As Americans head to the polls on Election Day, Will.i.am has dropped a powerful anthem, “Yes She Can,” endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The Black Eyed Peas co-founder released the track just two days before the vote, blending a message of hope and unity with a clear political endorsement.
“This is a heartfelt anthem celebrating Kamala Harris and the power of everyday people,” Will.i.am wrote on Instagram. He also called the track “a call to action” as he urged listeners to vote. The song’s lyrics tackle pressing issues and urge citizens to engage with the election: “We all immigrants different characters, but together, you know, we could break down the barriers.”
With a nod to his iconic 2008 Obama-era song “Yes We Can,” this track reimagines the hopeful message of political engagement. The new release is both a call to arms and a tribute to American women. Will.i.am dedicates the song “to all women everywhere,” recognizing mothers, sisters, entrepreneurs, scientists, and leaders as central to the country’s future.
Rallying Cry for Unity and Change
The lyrics in “Yes She Can” dive into the polarized political climate. Will.i.am confronts this head-on, with lines like, “People entertained by the predator,” highlighting the divisive rhetoric in today’s America. In a powerful moment, he addresses the importance of voting, “If you a woman then vote for your rights, and don’t let them take away your rights.”
The music video amplifies this message, showing visuals of Americans casting ballots, images of the Statue of Liberty, and protestors with signs reading, “Bans off our bodies.” The imagery speaks to the track’s themes of unity and empowerment.
“This song is more than just about Kamala,” Will.i.am added. “It’s about the movement, the people, the heroes who make change happen every day.” With “Yes She Can,” he’s hoping to inspire voters nationwide, just as he did in 2008. This time, however, he’s rallying around the potential of a woman president.