You can listen to the full track on platforms like YouTube , Spotify , and SoundCloud .
The inspiration for "She’d Say" came from a unique personal experience:
: To honor his mother's love for Paul Simon’s Graceland , Andy collaborated with the legendary South African male choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo . Andy Grammer - Shed Say (Audio)
Watch the official audio to hear the heartfelt collaboration between Andy Grammer and Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Andy Grammer - She'd Say (Official Audio) Andy Grammer YouTube• Jul 26, 2019
"She’d Say" is a powerful and emotional song by (featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo ) released in 2019 as part of his album, Naïve . The track serves as a posthumous "love letter" from Andy’s late mother, Kathy, to his young daughter, Louisiana, whom she never had the chance to meet. The Story Behind the Song You can listen to the full track on
The song offers uplifting advice for navigating life’s challenges, emphasizing inner strength, self-worth, and trusting one's intuition. It acts as a guide to embracing individuality, avoiding the pressure to "blend in," and maintaining faith through difficult times.
: During the session, the choir huddled together and began singing "I miss my mom" in Zulu, which Andy described as an "otherworldly" and "eerie" experience. Key Themes and Lyrics The track serves as a posthumous "love letter"
: Andy’s wife gifted him a session with a medium who claimed Andy’s mother was "coming through" with a specific request: to write a song for her granddaughter about everything she would say if she were still alive.