to sing “America the Beautiful” at the2021 Super Bowl.
But more importantly, as the R&B genius explained toRolling Stone,H.E.R.
understands that, “Music is healing.
It’s something you could’t explain, you just feel.”
No recent project of H.E.R.
’s embodies this mentality more than “Better Than I Imagined.”
It’s not an original song (although H.E.R.
pens plenty herself).
to sing the track “Better Than I Imagined.”
But it’s more than that, too.
“Sadness, mask it / Hated you with a passion,” H.E.R.sings.
When she croons, it’s impossible not to feel it.
“Better Than I Imagined” is undoubtedly about Black love.
It’s also, universally, a poignant reminder of the importance of communication and (self) respect.
Just maybe, this song is all we need to get started.
