Come Around By Roman Harris
There is a strange feeling in the world at present, a sense of worry, panic and uncertainty. With all that has been going on I had to ask myself, is this the best time to release new music? Is it right to celebrate art in this current climate? I had to ask myself whether releasing my fourth single today, Friday 20th March was in fact the right thing to do.
I submitted ‘Come Around’ for release almost six weeks ago, this enabled me enough time to organise a music video shoot and promotion. Six weeks ago the world was a very different place. Europe was not the epicentre of the Corona Virus, countries had not imposed lock down measures and buying toilet paper was the least of anyone’s problems. However, in those six weeks we have seen a major growth in cases of the Corona Virus and stringent measures put in place to try and curb its spread. We have all felt the effects of this pandemic in one way or another and for some in the worst way, as they mourn their loved ones.
So, should I release new music? Yes! I should! And especially this song in particular. The irony that I’m releasing a song entitled ‘Come Around’ at a time when we’re being advised to do the exact opposite is not lost on me, but the message in this song is one that needs to be heard by all. This is a song about being there for those in need, about putting your emotions and your ego aside in order to support those who need it most. It is a song that encourages us to not take time for granted, but to seize the day, to take the opportunity and to be there for others while we still can.
This is why I could not postpone the release of ‘Come Around’ to postpone the release of this song would be to mock time, it would be to live under the illusion that I am in control of time, when it is time that controls me. This song was inspired by a friend that ran out of time, so while I still have some on my side it’s my duty to use it wisely, to create, to share, to move and inspire. I hope that this song touches you, I hope that you hear it exactly when you need to and I hope you also understand why even in the darkest of moments art should be celebrated and why I could not postpone this release.
It’s yours
Roman Harris