Chandra’s ‘We Want Our Planet Back’: A High-Energy Anthem for Environmental Resistance

We Want Our Planet Back

Chandra’s latest single, 'We Want Our Planet Back,' is a high-octane, riff-heavy pop-rock anthem that strikes a fierce chord with listeners who feel the weight of the world’s environmental crisis. Released on April 11th, 2025, this track marks the beginning of the band’s bold new era of bi-monthly singles and delivers energy and message. From the first powerful strum of the guitar, 'We Want Our Planet Back' throws down the gauntlet, rallying anyone who’s had enough of apathy toward the planet’s rapid decline. With raw guitar riffs and a raucous rhythm section, Chandra creates a sonic surge of urgency, an invitation to shout, unite, and demand change.

The song’s lyrics are a direct call to arms, filled with a sense of urgency and frustration that is painfully relatable in the climate of 2025. As lead singer Chandra Nair puts it, the track addresses the powerlessness many of us feel in the face of corporate greed and political inaction. "Every time we take a small step in the right direction, we are dragged back again by money, power, and greed," Nair explains. And it’s this sentiment that pulses through every line of the song. The lyrics express the need for collective action—“come and sing with me, come and sing with me”—inviting listeners to unite, regardless of their background, to take back the planet that is slipping through our fingers. The repeated refrain “We want our planet back” is a rallying cry and a declaration of resilience.

In typical Chandra fashion, the song does not shy away from confronting tough realities. The chorus brings us face to face with the devastating consequences of human actions, sea level rise, wildfires, pollution, and deforestation. “With the powers that be dumping sewage in the sea, flattening every last tree, no Orangutans to see,” Nair sings, drawing a direct line between corporate exploitation and environmental destruction. The powerful imagery evokes a sense of loss—of species, nature, and hope for a better future. Yet, despite the grim picture painted by these lyrics, there’s a spark of defiance that resonates throughout. This song is about mourning what’s been lost and fighting to reclaim what’s still ours.

Musically, the track is a perfect match for its message. The band's pop-rock and indie-rock influences blend seamlessly with the bold, protest-style energy that the lyrics demand. The driving beat and soaring guitars propel the song forward with urgency, while the anthemic chorus invites listeners to raise their voices in solidarity. Chandra’s gravelly, impassioned vocals are a force of nature in themselves, imbuing every word with raw emotion. Co-produced by Chandra and Elliot Vaughan, the track captures the intensity of the message, while the layers of instrumentation ensure it doesn’t just sound like a protest song but feels like one too.

'We Want Our Planet Back' is a song that captures the frustrations of the moment and offers a glimmer of hope. As the band rallies listeners to “get our paws up high” and fight for the planet’s future, there’s an undeniable sense of unity in the air. The call to action is political and personal. It’s a reminder that the power to change things doesn’t rest with governments or corporations alone but with each of us. For Chandra, this track is a testament to the importance of standing up, raising our voices, and demanding that our planet be restored before it’s too late.

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