“The air has changed
The sky has moved
The stone has bent
The silence proved
That we –
We are not forsaken “
“[(voice carries a steady pulse, guiding the ensemble into breath-driven
sway.)]
We did not wait
To be chosen ones
We were the fire
Not Pharaoh’s frozen ones “
“[(He enters with calm melodic warmth. His voice stabilizes the rhythm
while strings begin a soft cinematic build.)]”
We crossed no line
But we were bound
We prayed beneath
Unyielding sound
For We –
We are now unshaken!!
“[(The ensemble forms a widening semicircle. Their chant is breath-led,
rising from whispers into a low hum. Claps begin gently in cross
rhythm.)]
Chains break…
Dust breathes…
The weight lifts
And the spirit sees…
Chains fall…
Truth rings…
Freedom walks…
On God’s wings…”
“[MOSES (sung/rapped – rhythm begins building):]
[(Percussion intensifies. Stomps enter on alternating beats. Moses
moves with purpose, pacing like a leader stepping into destiny.)]
We built bricks / With no straw
We built streets / With no voice
Now we rise / Not by weapon
But by mercy / By His choice
We were walls / We were shadows
We were numbers / We were sold
Now we stand / Without shackles
We are human / We are whole “
“[(He steps beside Moses. Harmonies lift the verse into open melodic
lines. Ensemble begins subtle shoulder pulses.)]
We don’t beg / We don’t plead
We don’t cry / We don’t bleed
We yearn / We band together
We learn / We stand together
And We Rise!!! “
“[(Chant grows louder. Stomps now in full unison. Staffs hit the floor
rhythmically. The crowd spreads across the stage like a movement
swelling.)]
Chains break
Hearts shake
Time bends
And echoes wake
Chains fall
Truth rings
Freedom walks
On God’s wings “
“I walked the sand
But now I run “
“I was the storm
Without the sun “
“We were forgotten
Now we’re known
[ALL:]
Not by power
–
By blood and bone “
“[(Percussion returns with layered claps. The ensemble begins to move
forward in slow marching formation.)]
We don’t march
For gold or thrones
We walk with breath
And broken stones “
“[(She leads the march. Her body percussion triggers claps and stomps
from the ensemble around her.)]
We bring no blade
We bring no crown
We carry voices
Long shut down “
“[(Harmonies widen. Strings climb into a cinematic swell.)]
And every step
We take today
Is a psalm
That will not fade
[FINAL CHORUS – full volume, stomps layered] “
“[(The entire company fills the stage. Stomps thunder. Staffs strike.
Hands rise. The harmony becomes massive and unified.)]
Chains break
We thrive
Dust burns
We rise
Chains fall
We sing
We were slaves
Now we bring – “
“[(Lights shrink to a powerful central glow around the three leaders. Ensemble stands behind them as a living wall of rhythm.)]
We are walking
Out of chains
We are walking
Into change
We are walking
Not as slaves –
But as people
Bearing flame “
“[(All percussion stops. Only voices remain, rising in explosive unity.)]
Let it shake!
Let it rise!
Let it ring
Across the skies!
Chains –
Break!
Chains Break!”
“[(The stomp must shake the room. The blackout must be instantaneous. No music. Just the echo of liberation.)] “
