Here We Go
“Here We Go” is the final burst of joy, unity, and purpose in Exodus: The Musical. It serves both as a curtain call and a commissioning. After a story marked by oppression, grief, miracles, and transformation, this anthem declares that the journey is only beginning. Israel is not simply free from Egypt. They are free for something greater. This finale captures the excitement, uncertainty, courage, and collective fire of a people stepping into the unknown with hope as their guide.
Musically, the number is built on the foundation set by “We Will Go.” It reprises and transforms that earlier anthem’s themes into something brighter, bolder, and more communal. The same Afrobeat pulse returns, but now it is celebratory instead of urgent. Layered drums, body percussion, syncopated hand claps, and a deep bass groove create a kinetic landscape the cast can move through with full physicality. The melody is written for joy, with lines that lift upward and resolve in triumphant harmony.
The number opens simply. A soloist steps forward and begins with a tone of calm confidence, almost as if speaking for the entire nation. His voice recalls their journey through sea, fire, and fear, but his tone affirms that the God who led them will continue leading. The Ensemble enters gradually, first with echoes, then with rhythmic claps, and finally with a full wall of harmony.
The chorus must feel like a nation stepping forward. “Here we go” becomes the declarative refrain, repeated with increasing conviction. It ties the past to the future, the miracle behind them to the promise ahead. Phrases from “We Will Go” return in new harmonic colors, forming a musical and thematic bridge to their ongoing destiny: “For the glory of God,” “We won’t stay silent,” and “We will go.”
The bridge is a rallying moment. Call-and-response erupts among the cast. The voices bounce like flames through the Ensemble. This section must feel like a shared vow, shouted by a community that refuses to shrink back from the world or its wilderness. Each response must sound like a footstep toward the promised land.
As the modulation hits, the music lifts the audience with it. Harmonies expand, the drums deepen, and the choir bursts into full power. The Ensemble becomes a unified declaration, singing as one body, one people, one anthem. The phrase “Here we go” becomes less of a lyric and more of a heartbeat, driving the movement, the energy, and the meaning of the entire finale.
The Afrobeat outro turns the stage into a celebration. Call-and-response lines reinforce the themes of deliverance, obedience, purpose, and divine guidance. The questions stir the crowd. The answers reverberate like truth learned through fire. The final chant brings the entire company as close to the audience as possible, both musically and emotionally, sending the room out in rhythm and in light.
“Here We Go” must feel like the final push of breath in a long exhale. A promise accepted. A purpose embraced. A people reborn. It is the musical’s joyful benediction: the journey continues, the story grows, and the God who parted the sea now leads them forward.
MIRIAM – Female alto (Section leader within the Ensemble)
Vocal tone: strong, rhythmic, spirited. While she does not lead the verses, Miriam’s presence gives the Ensemble its rhythmic center. Her alto adds soulful grounding to the harmonies, and her tone helps guide the celebratory movement. She stands as a spiritual anchor within the chorus, supporting the Soloist with conviction.
AARON – Male tenor (Secondary melodic support)
Vocal tone: bright, smooth, affirming. Aaron provides the harmonic lift needed to expand the chorus. His tenor lines enrich the Ensemble texture, especially in the modulated chorus. His voice lets the final anthem soar. When he joins the Ensemble in full harmony, the sound must feel complete.
SOLOIST – Male baritone (Lead Voice of the Finale)
Vocal tone: John Legend with the warmth of a gospel psalmist.
The Soloist begins the number alone, carrying the first verse with calm authority and grounded joy. His voice must feel like a steady hand, guiding the people from reflection into movement. He embodies confidence, gratitude, and the strength of someone who has survived the impossible. His tone must be bold, declarative, and resonant, giving the audience permission to rise with him.
CHORUS ENSEMBLE – Full company (The Voice of the Nation)
Vocal tone: joyful, rhythmic, unified.
The Ensemble is the soul of the finale. They echo the Soloist, answer his calls, and join him in full harmony as the song builds. They must sound like a nation marching together, stepping out of the past and into purpose. Their entries lift the energy each time, moving from soft echoes to explosive gospel-like bursts. They stomp, clap, chant, and groove as one body. Their repeated “Here we go” must feel like a wave of hope rolling through the theater.
EXTENDED SOLOISTS – Supporting voices within the Ensemble
These include the voices who echo the lines in Verse 2 and the Bridge responses. They can be drawn from within the Ensemble and should reflect a spectrum of vocal colors. Their entries help transition the number from Soloist-led reflection into collective proclamation.
FULL COMPANY – Final Chant
Every voice joins for the concluding chants of “Here we go.” These repetitions form the heartbeat of the finale. The sound must be massive, joyful, unified, and electrifying. By the end, the full company sings not as characters but as a people moving forward, a curtain-call chorus inviting the audience to rise with them.
“Here We Go” Musical Style & Direction
“Here We Go” is the final curtain call of Exodus: The Musical, and its musical language must ignite the audience into a standing celebration. This is not only a song. It is the unifying heartbeat of the entire production. Every character, every ensemble member, and every voice that carried the story is welcomed into the light to be recognized. The music must feel like the world’s most joyful march forward, blending Afrobeat pulse, gospel harmony, and theatrical power.
The number begins with a minimal Afrobeat groove: light drums, soft claps, and a warm bass line. The soloist enters over this sparse foundation, giving space for the audience to shift from emotional immersion into celebratory applause. As the first chorus arrives, the full Ensemble joins with layered harmonies and rhythmic claps that invite both cast and audience to rise.
Instrumentation should build steadily. Hand drums, shakers, guitar riffs, and body percussion add depth to the groove. Horns may join for brightness and majesty, giving the song a triumphant, parade-like energy. Each chorus must feel more expansive than the last. The rhythm should be danceable and infectious.
The structure must allow cast members to step forward for bows and recognition. During Verse 2 and the Bridge, the music should maintain strong rhythmic support but stay light enough to allow individuals or groups to be featured. Each call-and-response section should function as a musical welcome for cast entrances: characters from throughout the musical step into center light as the Ensemble answers with “We will go” or “Here we go.”
The recurring refrain “Here we go” must be bold, chantable, and instantly memorable. It should rise in key and energy as the number progresses, signaling forward momentum and emotional lift. Harmonies should expand until the entire cast sounds like a unified choir. Body percussion should fill out the rhythmic texture, creating a sense that the stage itself is moving.
The finale should feel communal rather than performative. The cast can break formation, clap along, dance spontaneously, and acknowledge the audience. The music must support these moments without losing rhythmic drive. Key modulations, layered harmonies, and horn flourishes help elevate the energy to a final peak.
As the song nears its conclusion, the Ensemble’s repeated “Here we go” becomes the anchor for the bows. Onstage energy should resemble a celebratory march with each cast member taking their moment of recognition. The final chord must hold long enough for a unified bow, with percussion continuing underneath to keep the applause alive.
The last cry of “Here we go” should land as the final spark of joy, a reminder that the story continues, that freedom is a journey, and that the audience leaves carrying the same hope and courage as the people onstage.
“Here We Go” is a curtain call of triumph, unity, and gratitude. It sends the audience out with rhythm in their steps and promise in their hearts.
[INTRO]
[Ensemble breathes softly underneath, creating a distant pulse.]
[FULL ENSEMBLE:]
[(sung in unified, bright harmony over light Afrobeat percussion and hand claps)]
Here we go –
For the glory of God Here we go –
To the promise ahead
Here we go –
With His light in our steps
Here we go – Where His word has led
[VERSE 1 – SOLOIST]
[SOLOIST:]
[(sung with warm, declarative baritone; spotlight centers on him while the Ensemble sways softly)]
We crossed the sea –
The waters closed
We saw the end
But we still rose
We heard the cry
We felt the flame
But we are walking
In His name
[CHORUS]
[FULL ENSEMBLE:]
[(sung with joyful intensity; stomp and clap patterns expand as cast begins forming bow-friendly lines)]
Here we go –
For the glory of God Here we go –
To the promise ahead
Here we go –
With His light in our steps
Here we go –
Where His word has led
[(sung with rising harmonic swell)]
We won’t stay silent
We answer the call
We walk together
He’s Lord over all
[(bright rhythmic emphasis)] Here we go!
Here we’ll go!
For the glory of God We go!
[VERSE 2 – SOLOIST + GROUP ECHO]
[SOLOIST:]
[(sung clearly with rhythmic echo support from Ensemble)]
We were dust
[GROUP:]
But He gave breath
[SOLOIST:]
We were chained
[GROUP:]
But He brought rest
[SOLOIST:]
We were low
[GROUP:]
But now we rise
[SOLOIST:]
We walk by fire
[GROUP:]
We walk by skies
[BRIDGE – CALL AND RESPONSE (BUILDING)]
[SOLOIST + ENSEMBLE 1:]
[(call shouted as percussion intensifies)]
Who will go when the night is deep?
[ENSEMBLE 2:]
[(response shouted with unified strength)]
We will go! We will go!
[SOLOIST + ENSEMBLE 1:]
Who will move when the road is steep?
[ENSEMBLE 2:]
We will go! We will go!
[SOLOIST + ENSEMBLE 1:]
Who will shout when the world says hush?
[ENSEMBLE 2:]
We will go! We will go!
[SOLOIST + ENSEMBLE 1:]
Who will dance when the chains are crushed?
[ENSEMBLE 2:]
We will go! We will go!
[CHORUS 2 – FULL ENSEMBLE + MODULATION]
[FULL ENSEMBLE:]
[(sung with full-choir power; bright key modulation; curtain-call positions widening)]
Here we go –
For the glory of God
Here we go –
With our eyes on the land
Here we go –
With His truth in our bones
Here we go –
With the promise in hand
[(gospel energy)]
We won’t be quiet
We won’t sit down
We rise through praise We stand our ground
Here we go!
Here we’ll go!
To the promised land We go!
[OUTRO – CALL + RESPONSE CELEBRATION]
[CALL:]
[(shouted by rotating featured cast)]
What do we carry?
[RESPONSE:]
Deliverance!
[CALL:] What do we follow?
[RESPONSE:]
The fire within!
[CALL:] Who made the way?
[RESPONSE:]
The Great I Am!
[CALL:] Where are we going?
[RESPONSE:]
To the promised land!
[FINAL CHANT – FULL COMPANY WITH BOW ORDER]
[CHANT 1 – ENSAMBLE AND ORCHESTRA/BAND]
[FULL COMPANY:]
Here we go –
[(Ensemble bows)]
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,
[(Ensemble gestures to the Orchestra and Band for recognition)]
[CHANT 2 – DANCERS, STOMP CORPS, ARTISANS, GUARDS BOW]
[FULL COMPANY:]
[(sung with rhythmic energy; Ensemble waves step forward: dancers, stomp corps, artisans, guards)]
Here we go –
[(dancers, stomp corps, artisans, guards bow)]
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, [CHANT 3 – PRINCIPAL CAST EXCEPT MOSES]
[FULL COMPANY:]
[(sung with celebratory flair; each principal takes a bow in sequence)]
Here we go –
[(other soloists bow, then Pharaoh bows, then Miriam bows, then Aaron bows)]
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,
[FINAL MOMENT – MOSES + FULL CAST]
[Moses steps front and center. The cast forms a line behind him. Everyone joins hands and raises their arms high.]
[MOSES + FULL CAST:]
[(sung with triumphant finality as all arms lift)]
To the promised land!
[All cast take a unified bow. Afrobeat percussion hits one final celebratory accent. Lights fade to warm gold as the curtain falls.]