Prime Picks: “Stand Tall” by Rapsody
Prime Picks: “Stand Tall” by Rapsody
Rapsody is ready to pull back the curtains on her upcoming album.
Rap is back this time! Marlanna Evans announced her long-awaited fourth album, Please Don’t Cry, for a May 17th release. It boasts 22 songs, with a wide array of features, including Lil Wayne, Alex Isley, Amber Navran, Baby Tate, Phylicia Rashad, and many others. To coincide with the announcement, she released her single and a music video, “Stand Tall,” featuring Sanaa Lathan.
In Rapsody’s “Stand Tall,” the artist touches on personal struggles and societal pressures. The lyrics reveal her battles with anxiety and the stress of maintaining composure under the weight of public scrutiny. She references her own experiences and those of her friends who have suffered loss, highlighting the universal challenge of coping with grief. The verse conveys a message of strength and determination as Rapsody discusses overcoming obstacles and finding peace amidst chaos.
Rapsody uses repetition on the hook to drive home her commitment to recovery and self-forgiveness when she falls short of her expectations. The phrase “tryna stand, stand, stand tall” declares her intent to rise above challenges and not let external judgments affect her sense of self. This track affirms for the artist and listeners that despite life’s difficulties, one can always strive to recover and hold one’s head high.