A Thanksgiving Playlist to Help Keep You Sane

“Rise Up”, Andra Day

Andra Day was first introduced to me during last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade when she totally dominated her performance (lip-synced or not, it was fabulous). She was on one of the floats and performed this song, which was fairly new at the time. She is a relative newcomer to the scene, and has made that scene her very own with powerhouse vocals and pretty, thought-provoking songs. For my playlist, I decided to go with the single, rather than something more obscure because it’s her signature. Her voice is phenomenal, and “Rise Up” is a great song that showcases her voice and carries a great message.

"You’re broken down and tired Of living life on a merry go round And you can’t find the fighter But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out And move mountains We gonna walk it out And move mountains And I’ll rise up I’ll rise like the day I’ll rise up I’ll rise unafraid I’ll rise up And I’ll do it a thousand times again And I’ll rise up High like the waves I’ll rise up In spite of the ache I’ll rise up And I’ll do it a thousands times again"