Aretha Franklin - A Rose Is Still a Rose (Official Music Video)

[@terrekamoore-evans9040]

🌹Who else is here in 2024'🌹

[@shannonharris8206]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️

[@sheneyquamercan1699]

Me

[@MelissaM.3121]

🙋🏾‍♀️🌹❤

[@laketaboseman5353]

Me

[@terrekamoore-evans9040]

@@sheneyquamercan1699🌹💃🏽

[@sbella6719]

"Care about yourself enough to know that without him your life goes on" 🌹 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DanijelaPetrovic-qx7bg]

Jesam se nasmejala. Ali ne mogu da verujem

[@cambriaallen4961]

Amen I felted this ❤❤❤

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

*"GIRL, **_LOVE_** yourself enough to know..."* 💓

[@PhillyEats]

That's heavy on the heart..

[@PhillyEats]

​@@BL3SSed-BlissHeavy.. 💔

[@alicia7737]

I was a child when this song came out, but these lyrics hit so much different now that I’m 38 and have lived, loved, healed, learned and grew as a woman. It literally made me shed a few tears! Beautiful song! ♥️♥️♥️

[@mi_bulle_ha_noname3775]

Same 😢

[@DejohnDaniel]

i can relate to that yes it is a beautiful song

[@KittKatt616]

Man as a 38yr old I felt this comment 😢

[@joannabreaks435]

@@KittKatt616 😅😅😅

[@AlvaSudden]

Written and produced by the brilliant Lauryn Hill.

[@vaughnkopacz2196]

thank you for this bit of insight. it's no wonder i like this.

[@mrspeaker89]

Damn right!

[@popsthefather9447]

I never knew that.. always wondered about her backup vocals being on the song.

[@ayodari_style]

I could hear her in the background in the beginning!

[@flip844]

Wow I didn’t know that, true legends on this song

[@harrietmiles2887]

Didn’t understand what this meant when I was a teenager but God knows I understand now. Now it’s time to teach my daughter what I wasn’t taught Love yourself and Love God everything else falls in place😢😢 RIP Queen

[@thaniya0201]

Harriet Miles amen

[@heartme3488]

Yes mame..AMEN 💯

[@terrell5353]

Harriet Miles yes my thoughts 😢😢😢

[@marydavis3772]

Amen

[@YetundeAdee]

Harriet Miles Amen to this!

[@oldskoolgirl54]

A Rose is still a Rose...my man left me when my momma died; I was in my last semester as an undergraduate and was having serious issues at work... I thought I was losing my mind but this song got me through all that. Here I am today still standing strong!! RIP Aretha LOVE YOU!

[@blessed.wog.3711]

God Bless You 🌹🙏🏽

[@candicemirisha912]

So happy you stood strong queen❤️

[@jdoe9463]

Are you ok

[@antoniomitchell1883]

Shisty

[@SISTAGURL]

🌹

[@Pacifica74]

This felt like a mother's touch.

[@YOUNGC1010]

I’m a man and this shit give me the chills🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonygraves9039]

Me too bro, Lauren Hill did it up w this joint 🔥

[@matthewjimenez1333]

This song is powerful

[@cheri1960]

Good for you but do you really UNDERSTAND IT??

[@Mysticmimi7]

Loooooool ❤❤❤

[@anthonyhumphrey2540]

Jersey strong

[@fikilemabizela3836]

A rose is still a 🌹 rose... when someone breaks you and then think you can't get up,you can't be bruised...nah... without him your life goes on..❤ who's here 2024..

[@jessiecoulter5007]

Here, by the Grace of God in 2024 ❤ Amen Sending roses w ❤

[@fikilemabizela3836]

♥️

[@kenshun2244]

❤❤

[@cheri1960]

I've been here from the start.

[@Scripturenstyle]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Braids_MiamiBraids_Miami]

This should be every women’s theme song when she’s getting herself back together. Wipe your tears, gather yourself and move on and know you’re worth it

[@kykyakalakya2348]

Every woman's not every women's

[@earlflowers3268]

Facts.

[@latoniamurphy6080]

I vs

[@amandalouw2295]

💜

[@melaninspeakzout3639]

I needed this message right now. Tears fade, strength is gained. Hold my head high, and move on💯😎

[@Carolina_girl86]

🎵"Without him you're life goes on, without him you're life goes on"🎵 That's so powerful!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sisjones623]

Baby girl YOU hold the POWER!! Whewww

[@LilMinaK]

RIP Queen...LEGEND🐐💔💕🙏

[@brendenbroumand4876]

YES MINA....we are are losing music nowadays ..the real words,real life and real soul..do we see that now hell no!!!!!!!!!!!! sad......

[@LilMinaK]

Brenden Broumand Until I came along💘💪

[@buzzbabe1901]

I can still remember my younger sister singing this song like it was praise and worship!

[@reginaldhuffman5005]

Mina Krystina VEVO respect

[@irucamh5642]

Fresh prince of belair

[@LolaBunnay]

all this black girl magic in this video 😄😍

[@sheilapalmer224]

LolaBunnay you got style

[@lovelokey5080]

I love it....baby girl your still a flower...empower others but don't forget to water your own garden

[@sophiaduckett1005]

LolaBunnay hell yeah😉

[@l.michelleindigenousred2757]

Yep❤

[@juliawhite7152]

LolaBunnay ......Yes! And your pic is black girl magic!!!

[@juliushall2363]

Another Aretha gem. Produced by Lauryn Hill, 1998. This song and video featuring Lauryn Hill, Elise Neal, Faith Evans, Changing Faces, Q-Tip and Amel Larrieux really captures the essence and respect that younger artists Have for Aretha. And the message behind the song Remember who you are, pick up your crown and keep pushing is really universal, whether you're a male or female.

[@donovandavidson5937]

Written by Jennifer Hudson

[@juliushall2363]

@@donovandavidson5937 Lauryn Hill wrote this song. That's why she was in the video. This song was released in 1998. Jennifer Hudson was still in high school

[@v.a.993]

Isn't Morris Chestnut in this video too? Or, did my eyes deceive me?

[@juliushall2363]

@@v.a.993 that's Q-Tip

[@v.a.993]

@@juliushall2363 yes, but at 2:33 that looks like Morris Chestnut.

[@twicethejoy]

Aint heard this in a minute and dont even know how I ended up here today, but sitting here crying like I'm in church...🙌🏽 guess I needed to hear it. ❤

[@nole8796]

she killed this being a hip hop beat. Real singers can do any genre!!

[@leslieharper6746]

EPIC!!!!!!

[@chantillaboateng5751]

Yes she did!

[@rasheeda1303]

I agree💙

[@johnleon2594]

SHE KILLED 'ERTHANG 👌🎤👌💯👌

[@donnaidontwanna]

I will never forget when she sang the helloutta opera cuz Pavorotti became ill.Words are inadequate when its The Queen..💜❤💜❤💜

[@TakIzzzay]

The beginning of this song is her testimony. If she says pick yourself up you're still precious. ..BELIEVE HER...this song is EVERYTHING! ..R.I.P Queen

[@enriquemunoz746]

No sweetie, Lauryn Hill wrote this song!

[@amorizellcpresident924]

🙌🏿

[@neecieowens705]

Agreed

[@Nando-hj4zi]

Enrique Munoz ‼️

[@kristalwilliams4863]

RIP QUEEN 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@MedusaEyes00]

“Without him your life goes on” . Powerful words for a once lost teenager 🙌🏾. Thank You Aretha 🌹🥀R.I.P.

[@leeceyleece2406]

Yes, this did the most to heal my broken heart as a teen.

[@leonardcharles59]

People get lost in life, in the world... the only problem with this is,can they (we) be found? The answer is of course yes! And even more, the answer is that we can only become found through each other, thru reflection-- the hidden part of ourselves to be awakened, which can be so painful to do, and that is the reason it can feel so difficult, like going through pure anguish! Yet, that is the course!

[@tonybluestar4954]

I wish more women knew this!!!

[@757Automatic]

Lord I pray one day more women realize just how valuable they are. Should I ever have a daughter I will never let her go a day without knowing this. And when she’s old enough to understand I’ll play this

[@foliageinfall8387]

Thank you

[@AddieAFife]

Amen sis!!!!!❤

[@nuphases1673]

It doesn't matter what you went through..the message is to OVERCOME and stay away from negative.

[@amandalouw2295]

💜

[@monicablack5729]

Amen

[@naimaismail4356]

I pray to be able to

[@didi_90]

True

[@takaribrewer3602]

"Without him, your life goes on." I FELT THIS!!!❤💪💯

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi takari, how are you doing

[@lisagibson8361]

The most beautiful rose of all! Queen Aretha Franklin! 😍

[@brianamosley2002]

Lisa Gibson Yes she was .

[@demetriasgreen9884]

Lisa Gibson Amen 🙏🏾

[@lisagibson8361]

Demetrias Green Blessings always Demetrias to you and yours! 😍

[@brittneybutler2491]

Yep!!😊

[@lisagibson8361]

Brittney Butler Blessings always to you and yours Miss Brittney! Have a safe and blessed labor day weekend! 😍

[@Blue-zx5mp]

I remember when I had my daughter at 17, I thought I was nothing. My body was horrible looking from the weight gain, huge stretch marks, I hated myself... and of course, he no longer wanted me. 22 years later, I'm glad God has healed me from that TRAUMA and now I'm trying to speak life into my 22 year old who's going through the same thing minus the baby. I sent this to her.

[@loveinthematrix]

This means so much to me

[@TracyPelton-lm5hp]

Inspiring Post!

[@demetriasgreen9884]

Loving this! My daddy sent this video to me via KZbin as I was going through my divorce! I didn’t know that my daddy at 67 knew about KZbin even though I realized he knew the song & loved our Aretha! I’m Still A ROSE 🌹 & so are you🙏🏾

[@lindaajileye9179]

Demetrias Green your Dad is amazing for sending you this video. ❤️

[@kikia.1352]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤❤

[@girlygirl1890]

Wow Demetrias Green! What an AWESOME dad you have. You are certainly BLESSED to have him as your dad. What a great thing to do for a daughter. I love him and he isn't even MY dad - lol : )

[@amorizellcpresident924]

♥️♥️♥️🙏🏿

[@markesertalkink8723]

@Demetrias Green 67 is not old lol. The man is alive and breathing. Funny.

[@bouncyshak]

Going through a breakup right now. This song is like a hug from Auntie. Got me in tears. RIP Aretha and thank you.

[@klove7365]

hope you're doing well nówa days a break up is never easy

[@brittanyjefferson8113]

without him your life still goes on

[@1chronicles4910]

The most powerful line in the song!

[@brittanyjefferson8113]

+Beverly Haynes Yes ma'am

[@danelledanley8900]

Brittany Jefferson i just found out the hard way

[@datboi1975]

Danelle Danley experience is the best teacher! And your still a flower!

[@lvirgo2857]

Brittany Jefferson ALWAYS 💜

[@kahrahnoel814]

R.I.P. Aretha Louise Franklin (3/25/1942-8/16/2018). Your music is phenomenal and this song stands out to me. I love you and miss you so much, Queen.

[@reereesmith3963]

“...without him, your life goes on.” So true. RIP

[@gabrielleelliott500]

Yes true

[@Tonella_johnson]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@nellyluscious]

''What I am, Is what I am...''!!! Lauryn said it right!!! This was definitely my song!! Very empowering!! I rather be a beautiful Rose than a Bad bitch!! Thanx Aretha!!

[@MamaHarperr]

+NellyBelle Say THAT again!!! YES! Death to this "bad bitch" mess!

[@nellyluscious]

Mama Harper I know!!!

[@naturalbeauty1985]

+NellyBelle absolutely!

[@robotbooty1]

+NellyBelle I like that!

[@nellyluscious]

B.L. Frazer Me too! Just much more classy!

[@KolossalYouth]

"Let your life be in the sunshine, not the darkness of your sorrow." God, that whole verse hit me in my soul. RIP Aretha! 💕

[@memprichard2611]

THAT is so powerful

[@Playpressed]

Lauryn hill wrote the lyrics though

[@KolossalYouth]

@@Playpressed I know. It's still a powerful verse? Sang by Aretha?

[@Nora_Yvelle_313]

Jayde Slayde amen

[@luanne80]

Yes sis...so powerful!

[@carlaschultheis3662]

A woman is always the prize. It’s not the reverse. Once you realize that then you have the power. I taught my daughters you never chase after a man you make him Chase you.

[@BigBlakMan-hr9mb]

Not true Man can be and should be the prize as well.

[@lharris9924]

I don’t think she gets enough props for her later music! This was a great song! Good job ARetha and Lauryn

[@evelynwashere13]

That's Faith on there too. I don't recognize the other ladies

[@73lyfe96]

@@evelynwashere13 Charrisse & Cassandra of the Duo, Changing Faces & Amel Larrieux from the duo Groove Theory

[@vegeta3365]

L Harris so true

[@MrKenster3000]

I didn’t kno this was by her..

[@retrolove87]

Yes and her song "Wonderful"

[@FunintheSun813]

Love this song!! RIP Miss Aretha Franklin❤❤❤❤❤

[@stefandwoodham]

Carlie Loi you didn't hear?! She's not dead!!

[@lauralindsey1331]

I love you Ms. Franklin...

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hello 🤗 Carlie, how are you doing today?

[@deshawnhilliard6511]

I just broke crying off this song I miss my mama

[@vibrantnubian27]

I’m so sorry very sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@arianagm2332]

Got me too... Thinking about everything Aretha went thru as Lil' Re... I'm wondering if Lauryn knew she was the PERFECT woman to record this song and I wonder if it was hard for her to do... And then I read this and you got me missing moms... I still can't cry without smiling 🥲 as I think of her light 🥰

[@Virgo-Vibez]

❤❤❤

[@gth882]

Bless u sir

[@Umekias_Corner]

🙏🏾

[@MarrissaMusic]

This song made me cry as a little girl still love it. I’m crying rn rip beautiful Queen Aretha.😇

[@Trista1983]

I love this song! It makes me think about all the women not knowing their worth.

[@MsSchelle87]

Trista Overby Real truth our sisters need to understand the strength and power they have as women.

[@SoldbyKLove]

The day that more women recognize their power and true strength will be a game changing experience. I’m thankful that’s the one thing I understood EARLY in my life and still walk in my truth to this day.

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Trista, how are you doing

[@Chosen4thislife]

This song let God speak to me at 16 and stopped me from killing myself an unborn. He is the love of my life!!! God bless her RIH❤️❤️❤️

[@MedusaEyes00]

Kecia Henderson much ❤️✊🏾

[@greenlight8819]

What a testimony!

[@seansmith2889]

Kecia Henderson so.glad.to know this song saved such a blessing as yourself

[@needacleaner14]

Thank you for your testimony. From one mother to another, teach that future king to treat women with respect. Furthermore, teach him that the respect for women starts and ends with YOU. With that said, much love, Queen.

[@JSCDR]

Amazing testimony! Thank you for sharing

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

One of my all time favorite songs by The Queen of Soul. I'm a male and this song helped me overcome depression and being emotionally and spiritually abused by former church members. It also gave me the strength to leave that toxic place and after leaving I was blessed with 2 partial college scholarships and I graduated from college

[@Hamppariranskis]

I'm glad to hear even guys can draw power from this ❤️ that's the beauty of Aretha Franklin. We all get done wrong sometimes. Thanks for sharing your story, hope you're doing well 🥰

[@pam0626]

Congratulations!

[@nakinaedge2807]

So proud of you.

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

@@Hamppariranskis, yes, when this song came out I had been in some bad relationships. 1 woman had used me terribly, and I can relate to this.

[@donnastrachan2641]

Amen brother! We hold the power!

[@MichelleCurtis-nw7ct]

We're here for a reason 😂❤ God said so .🙏🙌

[@marskeins]

This song was very underrated. And I love how Aretha like adapted to the new generation music with this. She killed this!! And I didn't realize when I was younger the meaning. But now here in 2020 I understand it. Love yourself!!

[@Skylarchase27]

This song was never underrated. It was very popular when it came out. She had been gone for a while and this song put her back on. I was 12 I remember

[@gabrielleelliott500]

Yes this is powerful

[@didi_90]

Yes it is

[@KingCharlieBlaze]

Facts this hot

[@alexisgivner8985]

One of my favorites from her til this day ❤️

[@iMaHoMOChiCK]

I had to revisit one of my favorite songs by auntie Aretha. #RIP #arethafranklin

[@deloresboland947]

blkorchard rest in peace Song bird

[@krisflowers9680]

This was my jam, played it back to back!

[@keoshaj2011]

Vee Patriots#5 ydtu

[@iMaHoMOChiCK]

@@krisflowers9680 mine too

[@iMaHoMOChiCK]

@Norma Reed 😇😇

[@CherryTaylor2]

Wise words from a legend A Rose 🌹 is still a Rose 🌹 Baby Girl your still a Flower 🌺 Rest in Love 😍

[@needacleaner14]

QueenTokey Amen

[@moniquezmuda3924]

Shes in heaven with all praises to God.

[@judewilliams3911]

aretha franklin she always had words of wisdom

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi queen, how are you doing

[@thelosttemptation1250]

They don’t make music like this anymore

[@khadijahmason]

For real

[@musiclove5935]

Sisters of all race, ethnicity and culture even through pain and heart aches ...you still hold power.

[@EnlightenedGoldenBeauty]

@ProudMommy: SoRaya😍 🤣

[@tanshaemoye9179]

Music love yes I agree

[@CosmicKindness]

Yasssss. Love Youuu too

[@marilynhobbs5997]

Lady "Never Let No ONE put Ur Self Esteem Down Ur A Rose Indeed Sometimes Its A Guilt Trip to Cover N Blind U With what Ur Eyes See But What Ur Heart Want to hold On STAY Focus Ur Made Good & VERY GOOd

[@verbavolant6895]

Put your race first, sex second

[@pjohn8039]

This song doesn’t get the credibility it deserves.

[@moniquehandy2770]

Working on becoming a rose

[@AvalancheTheKomik]

So true

[@charryseberry8397]

Agreed.

[@fanofafan6480]

Because this generation don't have a sense of purpose.

[@BodyRibbonz]

Credit*

[@EricSanchez]

Stay strong Queen. We love you.

[@nicolemaull2408]

ERIC SÁNCHEZ praying for her ❤️❤️❤️

[@kdags2001]

She's gone.

[@fefitzfeliciafitzpatrick3314]

ERIC SÁNCHEZ R.I.P Queen #8-16-2018

[@_Martine_]

she just passed away

[@kheir03]

Fe Fitz 😢😢😢

[@markeybaker819]

Without him your life goes on. Without him your life goes on!

[@aidam.3845]

The original Queen and a definition of timeless talent!!! #rip.😢🙏❣️

[@crystalrogers6234]

Yess

[@radaezaburden4839]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@arethawhite3712]

No doubt about that 😉!!! You go girl 👊!! Aretha White from Bunn NC Peace !!!

[@lillianxyz4938]

If loin leaves the real,will not whatch

[@tonekabrea5667]

Video still bring tears to my eyes. So many of us women go through this. I wish more older women would embrace younger naive girls instead of chastising them for wanting to be loved and accepted. A ROSE IS STILL A ROSE!

[@25aminah]

Toneka BREA amen

[@gouyoungn8399]

the song is one I go to even now,when my heart is heavy RIP Queen you earned it

[@brittneybutler2491]

True!

[@sammierandall5634]

Toneka BREA. The younger women has to want to listen we can't make them listen the key is do they want the wisdom we are trying to pass on.

[@angelaomolola3277]

This is the comment..

[@nyla7229]

Aretha is a perfect example of the REAL BLACK WOMAN AND SHE REPRESENTED US WELL ... unlike majority of that stuff on vh1 😕... MRS. FRANKLIN FOREVER LEGEND

[@murielwright4103]

Right! She will Truly be missed. But Her Music Still Lives on!

[@Shay-34]

NYLA Drummond Amen💕

[@sammierandall5634]

I love this song, i wished i was taught this when i was a kid my life would have been much better. 👑 you will be truly missed by me and the rest of the world.

[@TheByronLord]

YES SHE DID!!!!

[@119ThisAintThat]

“Baby girl..you’re still a flower”.. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@Unpopularopinion2024]

*Other Singers want the sauce* *but Aretha Franklin had the* *recipe*

[@MelvinC3]

Not In My World FACTS

[@3jsmj896]

Not In My World For real.

[@IntrovertAquarius]

Not In My World SAY THAT SHIT LOUD FOR THE ONE'S IN THE BACK!!!!!

[@casuallym3]

Not In My World period (.)

[@needacleaner14]

Not In My World #thiscomment ❤it #Respect #NaturalWoman #ChainofFools #FreewayofLove #ARoseisStillaRose

[@paulajarrett7832]

even dried roses are beautiful

[@msjaim]

indeed!

[@keleeshanewsome4769]

Paula Jarrett that's rite Ms. Paula😊

[@georgettewilliams1149]

Paula Jarrett omg. Lol. It's Google 10.0

[@sophiaduckett1005]

Paula Jarrett that's what's up never understanding the power of women 😎😎🤔

[@Moonbeingstrandedonearth50]

Yep, still makes me cry when I watch the video. I've been abused & used by men I cared about in the past & I still believe that a rose, is still a Rose! Thank you Aretha for such a beautiful & powerful song! I've heard her life story! She deserves ALL of her success!!

[@sherylbrown6321]

age42 Queen I Can Relate My Sis I been Abused Also.. Thanks Aretha💯

[@taniaroman1783]

age42 Queen me too

[@bradhill1099]

Hang in there sweetie..Not all men are scoundrels...Hope you find a man who deserves you, and is true to you...

[@ንፁህዘርበቀለ]

age42 Queen you still. A rose sis!!

[@missadvice]

age42 Queen Amen

[@Nati_OnAir]

Thank god for Lauryn and that pen 🖊 🙏🏾 And Aretha for the delivery 💯

[@skidiva1]

"Tossing and flossing trying to fill the void that heartbreak brings." Damn!! Lauryn wrote that.

[@ramelmil8552]

At at 23 at that!

[@cheesygrits000]

Wow!!! A very true and important comment!!💯

[@Blessed6597]

Aretha Franklin went through so much in her life 😢 -this song is powerful a representation of her testimony from overcoming adversities of being molested at a young age & a teenage mother. The Queen down here she was indeed.🌷🌸🌹❤️

[@jaystevenson7232]

R.I.P to a TRUE 👑 Queen Aretha...now her and Whitney can rock church together in heaven!

[@BluePhoenix2013]

I actually met her

[@deannadvine]

Literally breaking down in tears right now..Never heard this song before but it hit me so hard 💙

[@LadyTreble]

EXACTLY!!! New favorite song!

[@gracie99999]

♥️

[@breyahbaez3516]

Me to sister but we are roses from concrete nd sir em as there is aGOD we will continue to grow into a beautiful rose garden no thorns just beautiful different color of roses 🥀 🌹 as long as we continue to water our gardens… cause a rose is still a rose, baby girl your still a flower, they can leave you and break you but darling we hold the power 🙏🏾😉😘

[@loganjohnson8729]

RIP Aretha Franklin. You'll always be a rose.

[@ceceb7908]

Always admired this song as a teenager and now as a 31 year old woman, Ladies we hold the power, know your worth!!!

[@evan3352]

Until you turn 35.. Then the tables turn. Women like older men (can't say the same for men) so while the world is unfair to young men, the tide turns for us men when you ladies age. Ladies, while you are young, learn, be complaint, and find that man! Time waits for nobody.

[@toomuchinformation]

Be compliant? That's what caused the abuse in the first place!

[@toomuchinformation]

Outis You're looking at power in a very linear, limited, left brained way. It doesn't mean sexual power, but the ability to be and feel good in your skin regardless, to have strong, yet flexible boundaries. If you're like then you're less likely to put up with being in an abusive relationship to begin with. It doesn't mean doing it in a shouty "I'm worth it!" way, but having a strong sense of self and internal strength.

[@squarebear619]

@@evan3352 Ladies, do not listen to this incorrect spelling imbecile. Your worth is not found through any man. Don't waste your youth chasing after some good for nothing little boy who is looking for "compliance" instead of a true partner. Remember that YOU are the prize to be won and not him. You can also find a great man in your 30's, 40's, and beyond or you can be single. It takes nothing from your beauty, both inward and outward. As Aretha said in this song, "without him your life goes on!"

[@Philly-mx7pn]

Dumfries Spearhead that goes foe male and female...Im tired of these gender massages..

[@manestage5403]

Just stopped by after watching the home-going service again. I was 16 when this song came out. This song used to make me cry. The words touched me so deeply. I had no one in my life telling this message, but God used Aretha Franklin to say it to me in a song. I was just like this girl in the video then. Praise God for growth and wisdom. This is probably her most underrated song to date. RIP Queen!

[@darm.8172]

Mane Stage ...This Was Lauren Hill’s Song And She Collaborated And Asked/Wanted/Wrote Aretha To Sing It!!! Beautiful Song...With Lots Of Meaning For Us Ladies...Young And Older...Amen!!!

[@vanessabeasley3402]

After this song all anyone needs to say is Amen.

[@kiaj.d.5855]

I have tears right now. I have overcome so much! Happily married now❤️

[@EnlightenedGoldenBeauty]

Yeah I was a teen too but I didn’t fully understand the message entirely until much later.

[@LinSandVereen]

JESUS GOT A GOLDEN SINGING ANGEL NOW❤

[@lemarj9533]

R.I.P..Nothing but great memories! !!

[@christiname27]

2020 without him your life goes on.

[@maliplaysgames4138]

G hibachi xpp00ppppp0to the newsdddd,

[@sarahlara6702]

It sure does!

[@bkrachel9382]

Yass it does

[@krystal4247]

I listen to this as a reminder....her words they need to be set in stone

[@carmjohn670]

🌹

[@namastewellness]

A man can't enter the garden unless the woman opens the gate. Soul ties are real. Thank God I KNOW my power. #LotusFlower

[@nomad9598]

Very true but manipulation and self esteem can often play a part

[@mimiallen5851]

Tell em sis🙌

[@pen4hire27]

True. I wish more songs stressed personal responsibility and discipline.

[@zoradaughter]

And I believe soul ties aren’t real. However, TRAUMA bonding is real.

[@reaganibeh9443]

GOD BLESS YOU DEAR...

[@blktoschool]

Highly underrated and under appreciated song

[@williamwarren7774]

This song helped me get through a rough break up, im 100% man and my heart was devastated when i found out what was going on. Ladies best believe men hurt too

[@rozzie5651]

i know

[@bevrenee4403]

Well it take a real man to speak it thank u

[@williamwarren7774]

You're welcome

[@bevrenee4403]

👍

[@foliageinfall8387]

​@@williamwarren7774 how are you doing nowadays

[@HebrewHoney777]

When I was a little girl, I never thought this song would apply to me. I'm a rose that now bears her thorns🌹💔😔

[@latonyahart2741]

I understand what u mean, this song applies 2 me also.. we're still roses thru it all😘

[@FutureOorah]

You're not lying, you definitely are a rose

[@MzCnajohnson]

tru i felt the same way jst got live n learn n luv our selfs like our selfs a rose is still. a rose indeed

[@cocomoore2393]

girl I was just thinking the same thing. I thought it was just a cool song then but I understand now and it definitely speaks volumes in my life.

[@kiaraleos1614]

Me too!

[@destinybolling7836]

Aretha in this video looking like mother nature herself!

[@umekiamoody7483]

Destiny Bolling yezzzzz

[@theyoda31able]

True

[@samanthar.washington1541]

Destiny Bolling ❤

[@SuccessfulOnSunset310]

Yes lawd! She was so beautiful here. I love this song.

[@j.baldwinwasagenius...7575]

Yes!!!!

[@bernadinelett2192]

Gone but not forgotten. One of the greatest.

[@51Lois]

Every woman that has been hurt, used and abused can be uplifted by this song!

[@cwhite5613]

I'm one of those women that survived 37 years of giving my all..with nothing in return

[@lukegrayson4273]

Hi Lois, how are you doing

[@ChrisandTyCox]

Message for our daughters & new generation. RIP Aretha Franklin 🌹

[@loveyouall66]

HE CAN ABUSE YOU, BUT CAN'T BREAK YOU. YOU HOLD THE POWER MY SISTERS.

[@Elijah-uw6fz]

RESPECT TO THE GREATEST ICONIC VOCALIST OF ALL TIME ARETHA FRANKLIN ALL RELMS OF MUSIC 🙏 ♥ ❤ GREAT COMBINATION WITH ICON LAURYN HILL RESPECT BLESSINGS.

[@royalw2650]

So Many Beautiful Memories With The Queen Of Soul❤🙏🎼🎙🖤💜💟😗🥀🎷😇

[@robertthompkins5633]

We need this kind of a girl power back not just in hip hop but in the world. Unity over nudity

[@terronherring4501]

Facts

[@michaeljonesjr9018]

Robert Thompkins FACTS

[@blackbearted6543]

Powerful statement Brother

[@gloriataylor4657]

WORDS SPOKEN OF A TRUE KING!!!!! 😘

[@Myhiddentalents_64]

We hold the power despite being abused.I love this song.Without him your life still goes on.A Rose is till a rose.Thank you Areatha Franklin R.I.P.Your voice is at true blessing to us

[@TheIkaraCult]

this song is an example of what great art can do, touching people on such a profound level. Lauryn and Aretha played a blinder on this (as we say in the UK).

[@sharonrose7938]

>Samuel Moore: karma will eventually bite them, I assure you

[@samc6360]

faith p smith Yes mama

[@stellabellafontay9366]

I'm 45 and this song still cuts so deeply. It was like watching my teens play out in a video. That NYC life... sheesh! 🗽💔

[@redherringbone]

Ninjas are trash everywhere. Thank goodness for the internet, exposing them left and right in 2023 for their degeneracy. I am very active in my nieces lives to make sure that they are informed and protected from deception.

[@amony9117]

I feel you we were looking for love in the wrong places, thinking we were grow.

[@1509moe]

May she have eternal rest...One thing that should never be forgotten is Aretha's will to remind all women to love yourself and know your worth. . .

[@pamford5892]

She went thru some difficult times herself, with her dad impregnating her and the climb to stardom she prevailed. No matter what! Cool, calm and collected! She won!!

[@kerrihenderson9699]

❤

[@mojobanks1398]

My Granddaughter is two years old, but before i take my last breath she will hear this song and know what it means. Love Queen!!!

[@eclecticswing]

This song was so inspirational for me as a teen. Teaching self worth for a lost generation. Thank you Queen of Soul. Thank you God for allowing us to experience Aretha Franklin

[@needacleaner14]

Mz Bird Amen and amen. I do not care what anyone says, Ms. Aretha Louise Franklin is a #LEGEND

[@needacleaner14]

Mz Bird Yes Thank You, Lord for having this beautiful woman introduce young women about respect and worth for self.

[@stacywilliams7803]

I am highly upset i come across this song when she die .but it's just in time

[@randyedwards7176]

Everything else will be given unto you once the Father the son and the holy Spirit has claimed your every being 🙏🏾🥒🥒♥️♥️🍊🍈🍎🙏🥑🍍🍍🌎💖💖🍅😀🍒🍒🍇🥝🍏🍏🥝🍇🍐🍉🍉🍑🥦🍓✌️🥭🥭🍓🥬🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏

[@princeofdaville1984]

RIP..... THIS IS A CLASSIC FROM 1998

[@mmdmmj1]

princeofdaville1984 1998

[@princeofdaville1984]

mjbaybgurl thanks baby gurl... I knew it something like that

[@mmdmmj1]

princeofdaville1984 you're welcome. 😊 and yes, this song is truly a timeless classic. ❤

[@kykyakalakya2348]

mjbaybgurl the song came out in 1998.

[@beyoutiful257]

‘Darlin’ you hold the power!

[@estacianikesasa546]

Thank you for this song. So many broken women need to hear that they are still a flower.

[@sweekruthi9969]

She was so beautiful

[@KimuntuMidwife]

Chills 💕💕 Aretha is divine 🫶🤎

[@laurenmbellis]

Still listening to this beautiful song in 2018 🌹🌹🌹 20 years after it's release

[@siedahwatkins2949]

When i found out she was passing away i came right here to listen to her I’m so sad 😞 i love Aretha

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

Siedah Watkins she's not died she's on her death bed

[@kykyakalakya2348]

Love Lee event planning L.L.C. she's not dead but in hospice.

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

LaKya Hanna lol that's what hospice is.... your death bed. But ok

[@kykyakalakya2348]

Love Lee event planning L.L.C. the way you worded it confused me, when you said she is not died, but on her deathbed. It's she is not dead yet

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

LaKya Hanna I'm sorry you got confused because I didn't say yet. Glad you got it now

[@setondriveable]

How many artist can say they never fell off. She could come out at any time and make a hit. It didn't matter what was in style.

[@darnitacarter7772]

setondriveable 100 proof on that!

[@shariffbrown04]

damn so true...50 years

[@ladyrayrose35]

She was chilling she never fell off not the queen

[@naymawindem7174]

This song has helped me overcome so many heartbreaks😭😭😭 so thankful for Aretha♥️

[@WheresTheVodka]

*for, not of

[@1974cfjl]

Aretha Franklin's great vocals + Lauryn Hill's production and written skills = A great song with powerful lyrics and a powerful message.

[@victoriaepps8845]

This song reminds me of my aunt Liz. I miss jamming with her

[@beguiledbutterfly4794]

Thank You Queen of Soul ! You will never be forgotten, not by this generation or the next. Your legacy will continue to shine.

[@koolhandduke4087]

Re Re looking beautiful, sounding amazing. Being motherly. Our Queen of Soul. We'll miss you dearly. Fighting back tears at passing, I'm here to show proper R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

[@barbararedding6799]

All women should listen to this song. We all still 🌹 ROSES. 2K23 STILL LISTENING 🎶 MOVE ON!!

[@milliejah]

You came, you did, and you conquered!!! 👑🌹

[@MicababyGreen]

This is a banger Lord knows. Sad we can't still get music like this.

[@sharronmoore3469]

Words still true today in 2018

[@josephclegg3562]

A rose is still a rose!

[@rochelleheard4113]

When I was younger, my mom would blast this song and dance around the house with me and my sister as little girls. I always thought it was about a woman who turned into a flower. Now, as young woman, I understand the song's true meaning, and I'm so grateful to my mom for instilling the idea, that our worth is NOT attached to a man, into us at an early age ❤

[@MaxMore-jn4hg]

My mom did the same thing I didn’t care for this song bc she play it to much But since she been gone from this earth I understand what she try to tell me and sister