Lesser Than

“Lesser Than” is a song about sexual violence. This theme
is universal in that it resonates across all genders, all ages,
all human experience. The themes of overpowering,
dominating and commanding are common traits among
all living creatures.
So where does consent become murky? At what point
could consent turn to non-consensual?
These are the ideas that I explore in “Lesser Than”. They
are uncomfortable, they are intense and these themes
often hit home on a personal level. Although difficult to
address, I felt it was time.
The inspiration for “Lesser Than” came to me during a
moment in time when I felt powerless, betrayed, degraded.
I felt the need to express these incredibly strong emotions
that humans feel at times, with a message of strength and
resilience at the end. “I know that you want me to be lesser
than… But I’ll never be lesser than you”.
It has taken courage and strength to record and release
this song, with the intention to bring to light, bring to the
surface the painful and difficult subject of rape and sexual
violence.
My hope is that this is just the
beginning of the conversation.”