

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] I saw the same old headlines in the paper cup of dawn Bread up Rent up Hands too tired to carry on Mamas on the platform Workers with their eyes half-lit Still they split their lunch in half and made the small ones fit [Pre-Chorus] When the world leans hard We lean in Palm to palm Let the rise begin [Chorus] Lift the hands Lift the hands If one can stand Then all can stand Take the weight Take the land We go higher when we raise the hands Lift the hands Lift the hands Not for me But for my people’s plans If you’ve got hope Give it back We go higher when we raise the hands [Verse 2] Storm on the coast and smoke on the hill in the evening sky Names on the screen And still they bring another tray of pie Teachers in the hallway Nurses with their shoes worn thin They keep on showing up So I keep showing up for them [Bridge] Let the hungry have the table Let the weary have the light Let the child with shaking pockets Hear a future say “You’re mine” [Chorus] Lift the hands Lift the hands If one can stand Then all can stand Take the weight Take the land We go higher when we raise the hands Lift the hands Lift the hands Not for me But for my people’s plans If you’ve got hope Give it back We go higher when we raise the hands
Tags
Anthemic pop-soul with female lead, powerful song, swelling stadium sized harmonies. Stomping kick, clapping hands
2:43
No
4/10/2026