World Premiere of the Remix of our song Quarantine from our Album "NO ENEMIES".
Lyric video was edited and created by Seth Beamer: https://www.youtube.com/sethbeamermusic
Mixed and Mastered by Brandon Whalen aka @little.beefy
Journal entry 3/25/20 (Quarantine day 8)
Even under lockdown, it's vital we stay connected.
Even amidst isolation and uncertainty, there are so many tools at our disposal.
We believe in the power of self-expression.
2020 has been a humbling reminder of how much is beyond our control. But also a reminder to hold close to what's most important, a call to solidify ties based on common values, shared vision, and a commitment to building up a new world together.
Even when we are still, we must not remain silent. This year, especially, there is much to say, and even more to do. We must support each other more than ever.
Now is a time to heal our wounds, focus our energy, and gather our strength. It is a time to re-engage with friends old and new.
So please, stay compassionate, stay tuned, and spread the word.
You are needed.
Lyrics
this is live from the center of the self-imposed quarantine
mountain ranges gorgeous
contrastin with the horror scenes in hospitals
turn to the authorities?
impossible
ventilators finite supply so now the stocks are low
stocks are low
alleged leaders irresponsible
narcissistic tantrums run amok until my thoughts explode
soccer stadiums and hockey rinks turn into ICUs
the anchorman announces his infection on the nightly news
and now the camera man’s been eulogized
scuba-diver gear for all occasions
alcoholics saving everclear for the sanitizer
evangelizers blind to revelations
but it was never clearer who the antichrist is
in a crisis
praying for a righteous few right hand advisors
but no time to fantasize
so planet-wide we panic buy
but if you dream of genocide
prepare to see your war machines destroyed
and soldiers redeployed to bedsides for the quarantine
and from bed -sty to the Florida keys
lord please provide some respite
or Jesus christ some test kits
because we’re losing patience fast
we’re losing patients fast
nurses child hand stitching diapers into facial masks
now entire nations stand
ovations from the balcony
the outcome we design
sword to plowshare is the alchemy
don’t ever doubt that even less then 10 can form a crowd
and speak
and salvage life from death’s grip
and change the world palpably
so stay the hell home
clean your cellphone
bury seeds
cultivate sustainability from solidarity
and mutual assistance
calling out the price gouge
stalling all evictions
unless it’s from the white house
now focus on the frontline response and disadvantaged
to go beyond the bunker flags turn into bandanas
let’s purify the planet
let’s revoke the dirty standards
one cough can make Ivanka Trump vote for Bernie Sanders