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Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A behind-the-scenes look into the music video for "The Only Way Out" by Andra Day, featured in the motion picture "Ben Hur."
Written by: Andra Day and Dave Wood
Directed by: Myriam Santos
Based on one of the greatest stories ever told, BEN-HUR is coming to theatres August 19th! Get your tickets now: tickets.benhurmovie.com
The Only Way Out
Performed by Andra Day
From the Motion Picture “Ben Hur”
© 2016 Warner Bros. Records/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc./Paramount Pictures Corporation
“Courtesy of” Warner Bros. Records
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Lyrics:
The Only Way Out by Andra Day
If you could look inside my life
and use my eyes
would you pity me
Would you see the desperate nights
and all the lies
that brought me to my knees
i keep thinking that i have to make you fall the way I fell from your betrayal
to bring me peace of mind
I won't let you move along, just walk away and wear the cape
like your some hero
I can't hear love cause we're at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh I'm in a cage
and I hear mercy say
I'm hear now
and it's the only way out
but revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but I'm still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
it's the only way out
I used to hear my father say
counter play ends in defeat
I said I'd never be that way
try to make you pay
because it would cost me
But you owe me so much more than what you gave to this
guess every story twists
people tell me let it go
and forgive
I can't hear love cause we're at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh I'm in a cage
and I hear mercy say
I'm hear now
and it's the only way out
but revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but I'm still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
it's the only way
Oh (4x)
Mercy is the only way out
Mercy gave me my way out
A behind-the-scenes look into the music video for "The Only Way Out" by Andra Day, featured in the motion picture "Ben Hur."
Written by: Andra Day and Dave Wood
Directed by: Myriam Santos
Based on one of the greatest stories ever told, BEN-HUR is coming to theatres August 19th! Get your tickets now: tickets.benhurmovie.com
The Only Way Out
Performed by Andra Day
From the Motion Picture “Ben Hur”
© 2016 Warner Bros. Records/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc./Paramount Pictures Corporation
“Courtesy of” Warner Bros. Records
Connect with Andra:
andraday.com
facebook.com/AndraDayMusic
twitter.com/AndraDayMusic
instagram.com/andra_day
Lyrics:
The Only Way Out by Andra Day
If you could look inside my life
and use my eyes
would you pity me
Would you see the desperate nights
and all the lies
that brought me to my knees
i keep thinking that i have to make you fall the way I fell from your betrayal
to bring me peace of mind
I won't let you move along, just walk away and wear the cape
like your some hero
I can't hear love cause we're at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh I'm in a cage
and I hear mercy say
I'm hear now
and it's the only way out
but revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but I'm still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
it's the only way out
I used to hear my father say
counter play ends in defeat
I said I'd never be that way
try to make you pay
because it would cost me
But you owe me so much more than what you gave to this
guess every story twists
people tell me let it go
and forgive
I can't hear love cause we're at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh I'm in a cage
and I hear mercy say
I'm hear now
and it's the only way out
but revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but I'm still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
it's the only way
Oh (4x)
Mercy is the only way out
Mercy gave me my way out
![Andra Day - The Only Way Out, inspired by the motion picture Ben-Hur [Behind The Scenes]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WB1DvQjvtMI/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - The Only Way Out, inspired by the motion picture Ben-Hur [Behind The Scenes]
A behind-the-scenes look into the music video for The Only Way Out by Andra Day, featured in the motion picture Ben Hur.
Written by: Andra Day and Dave Wood
Directed by: Myriam Santos
Based on one of the greatest stories ever told, BEN-HUR is coming to theatres August 19th! Get your tickets now: http://tickets.benhurmovie.com/
The Only Way Out
Performed by Andra Day
From the Motion Picture “Ben Hur”
© 2016 Warner Bros. Records/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc./Paramount Pictures Corporation
“Courtesy of” Warner Bros. Records
Connect with Andra:
http://andraday.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AndraDayMusic
https://twitter.com/AndraDayMusic
https://instagram.com/andra_day/
Lyrics:
The Only Way Out by Andra Day
If you could look inside my life
and use my eyes
would you pity me
Would you see the desperate nights
and all the lies
that brought me to my knees
i keep thinking that i have to make you fall the way I fell from your betrayal
to bring me peace of mind
I wont let you move along, just walk away and wear the cape
like your some hero
I cant hear love cause were at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh Im in a cage
and I hear mercy say
Im hear now
and its the only way out
but revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but Im still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
its the only way out
I used to hear my father say
counter play ends in defeat
I said Id never be that way
try to make you pay
because it would cost me
But you owe me so much more than what you gave to this
guess every story twists
people tell me let it go
and forgive
I cant hear love cause were at war
and revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but oh Im in a cage
and I hear mercy say
Im hear now
and its the only way out
but revenge is so loud
and the bombs are so proud
but Im still in a cage
and I hear mercy saying now
its the only way
Oh (4x)
Mercy is the only way out
Mercy gave me my way out")
![Andra Day - Tigress & Tweed [GMA Performance]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Whkp6YivSYs/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - Tigress & Tweed [GMA Performance]
Andra Day performs Tigress & Tweed for ABCs Good Morning America
Director: Myriam Santos
http://myriamsantos.com
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Music from the Motion Picture) is out now: https://andraday.lnk.to/usvsbillieholiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday, directed by Lee Daniels. Streaming now on Hulu.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/USi-ppCfxEA
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#AndraDay #USvsBillieHoliday #GoldenGlobes")
![Andra Day - The Making of Forever Mine w/ Spike Lee [Extras]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y4xLawVcPJs/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - The Making of Forever Mine w/ Spike Lee [Extras]
Watch Andra Day talk about her experience working with Spike Lee.
Get Andras debut album Cheers To The Fall here: http://smarturl.it/CheersToTheFall
Watch the Official Video for Forever Mine here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGAMSfMflJI
Connect with Andra:
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https://www.facebook.com/AndraDayMusic
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![Andra Day - Strange Fruit [A GRAMMY® Salute to the Sounds of Change Performance]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y51FdZU0TnQ/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - Strange Fruit [A GRAMMY® Salute to the Sounds of Change Performance]
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Music from the Motion Picture) is out now: https://andraday.lnk.to/usvsbillieholiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday, directed by Lee Daniels. Streaming now on Hulu.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/USi-ppCfxEA
Connect with Andra:
https://instagram.com/andradaymusic
https://www.facebook.com/AndraDayMusic
https://twitter.com/AndraDayMusic
http://andraday.com/
#AndraDay #USvsBillieHoliday #Grammys")
![Andra Day - Heavy on My Mind ft. Wale [Official Audio]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YOM9YlnchIM/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - Heavy on My Mind ft. Wale [Official Audio]
Listen to Andra Days latest album CASSANDRA (cherith): https://andraday.lnk.to/cassandra
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HEAVY ON MY MIND (FEAT. WALE) LYRICS:
It takes patience to know when to stop
It takes wisdom to know when not to say goodbye It takes courage to see that you and me
Have run our course
Love ain’t easy
It weighs heavy on my mind
It weighs heavy on my mind (so heavy on my mind) Heavy on my mind (so heavy all the time)
Because I stay up waiting saving my love for you
It’s gonna be a wonderful summer Folarin Ralph
Sorry Charlie Murphy was having too much fun
They say you do too much when you tryna pursue the one
Im tryna find the balance
A balance of going goofy
A tutu could never suit me so truly you know what’s up
Dearly I love you dearly but clearly you dont see it
Fear of underachieving may lead to overthinking
yeah you got me but you got your freedom (High and free)
You hope im joking i hope you single
I fear you dont need me
Aware Im only dreaming
It’s weird I caught feelings by looking at magazines, I chill (chill) And then you running through my mind again
You and I are just a concept yeah
But I am hypnotized by them gold green eyes
I would die to be your contact yeah
I try to keep it light, be polite but its like you aint mine yet?
Until next time
Heavy on my mind (so heavy on my mind)
Heavy on my mind (so heavy all the time)
Because I stay up waiting waiting now saving my love for you
Its unusual doing usual things
And now it’s time to float
All the clouds have been waiting for me to ascend (they know who you are)
It weighs heavy on my mind
Heavy on my mind (so heavy on my mind)
Heavy on my mind (so heavy all the time)
Because I stay up waiting saving my love
Its so it’s so heavy on my mind (so heavy on my mind)
Heavy on my mind mind
Cause I stay up waiting saving my love for you (so heavy on my mind)
(stop playing with me)
Heavy on my mind
(like you ain’t elevating with me)
Heavy on my mind
(and I’m grateful for your patience but I’m anxious really) Because I stay up waiting
(so say it to me)
Saving my love
(you got it shawty)
For you")
![Andra Day - Strange Fruit [Official Music Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aMqB5V-UqOg/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - Strange Fruit [Official Music Video]
To hear more stories on America’s legacy of racial injustice, visit http://lynchinginamerica.eji.org, a project from the Equal Justice Initiative with support from Google.
Andra Day covers the iconic song Strange Fruit.” Originally performed by Billie Holiday in 1939, the song protests lynching, a form of racial terror which took more than 4,000 African American lives and reinforced white supremacy. Most states have no memorials commemorating lynching sites, some of which are featured in this video.
Andra, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, sheds light on this difficult history and the ways that racial injustice continues. In order to move forward, we must confront our past.
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![Andra Day - Bricks [Official Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bjNUkhN9yDQ/mqdefault.jpg "Andra Day - Bricks [Official Lyric Video]
Listen: https://andraday.lnk.to/Bricks
From the Film Exhibiting Forgiveness OUT NOW
🎨 https://www.exhibitingforgivenessfilm.com/
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#ExhibitingForgiveness #Bricks
BRICKS by Andra Day
What we do is what we do
Brick by brick thats how we move
No foundation
(building with bricks that we were never given)
I am your safe place (safe place)
(filling the places we were never filled in) And you are my treasure
Who can say its not a miracle
What we do is what we do
(Painting a picture we never envisioned)
We built what we’ve never seen before
(Forgiving when we have never known forgiveness)
Light came from the void
(Learning to hear when no one ever listened)
Who can say we’re not a miracle
Learning to heal when no one ever healed, healed us
She produced a miracle
Hands of pain and grace unfold
Empty but she filled you
Giving you life that she was never given
And now Im so grateful
She made all things possible
A firm foundation
Believing when her world gave nothing to believe (to believe in)
What we do is what we do
And brick by brick thats how we move New foundation
(built with bricks that we were never given)
CREDITS:
Director: Titus Kaphar
Producer: Stephanie Allain, Derek Cianfrance, Jamie Patricof, Sean Cotton, Titus Kaphar
Production Company: Exhibiting Forgiveness, LLC")
