My Woman She Cries

by MoRoots

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MoRoots demonstrates her full range of genius here, on the second advance single from her forthcoming album "From The Sun" (release July 2019). Evolving from a wounded spoken word intro into a full-on stadium anthem, this is a cry from the soul of an African woman. Coinciding with International Women's Day, "My Woman She Cries" is a powerful and stirring demand for recognition of the suffering of half the continent's population.

lyrics

My woman she cries of inequality and pain
She cries of deep deep sadness
My woman she cries, of a lifetime of supporting everyone, everyone, everyone but herself
My woman she cries, feels burnt out from miles walked from the hospital
My woman she cries, with no medicine no relief only heightened pain and disdain from those who should be treating her

My woman she cries, from a violent world that every day she must return at the end
My woman she cries, for her world is dark and she feels alone

To wake up every morning and struggle to be equal and to compete in an attempt to defeat what is now normal.
My woman she cries, for every effort she makes to be taken seriously they shrug and they say ‘huh’ see this woman.
My woman she cries, for her bravery is real and unmatched yet seemingly unworthy of what she is surrounded by.
My woman she cries, for her children whom she has loved and grown and nurtured to be everything that she did not have a chance to be.

My woman she cries
My woman she cries
The pain, the heart ache
She feels like she’s alone
My woman she cries

credits

released March 8, 2019
Written and performed by MoRoots
Produced by Roy Kasika
Additional Vocals by Sandra Suubi
Vocal arrangement by MoRoots
Keyboards and rhythm programming by Roy Kasika
Recorded and Mixed by Roy Kasika for LiMix Audio
Mastered by Nel @ C19 Studios