Will.i.am on Sunday launched a tune and music video endorsing Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president.
The Black Eyes Peas singer launched the tune, dubbed “Sure She Can,” two days earlier than the election, wherein Harris is dealing with off in opposition to Republican nominee Donald Trump.
The lyrics to the tune embody: “Mama, what’s unsuitable with America? Why can’t we get alongside in America? One thing’s occurring in America. Individuals entertained by the predator.”
He goes on to sing that America was once united however is now “simply divided” as footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is proven.
“All of us immigrants totally different characters however collectively, you understand, we might break down the boundaries so registers and vote on your life,” the lyrics proceed. “Do it on your daughters and your sons and your spouse. In case you a girl then vote on your rights, and don’t allow them to take away your proper. We might be higher than we ever been. We about to have a girl president.”
The refrain repeats “sure she will be able to,” whereas the video additionally reveals scenes of individuals voting on the polls, a shot of the Statue of Liberty and a woman holding an American flag waving within the breeze. One other picture reveals folks protesting exterior the Capitol with indicators studying “Bans off our our bodies.”
Will.i.am posted the video on YouTube and on social media. On Instagram, he included the caption that learn, partially: “This can be a heartfelt anthem celebrating Kamala Harris and the ability of each folks… With Election Day simply across the nook, i needed to attain the motion, and create a name to motion, and a promise of what we will obtain collectively… Be part of me as we shine a highlight not solely on the journey of Kamala Harris and the change thats coming, but additionally on the on a regular basis heroes and #PowerfulWoman who breathe life into the world. 🙌🏾 This can be a celebration of resilience, hope, and unstoppable spirit…”
He added that the tune and video have been meant to have fun moms, single moms, stepmothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, wives, greatest buddies, “fearless warriors, queens, princesses, presidents, CEO’s [sic], docs, nurses, coders, scientists, astronauts, researchers, preachers, care takers, legislation makers [sic], nurturers, lecturers, tutors, professors, entrepreneurs, bosses and the doorway to LIFE that ladies are.”
The tune is perhaps thought-about a sequel of kinds to will.i.am’s 2008 tune (and video) “Sure We Can,” which helped mobilize voters for Barack Obama.
