powerful 💅🏼💕💖

Darryl Marshall

1y↑2

What a beautiful song I want this as my ringtone Thank-you Mrs. Guyton you are a truly an inspiration... You really made me appreciate country music even more 💯💯💯💯💯

ChristyJane

1y↑2

I have been listening to you since 2015! I'm so proud to be a fan! Congratulations! Shine baby! Shine!! ❤️

Nickecia Campbell

31w↑1

She is superbly a beautiful woman. Amazing voice! They knock her down....but years from now she is still going to look youthful and gorgeous! Thank you for this song Mickey Guyton! God bless you and your generation 👏

Michael Freeman

2y↑14

A beautiful and powerful song. Good music is good music regardless of who sings it. #Muchrespect Ms. Gayton, I felt that song and your beautiful spirit!!

Valette Byrd

19w↑1

This song is so powerful! It is so telling of the experience of being a person of color in America!, especially Black!

AirstreamNJeepNLandcruiser

51w

What a beautiful voice and song and woman!!!!!❤❤❤❤🙌 Carry on girl!!!💃

MissDa

2y↑30

You did such a beautiful job and I’m so glad my daughters were able to watch you last night. Our beautiful black children need to see representation like this. They need to know that there are people that look like them in all job fields, even country singers. ❤️

Sloan Scott

2y↑15

I love the part were she goes “we’ll all be free” because it is true and it will happen

Stephen Pritchard

52w

@DeafTourette 👍

DeafTourette

52w

@Stephen Pritchard by law we are... Just not in practice. We still face discrimination and, yes, racism. Not as bad as in the 70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, etc... But we still face it. I'm pretty sure many black people can name at least one instance of racism they've faced. I know I've been called the N-word.

Stephen Pritchard

52w

@DeafTourette but we are, and have been for a while. Once we all realize this we can come together.

DeafTourette

52w

@Stephen Pritchard she literally says "one day we'll all be free", implying that all of us aren't currently free... In the context of the song, she's saying because she's black, which many black people can relate to, her experiences say "no, we're not all free".

Stephen Pritchard

52w

@DeafTourette then wouldn’t that make this song misleading?

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peace_love&muzic

29w

Love this! 💕🎶💕 Beautiful voice.

Mimi Wu

Love your voice and this song! 👍 So good!! New fan here😻

Linda_SmilesRFree

Great performance! Proud to be "black like me" living in this great country. Glad to be an American!. 🇺🇸 GOD Bless the U.S.A.!

robertantonnyc

2y↑20

This is HUGE! Congratulations!!

lcunning74

Love this song!!!

Chanel Peter

2y↑2

Very few live performances has that breathtaking, standing ovation effect....THIS was one of them! You're definitely my # 1 female country artist.

Kathy K

13w↑1

WOW!! I am UTTERLY FLABBERGASTED!!! I LOVE IT!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I’m a mixed race girl who grew up with my black family on the south side of Chicago. In my neighborhood, our house was so different just because everybody had different tastes in music. My mom was a big fan of Country music, so that was one of the genres I grew up listening to. She said that’s all her dad listened to when she was growing up. I admit that I don’t follow Country, but I definitely have respect for it. The only black artist in Country that I knew about was Charlie Pride, but, his songs weren’t played on the radio very much.

I read your article in Essence magazine. I bought it a few months ago cuz of Janet Jackson being on the cover, and had been holding on to it. When I read your story, it really inspired me, so I came to take a listen. You are wonderful! And, I’m so glad you didn’t get discouraged and give up! I wish you much continued success!! ❤❤❤

MickeyCreole

34w

Absolutely beautiful singer. If I had a wish, I would love to hear this singer to sing a Whitney Houston classic ballad because her vocal is strong and universal, in my humble opinion. Beautiful singer ❤️

Dacia Smith-Wilkinson

1y↑4

I am in tears. There is no other way to said it. I feel this in my soul.

The Blessing

This is how country music should be....from ones hardcore experiences. ❤🙏🔥

eva gasperakova

1y↑1

💜💜💜💜💜love it!

Clay Turnbull

51w

Spectacular ❤️🥰🙏🏽💐

Michael Smith

2y↑1

I love your voice and your timing for country music, I just hope that this song does not cause problems for your career because of the political content, country music has never been the platform where political music survives well, entertainers that have chosen this platform in the past have been ostracized so many times for doing it. I pray that the people see that this is needed to open the eyes and hearts of the men and women that have them closed and that is from every walk of life not just one. Music changes the world hopefully they will allow the change to happen. I wish you all the luck and pray for your continued success.

anita weir

Love this song! Playing for students!!!!

chill thoughts

2y↑8

This was heartwarming and made me fell so happy you go girl my inspiration for the love of music

Sonia Grace Music

I listen to this at least 3 times a day & it’s the same feeling. So true. Thank you #MickeyGuyton

Chase Fire

Yes!!! Proud to be black like me!!!! LOVE IT!! beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love & Light

2y↑15

I can't bey I haven't heard her or music yet. She's amazing!

MLC

48w

Enjoyed this performance!🙌

Joann D.

Beautiful voice and congratulations Sis! Keep shining🤩

Shel Moore

Beautiful. I love this!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Latysha P

2y↑5

I felt that song to my core. 👏🏾❤ Beautiful performance!

Carolyn Moore

2y↑11

She touched my heart in one night!

XXo

Beautifully heartbreaking song and I love her voice, but can we talk abt how she looks?! Stunning!

TALKCAFE

51w

I never heard of her before. She can definitely sannmmggggg.🔥🔥🔥

mar ca

21w↑1

I started to like Country Music after hearing Blake Shelton on the Voice I loved the way it tells a story. Mickey Guyton has a beautiful voice I will listen to more of her music.