25 Songs for Covid19 Isolation

So in case you haven’t guessed, the Covid19 pandemic has really put a spanner in some of the plans we made but we shall soldier on while we social distance and self isolate. #WeAreAllinThisTogether. But it got me thinking what songs would you think of when you’re self isolating?… I didn’t think of 1 or 2 but 25 and I made a playlist ‘cause I’m sound like that 😉

Lots of love from a girl with a bit of a dark sense of humour and a mind that rarely leaves the gutter, Good luck to ya! From E. x

• Haunted – The Coronas – Too on the nose? I say: “No such thing!” I also picked this track to highlight the importance of supporting our #HomegrownHeroes. More than ever before, we need to support Irish musicians. Buy merch, buy tickets for gigs coming up in the future or do whatever you can to support these people especially new, up and coming acts because they need all the help they can get.

• Take My Breath Away – Berlin – Yeah this is part of the dark humour. I’d apologise for it but that would be lying and lies make baby Jesus cry.

• U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer – The social distancing anthem of social distancing anthems. MC Hammer was social distancing before it was cool. Stay the f*ck out of other people’s personal space. If you don’t, you’re going to get exactly what you deserve.

• Don’t Stand So Close – The Police – Another group who were social distancing before it was cool. Yes, I know what the song is about but let’s just focus on the chorus, okay?! Don’t Stand So Close To Me!

• Fever – Peggy Lee – You give me fever. Yes, one symptom of Covid 19 is, in fact, a fever of 38 degrees Celsius or above. You can’t say that we don’t teach you stuff here.

• Toxic – Britney Spears – this virus can be “Toxic” to elderly people so, for the love of all that is holy, protect our elderly. Offer to get groceries, sure, but leave them on the door step, ring the doorbell and step away from the door (2m or about 6ft to be extra safe). Chat to granny and granddad via calls, Facetime or Skype. Keep them safe!!

• Pony – Ginuwine – I heard the comment that, at the end of this self isolation, there will either be an increase in divorces or a baby boom…. Can you see where I’m going with this? 😉 Of course you can, you’re all as bad as I am, don’t deny it.

• The Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang – Come on, it’s funny! I regret nothing!!

• Wish You Were Here – Avril Lavigne – This is for all the unlucky souls who ended up away from their partners, husbands, wives or significant others for whatever reason. Maybe they couldn’t fly home in time and are now stuck abroad or maybe the other half is one of the many unbelievably brave, dedicated front line staff that are doing all they can to help ease people’s struggles right now and risking their own health in the process. To them, on behalf of both of us here at OMG and people around the globe, I say a huge, profound, heartfelt thank you; though that’s not nearly enough.

• With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles – Now, more than ever, we need to rally around the most vulnerable in our communities. We need to be the friends that people need right now. Call your elderly neighbours, people you know who have been struggling with ill health, people who have been receiving cancer treatments, people with long standing immune system issues and make sure they aren’t stuck for the necessities. We are a nation of the friendliest people around when we want to be. So let’s be friends now.

•  Unwell – Matchbox Twenty – Take care of those people who have been struggling with mental health issues. They may be smiling on the outside but, now that most of us are stuck at home, people who are struggling may be struggling even more. Check on your friends, showing you give a sh*t could make a huge difference.

• Hands To Myself – Selena Gomez – Yeah, see those hands? Keep them to yourself. And wash them for a minimum of twenty seconds using soap and hot water! None of the “give them a rinse” bullsh*t! Use hand sanitizer if you’re stuck and, for God’s sake, stop touching your face!!!

• Ridin’ Solo – Jason Derulo – The man celebrates being alone. This is Good Guy Jason who’s protecting people by not bringing his (in Jason’s case non existent) kids with him to every store he goes to. So far, kids seem to barely be affected by Covid19 but that doesn’t mean they can’t transmit it. So who wants to spend lord knows how many hours explaining to their little people that they aren’t allowed to invade other people’s personal space while they’re out helping Mam and/or Dad with the shopping. Ride Solo, people. PLEASE!!

• Out of Touch – Hall & Oates – I will say it one more time, even louder for the people in the back: ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING, IT’S NOT HARD!!!!

• Mad World – Tears For Fears – I know that this seems like something out of an apocalypse movie but it’s very real and it’s very now. Be alert, not anxious. Don’t be the panic buying numpty in the shop with 48 rolls of toilet paper, please? Look, I even asked nicely.

• I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston – For everyone isolating alone or who are just lonely, don’t be like Whitney and “feel the heat with somebody”. That’s a no no when it comes to social distancing.

• Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol – If you really want to dance, be like Billy. He’s looking out for everyone. He may look like he’s lost his mind but, hey, at least he’s having fun and remaining in isolation like a good lad. Thanks Billy!

• Here I Go Again – Whitesnake – For all the truck drivers and delivery drivers who are not only helping keep shelves across the country stocked, they’re also social distancing at the same time! “Here I go again on my own!!!!” Thank you guys, gals and pals in trucks across the country, ya big bunch of sounders!

• So Lonely – The Police – Yeah, you might be lonely but that doesn’t mean you need to bring all your mates around to your gaff for a party. If you are one of those people that thinks bringing your mates around is okay, I’d just like to say (and I’m quoting the inimitable Lewis Capaldi here) “F*CK OFF!!! GOODBYE!!”

• Down With the Sickness – Disturbed – To the lonely party people in no. 19, say one of your guest has Covid 19 and is in the asymptomatic phase (could be 2-14 days before symptoms appear!); they can still pass the virus on to everyone else at your little party!! I.E you all will be “Down with the Sickness” and spreading it to everyone around you. How about post isolation parties instead, okay?

• Alone Again (Naturally) – Gilbert O’Sullivan – If you display any of the symptoms outlined by reputable sources like the W.H.O. or HSE.ie, quarantine yourself, ring your GP and stay alone. Scary as it may be, wandering around will only harm more people and cause the virus to spread. Please consider everyone else first!

• All By Myself – Celine Dion – See above. But, really, who doesn’t love a bit of Celine?

• Treat People With Kindness – Harry Styles – Now is the time to be aware that we do not know what people are going through right now. High stress situations can bring out the worst in some people. Treat people with kindness because, right now, a little kindness can go a long way.

• Lonely – Akon – Yes, I know you’re still lonely and want to go to the pub but it’s closed now. Here’s an idea. Create a WhatsApp group/Google Hangout with all your friends that you want to drink with in it, crack open a drink and chat shite to your heart’s content from the comfort and SAFETY of your own home! Simples!  

• Resistance – Muse – As much as some people seem to want to play down the fact that Covid 19 is in our country, looking at all those assholes singing Sweet Caroline in a pub in Dublin, it is unavoidable. We are isolated for a reason; now is not the time to ignore implemented guidelines that are there for your own good! Social distancing is our resistance right now. Let’s stand together by staying apart.

Peace, love, health and safety to you all in this tough time ❤