How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?
# How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?

"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American musician Kenneth La'ron, under the name KennyHoopla. It was released as the self-titled single from the EP of the same name on February 4, 2020 through Arista Records. It was KennyHoopla's first single to chart, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.

## Background and release

The track was written and recorded in mid-to-late 2019 and written by La'ron. When describing the song and the songwriting process, La'ron said "There's an aura about indie rock music, and a sound and energy that I can't explain, but I feel like I have it in me. It was cool that it came out and other people are feeling it. It was written in a place in which I felt super doubtful".

The song and the corresponding was released on February 4, 2020, for streaming and radio platforms.

## Music and lyrics

The song is performed in a E major key. It is performed in a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 160 beats per minute, although it can be altered to a half-time of 80 beats per minute.

## Commercial performance

"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" became La'ron's first single to chart, ultimately reaching the number eight spot in the Billboard magazine's Alternative Airplay chart in July 2020.

## Music video

The music video for the single was also released on February 4, 2020. The video transitions between scenes of La'ron signing along on a checkboard dance floor, a crowded house party, and by a vehicle that has crashed alongside a rural road. The music video was directed by Cody LaPlant and Damien Blue.

## Track listing

All tracks are written by Kenneth La'ron.

## Chart positions

| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 8 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) | 39 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard) | 15 |

## Personnel

### Music video

The following individuals were credited with editing, director, and filming the music video:

* Cody LaPlant & Damien Blue — Director, Editor, Color
* Kyle Kadow — Cinematographer
* Emmanuil Morari — First assistant camera
* Spencer Ortega — Gaffer
* Xavier Whitaker, Steven Cleavland, and Eddie Barrioneuvo — Grip
* Will Storm — Art director
* Asher Klaven — Assistant art director
* Brema Brema — Behind the scenes
