Delta Rae - Hands Dirty (Official Music Video)

HANDS DIRTY:
I could raise the crops from the earth
I could raise my children from birth
But when I’m looking for work
They say that job ain’t for her
I could be a good man’s wife
I could give a new child life
But when I fight for my rights
They say no woman no cry
But I ain’t giving up
I can’t count on luck
CHORUS
I get my hands dirty
I show up so early
They show me no mercy
So I just keep working
Maybe God could save me
Or my boss might pay me
Right now no one serves me
Maybe their hands are dirty?
I could lead impossible missions
Occupy the highest position
But when I ask them to listen
They disregard my opinion
Well, I ain’t asking no more
I will command the floor
I’m breaking every glass ceiling
I’m building skyscraping buildings
And when that next storm comes
I’ll do what I always done
CHORUS
I get my hands dirty
I show up so early
They show me no mercy
So I just keep working
Maybe God could save me
Or my boss might pay me
Am I so unworthy?
Or are their hands just dirty?
I have seen the other side of the mountain
Where every queen will be afforded her throne
And I will stand beside my sisters
And all persistent resisters
They’ll say I knew it would come true
And I’ll say darlin me too
I get my hands dirty
I show up so early
They show me no mercy
So I just keep working
Maybe God could save me
Or my boss might pay me
Right now no one serves me
Maybe their hands are dirty
CHORUS
I get my hands dirty
I show up so early
They show me no mercy
So I just keep working
Maybe God could save me
Or my boss might pay me
Am I so unworthy?
Or are their hands just dirty?
© 2018 Brittany Hölljes Publishing (ASCAP) Ian Hölljes Music (ASCAP)

[@kicking222]

"GOD, THAT'S SO FUCKING GOOD." - What I just said aloud, to an empty room, after listening to this masterful, powerful, beautiful song for the twentieth or so time.

[@KL-hr2kj]

SAME

[@brandy217]

I haven't followed Country music in decades...since I had to pull my car over, because a song had me crying too hard to drive. So, I had never heard of Delta Rae, until I read an article about this song. I will definitely be paying attention to Delta Rae now. I know how a Country artist can be entrenched in politics, whether they want to be or not. I remember what happened to The Dixie Chicks when they went political. Equality for women shouldn't be a partisan issue. Everyone should want people to be treated the same, no more, no less. Wanting our daughters to live in a world where their voice matters shouldn't make us liberal. Sadly, that doesn't appear to be the case. Thank you Delta Rae. Thank you for standing with ALL women, regardless of who may be offended. That's on them. We are only accountable for ourselves. I appreciate your courage in using your platform to hopefully facilitate change.

[@johhada9304]

Can you link me the article? I would definitely like to see someone actually talking about the ridiculous issues this song talks about.

[@lilouytou]

Delta Rae are never a country band. They are classified as southern gothic music, very far from Country origins since they used gospel, blues and folk

[@HeroShades]

@@lilouytou True but I can hear a country sound in them though.

[@artemis_smith]

First thing that popped into my head the first time I heard this song was "this is my mom." Idk if she liked the song when I showed her but I can't listen to this without thinking about that tiny badass from Chicago. I can't listen to it without thinking about the good she's done for me and the challenges she's faced. Cheers to all the ladies out there getting their hands dirty, I'm right there with you.

[@Skyeanna13]

Wow that one hit hard. My five year old daughter kept asking why I was crying and I just couldn't say anything.

[@Dervis128]

The date is June 24, 2022, and this is the single most important song in America right now.

[@chelseamason64]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 yaaaasss queens! I love your band so much. Thank you to each of you for being an ally to the LGBTQ community, to all religious backgrounds, all walks of life, and fighting for equal rights for everyone. You are all beautiful people with the best hearts and kind souls!

[@johhada9304]

Let's make this clear for ya. Despite what they say they do, feminists only care about womens rights. They don't fight for equal rights for everyone, equality only goes as far as it benefits women.

[@elderly_gentleman9489]

Oh gosh I don't want a comment war... but you're thinking of the (loud) minority. Most feminists really do want equality for everyone- including men. Including kids. Including anybody who is at risk of being slighted or taken advantage of- and anyone who is not. Everyone deserves to feel safe. Sex should not define what benefits a person receives. That's real feminism. Not sexism like the "feminazis" encourage. I really don't want a war- this is just what I've observed through personal experience:)

[@johhada9304]

@@elderly_gentleman9489 don't the people who speak up and work for what the movement does define what the movement is about? Feminism has turned to an entirely different movement than what it used to be. If you are a feminist and care about ALL peoples rights, then you should stop calling yourself a feminist. All i'm saying is, you are following the WRONG movement.

[@elderly_gentleman9489]

I understand what you're saying- I'm just hoping that someday we will be able to get back to the original meaning. If you look up the definition of feminism, it means equality for all sexes- and while "feminism" was probably a bad word to choose for it, that's the word we have. I guess I agree with the definition of the term and not the movement:)

[@zannahmerrill3620]

@@johhada9304 we know exactly what feminists do & don’t do, thanks. we see them put in the work to make everyone’s lives better- except the most privileged.

[@Alexa-xl1gi]

"Well I ain't asking no more" always gives me chills

[@lilneopuppy]

Thank you for including poc and lgbt women. It matters a lot to me. Im not a woman even tho ive been treated like one. (im a nb trans man) but I love to see our sisters in this video, it brought tears to my eyes.

[@predatorkitten]

DELTA RAE WROTE US AN ANTHEM Y'ALL.

[@donaminta]

This is so powerful!! The pause after the Me Too line ( which was my favorite btw) gave me chills! What an amazing, well-done video. You guys have really outdone yourselves! I will definitely be playing this on loop

[@oliverbrannon9385]

As a man, I absolutely love this song. It is so empowering for women and it gives me so much hope for the future.

[@vkacademy]

First heard this at your show in Arlington, TX. You blew us all away! I have been eagerly awaiting this release. LOVE IT! Y'all write the BEST anthems. Goosebumps. Thank you for getting your hands dirty, for putting up with the ignorant comments and hateful replies. THank you for sticking to your messages of support and love and equality. We need your voices more than ever.

[@chasingdaze]

In tears, thank you for always being there

[@bethanyburr]

On repeat after last week. Still an amazing, powerful, and important video/message. With inclusion the biggest and best part of it.

[@MoonLitChild]

I had to look up this song again after recent events and it still gives me the same hope. Thanks for writing an anthem for the Fight.

[@alyssac8091]

My mom told me about this song and I’m blown away. I needed this. Everyone needs this, now more than ever.

[@ejderwood2773]

sobbing my eyes out at work so thanks for that (no, but truly - thank you.)

[@livwrites]

Happy Internation Women's Day, Delta Rae!

[@jamieramirez6986]

How have I never heard this before? I am suddenly a big fan of whatever algorithm makes musical suggestions...

[@BeLyndaSmith]

Best. Song. Ever. I cry every time I listen to it. It's like they picked my every frustration right out of my head and said, let's write BeLynda a song.

[@Nimf]

I stand beside my sisters and all persistent resistors

[@tree3449]

You haven't seen power in music until you've seen this band perform this song live! Wow. That's all I can say!

[@nekkidnora]

This band is amazing, and this just- god, this is so beautiful and strong and necessary. Thank you thank you thank you. I remember your song for marriage equality too, and I just adore that you guys aren't afraid to make statements, but the music is so good on its own too. Just amazing. I love you guys, thank you!

[@ashtreemeadow2636]

Delta Rae is just here reminding me why they are one of my favorite bands! This song is just next level! Amazing!

[@amandarhodes2552]

Listening to this again on Election Day, 4 years later. It’s never been more important to vote. For every woman you know.

[@songbirdsilly]

This was amazing! Well written and needed right now for sure. Everybody GO VOTE!

[@bry2805]

I remember seeing this for the first time. Obviously, I loved it! I was touched, emotional but didn't really feel like crying. It touched something inside me, sure; I was relating to it, absolutely but I kept thinking that I got so used to being exposed to the ugly truth of the world on a regular basis that this wasn't going to make me cry. Until I saw the little girl for the first time. She didn't say "me too", she didn't mouth the words like some others, she just looked at the camera and I broke down. It was like someone turned a switch in me, happened so fast, so suddenly. One second, my eyes weren't even watered; the other, I was sobbing, absolutely destroyed. This is not the first time Delta Rae did it, and I don't think it will be the last. I just feel sad that they're not getting nearly enough attention just like the issues they cover.

[@TheDiplomancer]

Honestly, I have no words for how great this song is. Knew this was my favorite band for a reason!

[@donaburns7912]

Chelsea Mason spoke my words. Please see her comment below and many others. As a woman in her 70’s who has been raped multiple times, first as an innocent 14 year old girl, I say we need more like you.

[@johhada9304]

Finally someone who understands what rape really means. It's forcibly having sex, not stuff like slapping a woman

[@DestinyKiller]

Added to my If 2020 Were a Song playlist

[@elizabethbose7638]

Only de discovered the song about 6 or any months ago. I've been dragged through the mud through life by my teeth. My children are with CPS I've done everything but every time there's a door shut I don't cry for me and my lack of time with my children I cry with all the women in my situation I cry with all the women whose children have had to go back to their abusers over and over weekend and holiday after holiday I cry with all the women who have been through domestic violence called the police left went to the Women's Center stayed with the families got therapy will need to lose their children to CPS only to have the their abuser get the kids never see the kids again except at the funeral. I cry with all the women from the reservation whose children were removed simply because they were Native whose mothers never seen them again in this life

[@marinellemiranda]

Everything, from the music to the meaning is powerful!!! 💖

[@jesstolley7193]

oooof. CHILLS MAN. Chills.

[@racheljacobs933]

In 2024 this song Fitz even more. vote!!!

[@Wolfy83]

This really moved me. I always appreciate your craft.

[@deenam5461]

Please sing this in Portland on friday

[@Yamswiggin]

OH HELL YES. Just... HELL YES

[@agnewa]

Very powerful. It is amazing to hear you be so true to what you believe. I am with you 100% all the way from Scotland.

[@DrJade]

I don't expect less from this band. I really love them.

[@legitimatemedicine]

I know I'm not the target demographic for this song, but it bops, so im gonna keep hitting replay

[@a.h.5296]

Omg this is epic 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@benjaminmoore1225]

Love this song. Love the message and love the fact they encourage people to be involved which is what we need more of.

[@claudiasturgell3118]

This has the spirit of that old blues music from the 30s

[@KiwiGirlG6]

Just discovered this group OMG! IM IN LOVE

[@ThatUrchinGal]

This song is a damn MOOD

[@evelynparsons1884]

I went to summer sounds in Cedarburg wi last night, and they were AMAZING!!! Everyone got up and danced! This song is so powerful!

[@ven2983]

This is my anthem.

[@danah7486]

I saw Delta Rae sing live at the Ryman it was powerful.

[@brookelynhart4991]

So this song along with all good people are restricted by my school I wonder what that says about them

[@Bubbleyumizchewi17]

So good. So relatable.

[@meaganwright2857]

Our anthem!

[@kyliecobain9402]

We stand with taylor and we proud of u ❤️

[@laurenb.9512]

Women are being silenced and threatened so much recently. We need to stand up and stick together!

[@renanalfaro8919]

Such an anthem! Love from Brazil

[@Womenmatter2009]

I wish I could like this 100 times.

[@augustsart5374]

Y’all I got chills this is so good.😳

[@queenlucysroyalmaid1]

Fucking YES. Stellar job on this one, DR. ❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

[@19TheDon85]

I recently started listening to you and just gotta say i love your music :D makes me considering traveling to the US just to be able to hear you live.. Keep on making this beautiful and powerful music.

[@mikepapach1223]

Beautiful!

[@BeauKnows147]

incredible. choked me up good

[@leooliveira987]

this song is so goood

[@smokeysj7480]

Just in love with this song ❤️

[@TheKawaiiHurts]

Hell. Yes.

[@Juliaseret]

This is so beautiful! Playing on repeat. ❤️

[@Ktwood1]

Great song . Love the production .

[@gpprocter]

Amazing song, powerful video. Delta Rae is such a creative band!

[@muffinprospect1327]

Thank you for this anthem!

[@DarklightAmy]

A beautiful song!! My friend ivypole made me aware of it. A powerful message!! ♥

[@mononoke837]

damn girl!!! yes!

[@bast713]

Thank you ♥️

[@bootsieragansings]

Thank you, Loves!

[@toudoudouxchan8088]

I love it!

[@m.l.a.161]

It's very nice!!! I have been listening to you for the forth year and I see the great progress in your creative work now))) Your music has moved to a new level and I like it 😊

[@badboychronic]

Wow love this wish you all were rocking in the video though

[@goblynnmarket]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jewelhaines8842]

Great. Song. ❤

[@bryanariza1063]

YES!!

[@verityspringer3388]

I think 10,000 of the views are mine since they realeased this :)

[@HellaMarkHarley]

Incredible song and video. Bravo!

[@justkat2608]

Should’ve been in the credits of bombshell

[@erinwallace6747]

How does this video have so few views, it's amazing

[@Grahamisthesword]

Amazing

[@luche4606]

Pretty sure the “I have seen the other side of the mountain” part is a reference to the speech MLK JR made (“I’ve been to the mountaintop”) the day before he was murdered. We still have so much work to do but I have hope that someday everyone will see the other side of the mountain.

[@nikkiespinosa8854]

Love it!

[@warriorgirl126]

This is amazing!!

[@latenightmuses]

Voting anthem! Thank you Delta Rae, this song always gives me chills.

[@WitchieHippie3]

I had to stand to my feet the first time I heard this one! WOW! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@forestfreeman1600]

How do you like a video more than once?

[@SweetDeath777]

holy shit HoLy ShI t HolY SHIT HOLY SHI

[@mamaliciouscupcakes]

Who else is going to there concert in May

[@a2zme]

I work as a DJ at a club and was looking for a *new Rock tune for one of the dancers - this is just perfect :) ps: great song

[@pucktweety]

Love the song! FYI, the link in your bio is wrong (extra r in Delta!!)

[@deltaraeband]

thank you! fixed.

[@DustOfTombs]

'Bout time

[@roflstompify]

Well I searched this "get my hands dirty"... I watched the video and I ain't a fan of feminism but I will bleed for true equality. This song is powerful for working women but it also has a 50 shades beat lol... I approve and I will share

[@Kdawn1995]

Feminism is about equality. Get educated.

[@Hannikase]

What is "true equality"? Men won't let women do as they please. It is not equal until women have the same rigjts as men. That includes the right to go to war if they want and to only get pregnant when they want. that is feminism

[@LetsTalkPopCulture]

The fact that they featured trans women & drag is amazing !!

[@kevgret]

Why is Lizs voice not on this version? She is all over the live version of this song but shes pretty absent here? Also- The live version of this song is way more ferocious and more driving than this more subdued studio version.

[@deltaraeband]

Liz is all over this track, same parts she sings live and she's almost as loud as the lead in the mix. but if you like it better live, we get it, hope you'll come see a bunch of shows to hear it

[@kwanshiyin]

Please be sure to vote! The people driven by fear and hatred will certainly vote, and if you don't vote you're giving them the right to govern your life.

[@mojostyles1]

Powerful Anthem! I really like this. I have got the chills. 😎🤘👍🌟🎶💛 #WorldMagicMusicMakers or #Maker #Independent #MusicLoversBlockchain #Twitter #Tesla Motors. #SpaceX #Starlink #NASAEarthData #Preserve all cultures. #Greatness! #PreservationEarth2023 😎🤘👍🌟💛🎶📸🎮🎭🎥🖤🐎☮️❤️🇺🇸🚀

[@sandrasculls7732]

Idk why but this reminds me of how everyone cheats off each other at my school and very few "get their hands dirty" to do it and if we do our work it is taken away and claimed as someone else's. I'm so done RN lmao.

[@antr7493]

insane that a Cardi B song\lady gaga would get tens of millions of views, but this doesn't