Liv Thomson
Fresh off her UK and Europe tour, Stevie Nicks is back with a new single, The Lighthouse, to get political hands waving.
The Message
The song serves as a searing indictment of the reversal of Roe v Wade, and is incredibly timely given the current political climate in the USA. Women’s rights are being infringed upon and meddled with in America and across the world, and Nicks has never been one to shy away from speaking her mind. In 2022, she covered Stephen Still’s For What it’s Worth. Speaking on it, Nicks said she had “always wanted to interpret it through the eyes of a woman”.
“It truly is five minutes of female empowerment”
This track – with strength and unity at its heart – is a beautiful continuation of Nicks’ support and moral stance.
The Lyrics
The song has a classic Stevie Nicks feel, reminiscent of her Fleetwood Mac days. The lyrics are literal; a direct address to women and minorities everywhere, but not so literal they take away from the track’s power. It truly is five minutes of female empowerment.
“It’s a song that will be at the centre of protests and rallies for years to come”
Everything about the song is loud, aggressive, but it’s exactly how it should be, given the message of the track. When Nicks says “they’ll take your soul, they’ll take your power”, it strikes at the heart. Immediately followed up by such lines as “this has happened before, don’t let it happen again” and “don’t let them take your power”, it’s the reminder that the fight isn’t over. Standing up for what is right is the integral foundation of the song. It’s hope, and belief, and power.
The Video
The video that accompanies the track is as mesmerising as the track itself. Adding to the pulsing nature of the song, the spooky visuals of the lighthouse is the perfect juxtaposition. The focus is clear in the message, and one thing is clear. It’s a song that will be at the centre of protests and rallies for years to come.
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Liv Thomson
Just another argumentative antithetical dream girl trying her best to make her sentences pretty. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and is currently pursuing a Master's in broadcast journalism.