In the wake of police brutality, Ariana and Victoria are collaborating for a new optimistic song titled 'Better Days.'
- Jul 11, 2016
AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet are teaming up for a new song "Better Days" in the wake of police brutality. The duo share on Instagram a snippet of the song. Fans can stream or download the optimistic song for free at Victoria's Soundcloud page.
"Better Days" opens with Victoria singing, "Baby there's a war right outside our window/ Don't you hear the people fighting for their lives?" Ariana takes over on the bridge, "So how we gonna stop the violence, stop the hurting?/ Stop the hatred, stop the murder. We're all human, that's for certain/ Come together, we deserve it/ What kind of life will our babies have if we don't change up and make it last?/ It starts right here, starts right now."
Ariana writes, "During this challenging time, we have to remember that the only way we will progress is if the overruling force is #Love. 'Music is a universal language that all of us can feel regardless of color lines, gender, sexuality, age, race, religion.... it unifies us. We believe we can not fight hate with hate, only love. Just as we can not fight darkness with more darkness. Only Light.' "
The "Dangerous Woman" hitmaker also pays tribute to the victims of police brutality. "Too many precious lives were taken from us this week, this month, this year," she shares, "Rest in peace #AltonSterling. Rest in peace #PhilandoCastile #BlackLivesMatter. And the police that were peacefully guarding the #BlackLivesMatter rally in Dallas.... Rest in peace. #LorneAhrens, #MichaelKrol, #MichaelJSmith, #BrentThompson & #PatrickZamarripa. Stay strong and know that better days are coming... #BetterDays by Victoria + Ariana ..listen on @VictoriaMonet's soundcloud."
Victoria posts, "I'm heartbroken by all of the recent tragedies the came as a result of hatred, racism and injustice. I'm also sad at how numb some of us are to it, because it is far too common! This is not a video game or a movie you're witnessing on your screens! This is our unfortunate REALITY! When I think about how I feel, the word confused comes to mind...So today we just want to try and help in one of the ways we know how!'... #BlackLivesMatter."
"To all of the lives taken pointlessly, we will not let you be forgotten," she continues, "You have sparked change in this world with your angel wings. Rest In Peace. Stay strong and know that better days are coming... #BetterDays love, Victoria + Ariana."
"Better Days" was produced by Ronny 'Flip' Colson with recording and mixing by Zach Nicholls. The artwork was created by Amber Park.
