Risk It All

"Risk It All"
General information
Albums	The Color Purple (soundtrack)
Song information
Composer	H.E.R. Jimmy Napes
Lyrics	H.E.R. Jimmy Napes
Performers	USHER H.E.R.

"Risk It All" is a song featured on the soundtrack album for the 2023 musical film The Color Purple, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker.

Background

The song explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the courage to take chances. It also captures the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their relationships and personal struggles, highlighting the importance of taking risks for love and personal growth. The song is performed by USHER and H.E.R., whose powerful vocals bring depth and emotion to it. Their performance adds a layer of authenticity and soul to the film's soundtrack, making it a memorable moment in the narrative.

Lyrics

Mmm
Let's go, yeah
Oh, oh, ooh
Oh, oh
Mmm
Yeah, yeah, yeah, baby
Listen

Like a condition, like a religion
So easily mistreated, scary decision
Sometimes it's H--- and sometimes it's Heaven
It's overcomplicated, but, baby

I don't mind
Feelin' like I'm bound to fall
Close my eyes
Baby, I would risk it all, yeah

Sometimes it's tragic, so problematic
People are cryin' for it, people are dyin' for it
Always the reason (Always) we still believe it (These days)
Somethin' that leaves us hurtin' is worth it

I don't mind
Feelin' like I'm bound to fall (Fallin', fallin', oh yeah)
Close my eyes
Baby, I would risk it all, oh, oh

Just to be in love (Love)
Be, be in love (Love)
Oh, I just wanna be (Be in love, love)
Be in love (Love, yeah)

I don't mind
Feelin' like I'm bound to fall (Oh, baby)
Baby, I close my eyes
Baby, I would risk it all, oh, oh (Ooh, I)
I don't mind
Feelin' like I'm bound to fall (Fall)
Oh, close my eyes
Baby, I would risk it all

Oh, just to be in love
Be in love
Be in love
Be in love, be in love, love, yeah

v - e - d

Media The Color Purple (soundtrack/video) • The Color Purple (2023) (soundtrack/video) Books: The Color Purple Characters Celie Harris Johnson • Nettie Harris • Shug Avery • Miss Millie • Sofia • Albert Johnson • Harpo Johnson • Mary Agnes • Mama • Ol' Mister Johnson • Samuel Avery • First Lady • Alphonso Harris • Henry Broadnax • Grady Locations Georgia • Africa • Memphis • Harpo's Juke Joint • Celie's Fancy Pants • Mister's House • Elmira Movie Theater • General Store • Deadwood Beach • Shug's House • Tennessee Songs 1985 film: Makidada • Junk Bucket Blues • The Dirty Dozens • Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) • Don't Make Me No Never Mind (Slow Drag) • Heaven Belongs to You • Old Ship of Zion • Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin' • Hot Lips • Scarification Chant and Katutoku Corinne • Body and Soul 2023 film: Huckleberry Pie • Mysterious Ways • She Be Mine • Keep It Movin' • Lily of the Field • Workin' • Too Beautiful for Words • Hell No! • Arkansas Blues • Shug Avery • Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) • Shake That Thing • Dear God - Shug • Prove It On Me Blues • (It Will Have To Do) Until The Real Thing Comes Along • Push Da Button • What About Love? • Agoo • Heaven Help This Heart Of Mine • My Faith Looks Up To Thee • Miss Celie's Pants • Black And Blue • I'm Here • The Color Purple • Superpower (I) Music From and Inspired By: Risk It All • No Love Lost • Lifeline • Finally • When I Can't Do Better • There Will Come a Day • Any Worse • You See Me • All I Need • 100 • Eternity • No Time • Girls