Jessie Reyez shares the powerful visual for "Far Away," a track that addresses the harsh realities facing many immigrants across the country.
Directed by Peter Huang, the video shows Reyez being torn from a love interest who is taken away during an ICE raid. The images of cages, gun-wielding agents, and a lifeless body underscore the pain that is caused by the immigration policies under the Trump administration.
"I feel like I need you tonight beside me/You're still a world away," Reyez sings. "And you're still waitin' for your papers/Been feelin' like the government wants us to break up."
Reyez, a Colombian-Canadian artist, Reyez encourages listeners to visit her official website to learn more about the organizations that aim to combat the U.S. immigration crisis. The singer also accompanied the record/video release with the following statement:
You can watch the "Far Away" video above. The song will appear on Reyez's much-anticipated debut album, set to drop in 2020.
