TEN CORONAVIRUS SONGS

1. BE THE LIGHT BY THOMAS RHETT

Thomas Rhett released this song ealier than planned because he felt it was particularly needed at this time.   This song encourages people to be the light in dark times and all proceeds are donated.

2. LEVEL OF CONCERN BY TWENTY ONE PILOTS

Twenty One Pilots captures masterfully captures the anxiety many of us feel with the chorus “I need you to tell me we are alright…tell me we are ok.”

3. “CORONAVIRUS” (STATE OF EMERGENCY) BY DAX

Canadian rapper Dax share his thoughts and experience of the Coronavirus.   He clearly states his task as an artist…to help us see that humanity is on the same team fighting a disease rather than each other. 

5. SIX FEET APART BY ALEC BENJAMIN

Alec Benjamin uses the phrase we have all become familiar with to create a love song that illustrates the loneliness that many of us are feeling at the moment.

6. PAJAMAZON! BY AQUABATS

The Aquabats are known for their quirky perspective on the world and they’ve created a lighthearted ska song that sings about the benefits of staying in our pajamas and buying everything on amazon.

7. I BELIEVE WE WILL WIN (WORLD ANTHEM) BY PITBULL

Pitbull speaks clearly in this song meant to encourage listeners.  While the intent may be noble, some listeners may find this song unhelpful in times of fear, discouragement, and grief.

8. ALL THAT’S LEFT IS LOVE BY ANGELS AND AIRWAVES

Angels and Airwaves response is much more muted than Pitbull’s, trying to capture the gravity of the situation.  Yet they seek to be an encouragement through the chorus.

9. SPREADIN’ BY PSYCHS

Psychs is a young unknown UK rapper who released a track to simply convey his experience.  He  includea practical advice for his peers who may not understand how to stay safe and help others.

10. I THINK WE ARE ALONE NOW COVER BY BILLY JOE ARMSTRONG

Old songs can quickly be given new meaning and Billy Joe Armstrong released the classic “I Think We Are Alone Now” to convey the collective experience of isolation.

Micah received a Masters of Popular Music Studies from the University of Glasgow and has worked several years in the music industries as a musician, critic, and band manager. He has a passion for helping audiences find better through discernment, critical-thinking, and empathy-development.   He integrates the work of several Christian scholars such as Dr. Al Wolters and Andy Crouch alongside the latest research in behavioural psychology, sociology, and popular music studies.