Marian Renta Releases Fathers' Day-Themed Single 'Hands'

Inspired and moved by her reinvigorated relationship with her father, Renta drops her new single "Hands" today. Accompanied by its lyric video, the release has been met with strongly positive critical reception, and sees Renta revisiting her passion for writing and producing impactful piano ballads.

"Hands" serves as a Fathers' Day tribute to fathers who raise their children under challenging circumstances, and more personally, it serves as Renta's ode to her father on his special day. The song features a classic piano and vocal combo adorned with a gospel tone, and an emotionally charged swell bolstered by a choir and timpani that refreshes each passage with a flush of impact. Written and produced by Renta, the song's lyrics drip with emotional depth as she recounts listeners of her father's challenges and obstacles in raising her as a single father in the midst of financial constraints and a shattered family construct. Regarding the song's creative process, Renta states:

"I knew I wanted to write a song for my Dad for Fathers' Day, but I absolutely did not want a schmaltzy pop tune with a basic melody and overused lyrics. For me, this song really needed to move him and showcase to him that I really mean this. The lyrics needed to be specific and personal. I needed him to really hear my gratitude and love. That's not easy to do for a man who, himself, is a DJ who has heard it all and felt it all. I knew a choir was a non-negotiable, but due to time constraints, I couldn't get a choir together in time for tracking; so I laid all 18 of the choir vocal tracks myself. My voice was shot the next day, but it was worth it. When the song was done, I sent it to him with his gift. My Mom called a few days later and told me he was overwhelmed, but in a good way. I was very happy that day. I knew I fulfilled my mission. My Dad and I have had a weird dynamic here and there, but we're in such a great place now. Despite the past, I've always known he loves me more than anyone alive. Now I gotta pay him back; so I dropped a 3 minute love bomb on him."

"Hands" is available on all platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. the lyric video can be viewed here.