Emerging London artist Lava La Rue has released their new single ‘Humanity’, offering a preview into the anticipated debut album Starface, which is due to arrive this summer. Known for their unique blend of neo-soul and indie elements, Lava La Rue has already caught the music world’s attention with their profound lyrical themes and versatile collaborations.
‘Humanity’ is described by La Rue as one of their most personal tracks to date, delving into the painful experience of losing a close friend to addiction. The song is both a reflection on personal loss and a hopeful look towards the perseverance of the human spirit. “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,” Lava La Rue explains.
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With its poignant message, ‘Humanity’ encourages listeners to focus on the positive, even in the darkest times. La Rue adds, “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 artist also emphasised the importance of maintaining hope and compassion: “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 than ‘it’s all fucked.’ The most radical thing is to keep loving.”
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