But despite her passion, Franklin says she was uncertain about releasing the song. “Living in such a rich nation, it just really, really wasn’t sitting right with me,” she says. The lyrics came from a place of anger for Franklin after reading articles about diabetic Americans dying because they couldn’t afford insulin.
It was inspired by a chord progression that Suffers’ drummer Nick Zamora texted to Franklin three years ago.
“Don’t Get Caught Sick” is a rumination on the state of healthcare in America.
The studied arrangement is a contrast to the usually cheery nature of The Suffers’ music. The song premiered exclusively Friday at and is available today on streaming platforms. LISTEN: Kam Franklin of The Suffers releases ‘Don’t Get Caught Sick’īut Franklin, 34, takes a turn on “Don’t Get Caught Sick,” the first single from a forthcoming solo album.
As lead singer for Houston band The Suffers, she’s the voice behind such upbeat songs as “Take Me to the Good Times,” “Make Some Room” and “Do Whatever.” Kam Franklin is used to making people feel good. Kam Franklin's new solo sing is called 'Don't Get Caught Sick.' Photo: Agave Bloom Photography
