“I wanted to give voice to the voiceless” – Nashville songwriter Chris Wallin New country single “I was going to beIt’s a powerful pro-life anthem written from the perspective of a baby who never had a chance to be born. “I truly believe this is because of God.”
Wallin, who has written hits for some of country music’s biggest stars, including Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry and Kenny Chesney, said:I was going to be” was very personal. Breitbart News Daily In an interview with Mike Slater on SiriusXM Patriot 125, Wallin said, “I started writing this song for myself. I didn’t think anybody would have the guts to sing it.” But then Wallin got inspired. Halfway through writing the song, he met 18-year-old newcomer from Indiana, Rachel HoltHe immediately knew he had found the perfect singer.
“I played her the song and the first thing she said was, ‘This is the song I’m singing,'” she told Wallin. “I think a lot of the songs that girls my age listen to don’t talk about real life, and that’s what I want to do.”
But Wallin explained to the young artist that recording such a song was a big risk. He told Rachel:I was going to be” is more than just a song; “some people relate to it — good people and bad people,” she says. But the teenage singer’s response was simple enough that Wallin knew she’d found the perfect artist for the song: “I don’t care,” she said.
She added that she fully understands that abortion is a politically sensitive topic and how discussing life is a culture war flashpoint, especially among people her age.
“She’s 18 years old, she has 100 percent traditional values, and she’s not afraid to talk about it and sing about it,” Wallin told Breitbart. “And that’s so important today. With everything that’s going on right now, it’s even more important that a young woman sings this song.”
“I was going to be“” really shows the courage of a young artist who is not afraid to use her voice and talent to fight against the left’s high profile and powerful messaging designed to normalize abortion for young people.
After the overthrow of Roe v. WadeA-list stars like Taylor Swift, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Lizzo, Olivia Rodrigo, Lily Allen, Phoebe Bridgers and Pink have all used their massive social platforms to spread pro-abortion messages.
I am truly horrified that we are in this situation – after decades of women fighting for rights over their own bodies, today’s ruling has taken those rights away. https://t.co/mwK561oxxl
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 24, 2022
I’m committed to donating $500,000 from my upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood, and Live Nation has pledged to match that amount, bringing the total to $1 million.
— Follow @YITTY (@lizzo) June 24, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo: “Many women and girls will die because of this” No lies! That’s how it should be! And I continue to blame the 5 Supreme Court justices!! pic.twitter.com/rv3R6p39Cu
— Caro fan account (@jelousyliv) June 25, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion enthrals thousands at Glastonbury Festival, singing ‘My body, my motherfucking choice’ pic.twitter.com/GDNuHK1uUy
— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 26, 2022
Alexa, play “The Pill” by Loretta Lynn 💊
— Maren Morris (@MarenMorris) June 24, 2022
“I was going to beLyrics:
Some people don’t believe I’m a living soul
It’s just a big mistake and it needs to go away.
When mom sees my face
She might have had me anyway.
There’s someone who can speak for me
People fighting for invisible lives
But are some people just sad?
If I had been born, would my life have been like this?
All I wanted was a chance
Learn to love, laugh and dance
But I was gone before I got there
Starlight flight back to heaven
Yes, I was going to change the world.
I was going to be a girl
The first thing I was trying to do was
I breathed and fell in love with you
But a few weeks before I saw the light
When you changed your mind, mine was gone
All I wanted was a chance
Learn to love, laugh and dance
But I was gone before I got there
Starlight flight back to heaven
I was planning to have beautiful curls
Yes, I was going to be a girl.
I’m not just a one-night stand
Or they think I’m a burden
And no man will ever be like that.
What I was trying to become
Some people don’t believe I’m a living soul
It’s just a big mistake and it needs to go away.
Wallin, who is in charge of A&R, Bast Records (Nashville-based band whose slogan is Counter Culture Music Company) knows that releasing a single about abortion from a pro-life perspective is no easy feat.IWhen he first started he thought he’d never make it, but he pressed on.
The label wanted to release the single on day one. National Celebrate Life Weekend this is, Roe v. WadeBut Wallin said he faced many obstacles, including finding a promotional sponsor. “We tried everything we could in terms of calling and talking to pro-life organizations, but in the end, none of them were on board with our plan,” Wallin said. Eventually, he found a partner in Patriot Mobile.
Listen to the full interview with Chris Wallin
“A pro-life mobile phone company, a pro-life company, actually got involved.”
Wallin said the challenges make it clear that conservatives need to do a better job of fighting the culture wars.
“We need to come together because this is what the left is doing,” he said, noting that the left’s omnipresence in entertainment “has a huge influence in the minds of young people. We need to fight it.”
He said one way the right can win is by prioritizing artistic excellence — “making great music that speaks to what we believe, first and foremost.”
“I” is available to stream and purchase starting today.
