John Legend Ft. Common - | Glory

The "torch" represents equality being passed from the elders of the Civil Rights era to today's youth.

Phrases like "hands to the Heavens" and "even Jesus got his crown" suggest that the pursuit of justice is a divine mission. John Legend ft. Common - Glory

The song was written for Selma , which depicts the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery. The "torch" represents equality being passed from the

The song emphasizes that "no one can win a war individually," calling for a partnership between the "wisdom of the elders" and "young people's energy". 3. Musical Structure Behind the Lyrics - Common and John Legend: "Glory" The song emphasizes that "no one can win

It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song (2015), the Golden Globe (2015), and a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media (2016).

References to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ("a king became regal") and Rosa Parks ("That’s why Rosa sat on the bus") ground the song in history.

The song employs several literary devices to convey its message of resilience and hope: