"Power had been cried by those stronger than me straight into the face that tells you to rattle your chains if you love being free." That line is so deep and it gives me chills every time.

Love how Hozier fell off the face of the earth for 4 years, just came back like nothing happened and snatched all our weaves😂😂😂😂

I love how she looks fascinated by him when hes belting LOL!

Mavis' deep sigh at 3:05 when Hozier sings "'Cause power is my love when my love reaches to me" is so beautiful. It really makes that line

This is ART.

The fact that this is live is absolutely insane to me.

The contrast between the two: one black, on white, one older, one younger, one female, one male, one short and one tall. They have had two vastly different experiences in their lives and still came together to make this song. This, too, is full of power.

That little old lady can still rip that voice the way few others can. Absolute LEGEND.

When music feels magical... Mavis Staples is having so much fun(Legend)... I'm also glad to be alive in this era with Hozier

I’m so happy to be alive in the same era as Hozier. His voice is amazing and his music makes my life less miserable. I’m so grateful for his work and for him speaking up as not many people do so. I cannot wait for his more music to come and I hope i can listen to him live someday

Mavis cried power. Andrew Hozier-Byrne cried power. And we cried tears of joy.

The contrast between the reverb-laden backing vocals, the smooth, soaring, lead lines of Hozier, and the rough, intent growling of Mavis is what really brings this song to life.

And now, Hozier cried power! 🎵

Such an iconic song. Mavis is a brilliant choice for this. Thank you Hozier for your truth and power.

I love how they both look so very thrilled to work with each other. It's awesome ,she is his fan as well. Very powerful song. Their physical differences make it more meaningful too I think. united in spirit.

he's a faerie y'all. faeries can’t lie which is why hozier said “no comment” as to whether he is one of the folk, but then in another question, said “time moves differently in the fae realm” and qualified his statement with “i’m joking,” which suspiciously falls in line with the fact that the fae are notorious for being mischievous. therefore, we can make the assumption that his statement was not a lie but also not the full truth. in this essay i will

he is so tall and she is so short... i love it

Okay but Mavis at 3:15 is... chills. I love her so much

"...everything we're denied, by keeping the divide..."

Last night, I saw Hozier (Andrew) perform 'Nina cried Power' at The Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX. He gave a big window of stage time to talk about Mavis and all she had done during our civil rights movement and how that directly affected the N. Ireland revolution. The audience went wild for this song! What spins my mind around even more is just one month ago, I saw Mavis Staples playing on this same exact stage with Ziggy Marlee and Trombone Shorty! Hozier is a powerful, beautiful, peaceful, intense and beyond creative force for our times and I am grateful for his presence on our planet. When ever you get a chance to see him and his band live do it - Best show EVER!! 😍

It's not the waking, it's the rising It is the grounding of a foot uncompromising It's not forgoeing of the lie It's not the opening of eyes It's not the waking, it's the rising It's not the shade, we should be past it It's the light, and it's the obstacle that casts it It's the heat that drives the light It's the fire it ignites It's not the waking, it's the rising It's not the song, it is the singing It's the hearing of a human spirit ringing It is the bringing of the line It is the baring of the rhyme It's not the waking, it's the rising And I could cry power (power) Power (power) Power Nina cried power Billie cried power Mavis cried power And I could cry power Power (power) Power (power) Power Curtis cried power Patti cried power Nina cried power It's not the wall but what's behind it The fear of fellow men, his mere assignment And everything that we're denied By keeping the divide It's not the waking, it's the rising And I could cry power (power) Power (power) Oh, power Nina cried power Lennon cried power James Brown cried power And I could cry power Power (power) Power (power) Power, lord B.B. cried power Joni cried power Nina cried power And I could cry power Power has been cried by those stronger than me Straight into the face that tells you To rattle your chains if you love being free

Can we take a moment to appreciate mavis's voice too😍😍😍

There’s no way this is live !!!! It sounds exactly like the studio version 😳😳 they’re gods

MAVIS REALLY OUT HERE FLEXING THOSE VOCALS ON US MORTALS I CANT! 😭😭

A song that produces a chilling sound that makes you hyped. What a paradox.

Mavis is what Hozier does to my soul personified 👼

Knowing the story behind this and how much Hozier wanted Mavis to sing it with him.. I get chills every time...

How many other 79 year olds would be so brilliant as Mavis?

I love that little wonderous sigh at 3:07- she was just taking in the room's energy before she went for those textured power notes.

Can Mavis just adopt me as one of her thousands of grandchildren

The way he looks at Queen Mavis with such admiration and adoration. So very sweet. This song is amazing and I LOVE their voices together! Freaking chills every time from the words to the arrangement.... it's perfection.

It’s so great to see Mavis perform.... her voice is so unique. I am a great fan of the Staples Singers and I just want to thank Hozier for taking this great soul sound into the future!

what a fucking legendary song... i keep listening to it & i keep crying every time. keep makin those power anthems you ledge ❤️

Nina Simone what a women she was

"Its not the song its the singing, Its the the heaven of the human spirit ringin" beautiful words

I love how much they respect each other in this video. You can see how happy they are to be singing together.

I need more songs of these two. It’s great to see them sing together. Ugh i can’t describe this beautiful feeling with detailed words because I’m not so eloquent but I just wanna say I LOVE IT.

Unintentionally, Hozier is the binding voice behind this song. It is, within him, that we gain the meaning.

This actually gave me shivers to watch and listen to. So much absolutely phenomenal talent in one room. Mavis Staples was right, Hozier has so much soul it's scandalous

Mavis Staples is iconic! God bless her! Hozier's talent keeps maturing. I hope he's around as long as Ms Staples has been. Two powerhouses, which is appropriate for this song.

mavis staples' voice gives me goosebumps😍❤

Speaking of power, Mavis Staples, your iconic voice is amazing. Thnx Hozier!

their voices blend together so freaking well

Writing this song, or rather hymn, gained him the sheer honour of singing with Mavis Staples, and the pleasure of telling her in a song how he admires her.

We've missed you Hozier, the kid done good.

their smiles are everything 😍

Let this be our voting song in the U.S.

The wait was worth it. This is a masterpiece. Absolutely phenomenal and perfect in every way.

Goosebumps every single time!

Now Nina Simone is alive through this masterpiece.

My knees lose all strength when his voice hits the air.

If a song gives you goosebumps each and every time you hear it, if when you listen to it you charge with powerful vibrations and good energy, then that song is no longer just a song, it is a prayer.

Showing the drummer and the rest of the band some love from South Florida, USA! ♥♥♥

Probably on of the greatest song ever written performed by such extraordinary voices. It’s hard not to tear up from its message. 🤎

I love how she looks so tiny, but Mavis Staples presence makes her the biggest in the room

Mavis Staples and Hozier! OMG!

Years ago I was flying from Manila to New York. The plane developed a problem and we were held over in Hawaii. I turned on the tv in my hotel room and watched Mavis scatting along with a guitarist, blew my mind. I stayed my first night in NY with a well known singer (GG) and told her about the experience. She said everyone in the industry knew Mavis was The Best.. still is. Great pairing..

This is a fucking MASTERPIECE of a song and live performance! Thanks to those sound engineers for making them sound like they should! I saw them in Reno and they played so effing well it was magical. Mavis said it all at the end of the song "waaaaahooo!"

THIS! THIS THIS THIS! Rattle those chains people! Freedom is power!

Oh my sweet dearest Mavis How I love ya ma'am I do believe Staple Singers they've all cried POWER as well! Right on!

"It's not the song, it is the singing." Yeah it's most definitely both

It’s been a decade since I absolutely became enthralled by an artist; Hozier is a gift 💜👏🏾🙏🏾 This song lifts my spirits and will be the soundtrack of 2023 for me. Ms. Mavis is legend!

Ach, You lucky bastard! You recorded with Mavis Staples. She makes everything better. She doesn't even need to sing. Even better, if she does. You're all a feast for the ears in this one.

Hozier cried power!!!

I can not stop listening to this song. It is so inspiring and it has moved me to tears more than once. I can not wait to see Hozier live in Hamburg in November. For me he is one of the most talented and inspiring artists I know. Thank you Hozier.

this song makes you feel like you're ready to take on the entire world

How mavis looks at hozier & smiles....just lights up my heart

mavis’ looks so happy during this and it’s so heartwarming

Mavis Staples' smile makes me so happy :)

Hozier is magic.

Mama mavis is so precious. She looks so happy

Prince I am sure would be very impressed

The bass on this one - orgasmic.

Not an emotional person really, but this song brings tears near the surface every time. THIS is art.

A year on and this song still gives me chills, just stirs something deep in my soul and all my hairs stand to attention! Sublime.

When I first heard this song I taught they were just random names but really listening to it and finding out the true meaning is.....I don't even have words to describe it.

The fact that this version sounds exactly like the studio version is AMAZING!!

Mavis Staples is so precious oml

Thanks for everything brother Hozier, peace and love from Iran

I love Mavis Staples and mannn what a combo

This song is underated, it's a masterpiece.the music,the lyrics, heavenly voices...

My heart just went nuts. This is the most beautiful thing in the world.

Hozier singing: Goose bumps, big time. Mavis Staples joining in: goose bumps, head to toe.

Unreal raw emotion from all the artists and musicians here, great soul, great music and a great tribute to some of the worlds best. So much love for this song x

he sings so effortlessly and his voice is so powerful and strong, I'm in awe every time I hear him, amazing, what a gift

Yep. He is most definitely "of the Fae" I am convinced because this is pure magic. Hozier, good God. 💜

Can i say that i absolute adore Mavis in this video? I mean of course,jesus has some crazy pipes, but damn, i just love mrs Staples! :D

It's not the wakin', it's the risin' It is the groundin' of a foot uncompromisin' It's not forgoin' of the lie It's not the openin' of eyes It's not the wakin', it's the risin' It's not the shade we should be casting It's the light and it's the obstacle that casts it It's the heat that drives the light It's the fire it ignites It's not the wakin', it's the risin' It's not the song, it is the singin' It's the heaven of the human spirit ringin' It is the bringin' of the line It is the bearin' of the lie It's not the wakin', it's the risin' And I could cry power (power) Power (power) Power (power) Nina cried power Billie cried power Linus cried power And I could cry power Power (power) Power (power) Power Curtis cried power Kenny cried power Nina cried power It's not the war but what's behind it Oh, the fear of how men is near assignment And everythin' that we're denied by keepin' the divide It's not the wakin', it's the risin' And I could cry power (power) Power (power) Power (power) Nina cried power Lenny cried power James Brown cried power And I could cry power Power (power) Power (power) Power Billie cried power Junie cried power Nina cried power And I could cry power Power has been cried by those stronger than me Straight into the face that tells you to grab on your chains If you love bein' free Ah, lord I could cry power Power (power) 'Cause power is my love and my righteous to me James Brown cried power Sieger cried power Minnie cried power Woman cried power Yeah ah, power James cried power Millie cried power Kenny cried power Billie, power Jillian, power Woody, power Nina cried power

A beautiful masterpiece! It's not the wakin' it's the risin'! ❤️

First masterpiece song from this lovely Irish gentleman imo. Eternal and magnificent.

An emotional powerhouse.

listened to this a lot and only just realised how much i didn’t even notice the music , their voices are just the only things that matter

Loving Mavis' delight at the end! *Love Hozier!* ♥♥♥

This song brings out deeply buried emotions I never knew I had.

One of the most powerful songs of 21st century.

I absolutely LOVE this!! They both look so happy. I also love how some people commenting don't know exactly who THE Mavis Staples is. Talk about crying power!!

My boyfriend and I connected over your music. On our first date he played some of your music and I new we were meant to be ♡

3:08 That breath that Mavis takes is exactly how I feel when I listen to this song. The gratitude for all those in the past who sacrificed to make the world even just a little bit better. Thank you Mavis, thank you Hozier, thank you Nina!

2 years later - Keep coming back. Just beautiful and exquisite ❤

The only time I've seen this guy smile on stage has been with Mavis