Jennifer Hudson - Burden Down 

Still don’t understand how a beautiful song sung by an emotional, exceptional voice like this doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Maybe it was born in the wrong decade.

She is so underrrated only because she's not so commercial. She deserves better, she is extremely talented.

I’m so disappointed that America has basically given up on this extraordinary woman. But kudos to The Voice UK for giving her a chance to continue advancing her career.

This song is so underrated. One of her best.

Not able to comprehend why this isn’t up there in the stratosphere of Whitney, Celine, Mariah, Adele and Barbra-I mean this is elegant beauty at its mist significant best!!!

Jennifer Hudson have the most powerful voice in the game. She should be more famous then what she is now..🔥🔥🔥

This is not the candy pop songs that we're used to hearing. This is a grown ass woman's song, talking about real pain, disappointment and frustration and it comes through in her delivery. Wow, I felt that!

Damn! Those vocals are out of this world! For the kids on here, this is what you call: sanging!!!

Who else is closing their eyes and lipsynching to this pretending to have JHudd's voice? I can't be the only one! This is a powerful song with a soulful expression of what many people feel at a visceral level, but are unable to articulate. Can't tell you how often I feel this way. "Being strong" has become so much a part of our identities ...but wouldn't it be great to lay the burden down. Whew!

She is so underrated, but everybody agrees that she’s one of the best soulful musicians .

I'm a river, I keep running on I'm a pillar you got used to leaning on Underneath it, there's a person I'm a woman and I'm hurting Cause I feel like I'm holding up the world When I lay this burden down Who's gonna take it up for me When you run me in the ground That's the day you're gonna see For all I've done I'm alone Just for a moment can I not be strong So how 'bout now oh can I lay This burden down I deliver each and every time I'm a giver, I don't think about what's mine You keep me asking, you keep taking And that's no reciprocation I shouldn't have to do this by myself I'm a river, I keep running on I'm a pillar, you're used to leaning on Just this once, oh just this once

This woman has been through SO MUCH and you can feel every ounce of pain in this song. the acapella moment really made this song. incredible!

With the first notes she sang, immediately loved the song

Station 19 brought me here and the fact that I have to say that is wrong. JHud is so slept on, we gotta wake up, people!!

The fact I heard this song first on Station 19 is saddening. This song is years old. Jennifer Hudson is so underrated!

Wow “for a moment please could I not be strong” what a powerful line. 👏🏾

I'm a river, I keep running on I'm a pillar you got used to leaning on Underneath it, there's a person I'm a woman and I'm hurting Cause I feel like I'm holding up the world When I lay this burden down Who's gonna take it up for me When you run me in the ground That's the day you're gonna see For all I've done I'm alone Just for a moment can I not be strong So how 'bout now oh can I lay This burden down I deliver each and every time I'm a giver, I don't think about what's mine You keep me asking, you keep taking And that's no reciprocation I shouldn't have to do this by myself When I lay this burden down Who's gonna take it up for me When you run me in the ground That's the day you're gonna see For all I've done I'm alone Just for a moment can I not be strong So how 'bout now oh can I lay This burden down I'm a river, I keep running on I'm a pillar, you're used to leaning on Just this once, oh just this once When I lay this burden down Who's gonna take it up for me When you run me in the ground That's the day you're gonna see For all I've done I'm alone Just for a moment can I not be strong So how 'bout now oh can I lay This burden down

still incredible, still underrated 😭

When you watch station 19 and knows Jennifer Hudson voice anywhere I knew that was you ❤️

This song spoke volumes in Station 19's most powerful episode. Those in my community understand this all too well.... :-(

I love this song!!!❤️ Why is Jennifer so underrated 😢

I pray for JHud so much because i know “one day when the glory comes it”ll be yours” Whats life without a shot of jhuds vocal?

She makes ART without a CANVAS. The instruments she uses are her greatest gifts and she transforms them.

Just heard this song a week ago. Jennifer is an icon but how I missed this song over the years I do not know. She has the recognition now and I hope she continues to touch our souls for many years to come. There is no one like her. Thank you Jennifer Hudson for sharing your heart, voice and soul with us. Your voice is one of a kind. May the Lord Bless and Keep You!!!

Oh my...she sang this with her heart. I have listened to this several times in a row. Her voice is phenomenal....

This song has become my anthem. It expresses everything I've ever wanted to say to myself and to anyone who expects the impossible from me on a regular basis. Thank you, Jennifer, for speaking my truth

Sing, Jennifer, SING!!!!!!

Amazing I am Brazilian and even though I am not fluent in the language, I am surprised by the vocal and melodic ability of this woman.

Oh my Lawd 😭, her voice is so beautiful and this song made me wanna cry bro

I read a lot of these comments but this song is much more than good vocals. A lot of people feel like this that they have to be strong for someone else. And the people they're being strong for don't care enough to ask them are they okay so they walk around carrying your burdens and theirs.

The acapella at the end is everything!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

This is what she's always needed to do to become a big star, show her voice and her voice only.

If I had to pick a song that describes how PTSD makes the sufferer feels.... this song just about sums it up.

My rehab therapist had me listen to this. She said, it reminded her of me. I cried, ty!

Jennifer Hudson. She's a good singer

Just stop.....and listen to the words. Lord have mercy it's my story, it's my sister's story, it's my mother's story. It's every woman's story that gives so much until she's exhausted from giving and loving.

God anointed Jen and Fantasia’s voices🙏👍🏼🌹🌹

Such a powerful song, It's makes me cry every time. It makes me think of how much you can give and how little people care unt you die 😓.

This is how you sing a song without all the screaming that most singers do! Love Jennifer Hudson. One of God’s angels and a beautiful voice. Still down to earth as well. Blessings to her always!

Oh my goodness what a soul , imagine the depth of where that voice comes from??? Am still here listening and kissing her via the song in mid April 2024

What an emotional song Jhud is perhaps singer with the strongest voice now a days

This song has taken a weight off of my chest and made me breathe easier. What a voice!

That Voice, That Voice , That Voice

Her voice left me speechless 😭♥️ so handsome

Ms JHUD, Thought when I heard I'm Changing (Dreamgirls) you were at the top of your game. Then I heard you introduce this song on TheVoice. It laid dormant in my mental library until one of my niece's opened up about what she's going through. I pulled this song to the forefront of my mind and said to myself she (you Ms JHUD) sounds like she was married to Harry Hippie. Don't laugh listen to the lyrics especially, "she could write out a story so incredible, make you wanna help her take the food home and put it on the table." No matter the purpose of "Burden Down and I'm Changing," every female that goes through indecision, domestic abuse, or whatever situation puts her in turmoil, she should be asked to sit and listen to you speak through song in hopes she will receive the kind of encouragement that will see her through. Amen and Amen and Amen again!!!!!!

This is one of my favorite songs from her! JENNIFER IS SO AMAZING! 😍😭

I had to find this song after hearing it on Station 19. My goodness the lyrics in this song depicts the turmoil that was portrayed in that final episode as well as the turmoil that many people are facing during this difficult time. I feel this song will be timeless!

Jennifer absolutely SLAYED that song. This is sooo underrated and deserves much more recognition. Now can we all agree on that piano skills and that acapella ? come on, totally out of this World. She is just Gorgeous ❤️👑

She is so Powerful. Jesus

Listen to it everyday this is a masterpiece her range is just 😭💛

OHHHHHH, SHE JUST SNATCHED MY SOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Breakups are always scary especially with kids involved. Each day though, the burden will get lighter😇

This is perfection

LOVE HER. PEOPLE ARE JUST JEALOUS DO YOUR THING GIRL. GOD IS WITH YOU!!❤❤❤

Omg Yes!! The Old Jennifer Is Back. Why the heck haven't this went viral yet!!

HER VOCAL CHORD IS VERY MATURE, HER TONE, HER VIBRATO, HIGH BELTS, MID BELTS, EVERYTHING OMG

Jennifer hudson is a beautiful strong woman who deserves to be noticed more!! like if you agree.. She snatched my tapeline :0

I never knew she played piano.. Wow!! My girl is a triple threat. Acting, singing and playing the piano. Jennifer is amazing.

This woman is real proof that even when you fail you can win in the end because she is nailing life at the moment! Your voice is amazing, I’ve never heard a voice like it in my life

How beautiful voice,girl u could sing

Ms, Hudson not sure if you ever see these but I'm sorry about your troubles too, you are a strong woman and person, 😊 🤘 🤙 be blessed be life

Her voice is so beautiful and powerful!!!

Real singing,she gave us her all.she touched my soul.

JHud We Love you!! Thank you for being unapologetically you!

Jennifer's, voice is always amazing more people need to hear this.

She did this. She's in pain and I don't think she ever really had the opportunity to mourn the loss of her family. And now this with her fiance

Her voice gives me chills my hairs on the back of my neck stood up listening to this song

My goodness! Thank God she's a singer! She's incredible!

When you think you've been buried, think again because you've actually been planted. Bloom!

i would throw my whole shoe collection at her. Well done missy Jhud #Thecremethelacreme 😍

What a masterpiece ❤️

Yess Jennifer U better sang😍😍❤❤❤❤

This is my best song from Jennifer. Hands down 🙌🏾

I love it......................the video is simple but someone so taletned as her doesn't need so much production to shine........She looks amazing, good sound, Beautiful lyrics and amazing vocals

When Jennifer sings, she touches my soul.

Brings back memories of the domestic violence I suffered and made my great escape. Thank God!!

UN-believable. As a cancer caregiver, this song hit me on an emotional level that is deep and true. Amazing.

My heart is shaking at her singing voice🎉

She just took me to church!

didn’t know she can play the piano 😱❤️

Jennifer Hudson bringing some quality music back to the industry! Real voice! Real talent! She doesnt need any of those special technical effects! Grow, Jenny! Devour this fukkin world with your powerful voice! Rock it!

Charged with emotion. Jennifer is a force. What is her burden?

Her voice gives chills ❤ She is an idol and has such an inspiring voice. It has purpose and is raw

The epitome of a deep; soulful set of vocals has once again been recorded...love it #beautiful #soulful #deep 🖤

I wish I could sing like her, sitting here in tears... She touched my soul

One of the most beautiful voices that I've every heard,just don't understand just on voice alone why hasn't she gone double or triple platinum many times already? I know I hear the spirit of the Lord in her voice from the first time I've ever heard her voice so I'm not sure where she fell short but it's never to late to make it right with THE MOST HIGH or else she will continue to be underrated and not receiving all that she work so hard for.I LOVE JENNIFER HUDSON so much and wish nothing but the best for her.

i will never forget this women who inspired me alot until i die!!

She straight killed on this cut. I mean...DAYUM!! but as a musician, the acoustics in that room are fucking glorious!

omg y'all can't say this women don't have a voice of an Angle she is the only female singer who gives me chills

I don't know why, but it's just suddenly my tears falls down.

Woooooooooow!!!!! I love it ...That's what's missing from the music industry, that voice is Definitely not manufactured !!!

She is the best singer 😍😍❤

Goose bumps all over omg, Jennifer Hudson has a very powerful and strong voice just like Jennifer Holiday's.

Sheesh!!!!! Had you gone 30 more seconds I would’ve been laid out😩😩🙌🏾 I felt ALL of this!!!

" It's like a bird and an angel and a saxophone had a baby" ~Sandy Wexler😂😍❤

You shouldn't have to be in a relationship with someone and be the sole pillar of strength, nor, be the strong one all the time! My hands, my head, my heart's hurting from holding you up all the time! Holding 3 kids with two hands, barely holding myself... Can I lean on you sometimes? Who can relate?

That woman is incredible !!!! I love you ,Brail love you

This song and her voice should be number ONE this year.. This song was made for me..... For the Wives and Mothers Caregivers.. We are Women !!!!!!!!!

God take care of everything.

when you can sing sitting down like this,you can sanggggg!!!!!she did her thang on this one.....