H.E.R. Reveals New Song, ‘I Can’t Breathe’ and You Need to Listen
Inspired by the worldwide on-going protests for Black Lives Matter, the R&B singer debuted the song on June 10.
H.E.R. shared the track during her performance in the iHeartRadio Living Room Concert Series. The virtual show featured H.E.R. with her four-piece band socially distancing in a Brooklyn studio, and it served as a fundraiser for the National Urban League, a civil rights and urban advocacy organization.
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H.E.R. started the show with her latest song, titled “I Can’t Breathe.” The song was heavily inspired by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, MN. The lyrics, accompanied by a sorrowful acoustic tune, include some of Floyd’s last words: “I can’t breathe / You’re taking my life from me / I can’t breathe / Will anyone fight for me?”
Since the beginning of June, H.E.R. expressed her support for Black Lives Matter. She used her social media to share ways to help the movement, promote Black businesses, call for justice, and more. With this song, H.E.R. hopes to recognize the protesters fighting for justice and equality.
“These lyrics were kind of easy to write because it came from a conversation of what’s been happening right now, what’s been happening and the change that we need to see,” H.E.R. shared during the concert. “I think music is powerful when it comes to change and when it comes to healing. That’s why I wrote this song, to make a mark in history and I hope this song does that.”
Make sure to listen to H.E.R.’s new song, “I Can’t Breathe.” While you’re doing so, remember also that there are many ways that you can help support Black Lives Matter. Click here to find some suggestions, like petitions to sign, organizations to donate to, and more.
