Harry Kappen’s “Be Brave If You Can” is not your typical rallying cry. There are no thundering drums, no furious guitar solos, no grand cinematic build-up. Instead, this Dutch singer-songwriter invites you into a quieter, more intimate space—one where courage is measured not by how loudly you fight, but by how gently you endure.
Taken from his Four album, the track drifts away from the charged protest energy of songs like Wargames and Break These Chains, and leans into something far more reflective. Here, bravery isn’t about charging into battle; it’s about facing life’s storms with a steady heart, even when the winds threaten to knock you over., “Be Brave If You Can” is deceptively simple. There’s a softness to the melody, a patient pacing that mirrors the song’s theme. You can almost hear Kappen’s background as a music therapist shaping each note—every chord feels like a reassuring hand on your shoulder, every lyric like a thoughtful conversation over a cup of tea. His influences—Paul McCartney’s melodic charm, David Bowie’s emotional honesty, Radiohead’s introspection—float subtly through the track, never overwhelming, always in service to the story.
The lyric video, stripped down and personal, adds another layer of authenticity. It’s just Kappen and his words—no flashy distractions—reminding us that real courage isn’t always a spectacle. In a world that often mistakes noise for strength, “Be Brave If You Can” offers a refreshing counterpoint. It tells you, in the gentlest of British tones, “It’s alright to just keep going. That’s brave enough.” And perhaps, in our own quiet moments, we’ll come to believe it too.
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