Underdog
Underdog

Alicia Keys ft. Protoje, Chronixx - Underdog Lyrics

Mar 27, 2020
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Underdog Music Video

Underdog Lyrics

Oomba-oomba
Oomba-oomba-oomba
Oomba-oomba
Oomba-oomba-oomba

And I said get on your feet and live
Nothing but strength and blessings I bring (yeah)
And this one for all of my queens and kings (what?)
We are royalty, yup, they know dem ting (that's right)
I feel like the world really needs some change (yeah)
This can't be right, whole ting feel so strange (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Right now, all that we need is love
Some empathy, yes, the season com

They said I'll never make it
The dreams I'm chasing
I'm all alone
I am destined for greatness
Time to embrace it
Breaking the mold

Now they gon' see you
When you start out, they gon' give keep you down
But you find out what you're really worth
Then you go hard and you deal it rough
They gonna try and take it all away
Can't nobody take it all away
Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah-nah
Hurtin' you, lovin' you
Hurtin' 'til you've had enough

They said I'll never make it
The dreams I'm chasing
I'm all alone
I am destined for greatness
Time to embrace it
Breaking the mold

Oomba-oomba
Oomba-oomba-oomba
Oomba-oomba
Oomba-oomba-oomba, whoa

Ay, shorty
Tell everybody who ever doubt me
Nuh matta how it cloudy
I mek it out proudly
Oh, and now the venue get crowdy
They step inna mi show, clearly they dem never know me
Sometimes, the journey so lonely
Give thanks for the love that surround me, ooh
The love that my family show me
Yeah, we ah rise and it ah bun dem (yeah)
Still e Rasta man keep with God only (yeah)
More love to my daughters and my sons dem
And we cup runneth over like a fountain, yeah
They said

They said I'll never make it
The dreams I'm chasing
I'm all alone
(I am) I am destined for greatness (whoa)
Time to embrace it (ooh, yeah)
Breaking the mold (no, no, no)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Yeah, oh, ooh (ooh-ooh-ooh)

Writer(s): Alicia Augelo-Cook, Amy Wadge, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Jamar Rolando Mcnaughton, Johnny Mcdaid, Jonny Coffer, Oje Ken Ollivierre
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of the song 'Underdog' by Alicia Keys?

    'Underdog' was written by Alicia Keys, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Jonny Coffer, and Foy Vance.

  2. When was the song 'Underdog' by Alicia Keys released?

    'Underdog' was released on January 9, 2020, as the third single from Alicia Keys' seventh studio album, 'Alicia'.

  3. What accolades has the song 'Underdog' by Alicia Keys achieved?

    'Underdog' became a top 40 hit in many countries and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating 1,000,000 units recorded in the US.

  4. How was 'Underdog' by Alicia Keys received by music critics?

    The song received positive reviews from critics. Nick Levine of NME called it a 'slick pop-R&B single' with 'unpretentious and affecting' lyrics, while Gary Dinges from USA Today noted its relevance during the pandemic and social strife.

  5. Who are the featured artists in the remixes of 'Underdog'?

    The remixes of 'Underdog' feature reggae singers Protoje and Chronixx, American singer Nicky Jam, and Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro.

  6. Where has Alicia Keys performed 'Underdog' live?

    Alicia Keys has performed 'Underdog' live at numerous events, including the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, a fundraising concert from Milan, and during her Verzuz battle with John Legend.

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