Nina Cried Power
Rising Voices: A Anthem of Strength and Freedom
Lyrics
Power (power)
Emphasis on the concept of power.
Power (power)
Reiteration of the theme of power.
Power (power, Lord)
Reference to a higher power or authority.
It's not the wakin', it's the risin'
Importance of the act of rising over waking up.
It's not the wakin', it's the risin'
Repetition emphasizing the significance of rising.
It's not the wakin', it's the rise
Highlighting the value of the rise over waking.
It's not the wakin', it's the risin'
Reiteration of the importance of rising.
It is the groundin' of a foot uncompromisin'
Significance of standing firm and uncompromising.
It's not forgoin' of the lie, It's not the openin' of eyes
Contrast between the lie and the opening of one's eyes.
It's not the wakin', it's the risin'
Reiteration of the idea that rising matters more than waking.
It's not the song, it is the singin' (power, power)
The focus on the act of singing rather than the song itself.
It's the heron of the human spirit ringin' (power, Lord)
Metaphorical reference to the heron of human spirit ringing.
It is the bringin' of the line (power)
Importance of bringing a line, possibly a creative expression.
It is the bearin' of the rhyme (power)
Significance of expressing and embodying the rhyme.
It's not the wakin', it's the risin' (power, Lord)
Repetition emphasizing the power in rising.
Oh, and I could cry power (power)
Expressing the ability to cry out with power.
Power (power, Lord)
Reference to a higher power.
Power, Lord!
Reiteration of acknowledging a higher power.
Billie cried power
Recognition of various influential figures who cried out with power.
Mavis cried power
-James Brown cried power
-(Oh, she cried out power)
-And I could cry power
-Power (power)
-Power, oh (power)
-Power, Lord!
-Nina cried power
-Lennon cried power
-Nina cried power
-And I could cry power
-Power has been cried by those stronger than me
Recognition that power has been acknowledged by those stronger.
Straight into the face that tells you to rattle your chains
Confronting authority and societal expectations.
If you love bein' free
Choosing freedom over conformity.
And I could cry power
Reiteration of the ability to cry out with power.
Power (power)
Recognition of various influential figures who cried out with power.
'Cause power is my love when my love reaches to me
Personal connection between power and love.
James Brown cried power
Continued acknowledgment of influential figures who cried out with power.
Seger cried power
-Marvin cried power
-James cried power
-Millie cried power
-Patti cried power
-Billie, power
-Dylan, power
-Woody, power
-Nina cried power
Reiteration of Nina crying out with power.
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