Cynthia Erivo - "Stand Up" - Oscars 2020 Performance

[@West_Indian_Aiyah]

The control and range of her voice is amazing

[@tsxspk5102]

Exactly!

[@crystaljones1747]

EXACCCCCTLY…….Goosebumps EVERY Single time mixed with the depth of this song at a time such as this…. I get deeply emotional when I think of what ancestors had to endure and that they would be soooo incredibly sad to see why we are still fighting the same fight that we didn’t create and the ingrained pain that came/comes from it generation after generation 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rachelwayne4885]

Yes!!! I saw her live on Broadway in 2016. Changed my life ❤

[@crystaljones1747]

@@rachelwayne4885 O Man…I know that must have been a real treat…I’m hoping I’ll get to see her at least once!!………me and my little ladybug….she sings this song CONSTANTLY and some like a ritual but how can I get mad at that ☺️

[@Noor-xk7zh]

She has the best voice I have ever heard. Clarity, range, control, emotion. Oh my god

[@noahcegielski4011]

The OSCARS didn’t even deserve this performance. An Oscar is too small for what Cynthia Erivo deserves.

[@belib5911]

You speak the truth.

[@ggoldsmith1056]

Jonathan Trauner she should have won it with this song . No way that you Elton John Song beat this

[@shanemadejlover]

cynthia deserves the world. she’s too talented.

[@tazi595]

The Oscars ain’t shiiii!

[@gabrieltalavera4465]

Omg I felt the same way especially as history shows the Oscars are not meant to recognize us black n brown people in a positive light . As much as I grew up loving the Oscars and the movies I know the symbol of the Oscar represents and it is not of God but of idolatry and false worship.

[@shamoielmes6189]

When she said “I can feel it in my bones’’. Who else felt that?

[@Zanderthegrape]

Shamoi Elmes I did. In my bones

[@JaCaraKM]

To my core!

[@cherbert359]

yep I did

[@obatalayasmin5092]

Me

[@sebastianthomas2161]

Shamoi Elmes I got goosebumps

[@iarawawa1642]

Her voice made me feel like the whole world went silent and it was just her singing. Such a fantastic performance. Takes my breath away everytime.

[@menotme4602]

@@cynthiaerivo262 wtf? 🤣

[@onicafoster6480]

EVERY SINGLE TIME.

[@cantoraangelacristinaofici3750]

Que lindo isso

[@eggedon6112]

I swear I don't breathe until the song ends...OMG ❤❤❤

[@cloer.]

REAL

[@deroiste16]

“I got eyes in the back of my head, just in case I have to run” insane that in 2020 people still have to feel that way

[@ethos.9009]

I know right

[@dalphonhamilton9980]

@@ethos.9009 You just preached a most appropriate sermon for this song. I had no idea in 1968 that we'd feel the same way in 2020.

[@dyshondafowler8008]

This is the verse that sticks to me

[@krisruthy2730]

isn't it though.. I'm an Army Vet and I'm terrified of getting stopped , whenever I see a police I'm on guard, I make sure all of my stuff in within reach.. its sad

[@taehyungoppa7208]

Damn........

[@shanekapierce2503]

The fact that she wrote this song that goes right to my core.....the lyrics just move me.

[@LUXURYPREMIER]

This song made me shiver and cry 🥲🥲🥲

[@xoyouaremysunshinexo]

I cry and get goosebumps whenever I hear it. I feel like this song ignites the spirit of the ancestors.

[@ericayoung8390]

Yassssss

[@sarad2659]

It's amazing. I also love the use of Jesus' words "I go to prepare a place for you". Speaks on Harriet's love and compassion for her people.

[@summerdais325]

I just heard the whole song. It came to this video while I was crying, filled with such emotion. I'm speechless...

[@sea5205]

She’s British AND Nigerian, what a queen 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 👑

[@1919Denise]

Ha .... right. Love it.

[@justapercyjacksonfan5319]

@@1919Denise ?

[@vvm14]

@@1919Denise ?

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@1919Denise what

[@1919Denise]

What's wrong with the comprehension of those of you not understanding my comment ... but for your lack of understanding that was appreciation and agreement to the comment and compliment to Ms. Erivo.

[@vanovasilyan3807]

This is not just a song, this is hymn of freedom, respect 💪

[@dominicweber]

That tone!! That ease!! She literally sounds like the recording, it’s incredible! No shake, no breath issue, no nervousness, it’s just utterly perfect. Like a diamond became sound. Soooo good

[@1919Denise]

Indeed. That's raw talent right there.

[@sxm76]

She made it look so easy! I was watching her breathing and that sister knows what she's doing!

[@candisbrooks5691]

She wrote this song lol

[@millsss27]

@@candisbrooks5691 yeah but it’s hard to perform all the notes without shakiness in the voice or other imperfections. She has amazing voice control is what they meant

[@burnitupgriffin1798]

She's amazing

[@nikitasilmon7531]

Who's here in 2021 still taking this song to heart? ❤️

[@trevonjohnson9763]

If that were a black audience tons of people would’ve stood. Pretty annoyed at the fact that they all sat down and clapped.

[@Nyxia_xiv]

Yeeeh 🔥🔥

[@matildewosnjuk7508]

It brings me joy and peace to hear her singing.

[@thisthatgrace]

It's on my playlist for getting ready in the mornings.

[@tr0picalqueen.180]

It's my liberation song after work

[@duhhitsyaya]

I love how they added Harriet Tubman’s last words “I go to prepare a place for You” shes one of the strongest woman in history

[@godslove7928]

That was a quote from the Bible, straight from the Lord.

[@MarkOfKeys]

For real like the whole song sounds like a tribute to Harriet Tubman and its amazing

[@Joshua-re3xw]

@@godslove7928 yes 🙌

[@mykaelizayah2195]

@@godslove7928 They never said it wasn’t! They were saying those were Harriets last words!

[@nevaehprejean1817]

And that’s on marry had a little lamb

[@florenciazmmp]

3 YEARS AGO AND STILL BEING THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER OH GOD IM IN TEARS ALWAYS’VE WATCH THIS

[@ThanhNguyen-wd9hg]

This actually sounds like a National Anthem to me. It's amazing

[@tr0picalqueen.180]

Anthem of Freedom ❤

[@fay484]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jsckiemarie1424]

Black Folks Anthem, past, present, and forever.....

[@gwashere3488]

omg it does ❤️

[@michellerc6967]

It is

[@yomama9979]

So we not gone talk about that high note she hit she’s amazing

[@vwatts8738]

OKAAAAAA!!!!! 3:05

[@DimeDesigns10]

It was AMAZING! She’s effortless

[@stellapark4579]

She is incredible! Watch her performance of “I’m here” from the color purple it makes me cry every damn time

[@kthylton76]

Yessss.. that notes hits you completely in your soul...

[@rachelwayne4885]

@@stellapark4579 Yes!! The one she performed on the Stephen Colbert show is absolutely flawless 😍

[@alliedagher602]

don't you guys get it... she is an oscar, like literally she is an oscar trophy

[@pusetsowessie3445]

Such a queen👑

[@positivevibes5364]

Yesss

[@MyShanequia]

@@positivevibes5364 💖

[@lazz3036]

Lol

[@mikkoyuson3139]

YES!!

[@brianfraley]

That is a HARD song. Wow. She is phenomenal. Range. Tone. Connection. FLAWLESS. Very few people on the planet could do this. MASTERY!

[@AnDy-ht5st]

This is what you call a legendary singer because she sounds like the actual song

[@MouhamadouBDiagne]

i would argue this sounds BETTER than the actual song. So much raw emotion in addition to technical amazement.

[@waqiuyahya7845]

Mouhamadou B. Diagne true!

[@GLN14659]

She helped write the song and sang it originally, didn't she??

[@meshasat]

Took the words right out my mouth. My heart truly smiled hearing her hit all the notes as she did on the album 💖

[@JuliaStegeMagic]

@@GLN14659 yes!

[@keishamarseille6332]

I can’t believe she didn’t win for best song. But she was the only one to get a standing ovation, so that’s a win for me. Beautiful.

[@melodyfaith4668]

Girl, you know why she didn't win the Oscars was because some of the white superiors didn't like that movie because it reminded of them just how racist they were towards black people. But I truly believe that she should have won because not only did she play Harriet Tubman so well, she is an outstanding actress and singer, so bravo to her!" ☺👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@keishamarseille6332]

Melody Faith oh baby girl, i totally knew she wasn’t going to win. I sort of feel it’s because most white people wouldnt see that movie and i didn’t even know that song existed! Been pregnant and not with the times. But I think this performance is really going to show more people her talent and beauty and I wish the best for her. I had chills with this performance and so did my family who was white as well! I think she’s setting a good representation we need 💓

[@melodyfaith4668]

@@keishamarseille6332 oh I am so sorry if I said anything that was offensive and I totally agree with what you said, however, the truth still remains the same!"

[@Arbj]

@@keishamarseille6332 A standing ovation aint enough for this performace...she deserves the oscar award being remolded into her image, like yesterday😠

[@melodyfaith4668]

@Nai 94 lol!"

[@ezeanikamsi1109]

"I go to prepare a place for u" was the last word harriet tubman said before she died.... I felt that

[@manuelorozco7760]

Great way to end a song

[@aidenchaney1803]

That’s what Jesus said

[@DimeDesigns10]

It’s John 14:2, He was talking to His people

[@Kinobambino]

@@aidenchaney1803 really?

[@lonice23]

@@Kinobambino Yes he did say that!

[@lovely.libra21]

When she hit that high note, I was DONE!!! Mic drop 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@blueprairiedog]

Same.

[@heartstrings110]

Dear God...SHE’S FLAWLESS AS A VOCALIST! Geesh.

[@evie6937]

Yes queen

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

She doesn’t need a Oscar 😂 She is an Oscar. If you meet her you’ve won an Oscar, keep her safe.

[@yinlong6373]

She beautiful honestly 😻

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

@@yinlong6373 correct 😍😍

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

@Sieona Brown YAAASS

[@ReishBrwn18]

That part she def is!! So multi talented

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

@@ReishBrwn18 100%!!

[@MozartHerbert]

Let's be honest, this was the best performance of the night and ACTUALLY the BEST original SONG BY FAR, Elton John just won because of the legend he is.

[@maureentrueman6806]

💯. I love Elton John, but this song was incredible. She was robbed

[@Caroline1261]

You are right. Elton's song wasn't very good. I love Elton but they should have given him a special award for life achievement or something. This song was the best and she was amazing, sang it live and perfectly and it was really great. The best. What a singer!!!

[@davidalves31057]

@@Caroline1261 Elton Song's song was good, but this one here was someting especial, he just won because, well, he is Elton John!

[@Caroline1261]

@@davidalves31057 He won because in all his and Bernie Taupin's career he had never won. I don't think the song was that good. He has written much better stuff. I think he should have gotten a "Life Achievement Award". I love Elton John, have many of his albums, went to many of his shows. I've discovered him when I was quite young in the 70s. The first album I bought was Mad Men Across the Water. The song that was nominated was not one of his best work (not even close). The Song Stand Up, in my opinion, was the best of all of the nominations and the performance was amazing as well.

[@PrometheusPhamarus]

@@Caroline1261 Probably, if that dude wasn´t elton John, the problem is that he should have won for other songs I think...was this a kind of ..better award him before it´s too late?

[@MHD.221]

This is undoubtedly one the best performances of all time. The song is technically difficult, the words are deep and the melody is dope.

[@renniethomas]

So true.

[@Sherene54321]

I've lost track of how many times I've watched this. Just brilliant.

[@enchantrathomas7761]

Same!

[@aesha8689]

SAME

[@melissaf1985]

Me too! Over and over

[@tahanimabunda9695]

Sherene Chen-See it’s insanely amazing

[@brittv9525]

i always come back to it 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@NeliaLove-99]

It’s amazing that she played the role, sunged and wrote the song. A triple threat at its greatest. Ik Harriet is smiling down from heaven.

[@rubyblue444]

Sang

[@ronniereidy4648]

I’d like to think Harriet Tubman would also be smiling down seeing Kamala Harris as our Vice President too. She did a lot for Women’s Suffrage and I think she’d be happy to see a beautiful strong intelligent black woman as the Vice President of the USA.

[@britainf0ckinreturnourmone344]

@@ronniereidy4648 isn't kamala Harris brown? Edit: google searched. She's Black Jamaican🇯🇲 + Brown Indian 🇮🇳

[@ronniereidy4648]

@@britainf0ckinreturnourmone344 my point was that Harriet Tubman would be happy to see women of color in such important roles. I’m sure she’d be happy to see the number of women in the House of Representatives and the Senate. And I have no doubt she’d be happy seeing Ketanji Brown Jackson nominated to the Supreme Court. It is amazing to see all of these women rising up to hold such important roles in government.

[@britainf0ckinreturnourmone344]

@@ronniereidy4648 yeah Thank you for clarifying but I just didn't know she was half black that's why asked. Well google helped. Thanks again

[@mevrey]

THE CONTROL SHE HAS IN HER VOICE

[@zekeclark4644]

It’s insane

[@mevrey]

@@zekeclark4644 IKR

[@OsheyBaddest]

CRAZYYYYYY

[@amandabonitaespiritu1548]

Her voice, her words, her presence, the choir....there are no words. I get chills EVERYTIME!!

[@leovirgo4538]

Every. Single. Time.

[@sallyzie7679]

She's one of the only Artists I know that don't need Autotune. She sounds the exacts same as in the Musicvideo! Love her!

[@guitarmansegovia]

She absolutely OWNS it!!

[@kimf442]

Yes so agreed 💪🔥🙌

[@mizzlalababy]

Theres quite a few artists that don't need autotone. Shes not the only one.

[@winterchildren1572]

No

[@Scissorhead6]

@@mizzlalababy I was going to say this lol.

[@ama2228]

This song hurts even more after all that’s been going on recently. When is all this injustice going to end?

[@melissagertse8380]

😓😥😥😥 yeah really

[@bonitim1]

Recently?? Man racism always existed and will continue. And never Will stop, because People are People...

[@ama2228]

bonitim1 I said recently because as a black person you become numb to it until something huge like this happens then all the pain starts rushing back

[@itsjustbantaxd6466]

Never until God comes down and puts an end to the world. The unrighteous and wicked people will be caught in the flames. Our people's prayers have been heard and God has seen everything justice will be served!!!

[@khalilkennedy8960]

Absolutely absolutely

[@jayahmier1077]

When she said “I’ll go to prepare a place for you” something in my soul broke down. There is so much power in that sentence

[@Yrt_rt]

Right ? I got tears in my eyes 💕

[@beethesolution9003]

Right! She is a force!

[@milaimyscastellon]

Also, Harriet Tubman's last words.... ;(

[@daijia7099]

I see why it’s powerful....Those were the exact words Jesus spoke to his disciples before he was sentenced to death (John 14:3). So, I agree.. powerful statement!

[@thatswhatsup712]

@@daijia7099 thnx for putting them here

[@keedyjhane9575]

she sings like shes carrying the soul of many of my ancestors and it moves me every time i can really "feel it in my bones" beautiful black queen

[@awsamusic]

Sitting here crying like a child after that performance - the song, the delivery, the history, the message. This is so huge!

[@Ssandra_]

Same here, the message was quite hurtful, my heart aches listening to this

[@LoneWolfMama22]

Same 😔🥺

[@ericfitzpatrick5319]

Amen!

[@maribelarredondo5534]

Same here ❤️🙏

[@ekeminiudoetuk4056]

Huge

[@Bingbong_Jesse]

She needs an Oscar AND a grammy

[@kenjingle5660]

She already won a Grammy. And yes, definitely deserves an Oscar 💕♥️

[@prettiestbaddie4194]

They need her!

[@OsheyBaddest]

She already has a Grammys babes

[@maggiemag3569]

she'll get an oscar for wicked

[@drewlowe8312]

@@maggiemag3569 absolutely agree. I see wicked swaying and sweeping the oscars in 2025 especially since John Chu is directing, what an amazing career move for everyone involved ❤

[@gregstorkwilson2745]

There are actors who can sing......and then there is Cynthia Erivo.

[@mantrip2123]

Cynthia is a singer who can act!!!! And singer is a massive understatement!!!

[@superiorpanda6449]

She's in a whole other league of her own

[@Ivanatis]

you mean she is one of those actors who cannot sing? kinda fitting also to call her "actor" she looks like a boy

[@superiorpanda6449]

@@Ivanatis How? You've gotta be deaf and blind right? Or are you just playing?

[@shotta8554]

@@superiorpanda6449 I think they just dumb😑

[@2realformost]

I’m getting goosebumps just listening to her voice. I can’t imagine how the audience felt hearing her live and in person

[@JaviAlonso]

the fact that she didn’t get an Oscar for this..... I feel like we all know exactly why 😐

[@courtneymichelle5746]

John Ricercato I googled it a while back and still didn’t see anything about it

[@sanmak3283]

John Ricercato, even if that was true, is it African Americans who are judging & giving the Oscar awards? Or are they that powerful to influence the outcome? C’mon. A lot of them are super proud of this talent & this performance.

[@EvaSofie]

Javi Alonsox Glory by John Legend and Common won Original Song in 2015, so it’s actually not why.

[@jettap7652]

@@johnricercato740 I get so sick of reading about people being mad at 2013 tweets as if they don't have skeletons in their closet from 7 days ago! The meaning of the tweets were misconstrued, and she apologized more than once and said if you're not going to listen to my explanation so be it. I agree with her. I've read the tweets and I've seen the apologies. You don't have to accept her apologies, but acknowledge she did apologize and move on. The fact that the "Black community", please leave me out of that so-called community (I'm black), is pushing the hate agenda is awful. When you cannot forgive and move one, you will not be forgiven.

[@laurasmith2157]

Racial discrimination

[@jamaalandre]

Of course she didn't get the Oscar she deserved for this, but this one is for us and I'm so thankful for it and her. Thank you, Cynthia ♡

[@MississippiGirl0013]

Right!

[@montrealgivens3123]

She definitely deserved it!!! The story, the realism, the emotion, was beyond transcending of the past.

[@wabz.z]

So very much! I cry every time this song touch my soul, my spirit!

[@tiaferrandino4881]

yep I was sad she didn't win. She should've.

[@Long-live-vacation]

Who did because I have no clue how it could be even half as good

[@anaamaya7567]

She doesn’t need an Oscar to know she is a winner. The song is majestic. Love it and can’t get it out of me head. Such a beautiful voice she has. ❤️❤️❤️

[@outtacontrol8387]

majestic is the word that we will forever describe cynthia erivo

[@delroygunthrope9986]

Exactly....she's a winner nonlayyer what

[@shirleyfragoso7744]

Oscar is too little for her. It would be necessary to create a new award to reward her the height, maybe a... Harriet Award. ♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@alanherrera7777]

Báñate🤮🤮

[@AllYouNeedIsVids]

I have a 1 hour version on my channel!

[@tifahp6686]

Literally the best performance I've ever seen. I keep coming back to it!

[@nathaliakernsouza]

00:55 that moment The look The smile The pride Give me chills

[@ckassandraa]

you got it too 😍

[@rosemurra8093]

Yessss 🙌

[@cutiegirlA]

Everytime literally

[@nomsadlamini4819]

Goosebumps

[@Oleleh]

Goosebumps everywhere

[@kellycyr6559]

I love Cynthia Erivo, it's ridiculous that she did not win the Oscar for this, the movie was fantastic, her acting was unbelievable and the story was true, and her voice is forever.

[@jennifergillard2207]

Kelly, as others have commented in this thread, meaning you know why. I whole heartedly agree with you.

[@babarsuhail5678]

The stupid Bond song undeservedly won

[@randomgirl1868]

What movie

[@gabrielclayton1653]

@@randomgirl1868 Harriet

[@palapadadouwa807]

Just fall on that song cause just fall on a cool man interpreting it on the Voice France.... Im super glad🙏🙏🙏✍💪🏿😮🖤🤍❤💞💯💫❤❤❤💥

[@NatLopezartist]

No one sings as good, as clear, as perfect. She showed out. Her confidence is insane. She’s sure of herself, knows how good she is. Has amazing breath control. She trusts her voice and for it to go where it needs to. No pressure or strain in her singing. Showed them all how the pros do it. She should have won for the best song.

[@derrickmcdowelll3647]

Shes classically trained

[@NatLopezartist]

Derrick McDowelll I’m aware. Thanks. :)

[@acquadi2077]

Her tone was ok and she wasnt loud and couldn’t project that good.

[@victorysampson]

Acqua Di Do you know how far she had to project for the people in the back to hear her during The Color Purple? She has proved herself already. 🤣 Also, her tone was “ok”?!?! Her tone was full of emotion yet strong at the same time. And when she belted? It was so powerful (even during the riff!)

[@andreyue6924]

Nat Lopez...you’re absolutely right! Best song I’ve heard for ages! Got goosebumps when she sang!

[@cassidygrass2005]

I’m blown away by how good she sounds live.

[@mejei12345]

She sounds exactly the same if not better live and that in itself is amazing

[@africanlogic757]

she sound better

[@baeah3021]

yeah, I better the sound editors have a really easy job editing her voice bc she is near-flawless if not exactly perfect every time. You should see her song association video with Terrell where she sings completely a capella, and he accurately describes it as if she has a piano in her head lmao

[@mejei12345]

@@baeah3021 I think I watched that right before I watched this! lol yeah she's amazing

[@matildakreider36]

It’s her Broadway background!

[@JayKayEllEmm]

When I first heard this, I fell in love with her voice. Just holy shit, she’s one of the best singers alive, that is no light statement and no exaggeration.

[@ethereal_musik]

I agree, man. I get chills everytime 💖

[@naolgebisa3461]

Me too

[@lucyscott8796]

When she sings, she takes you on a journey. Not many singers can do that . I get goosebumps when she performs.

[@michaelhasty1632]

If you haven't yet, be sure to go listen to her sing "I'm here" on Broadway. FLOOORED me

[@chanteealicia4115]

Frll

[@Jess-ov1ht]

Her voice is pure. No exaggerated runs. You actually listen to the lyrics and feel the emotions. Dayuuum.

[@veinswithglitter1937]

@ymarrero23 lol same here my face is like 🙄😒

[@similoluwaawoyele-finni5564]

Damn.. 👼

[@jwalt8019]

Do you mean when they’re over done?

[@P_eachie]

She wrote the song

[@Aquafvna]

@ymarrero23 my black love em LMAOO

[@ReeReeAquaruis]

I cried so hard during this performance people really don’t understand what this means

[@khamilah9100]

I literally can’t stop watching this.

[@tonyshayne8629]

I've watched this maybe 50 times...literally

[@reivinindigo2149]

Same! And cant stop crying everytime too!

[@lionelluva]

khamila H This is been on repeat for the last few weeks. I have to watch this at least once a day 🙏🏽

[@veronicarickard7783]

Meeting too, I can't get the so out my head. Her voice is so clear and beautiful

[@kirstenwilliams433]

Same!

[@alexhind5133]

It gives me goosebumps when she says "I go to prepare a place for you" when those were the last words harriet spoke, she still didn't want to stop helping her people.

[@AllYouNeedIsVids]

I have a 1 hour version on my channel!

[@mrsjryan]

They’re the same words Jesus said. She quoted Him in her lyrics

[@mayaii1366]

@@mrsjryan a white Jesus? Made by white men? When a black god came way before “him” and the Europeans copied his story? Learn more about Kemet …

[@pahamolane840]

@@mayaii1366 pls i wanna know more about him, what should i search ? only kemet? or there is another name with it ?

[@pettylilthing]

@@mayaii1366 what are you talking about? Jesus was not white

[@markjosephcayanan9504]

This made me feel so powerful and I ain't no black. I'm an Asian who admires Black community so much. I look up to a lot of people that are part of Black Community. More power to all of you guys and I love y'all! God bless you all!

[@michaelmaps2004]

Thanks and more power to you too

[@lauradonga4065]

God bless you too

[@mrs.bliss2256]

Love you too!!!

[@ElleNullVoid]

Thank you Mark. Keep Safex

[@isaiahcofield2489]

God bless u bro bro

[@pensandpears]

I still think about this song and this performance years later. My goodness. To say it deserved an Oscars is a huge understatement.

[@JosefCaesar]

She sings perfectly, no autotune, nothing. She sang better when she was live than when it was in a recording studio. How did she not instantly win. Don't agree? Feel free to go to 1:46 or 2:56 or 3:00, actually literally go to anywhere in the song and listen for ten seconds. She is perfect.

[@ErgoDog]

XD jeez

[@SaraPajamas]

Its not about best singer, its writing and production :p

[@JosefCaesar]

@@SaraPajamas I mean that's perfect 2

[@lordgaga27]

This performance might get Grammy academy attention to give a nomination for best gospel performance and absolutely best original song for tv, mini series or film.

[@veronicadeluca2013]

I cry i cry every time I listen this song... i am crying now🤦‍♀️😂😂😂

[@jeninmusic8740]

That’s what we call a “singer”, she is able to make you feel alive 🥰

[@jimmypaterson478]

Thats ' sanging' not singing lol

[@kendrickjohnson5243]

She sung the hell out of that song. Gave me a chill.

[@celestialimprint]

She is so talented and does not over-sing at all. Such a force

[@Manmade791]

I’m not black, and I’ll never understand the pain that they have and still continue to go through, I’ve massive admiration for you all, and this song proves the determination and how strong you all are. It’s deeply touching. Love to you all and God bless each and every one of you 🖤

[@wolfdontcare3980]

I’m not black but I face racism all the time my accent gives it away (I’m European) but I’m not allowed to experience that cause I’m “white” as if white people don’t have cultures of their own 🙄

[@ariy5938]

@@wolfdontcare3980 thats not racism........

[@thatasiangirl2688]

@Goku Chichi never said they weren’t? unless I’m completely illiterate but I highly doubt that

[@nuna2968]

Thank you Sharon C ... ❤

[@shadoeshift6249]

@Goku Chichi you do realize your comment is racist. Right

[@arnoldanderson4859]

She doesn’t need an Oscar to announce her greatness her gifts are a stellar performance every time we get to witness them. Cynthia Erivo is a legend whether you like it or not! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@JuliVB29]

Amém.😌

[@81leadbelly]

Exactly! Besides winning Oscars has little to do with actual merit and everything to do with how much money you throw at the academy. This woman is breathtaking!

[@rlmackie]

Arnold Anderson She would have been the youngest EGOT so yes she needs an Oscar to complete the Journey.

[@kissy0k8]

Correct!

[@CeliniacForLife]

Arnold Anderson But she does need it complete her EGOT.

[@MrSpyros100]

Astonisingly good. she is one in a billion. A phenomenal singer and actress!

[@truthseeker8483]

and totally racist

[@asmrrelaxing1294]

TRUTH SEEKER wtf no i am white and i can tell You that she is just singing about what African Americans been going trough.

[@germanqr]

TRUTH SEEKER Most idiotic comment ever. Get a life and leave trolling to smarter people

[@truthseeker8483]

@@germanqr Germans have been guilty of a few crimes too I remember...maybe you should remember that before being so righteous?

[@truthseeker8483]

@@asmrrelaxing1294 I'm glad you think so...

[@sondrawatson9030]

I ran across her concert one night on PBS while scrolling through the channels. I could not move...I mean literally frozen in front of the TV watching every song. This woman has the most amazing voice. It was a truly awesome concert.

[@OsheyBaddest]

She and the choir took them all to church whether or not they wanted to 😭🙌🏽

[@madsoncabeleireirosoares18]

Chega dar vontade de chorar

[@plurpee.]

Amen

[@robinwilliams3692]

Morning outstanding Very beautiful voice she has it all we love you peace my beautiful Sister.

[@ER-uy7ct]

Yes! She sure did. She took us ALL to church.

[@TerryArnold-eu1lk]

So you too noticed how uninterested they were?

[@adriennesmith6098]

no one in that audience even stood up, they did not deserve this performance

[@tiaferrandino4881]

I agree. I would've.

[@nikolaistolzmann4453]

I agree 👍

[@PB-xr6yi]

They did after the performance finished. She got a standing ovation

[@nativenewyorker3144]

She literally got a standing ovation. It’s theatre etiquette not to stand up and clap and cheer during a performance.

[@adriennesmith6098]

@@nativenewyorker3144 never said during

[@SierraLetlow]

I'm a simple girl. I see black excellence and I listen to the song 70 times

[@leolucky7570]

Saaaaaaame

[@godlycorner5525]

Hmmm... Like seriously????

[@taehyungoppa7208]

@unknown Ho tf is that.racist? Educate yourself

[@elephantpowerproductions]

Excellence indeed Sierra. Anyone of any race can tell she was robbed of the oscar

[@heyammakkawi]

Indeed !

[@222Desz]

I love the fact that this is such a powerful song yet she performed it with such vocal control and grace. Even if you cannot relate, you have no choice but the FEEl her.

[@cynthiaerivo262]

I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?

[@madeleine2987]

Cynthia Erivo's voice stresses me out....how can somebody's vocals be so perfect

[@saradiyamordan4757]

Sis tell me about it.

[@southerngirl6654]

Yesssss

[@elizabethcruzsanchez9254]

Because she sings from her soul she feels it and yes Noah an Oscar is too small for CYNTHIA ERlVO excellent performance and a beautiful voice!!!

[@ravensavannah6167]

This song is about Jesus Christ and His power to save and His promise to return to set His people free from the power of the slave master Satan. The God of the Bible wants to save us all. He demonstrated this through His prophet Moses and ultimately through His son Jesus Christ. There is no freedom outside of Christ... “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”- Jesus in John 14:3

[@ravensavannah6167]

@@elizabethcruzsanchez9254 This song is about Jesus Christ and His power to save and His promise to return to set His people free from the power of the slave master Satan. The God of the Bible wants to save us all. He demonstrated this through His prophet Moses and ultimately through His son Jesus Christ. There is no freedom outside of Christ... “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”- Jesus in John 14:3

[@alyssasangris]

Just learned that “I go to prepare a place for you” was the last thing Harriet Tubman said.. wow. This song was powerful.

[@nicoleembry8477]

That is John 14:3 in the word of God

[@bobbiethomas5137]

Me to sister!! It resonates beyond time!!!!

[@corazonbeso]

@@nicoleembry8477 Harriet was a Christian too. So I’m sure she knew that. Probably said that to sooth her as she was transitioning into Glory.

[@reesehunter5574]

she didnt say that. White people manipulated there words to make it seem more slaveish but if she did actaully say that it was certainly not that way

[@YonUndone3064]

@@corazonbeso Who says she said that? Or is it just supposition? This is an honest question since I do not know if history books have written that account as being her last statement, and if so who recorded the history?

[@Ruele_Okeyo]

She sings like she bears the weight of slavery on her and has the spirit of the ansestors inside her

[@southerngirl6654]

Yessss

[@giulianacesca4711]

especially by the fact that this was the last sentence the real Harriet said before passing.

[@mahogani1000]

Amen...she does...i can see it on her..

[@rentorange9450]

She is Harriet after all !!

[@happysmileylips]

This is what I was trying to portray in my comment. Your words are exactly right!

[@ObemusAll]

She takes an easy stroll threw this song when I would be like panting for air… the mastery of her own voice is unreal ❤

[@jennom2195]

right!?!

[@kaynascimento5375]

Someone here said " She doesn't need the Oscar, she IS the Oscar" I'm- 😂😂😂. Yeah they're right.

[@Anymous578]

🤣🤣🤣

[@oliviafrances7390]

Yuh. The Oscar is her

[@damiii_]

YES 😌

[@adedtz8257]

Yeah you don't need no damn award to tell you that your good.

[@glowingbear]

@@adedtz8257 period. I love that

[@Mimi4826]

I love that she didn’t overdo it. We are still blown away by her voice without being distracted to the point that we don’t take in the lyrics and message

[@BadFluffy]

Exactly! She is a powerhouse with a voice that could blow the roof at every note... but she doesn't feel the need to scream her lungs out. She expresses emotions through every bit of technique and subtlety she possesses and she knows a whisper sometimes says more than a shout.

[@prettiestbaddie4194]

This is literally the best performance I’ve ever seen how didn’t she get an Oscar?!?!🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@prettiestbaddie4194]

Definitely the best oscars performance

[@StinsonSwarley]

I feel the best vocalists out there do this, they know what sounds good and just because they can doesn't mean they're gonna go all in all the time bc sometimes less is more. It takes humility and self awareness. She's amazing.

[@arbitrage4688]

@@StinsonSwarley SHO NUFF!

[@kilahodge9411]

You mean to tell me that she starred in the movie and also sang this song? This woman is actually unbelievable. It's as if her voice is expressing the emotions of all those before us. This woman is amazing

[@sarahbreed6798]

AND she wrote the song. Amazing !!!

[@cynthiaerivo262]

​@@sarahbreed6798 I deeply appreciate you for your outstanding support and love towards me. Where are you from? You seem to be a nice fan and I'll Love to keep in touch on email. Would you?

[@Ash-ir1td]

​@@cynthiaerivo262 girl yk damn well u aint fooling nobody

[@VenusLoveJones]

When you're the leading actress, the gifted songwriter, and the powerhouse vocalist...when you really are your ancestors wildest dream and more than a triple threat to the establishment, well, you might get snubbed by the academy for not really needing their validation. Just dress the part, and don't look back. Cynthia gives me chills every time I hear this song and watch her stand up, and deliver every damn thing. What a moving masterpiece and an amazing tribute to an American legend! What a tribute for Harriet and freedom fighters everywhere past, present, and in the future!

[@thdwjsalsjm5772]

“When you really are your ancestors wildest dream” that hits hard

[@KJ1214]

She is such a beautiful multi talented gifted young lady and I thank God for blessing her to be a blessing to us and being able to share her gift,s with us all,!!! Amen

[@adaj472]

This woman is a goddess

[@Seneb8Khepera]

Before I knew the context of the song...the fact that it has to do with Harriet and the underground railroad...I began to cry when I heard it acapella cause I heard Jesus talking to me. This song and most of it's verses fits whats to come so perfectly...if your a child of God. The seperating line...of the wheats and tares. So many of us are tired and we look to the sky everyday for his return and his promise. This kingdom is not our own. I look forward to that eternal life with him in his kingdom that he is preparing for us. This song hit different when I heard it today. I think it's God speaking through her to his children. I mean no disrespect to the history and memory of slavery...that's just how this song touched me period.

[@Seneb8Khepera]

Jesus is the ultimate freedom fighter so yeah...

[@stevensequeira1964]

Shes a real winner she doesn’t need an Oscar to prove it

[@ErgoDog]

Keep telling urselves that xD

[@vc9732]

Her day is coming.

[@jacquedenise86]

Like someone else said. She is the oscar. She is dressed like the statue. Like her saying they needed her more than she needed them.

[@myriam212]

Joachim Lothrik BBM c’est

[@mishaeee]

Joachim Lothrik jealous. I can’t stand people who puts others down because they’re not as high as them.

[@naturepics8743]

So an egg can break the internet but this GODDESS’S voice cant

[@aajaexoxo]

Exactly.

[@doraboss1735]

People like funny and stupid things

[@Kinobambino]

Right!!!

[@WayneandRuthannLewis]

This performance and great song still thrills me! Thank you, Cynthia Erivo for pouring your heart into the role of Harriet Tubman and bringing honor to her life.

[@davidquiroga2567]

SHE TOTALLY DESERVED THAT OSCAR. NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THE INCREDIBLE MESSAGE OF THAT SONG, BUT ONLY THAT PERFORMANCE DESERVE IT

[@laurasmith2157]

True

[@winterwillow8440]

The power she has without moving a step is inspiring!

[@JBlessing09]

RIGHT!! The conviction in her voice. The sureness. The strength. The power. I literally listen to this song about 30 times a day. This song will stop anyone in their tracks. Can't help but to respect it

[@msfit23]

This is why the Oscar's is garbage. This performance was everything. They don't deserve you

[@dianneraymont5971]

If they were judging it at the time she would have got it - because her performance was exceptional - but the recording and production are what they listen to..

[@jettap7652]

@@dianneraymont5971 I doubt the voters even listened to the recording. I've listened to Elton John's song, and it's still not the "Best" of the year. The voting body voted on popularity/longevity of the artist not the artistry itself. There was an article in Forbes magazine before the Oscars regarding who should win and who would actually win. The author said Cynthia should win, but Elton would because of familiarity. So, the "fix" was already in.

[@benjaminjackson9449]

Abbie J they a really didn’t though. Academy voters rarely watch the films they are voting for. Most of the time they just see what others award shows have done or look at popularity and familiar faces. Elton had already won an Oscar in the 90s and is ELTOK JOHN. Cynthia stood no chance because she is well knowing In the theatre circuit not Hollywood.Plus they have never been to good and representation or diversity. The Oscars are a game and will forever be that until they take film seriously

[@Sara-fr8tg]

@@benjaminjackson9449 are there any sources or is that just a theory ?

[@benjaminjackson9449]

Sara if you look at the winners and nominees statistics it shows an unfair advantage towards certain films and people. Also many voters have gone of record to say that they don’t take their position very seriously. You just have to google it.

[@leonardoraboni3342]

It's impossible not to cry after watching a performance like that.

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

3:28 The passion she had in the “I can feel it in my bones” omgg 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@samaramanuel3757]

Chills man

[@kickinitwithlay7583]

@@samaramanuel3757 yes!!

[@jasminesmith4273]

Same 🙌🏾

[@mrlibyanb7855]

She’s another a proof that winning an Oscar doesn’t mean you are the best Because so many talented artist didn’t win

[@ErgoDog]

Jeez. That's not what the awards are. All nominated are talented. That's why they are nominated. People wanted it to win.

[@mrlibyanb7855]

Joachim Lothrik blah blah blah

[@shiwan45]

I so love this song

[@wel7652]

I agree. Sad truth

[@renaemenchelle6258]

She has such powerful voice/she got talent

[@RussellHorn69]

How on Earth she is able to perform that without tearing up is a mystery to me. I'm a complete wreck just listening to it. Absolutely incredible song and performance by Ms. Erivo.

[@portiarenee5486]

To do Harriet Tubman justice. All though it's healthy and valid to express emotion, it wasn't a time to be. Harriet had to be focused throughout her leadership. No time for weakness

[@ceeceetracey9839]

maybe she isnt fully aware of the struggle

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@ceeceetracey9839 or maybe she’s in a formal setting and has the emotional intelligence to not cry on national tv

[@anni9666]

@@ceeceetracey9839 Oh c'mon now, she definitely is fully aware of the struggle🙄

[@nicorriesanders]

This song does something powerful to me. The chills I get! The way I cry listening to it. Sis this was for the culture!!! We needed this ❤️

[@Libra92687]

That ending was powerful 😢❤

[@nicorriesanders]

@@Libra92687 right!

[@JaCaraKM]

I cry almost every time I hear this.

[@nessahelenaorlando]

She deserved the Oscar. Academy made a huge mistake.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

you mean for best song, right?

[@brookethebook5692]

Yeah. Love Elton John, but this is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard. Stand up deserved so badly to win

[@soearadirimovie2685]

"It's Elton John's song, it should win and blah blah blah...

[@11212barbie]

Vanessa Helena BIG! HUGE MISTAKE!

[@IsabelS_Fuyu]

Either for this song or for her lead actress role she was so powerful in Harriet

[@joewhitehead3]

With respect to Elton John, I think this song shoulda won the Oscar. This performance of it is absolutely perfect! & that shot of Harriet Tubman made it all the more!

[@bobbiethomas5137]

I have to say that I whole heartily agree. Elton's song was just average. It was something that I've heard before, nothing special. His first Oscar win was deserved, thi, however was not.

[@joewhitehead3]

@@bobbiethomas5137 I mean, I know it was his first Oscar win with his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin, but this one shoulda definitely gone to Erivo & “Stand Up”

[@birdchoyce4332]

@@joewhitehead3 Yes, I totally agree 👍🏾💯

[@ymcghee40]

100%. All due respect to Sir Elton but........no contest

[@BadFluffy]

They didn't give it to her because they didn't want her to get an EGOT. Same with Lin Manuel. POC with talent and recognition always get shut down.

[@luckybadger1622]

Watching this in 2022. Her range, her commitment and connection to song and audience is brilliant and unmatched! What other live performance is this AMAZING!! I’ll wait.

[@Asia..A]

Love from Melbourne Australia

[@taneyawilkerson9141]

not saying this inst a amazing live performance but i would like the think that Hamilton live action play was so incredible

[@majastaniszewska1784]

And never get bored

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

Really? You seem to miss whitney,Celine and all other legendary live performances😂

[@rexibhazoboa7097]

Unmatched? How?

[@pchavez406]

I’m obsessed with Cynthia’s voice, stage presence, outfit, her smile! Give that woman an award! ♥️

[@tanyaradzwae.ngundu5997]

This song makes me feel like starting a revolution, or anything along those legendary lines.It's just so phenomenal

[@monagarcia1803]

I agree - the song is felt in the soul. It touches and moves beyond expression. She was Harriet during this performance.

[@Yvonne_Chege]

@Yanta Limey, Me tooo!!!!!!

[@donnavaughn9409]

well said

[@himig2173]

lets do it

[@babyalien]

I'm with you

[@gasmocorgi6158]

You can tell she doesn’t use auto tune she has a natural talent and that’s amazing

[@catalinamateus5080]

It was exactly like the studio version even better with the change in the end 😢

[@christophermiller9624]

Dear Cynthia.I m a 62 year old Irish Catholic. You have no idea howl feel about this song it's a great song for all kinds of injustice in the evil world. GOD bless you.

[@henry.licious]

I’m mexican, i look up to the black community and this performance have me in tears... More power to all of you guys, the justice is gonna come. God bless y’all ❤️

[@staishahoward5473]

I stand with your community as well

[@paulasibiya]

we love you

[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

we stand with you too :))

[@kitty4021]

thank u we stand with y’all too!!😘🖤

[@movalle22]

Thanks for this comment. As a Mexican American, I also have much respect for the black community. I have friends in every group. My black friends, especially, have always lifted me during times of crisis.

[@611mellissa]

The Oscar's didn't even deserve to witness this but they were blessed to see what greatness actually looks like. She's so beautiful and her voice is powerful.

[@luvdaskinurincd6712]

I 💯💯💯💯 percent agree👍🏽. Definitely a privilege to witness this and hear this song!!😔

[@Andy-nv6ys]

I had never seen this "sound quality" in a presentation of the Oscars. No doubt Cynthia is a gem

[@elisejackson2854]

facts. she is so vocally talented.

[@truthseeker8483]

Yes she is so proud of her people and helping divide our society..it is great isn't it?

[@elisejackson2854]

@@truthseeker8483 how exactly is she dividing society?

[@truthseeker8483]

@@elisejackson2854 By having only Black singers...by promoting the idea that Black people are oppressed (Whilst she earns millions) Saying how strong Black people are..that they can excel in adversity. If someone did a similar song about White people there would be huge outcry..people are too brain washed to see this...

[@Andy-nv6ys]

@@truthseeker8483 The song was produced for a film that dealt with the abolition of slavery and everything related to the injustices experienced at that time. Of course, the song is only about power for black people

[@sheymcs8873]

What an honor…this is living proof why it’s important to give people their flowers when they are alive. 🙏🏾💕

[@Hello-rx5rj]

the dark vocal harmonies in the back 🥺🥺🥺 this is powerful

[@zacharyo_connor]

Cynthia should've won both Oscars. Actually, all the Oscars. All of them.

[@dinahellen]

There will be other chances; she’s only 33, and in demand! She’s only been in the US for 5 years!

[@dinahellen]

Num Num Ada That’s showbiz! She’s accomplished more in the 5 years she’s been here, than most have in a lifetime. She’ll have other chances to become an EGOT. She just became a member of The Academy, which means she gets to vote on Oscar nominees and winners.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Dinah Reitman You night have a point. I wanted her to win both awards too

[@zacharyo_connor]

If you all haven't seen this, watch it. Cynthia sang this live 8 times a week as a part of a very intense musical. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzXd5mnntOgjdE

[@dinahellen]

Manuel Orozco Sometimes politics rules who wins. She’s won a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy, and was nominated for 2 Oscars. That’s s a pretty good resume for 5 years of work in the USA.

[@treneicewalker5434]

She has been gifted from GOD to have this talented signing voice.. The way she add those slight rift so smoothly..not many people can do that... She was truly signing

[@7383810]

Yes!! Her voice is on another level. What talent!

[@teem833]

Some singers bring tears to your eyes. She is one of them!

[@CurteousGemini]

That last "I can feel it in my bones" gives me chills on top of chills. 😩

[@nightangel3578]

The last two lines with Harriet's image in the background. Beautiful.

[@dturnup2156]

And them were here last words

[@unapologetictact6458]

Night Angel breathtaking.

[@sylvialamarcolon3233]

@lady grey yes and they were also Harriet Tubman's last words before passing.

[@Chrissanthumum]

Harriet Tubman's image in the back does not look beautiful to me. She looks straight up bad --"shut your mouth"