“Virus?” is based off Anohni’s 2016 album “Hopelessness,” and the lyrics written on Timmy’s face are in reference to the title track. The album was released in May 2016. The album is a missing element between political realities and American ignorance. Anohni filled that gap with this album. Anohni calls out many harsh realities on this album about the American governmentthatmanypeopleneglect:dronewarfare,execution,government surveillance, and the global warming crisis. “Your Children” is based off Sia’s song “The Greatest.” The song was dedicated to the victims of the June 2016 Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting. The song was released in September 2016. This song is a missing element between the empathetic voices and the LGBTQ community. Sia filled that gap through the making of this song.
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