Executive Producer // @queenlexxe
Director, Editor, Colorist // @alexasanroman
Head of Creative, Album Art, Photos // @samsanroman
Cinematographer // @justinpatricolo
MUA // @1800andrewdahling
Hair // @isaacdavidsonhair
Spiritual Consultant, Movement // @n8_morgan
Lighting Design/Gaffer // @michael.moreorless
BTS // @ryanpatricolo
Lead Grip // @derrickmordente
Grip, PA // @iamflorio
AD // @kt_takespics0
LEXXE created Sacred Heart in response to a world saturated with negativity and hate, particularly aimed at the trans community and those embracing nonconforming beauty. Inspired by having a trans sibling, LEXXE gained insight into authentic happiness and personal values, which a therapist likened to Tara, the Buddhist goddess of compassion.
Tara’s story, emerging from a tear of compassion that blossomed into a lotus, resonates deeply. She symbolizes moving towards enlightenment with a gentle heart, refusing to let the world’s harshness prevail, while also acknowledging the essential role of anger. In creating Sacred Heart, LEXXE aimed to embody Tara’s energy, providing a reminder of light and compassion for a community in need of support and softness.
The video juxtaposes this compassionate energy with the struggles of being queer, trans, non-binary, or gender nonconforming in the current climate. LEXXE emphasizes solidarity and support, ensuring those who lack familial acceptance know that they are not alone and have allies like her. Sacred Heart stands as a testament to resilience, love, and unwavering support for those seeking their authentic selves.
What was the moment you knew Sacred Heart needed to exist?
It was the day the T was taken off of the Stonewall site on the Nation Parks website. This was such erasure, from a place that changed history as we know it for the queer community- really spearheaded by trans women. I needed to make sure everyone knew that they can never be erased.
My therapist had told me to look into the Goddess Tara. The idea that she was born from the tear of Compassion and grew from the mud into a lotus and then finalized as the Goddess of Universal Compassion. Being created from pain and working your way to having compassion even for those who don’t understand you is such a struggle and I am so inspired by that trajectory.
How did you cast and collaborate with the people who brought this vision to life?
This video project came together so quickly and so last minute as they always do. I was recommended by my dear friend Carianne Older to MPB and the incredible Justin, Kristi and team. I expressed my vision to my fiancé, my creative partner in this life. And she put together all my dreams into a pitch. I sent my inspiration to my closest collaborators and the people I would dream cast in this and it came together like magic. It was all hands on deck, my producer was even working on set. I think the world wanted to get this out as soon as possible, we all need a little light.
What do you want someone who feels alone to hear when they listen to Sacred Heart?
The beginning starts as a story and is meant to emulate the growth from the mud or the darkness, and there is a release in the chorus that gives me this feeling of flying every time it hits. I want them to feel release, and potentially hope. Music can give us peace and joy if only momentarily. I want them to know that if they feel alone I am with them and everyone who worked on this song is too.
How has your trans sibling changed the way you see beauty and freedom?
My relationship with my sibling has been so beautiful to watch grow. Looking back, when we were younger and struggling to understand each other, I can now see its because he didn’t understand himself. I thought we would never be close. When he came out to me, I felt this connection to the divine creator and life’s purpose that finally made sense. Watching him finally be happy, explore his dreams, discover who is and always has been is a privilege. We are here for a reason, and we deserve the freedom to explore why.
What does softness mean to you right now?
Right now it means, protecting my heart and my family so I can have space for those around me who are truly hurting. I can be angry everyday all day right now, and anger is something that is necessary to human growth. However, it only does us a disservice to be stopped, silenced, and so angry we give up. We need each other, if we retreat into our anger thats what they want. We can be angry and soft.