This song was written during the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Canada—a moment that, for the first time in nearly two years, gave me a glimmer of hope. By this point, we were deep into the pandemic, and it felt like an incredibly dark time for Canada and the world.
The song captures my perspective on what unfolded during those events. It’s about the government—both literally and figuratively—trampling on Canadians. Watching it all play out, I saw corruption and overreach spiral out of control. For me, this was the moment the government became irredeemable.
I remember watching as Trudeau and his supporters used force to shut down what was a peaceful protest. It was an act that Canadian courts have since ruled both illegal and unconstitutional, yet the damage was already done. That unnecessary show of power crushed any lingering hope I had that things might get better. The continued lawfare and intimidation against those who dared to disagree only solidified my belief: they only care about Canadians who fall in line. The rest are left to be prosecuted or silenced.
Writing this song was my way of processing everything. I wrote it in anger but tried to step back and focus on describing what I was witnessing. At its heart, it became a fight song—a call to arms of sorts. I wasn’t asking for chaos or violence. I just wanted people to pay attention, to see what was happening.
This was one of the first songs I ever released. It came together quickly because I felt a sense of urgency—I needed to get it out there. Even now, when I perform this song live, it stirs up a lot of emotion. It’s hard not to let myself go back to that place, but I think that rawness is part of what makes the song resonate.
For me, this track will always be about standing up, even when it feels like the odds are against you. It’s a reminder to stay vigilant, to stay true, and to fight for what you believe in.