I just found this song again. I was so young when I listened to this daily. I grew up without parents. This made me cry all the time. And I’m so happy now, I made myself so strong so y’all can do it too. ❤️🙌🏽
I lose my mom at 13 and growth up mistreated, this song get me through the days, ☹, )help others if u can), don't matter how small, take it from a person that when days with nothing to eat at that age ,so I know the smallest show of kindness meat a lot to me
"One thing I know is that I must survive:....One thing I know is that I must rise" This line touches me deep❤ It give me motivation each and every single time. It reminds me to stay strong during my trials and tribulations, and that I will overcome 🙏🏽 Thank you Etana for your words of inspiration❤
Verse 1] Every day I rise on a prayer That's all I got to take me through I know one day, I must and I will Free myself from everything that holds me captive [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high [Verse 2] Life is so sweet and I don't wanna die But this burden I bare could be hard sometimes Food scarce so me juggle everywhere Sometimes me make a move, me can't find no bus fare Go look fi mama Jai, she say nothing no deh there 'Pon da youth, dem face, I see the pain [Interlude] I know I wanna get the most out of life So we all agree, 'cause I need to pray The youths, stay sharp We have to survive till the end [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high [Verse 3] Youths in the Garden, youths in the Jungle Youths in a Rema, August Town Youths in a Flanker, De La Vega, Riverton Backto and Mud Town I know it is hard sometimes but we nah give up, oh no Mathews Lane, Hundreds Lane, Plain Land, White hall Grants Pen, Norwood, Back Bush, Spanish Town Don't you give up [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high [Bridge] One thing I know is that I must survive One thing I know is that I must rise Rise... [Verse 1] Every day I rise on a prayer That's all I got to take me through I know one day I must and I will Free myself from everything that holds me captive [Chorus] Gonna be free like a bird in the sky Gonna be free, gonna fly so high Gonna be free, gonna free my mind Gonna be free, gonna fly so high
After watching so many songs from Etana i also decided to name my new born daughter Etana and i know one day she will be very influential like Etana the reggae artist . big up Etana
I played this song today, I haven't heard it in 9 years, last time I heard it was at my dad's funeral, the last year of my dad's life he got a job in barbados teaching bajan mechanics how to fix car transmissions, he heard Etana all around the island and loved her music, I haven't had the heart to play Etana till today, idk why but I just needed to feel with my dad today
So touching n so heart feeling very emotional this is what actually happens in Nairobi streets sad stories behind the youths in Kenya may God always have mercy on us.cant explain what's actually running thru ma mind when listening to it made me to shed tears
You make my world my name is Trishann I've been through so much when every ni listen to you am happy blessing the king to bring such lady blessing to dad and mom to bring positive bto the world
this song is so powerful,. and i thank you from the bottom my heart to say thank you for bringing this music into my life. you talent is a gift from god to help others in ways you dont even know. THANKYOU and may god bless you xx
This is my song in every way. All the words I feel in my heart. Etna you sing it so beautifully. "Everyday I rise on a prayer and that's what I have to take me thru" well said.
omg i am crying to this song can you believe it gonna be free like a bird in the sky. i always be singing to this song but didn't understand what it was saying until now. big up mi country jamaica and one love jungle. and one love etana
2020 and still one of my fav songs 🎧 Every day I rise on a prayer. It’s al I got to take me through I know one day I must and I will free myself from everything that holds me captive! I’m going to be free like a bird in the sky‼️🙌🙏 Don’t give up guys🗣you will survive 🗣you will rise 🗣
I love Love LOVVVEEEEE Etana!!! She is absolutely amazing and her music has helped me through some pretty tough times!! She is as amazing in person as she is in her music!! Such an amazing vibe!!
I undastand straight! The struggles are real in Jamaica, unlike canada. I wish I could live off the land. Someone send fi mi! #JamaicanRaised!! Brrrraaaahp Brrrraaaahp!
Just love the this song!! The lyrics are so powerful!! I love all your music Etana the message and lyrics touch my soul everyone. I saw you in Orlanda with the legend Beres Hammond what a pleasant surprise it was for me. I enjoyed the show. Stay bless Etana!!
Etana, I Thank you so much for this beautiful song,it let me remember my struggles,is my life in your video,and I'm grateful to the most high for hearing my cry and my prayers.Thank you i listen to it everyday.
Blessings to you Etana, powerful song I have heard this song over and over but didn't meditate on the words until someone send it on my phone very encouraging, keep up the good work. Godbless.
This song touches all aspect of live it depicts poverty of struggles that ravages ghetto areas in Jamaica she uses prayers as a means to power through these problems and she also touches abuse which she uses the little girl who carried this through in the beginning of the video .On the other I dont know why people are commenting about etana childhood because I dont know that is is correct to imply that she.endured a difficult childhood from this video I don't know etana personally and I'm almost certain no one here making comments knows her either My belief is that she is passionate about this topic as it relates to child abuse and poverty so she is so using her voice as message to the mass .Moreover it touches on these issues in her homeland that being Jamaica 'So I'm lost when I read some people comments because they are talking about gays and all the other stuff and it may be that we are listening to something else and not free by etana who is a beautiful strong sister from Jamaica. Anyways people experience all different types of struggles and I know this song helps to comfort that pain to deal with whatever their struggles are.