“Canary” is a song about speaking up and speaking personal truth. It’s message is about self-empowerment and being able to support those around you. Williams uses the metaphor of a canary, a bird famous for singing out in warning of dangerous mining conditions, to further emphasize her message of being vocal. As a canary sings as a warning, Williams sings to express her thoughts. Ultimately, she strives to spread positivity in the dark times.

The studio version of “Canary” was released on Oct. 5, 2018, but was previously shared via Instagram live streams and performed at a handful of performances during May and June of 2018.