On Sunday, Will.I.Am released a new song and music video in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, just two days before the election against Republican incumbent Donald Trump. The Black Eyed Peas frontman uses the song to rally support for Harris and address key issues facing Americans.
In the lyrics, Will.i.am sings, “Mama, what’s wrong with America?/ Why can’t we get along in America?/ Something’s going on in America./ People entertained by the predator.” The song explores themes of division, lamenting that America, once united, is now “just divided.”
The video juxtaposes these lyrics with footage from the January 6 Capitol riot, highlighting a sense of urgency. He calls on listeners to “register and vote for your life” and emphasizes the importance of voting to protect rights, especially for women. “Do it for your daughters and your sons and your wife.
If you a woman, vote for your rights, and don’t let them take away your right,” he sings. Will.i.am ultimately celebrates the idea of America’s first woman president, repeating the chorus, “Yes she can.”
The video shows powerful imagery of American unity, with scenes of people voting, the Statue of Liberty, and a young girl waving the American flag. Other clips feature protests outside the Capitol, where people hold signs reading, “Bans off our bodies.”
The artist posted the video on YouTube and across social media, captioning his Instagram post with, “This is a heartfelt anthem celebrating Kamala Harris and the power of every people.”
He expressed his hope that the song would “score the movement” and inspire action.
Will.i.am describes “Yes She Can” as a tribute to the resilience and hope embodied by women everywhere. He celebrates “mothers, single mothers, stepmothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, wives, best friends, fearless warriors, queens, presidents, CEOs, doctors, nurses, coders, scientists, astronauts, researchers, caregivers, lawmakers, nurturers, teachers, tutors, professors, entrepreneurs, and the doorway to life that women are.”
He connects the track to his 2008 anthem, “Yes We Can,” which played a significant role in rallying voters for Barack Obama, creating a powerful continuity between the two calls for progress.
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