We use our voices to talk to people, communicate our ideas and wants and share our interests on social media platforms. However, the idea of using your voice goes a step beyond all of this. In some situations, it becomes a tool that helps us build the future. Girl Pow-R’s new song “The Signs” encourages us to stand up for what’s right versus what’s easy by effectively using our voices for social causes.
Breaking the cycle of the silent pain caused by toxic relationships is the central idea of “The Signs”. But how can we use this message to make real change in the world? According to Girl Pow-R, using your voice is the first step to make it happen. Lines like “Don’t wanna play your game / No stranger, not today” and “I’ve been down this road before / Can’t ignore /The signs” show how important it is to learn how to disagree and communicate about anything that bothers us and causes us pain. Just as you can’t improve your relationships and experiences without stopping to pretend you are happy, you can’t spark social change without actively using your voice and educating others.
When you familiarise yourself with a social cause you’re passionate about and research what has already been done for it, you will be able to identify your role in the cause and find the most effective ways of using your voice. Whether it’s climate change, depression, food insecurity, gun violence or another issue, educating yourself about its past and current state will help you hear other people’s voices and engage with them to participate in the cause in kind and enlightening ways.
Often times, we confuse the concept of being passionate about something with falling for something trendy. Instead of ‘taking over the world’ by tweeting and commenting on every trending issue, direct your voice to something you care about. Lyrics from Girl Pow-R’s ‘The Signs’: “Why can’t you just be yourself” highlight that one of the best ways to define your passion is to think about a cause you are familiar with. Engaging personally with a story that inspires you will let your passion guide your voice to the most effective solution.
Do you spend most of your screen time on Instagram, Twitter or other social media platforms? Devote some of it to using your voice and sharing messages about important causes without leaving your house. From joining online communities to writing blogs and sharing personal experiences, you can help build a stronger community and spark awareness and unity.
While you might be passionate about a specific issue and think that your idea of improving it is the best, be open to other suggestions. The lyrics “I realized the truth /Don’t know what I saw in you” show how looking at things from a fresh perspective can be eye-opening and beneficial to resolving a problem by using your voice. Instead of focusing on a particular method, imagine the broader picture of helping tackle climate change, protecting endangered species, etc. Firmly believing in your cause and being flexible with your solutions are essential to effectively using your voice for positive change.
Learn more about the best ways to create a better world by leveraging your voice from Steph Robinson’s article in Conscious Magazine.
Girl Pow-R is dedicated to social justice, and they are ready to help you support your efforts in various causes. By sharing their work on social platforms, you help them inspire even more young people with their music and positive messages. To see the list of social causes the band actively participates in, visit Girl Pow-R’s blog or contact info(at)girlpow-r.com. Find “The Signs” and Girl Pow-R’s latest songs on Spotify, and make sure you catch the music video on YouTube!