Discover the story of the song > Deliver Us – original west end cast of the prince of egypt

The song is called "Deliver Us" and it's about a group of slaves, referred to as "Your people", who are crying out to God for help. The protagonist is praying for deliverance, and their mother sings them a lullaby about the hope of one day reaching the "Promised Land" where they can live free. The song ends with a reference to Moses, who is seen as a symbol of hope for the slaves, as they hope he will be able to lead them to freedom.