Lava La Rue has shared new single ‘Humanity’.
The London creative has been on our radar for a while – a truly special songwriter and collaborator, they’re a key aspect of CLASH cover stars NINE8 Collective.
Lava’s own solo work is well worth seeking out. A flurry of projects have framed their skills, with debut album ‘STARFACE’ set to land this summer.
Ahead of this, new song ‘Humanity’ has gone online. Merging neo-soul aspects with indie-leaning song structures, Lava speaks her truth – the lyrics are rooted in real-life experience, and follow the loss of a close friendship to addiction.
Beautifully moving, ‘Humanity’ urges us all to reach towards light in times of darkness – it’s a vow not to give up on our common humanity. Lava comments…
This might be the most vulnerable I’ve ever been on a song. The verses follow a very literal experience about losing a friendship to addiction, but every time the chorus hits, it evolves into a response/reminder to not give up on humanity even when you feel like humanity has given up on you.
It’s about cherishing the everyday moments/connections that let you know that there is just as much light as there is dark… and using those moments to restore your energy so you have the will to keep fighting for what you believe in.
The most radical thing we can do right now is to keep giving a fuck. To keep pointing out all the good stuff amongst the bad. People on both sides try and make us feel futile by preaching about peace and love but if we don’t – who will? I guarantee the hope that “things can get better – how can I make this happen” will get us further that “it’s all fucked” The most radical thing is to keep loving.
Tune in now.
Photo Credit: Claryn Chong
