Please Pharoah Let Us Go Free
Please Pharoah, Let Us Go – a song about Egyptian bondage.
There are moments in history when human suffering rises like a cry from the earth itself — a cry so deep, so raw, that only God can answer it.
The story of Israel in Egypt is one of those moments.
For generations, God’s people lived under crushing oppression: forced labor, cruelty, humiliation, and a system designed to break their spirit. Their identity, freedom, and dignity were buried under brick and mortar… yet their faith endured.
And in that darkness, something beautiful happened:
Jehovah God listened.
Not distantly.
Not passively.
But with the heart of a Father who refuses to ignore His children.
He remembered His covenant with Abraham.
He remembered His promises.
And He acted.
“Let My People Go” — A Message That Shook an Empire
Jehovah God didn’t whisper His answer.
He declared it.
Through Moses — a man who once doubted himself — Jehovah spoke the words that would change the world:
“Let my people go.”
(Exodus 5:1)
Those four words were not just a demand.
They were liberation wrapped in a sentence — a divine rescue mission already in motion.
The ten plagues that followed were not acts of chaos or cruelty.
They were purposeful, measured, and deeply symbolic:
Each plague dismantled a supposed Egyptian god.
Each judgment exposed the emptiness of human power.
Each sign loosened the chains that held God’s people captive.
Darkness fell over Egypt, but light shone on Israel.
The message was unmistakable:
No oppressor is stronger than Jehovah.
A Modern Echo of an Ancient Cry
When we look at our world today, we see modern “Egypts” everywhere:
systems that exploit
governments that oppress
greed that crushes the poor
injustice that silences the vulnerable
suffering that seems to have no end
People still cry out under the weight of this system.
And just as He did before, Jehovah hears.
He sees every hidden injustice.
Every tear.
Every silent prayer whispered in the dark.
Nothing escapes His notice.
The deliverance of ancient Israel foreshadows a far greater liberation — one that Jesus himself spoke of when he taught us to pray:
“Let Your Kingdom come.”
(Matthew 6:10)
A new world.
A restored earth.
Freedom for all who trust in Jehovah.
This modern “Exodus” will not come through political power or human strength.
It will come through the same God who brought His people through the Red Sea on dry land.
A Song of Faith, Waiting, and Expectation
The song “Please Pharaoh, Let Us Go” was created from this place of longing and hope.
It captures:
the tension Israel felt in their waiting
the sorrow of suffering
the exhaustion of being held down
the anticipation of freedom
the faith that Jehovah never forgets His people
And just like ancient Israel, we wait — not in despair, but with confidence.
Because the God who delivered then is the same God who will deliver again.
Hold On — Your Red Sea Is Coming
If you’re feeling trapped, discouraged, or weighed down by circumstances that seem unchangeable…
Remember this:
Jehovah did not abandon Israel.
He does not abandon you.
Your cry matters.
Your pain is seen.
Your hope is not in vain.
And when Jehovah moves,
He moves powerfully, decisively, and with unstoppable love.
May this song strengthen your heart and remind you that freedom is part of God’s identity.
He is the Liberator.
The Deliverer.
The One who breaks chains — and always will.
Lyrics
Wait – wait!
Oh yes, wait just a minute Pharaoh,
Wait – Wait!
Wait, mighty Pharaoh!
Please, mighty Pharaoh, let us go
Let Jehovah’s people leave your land, you know.
Please, please Pharaoh, don’t harden your mind
It’s been a mighty long time—
We’ve been slaves in this darkness and grime.
[Verse 1]
There must be some freedom today,
A word from Moses come our way.
Please, mighty Pharaoh, hear and see:
Jehovah says, “Let My people free.”
We’ve been standing here waiting, Pharaoh,
So-so-so wearily…
Watching the plagues fall one by one—
Proof that Jehovah is the One.
Please Pharaoh, let us go
Is there mercy in that heart of stone?
Please, Pharaoh, don’t turn away—
We gotta leave Egypt someday.
[Verse 2]
So many signs have passed you by—
Blood in the river, frogs piled high,
Lice in the dust, thick swarms of flies,
A darkness covering all your skies.
Your pride stood tall, but truth rings louder:
Boils on skin and hail like powder,
Locust storms that stripped your trees,
And death that brought you to your knees.
Please Pharaoh, let us go
Is there freedom in your decree?
You know it’s been so long – Pharaoh, Pharaoh!
Yeah—since we tasted liberty.
[Bridge]
You better wait a minute—wait a minute!
Wait, wait a minute!
Jehovah opened waters—can you hear it?
We’re walking through, the sea dividing—
Israel safe, while you come riding.
Wait a minute
Wait a minute, Pharaoh!
The waters crash.
No more chains, no more sorrow!
[Verse 3]
Wait!
Wait just a minute, nations—wait!
Wait, wait a minute!
The world keeps pressing, but soon you’ll see:
Jehovah will bring deliverance again.
So many troubles pass us by—
Corruption, greed, injustice high.
But soon His Kingdom will draw near,
And every heart will lose its fear.
Please Jehovah, look and see
Your people waiting patiently.
Please, please Sovereign, set us free—
Bring paradise and liberty.
[Outro]
Wait a minute, wait a minute!
Wait, wait a minute!
Soon He’ll end this wicked system!
Wait a minute, Sovereign Ruler!
Deliver the letter—the promise forever!
The sooner the better
The sooner the better
