Though not initially intended to be a political statement, "Rise Up" has been adopted by various movements and communities:
: "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." Andra Day - Rise Up
: It became an unofficial anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement. Though not initially intended to be a political
: She has described the track as a spiritual experience, intended to provide comfort to those who feel "broken down and tired". Andra Day - Rise Up