Educators use the song to teach students about resilience , asking them to reflect on their own strength in the face of adversity.
Vocal coaches often use the song to teach riffing and runs , highlighting Day’s "ragged" emotional tone and use of head voice. Rise Up Song Video
In addition to the cinematic version, an Inspiration Version was released to highlight the song's broad message of hope. Educators use the song to teach students about
Andra Day's is a soul-stirring anthem of resilience and hope that has evolved from a personal prayer into a global protest song. Written in 2015 for her debut album Cheers to the Fall , the song was inspired by a close friend's cancer diagnosis and Day's own feeling of stagnation. It eventually became a prominent anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement and various social justice causes. The Official Music Video Andra Day's is a soul-stirring anthem of resilience
Day performed the song virtually for President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration, singing over the Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood.