Hold Us Together - From the Disney+ Original Motion Picture "Safety"

H.E.R. recorded "Hold Us Together" for the soundtrack of the 2020 Disney biographical sports drama movie Safety. The film tells the real-life story of Clemson University football player Ray McElrathbey taking custody of his 11-year-old brother, Fahmarr, after his mother goes into drug rehab.

The vulnerable song has two parallel meanings: You're the keeper, protector It is you that holds us together H.E.R. is singing from the perspective of Fahmarr speaking to his older brother. He trusts Ray to protect and look after him. Even in the darkness, you will be my light Even when I'm hopeless, you will be my guide H.E.R. is singing to God. She recognizes the Almighty as her "light," "guide," "keeper" and "protector" that "holds us together." Some lines read like one of David's Psalms.

Nigeria-born and New York City-based songwriter Josiah Bassey penned the song. Bassey comes from a Christian background, which throws light on the track's religious parallels.