Philadelphia Strong is a new unifying anthem created for Philadelphia — written, produced, engineered, and performed entirely by Philly talent spanning several generations. Led by powerhouse vocalist Namarah, produced by the talented and respected Brendan McGeehan, and co-produced by John O. Senior, the song is a love letter to our grit, pride, and legacy as The Original Music City.
Songwriters Angela Falco and Joe Reilly have captured the spirit of Philadelphia in this thrilling new composition.
From soul to struggle, jazz to joy, “Philadelphia Strong” flips the narrative — “no one likes us, we don’t care” — to “we love us, and we think you should, too.” As the city prepares to welcome 56 million visitors for PHL250 and the FIFA World Cup in 2026, this anthem aims to become the soundtrack of our moment. A unifying, celebratory, and enduring musical legacy that invites locals and visitors alike to experience the Philly we know and love.
We are Philadelphia Strong.
Please visit the Philadelphia Strong website for more information and merchandise.
Philadelphia Strong
Angela Falco/Joe Reilly/Brendan McGeehan
© 2025 Philadelphia Strong Productions, LLC
Intro
Verse 1
Calling those of spirit
Love and freedom for all
Brave and strong together
Victory ours to call
If you're down
Come on up
Out of luck
Don’t give up
Streets of gold
Room for all
We’ve got fight, never more to fall
Chorus
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
You know we found a home
Verse 2
Some will run from the dream
But dreaming is part of the race
Who will be a witness
Let's stand up for this place
If you're down, come on up
Out of luck, don't give up
Streets of gold
Room for all
We will fight always standing tall
Chorus
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
You know we found a home
Philadelphia (ad lib)
Philadelphia (ad lib)
Philadelphia
You know we found a home (ad lib)
We got a home (ad lib)
Don't you know this is our home.
Outro
Credits
Recorded at Elm Street Studios, Conshohocken, Pa.
Angela Falco – Writer, Piano, Flute, Piccolo
Joseph Francis Reilly – Writer
Brendan McGeehan – Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Bass, Writer
John O. Senior – Co-Producer, Engineer
Namarah – Vocalist
Arjun Dube – Drums
Kevin Hanson – Guitar
Judye Reilly – Assistant
Nancy Kimmons – Assistant
Alston Choir
Waverly Alston – Arranger
Laura Hall-Carney
Tiffeny Ciodelle
Darcell Coklay
John Eggleston
Dwayne Grannum
Lydia Hilliard
Alexander Ortiz
Helena Reich
Cyrile Trawick
Kennedy Wilson
String Section
Bill Jolly – Arranger
Albert Douglas – 1st Violin
Vilme Joselin – 2nd Violin
Nina Wilkerson – Viola
Ajibola Rivers – Cello
A new anthem for Philadelphia.
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Visit the Philadelphia Strong website for more information.