Acclaimed gospel musician Lydia Laird is back with a deeply personal and soul-stirring new single titled “Heavy,” the first release from her upcoming record. This poignant track encapsulates the raw emotions of grief, heartbreak, and the profound weight of life’s challenges, offering a voice to those who find themselves in similar struggles.
“Heavy” was written during one of the most challenging seasons of Lydia Laird’s life. Reflecting on the song’s creation, Lydia shares that she wrote it while sitting at her parent’s piano in her childhood home, navigating the aftermath of a toxic relationship and feeling lost. Just weeks later, her family faced an even greater trial when her father was suddenly diagnosed with terminal cancer. Lydia believes that God, in His infinite wisdom, knew the storms she was about to face and provided her with this song as a means to grieve, cry, scream, and ultimately, heal.
Through “Heavy,” Lydia Laird offers an authentic and unfiltered portrayal of pain and faith. She emphasizes that as Christians, it’s easy to feel the pressure to hide our darkest moments and pretend that our faith is unshaken. But Lydia reminds us that God desires all of us—our doubts, our questions, and our cries. He is not intimidated by our pain; instead, He weeps with us in our deepest valleys and loves us through them with patience and gentleness.
The message of “Heavy” is one of hope in the midst of despair. Lydia Laird hopes that this song will provide a safe space for others to honestly process their pain and remind them that, while the weight of life can feel overwhelming, “this is a moment, and moments pass.” There is hope beyond the heavy, but the only way out is through.
“Heavy” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
