Openly gay star and American Idol Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert will be releasing a remix of his song "Aftermath" (remixed by Billboard) as a single with a portion of the proceeds directed to The Trevor Project immediately following his performance of an acoustic version of the same song on American Idol on Thursday.
The Trevor Project is an American organisation that focuses on the prevention of youth crisis suicide in the LGBTQ community.
"It's a song that's on my album. It's a song that I wrote and it's an empowerment anthem," Lambert told KIIS FM. "It inspires people to take risks for who they are, and take that leap of faith. I'm excited because it's something that I wrote, and what's important about it is the message."
Says Lambert in a statement: "[“Aftermath”]...was written about finding the courage to be honest with yourself and the people who love you. It's about facing adversity and taking risks in the name of personal liberation. The song takes on different meanings to different listeners. I hope this song inspires people to be who they truly want to be... And dance!"
Lambert tells listeners in "Aftermath"
Wanna scream out, no more hiding
Don't be afraid of what's inside
Gonna tell ya you'll be alright
In the aftermath
Anytime anybody pulls you down
Anytime anybody says you're not allowed
Just remember you are not alone
In the aftermath
You feel the weight
Of lies and contradictions that you live with every day
It's not too late
Think of what could be if you rewrite the role you play
The track was also featured on Lambert’s Acoustic Live! EP and also on his Glam Nation Live CD/DVD which will be released on March 22.
The Trevor Project was founded by writer James Lecesne, director/producer Peggy Rajski and producer Randy Stone, creators of the 1994 Academy Award-winning short film, Trevor, a comedy/drama about a gay 13-year-old boy who, when rejected by friends because of his sexuality, makes an attempt to take his life. The Trevor Lifeline operates the first and only nationwide, 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. The organisation also operates Dear Trevor, an online non-time-sensitive question-and-answer resource for young people with questions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity; and TrevorChat, a free, confidential, live and secure online messaging service to assist those who are not at risk for suicide. For more information, visit TheTrevorProject.org.
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