Tender Cry for Help: Lora Kelley’s ‘Will You Hold My Arms Up?’
Lora Kelley’s new single, “Will You Hold My Arms Up?”, is a stirring anthem that invites listeners into a landscape of vulnerability and hope. As a multidisciplinary artist and trauma-informed story work coach, Lora’s music is a profound extension of her life’s calling — a tender space where storytelling, spirituality, somatic healing, and song meet. With a background in narrative-based trauma care, Lora’s songwriting reflects a hard-won tenderness, shaped by years of walking alongside others through their deepest wounds.
“Will You Hold My Arms Up?” rises from this sacred tension, a declaration of what it means to be human — to have faith, yet lean on the faith of others, to find strength, and still grow tired. The song weaves plaintive lyrics with an intimate Americana sound, reminiscent of artists like Porter’s Gate and Natalie Merchant. Produced by Jeremy Casella and featuring an all-star lineup of musicians, the track captures the emotional intensity and quiet strength at the heart of Lora’s writing.
Rooted in the themes of resilience and gentle honesty, Lora’s work offers not platitudes, but presence — a hand to hold in the dark. Her music stands as a testament to the beauty of brokenness, a cry for help when we feel on the edges of our ability to stay present with ourselves and our hope. With her upcoming album poised to explore the emotional terrains where suffering and hope coexist, Lora Kelley is set to resonate with those yearning for deeper connection and sacred honesty.
