Shepard FaireyKesha has released a new song of activism and hope called “Here Comes the Change,” written for the upcoming Ruth Bader Ginsberg biographical film On the Basis of Sex.
“Here comes a change/We’re comin’ of age/This is not a phase/Here comes, here comes a change,” Kesha sings on the impassioned chorus.
The lyric video partners with the non-profit HeadCount to promote voter turnout at the midterm elections on November 6.
In an essay for Refinery29 explaining the meaning behind the song, Kesha writes, “I hope the song and the video reminds you that we don’t all have to loom as large as these heroes to make a difference. We can all vote and speak up for what we believe in. We can all have a positive impact on our shared future.”
On the Basis of Sex, starring Felicity Jones as Ginsberg, hits theaters December 25.
“I greatly admire Kesha’s artistry and commitment to activism,” says the film’s director, Mimi Leder. “I wanted her to write this song because her passionate voice and immense talent magnify the social justice imperatives Ruth Bader Ginsburg continues to fight for every day.”
Leder adds, “It was important to both of us that this song be not only an anthem to all that Ruth Bader Ginsburg achieved, but also a rallying cry for how much more change is yet to come.”
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