The song incorporates themes of hope and perseverance, even using Harriet Tubman's reported last words: "I go to prepare a place for you". Critical Acclaim and Recognition
Erivo received rare dual Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song for the same film. The song incorporates themes of hope and perseverance,
Watch Cynthia Erivo's powerful live and recorded performances of this award-nominated anthem: The song serves as a powerful tribute to
is the emotional, gospel-tinged anthem for the film Harriet , written and performed by Cynthia Erivo , who stars as the legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The song serves as a powerful tribute to Tubman’s legacy of courage and her tireless fight for freedom. The Creation of an Anthem gospel-tinged anthem for the film Harriet
Having played the role of Harriet, Erivo felt she could truly embody the song, drawing from her experience portraying the physical and emotional toll of Tubman's journey.
After completing production on Harriet , Cynthia Erivo collaborated with songwriter Joshuah Brian Campbell to write a song specifically for the film's end credits.