‘Favor’ Lyrics: Gigi Perez Talks Writing a Personal Song for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack
Perez releases “Favor”
Perez debuted “Favor” at midnight on Friday, October 30. The new track is among several original songs created for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack. Perez said on Instagram that she had loved The Hunger Games for as long as she could remember and felt honored to join the franchise’s next chapter.
A song shaped by grief
In a statement, Perez said the series had affected her since she was 12. She described writing “Favor” as a chance to share a personal part of herself.
Perez said the song draws on her experiences with grief and her desire to reconnect with loved ones who are no longer alive. She called it a privilege to share something personal within a story that has mattered to her for years.
Soundtrack and film dates
The complete soundtrack is set to arrive on November 13. The film is scheduled to open in theaters the following week, on November 20.
Key points
- Gigi Perez debuted “Favor” on Friday, October 30, as an original soundtrack song.
- Perez said the song reflects grief and a longing to reconnect with loved ones who have died.
- The soundtrack is due November 13, and the film is scheduled to open November 20.
- Noah Kahan and The Smashing Pumpkins are also connected to the soundtrack.