We can change the world."Įven though ‘What If’ is a celebration of historical black figures who came before, the video also highlights the current political climate, reminding us that the scream for equality is still loud today. The empowering chorus becomes Arie’s battle cry, “We are the ones we've been waiting for. The video is befitting to the lyrics, with black and white visuals using archive footage as well as illustrated lyrics flashing across the screen. The song tributes black trailblazers who became prominent activists in American civil rights history. What if Malcolm didn’t man up, where would we be now,” sings Arie. “What if Martin didn’t stand up, what if Rosa didn’t sit down. Grammy-winning soul singer India Arie returns with ‘What If,’ a powerful single paying homage to African American activists who led the civil rights movements.
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