The album art for Lik Meraki’s new single “For You” (pictured above) is a humble snap of the Boston artist holding a gift-wrapped box. We don’t know what’s inside — and, metaphorically speaking, neither does she. “I don’t know what Imma do / But I know I gotta it for you,” she sings on the refrain of the song, offering the gift of unconditional love to her inner circle, no matter the cost. Lik Meraki’s new tune is a manifestation of her lyric “gratitude in my attitude” — a straightforward vow to persevere, if only to be present in the lives of her loved ones. Honoring figures from her past and present (particularly her younger brother) “For You” shares the kind of reassurance we all crave, but often taken for granted or leave unspoken. Tune in below.
Cover art by Take Over Photography