The track was dedicated to the late Civil Rights leader John Lewis and was even considered for a Grammy nomination in 2020.
The song ends with a simple, collective plea: "We need to stand together so we can be one". 🏛️ Cultural Impact & Recognition Detroit Youth Choir 'Glory' - featuring IndigoYaj - lyrics
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While the choir maintains the iconic chorus originally written by John Legend and Common , IndigoYaj’s rap interludes introduce new, localized urgency: Her role was to "speak our truth as
IndigoYaj, a rapper and alumnus of the choir, provides the song’s contemporary edge. Her role was to "speak our truth as youth," bridging the gap between the historical civil rights struggle depicted in Selma and the modern Black Lives Matter movement.
"Something must be done as soon as possible / and if we come together we're unstoppable".
John Legend praised the version on social media, calling it "Beautiful" and "Powerful".