Trina Chakrabarti Drops Metaphor for Direct Protest on Take A Stance

The song emerged from dual moments of personal frustration, evolving into a broader indictment of silence and complicity. Chakrabarti anchors the track with the recurring refrain, “none of us are free till all of us are free,” a sentiment she draws from the legacies of activists like Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, and Opal Lee. The composition culminates in an extended, chant-like outro where she explicitly names regions currently facing occupation, including Palestine, Sudan, Congo, and Ukraine, repeatedly calling for their liberation.

Produced and mastered by Ruthie Santiago, the track features Chakrabarti on vocals and ukulele. Beyond the music, the project carries a tangible commitment to its subject matter; a portion of the proceeds is being donated to a friend’s family in Palestine. As a Desi, queer, and disabled artist, Chakrabarti positions this release as part of her ongoing mission to examine personal experience through a social justice lens. She views the act of creation as an essential tool for change, urging listeners to use their voices even when they lack a massive platform.