Rachel Platten gave a heartfelt performance of her hit song “Fight Song” on January 13 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The special tribute honored the victims of the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires and the first responders risking their lives to protect the city.
Reflecting the evening’s emotional weight, Platten modified the song’s first verse, singing, “We might have been knocked down / But I know we’ll keep going,” instead of the original line, “I might only have one match / But I can make an explosion.” This change resonated deeply with the audience, capturing the resilience and strength needed during such a challenging time.
“It was such an emotional night,” Platten said. “This wasn’t about me or the song—it was about something much bigger. My heart breaks for the friends and families who’ve lost so much.” Platten experienced a precautionary evacuation with her family, but many she knows weren’t as fortunate. “It’s been terrifying. We know friends who lost their homes and schools to the fires.”
Platten described the performance as a way to bring comfort and hope. “Music can sometimes express what words can’t. I wanted this song to feel like medicine, like healing,” she explained.
The singer-songwriter is now preparing for her Set Me Free tour, which kicks off on March 17 in Denver, Colorado, and ends on May 9 in Orlando, Florida. The tour will make stops in several cities, including Los Angeles, where the effects of the wildfires have been deeply felt.
“This tour is about freedom and resilience,” Platten shared. “It’s not about surface-level celebration—it’s joy that comes from surviving challenges. We’re going to sing and dance, but we’re also going to feel every emotion and embrace it.”
With her unwavering commitment to spreading hope and healing, Rachel Platten continues to use her music to uplift and unite.
