Will.i.am on Sunday launched a track 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, during which Harris is going through off towards Republican nominee Donald Trump.
The lyrics to the track embrace: “Mama, what’s incorrect with America? Why can’t we get alongside in America? One thing’s occurring in America. Folks 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 may break down the limitations so registers and vote to your life,” the lyrics proceed. “Do it to your daughters and your sons and your spouse. Should you a lady then vote to your rights, and don’t allow them to take away your proper. We may very well be higher than we ever been. We about to have a lady president.”
The refrain repeats “sure she will be able to,” whereas the video additionally exhibits scenes of individuals voting on the polls, a shot of the Statue of Liberty and a lady holding an American flag waving within the breeze. One other picture exhibits individuals 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, partly: “This can be a heartfelt anthem celebrating Kamala Harris and the facility of each individuals… With Election Day simply across the nook, i wished to attain the motion, and create a name to motion, and a promise of what we will obtain collectively… Be a part of me as we shine a highlight not solely on the journey of Kamala Harris and the change thats coming, but in addition 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 track and video have been meant to have a good time moms, single moms, stepmothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, wives, finest associates, “fearless warriors, queens, princesses, presidents, CEO’s [sic], docs, nurses, coders, scientists, astronauts, researchers, preachers, care takers, regulation makers [sic], nurturers, lecturers, tutors, professors, entrepreneurs, bosses and the doorway to LIFE that ladies are.”
The track is likely to be thought of a sequel of types to will.i.am’s 2008 track (and video) “Sure We Can,” which helped mobilize voters for Barack Obama.