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Glory (Common and John Legend song) " Glory " is a song by American rapper Common (Lonnie Lynn, as awarded) and American singer John Legend. It was written by John Legend, Common, and Rhymefest. [2][3][4] The song was released on December 11, 2014, by Columbia Records as the theme song from the 2014 film Selma, which portrays the 1965 Selma to ...
John Legend told Billboard magazine the story of the song. "Common came to me and he said, 'We need a song for the end title,'" he recalled. "And I didn't have any expectations beyond trying to write a great song that fits the film and honors the subject matter, which was really important for me."
- 1st Verse
- 2nd Verse
- Meaning of “Glory”
For instance, at the beginning of the first verse, Common quotes a well-known Biblical verse, though in a roundabout way. Now said verse predates the Civil Right Movement by 2,000+ years and, as originally intended, points to a particular individual. But as used in the song, what the vocalist is putting forth is that, as ordained by God, the enemie...
At the beginning of the second verse Common turns his attention back to the Selma to Montgomery marches, i.e. the incident upon which the aforementioned movie is based. And he compares those who participated therein to Jesus. He then goes on to once again big up Civil Rights icon MLK Jr., who was at the peak of his influence during the Selma marche...
And it is such victory which John Legend is speaking to the chorus, i.e. this “glory” that he perceives forthcoming. All things considered, what the titular “glory” more pointedly represents is Black people achieving full equal rights’ status in the United States. Statutorily they may already do, due to the efforts of people like the aforementioned...
The Meaning Behind The Song: Glory (From the Motion Picture ”Selma”) by Common & John Legend. In 2014, the song “Glory” from the motion picture “Selma” took the world by storm, winning both the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Feb 1, 2021 · Now the war is not over, victory isn't won And we'll fight on to the finish, then when it's all done We'll cry glory, oh glory (Glory, glory) Oh (Glory, glory) We'll cry glory, oh glory (Glory, glory) Oh (Glory, glory) Selma's now for every man, woman and child Even Jesus got his crown in front of a crowd They marched with the torch, we gon ...
- Elise Chandler
Feb 22, 2015 · Common and John Legend 's song "Glory", from the film Selma, has won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Watch them perform it at the Oscars ceremony below, backed by a full chorus in a ...
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Feb 23, 2015 · February 22, 2015 11:47 PM EST. A fter controversy over perceived snubs for its cast and director, Selma has an Oscar. Its emotional, resonant theme song “Glory” won the Best Original Song ...
