We Can’t Go Back is important for a multitude of reasons. On top of that list, it’s a defiant cry and call to action for women’s rights . Right under, it’s also a marked and poignant collaboration between a mother and daughter. Originally written by K-Syran, ‘We Can’t Go Back’ was intriguingly inspired by her daughter Benedicta, who joins her on the tune. An electro pop tune with tinges of mainstream and contemporary scattered throughout, it is a pleasant and easily palatable. With Benedicta herself writing a thesis on the harsh and frankly absurdly invasive abortion laws in the United States, the collaboration became all the more timely.
It’s loaded with emotion, with a sumptuous vocal harmony delivery the poignancy and pointedness of the lyrical content with evocation in each note. A piece of contemporary pop that’s equal parts meaningful and enjoyable.