From bands, bloggers, vloggers to health agencies, and local health authorities – the novel Coronavirus inspires people from all walks of life to get creative. Staying safe is, no doubt, the biggest priority at this time.
We can’t be thankful enough to all these performers who are using songs and music in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak to spread the message. Some of the songs are viral materials, as thousands of people have shared the songs and videos across popular social media platforms.
Top Songs Released On Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are the most common platforms for uploading these new creations. To top it all, YouTube as an online music service site and other new platforms like Spotify are coming in handy for these creators too. And their catch clips and jingles have been trending big. You might find questionable lyrics in a few of them, like those having somewhat xenophobic stereotypes. However, few have educational and constructive content. It’s worth taking a look at some from the bunch that’s already got the globe talking!
Mexico: “El Coronavirus” By El Capi
The song goes somewhat like this — “The coronavirus, the coronavirus / It makes you faint and feel bad / Be very careful because you can catch it / if you don’t take care, it can kill you.”
This comes from an Oaxaca based band in Mexico called El Capi. The lyrics of the anti-virus track have already caught on the masses. The video features band members dancing in full swing on the streets, and (okay, now digest this) each one holding a bottle of the infamous Corona beer bottle! The disease and the beverage have a connection, and the brand’s image of the latter also has become a hit at this outbreak.
Hong Kong: “The Wuhan Virus Song” By Megan And Morgan Wong
This one is a real surprise package! Morgan Wong- an eight-year-old kid and his sister, Megan, 10, composed a song where they made a point to address the Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam directly.
Imagining two kids taking a route like this is simply adorable. The lyrics sound fascinating — “Mrs. Carrie Lam, don’t you hear the people suffer? Don’t you hear the people cry for masks? Mrs. Carrie Lam, don’t you hear the people’s voices? That they are worried and afraid?”
Vietnam: “Ghen Cô Vy” (The Washing Hand Song)
Probably the right authorities should take note of this. Countries worldwide must take inspiration from Vietnam and see the fall in the number of cases, if any.
YouTube has witnessed an unprecedented rise in the number of views for this ‘banging hit’ in Vietnam. Close to 32 million views are found for a song done by the health authorities in Vietnam. As per Billboard records, the song Ghen Cô Vy is catchy and based on the melody of the famous song Ghen, a pop hit. Written by Khac Hung with the National Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, this track has even sparked up a dance called #ghencovychallenge on TikTok!
USA: “La Cumbia Del Coronavirus” By Mister Cumbia
The Spanish language La Cumbia Del Coronavirus is by Mister Cumbia, which has become a noteworthy jingle. This has amassed about 8 million views on YouTube.
Interestingly, this song is how the US artist advises people to resort to the healthy practice of washing hands and avoiding meeting friends. “The best thing to do is prevention. We all need to take care, pay attention!” – the lyrics indeed are simple yet powerful.
Dominican Republic: “Coronavirus” By Yofrangel
So far, this coronavirus-inspired anthem released in February has over 8.5 million views on YouTube. Yofrangel, the Dominican singer, calls it the Coronavirus, where he’s shown coughing violently as the ambulance makes its way towards him. There are pathogen graphics, too, as depicted flying across the screen in the background. The lyrics are in Spanish, and the artist has harped on the importance of covering one’s mouth to prevent infections.
It’s not the end, though, for more songs lie on the cards. Many talented people all over the world are coming up with new songs every day. Some of those musicians have even tied with top healthcare facilities and non-profits to spread awareness too. The brighter side of the pandemic, indeed.