Polartropica delivers a whimsical pop anthem about immigration

If you are looking for a whimsical pop anthem, Polartropica is here with K-pop beats and a message in “Can’t Hold Us Back.”

Are you looking for something new and different for your playlist? Do you love pop music with a touch of what makes K-pop so popular? Then Polartropica is here for us all.

With her new single, “Can’t Hold Us Back,” the singer, who is a Taiwanese-American immigrant brings us a song that is catchy, whimsical, and delivers a solid message that should appeal to many listeners. And with such a topical issue at the heart of the song, Polartropica is clearly not afraid to speak her mind.

While the heart of “Can’t Hold Us Back” is focused on the issue of immigration and helping people feel empowered and love, there is also a lot more to appreciate about this song than the message it holds. This is a single that is worthy of any party or disco. And sure, this piece might get compared to “bubblegum pop,” but the reality is that there is so much more to this song than that.

Polartropica delivers stunning lyrics in vocals that are pitched perfectly to go with the classical strings and futuristic synthesizers that act as a perfect background to the piece. Not only does this single give you the feel of a K-pop song, with its vibrant beats and upbeat sounds, but it also makes you want to be better. With its immigration-inspired lyrics, you can’t help but want to do more.

Listen to “Can’t Hold Us Back” here:

According to the singer herself, “As a queer Taiwanese-American immigrant that was brought to California as a young child, I wanted to dedicate this anthem with all my love to anyone that’s ever been marginalized or made to feel small when in reality, you are a SUPERSTAR, and to honor those courageous humans past present and future leaving everything they know to build a better life for themselves, their families, and communities.”

Knowing how Polartropica feels about this song makes such a difference in how you listen to the lyrics. Rather than just passing this off as your typical pop song, it is clearly an anthem of change and empowerment. And that makes it the kind of single you won’t want to miss out on.

Whether you have heard “Can’t Hold Us Back” before or are just now listening for the first time, Polartropica is delivering a single that is hard to forget and even harder to ignore.

As someone who enjoys both pop music and K-pop, I am already in love with this song for so many reasons, including the brilliance of the lyrics. And I can’t wait to see what else Polartropica has in store for us, especially if more of her work delivers such important messages.

What do you think of this song from Polartropica? Had you heard of the singer before? Tell us what you think in the comments.