It'll Be Okay (Just Stay Home)
Updated: Apr 19, 2020
We're coping with Malaysia's Restricted Move Order during the COVID-19 pandemic in our own ways. But we can also talk about it through music. Now, it doesn't quite beat a drink at a bar while sussing things out with the friends, but it comes pretty damn close as a decent coping mechanism.
We thought about some things happening around us, and it became a song that we recorded separately (social distancing only, folks). Whether it's Dervin's befuddlement over spices, Hilmy's missing gigs or Ian worried about being apprehended for dog walking, these are things that can weirdly snowball into genuine forms of stress during an acclimation period.
On the side, we've been trying to raise funds for organisations and charities that need help during the RMO. We don't know quite know what we're doing, but if you're in a position to help, please do. You can support the organisations that we've listed here, as well as visit the Us Vs Covid Event Page on Facebook to check out other musicians who're raising awareness. Also, check out its Facebook Page as well for updates.
Frankly, not everyone can share optimism openly, and that's okay, too. But we're in this together. Please stay safe, and be good. Be decentttt. There'll be time to fight tomorrow, we promise.
We cannot say this enough, but we hope you're doing well.
If you're able to help, please consider helping these organisations that support the marginalised and frontliners:
The Lost Food Project Maybank 5148 9706 8927
IMAM Response & Relief Team - IMARET:
Persatuan Perubatan Islam Malaysia CIMB 8600 703 709 www.billplz.com/ImaretCovid19
Mercy Malaysia https://www.mercy.org.my/donate/covid19/
Maybank
5621 7950 4126
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CIMB
8000 792 908
CCM RELIEF FUND ( COVID19 ) The Council of Churches of Malaysia Maybank 514169656889
MALAYSIAN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION FOR RELIEF https://bit.ly/33W2oyw
Teratai (Pertubuhan Teratak Rahmah Wanita Islam) Maybank Islamic 5622 6355 1911
Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kebajikan Dan Persekitaran Positif Malaysia (SEED) CIMB 8006 999 903