Coronavirus

This song came about while listening to Metallica’s “Jump in the Fire” during a run. For some reason, the rhythmic similarity of “Jump in the Fire” and “Coronavirus” stuck out and I started putting the lyrics together.

“Coronavirus” is a parody (derivative work) based on Metallica’s “Jump in the Fire” – all the lyrics and performances were done by me. See Legal section below for more details.

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How to Help Musicians During the Pandemic

Musicians that survive on live performances are having a particularly hard time during Covid. There are a number of great organizations set up to help touring musicians survive while unable to work, and to be able to get back on the road when possible. Please consider donating to some of these organizations doing really important work.

Fueling Musicians

Joe Bonamassa’s Fueling Musicians Program is an emergency relief plan for touring musicians affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This initiative is designed to support musicians by providing financial assistance for essential living expenses such as food, shelter, and more. Fueling Musicians provides immediate cash payments of $1,000, as well as pre-paid gas cards of $500 to help struggling musicians get back on the road again when it is safe.

All Within My Hands

The Foundation aims to assist and enrich the lives of members of the communities who have supported the band for years, as well as encourage participation from fans and friends. All funds raised will be donated to a cross-section of national and local charities… every penny from your donations will go directly to our charity partners.

Save Our Stages

The mission of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues and promoters throughout the United States.

Other Options and Thoughts on Helping

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Lyrics

The lyrics actually came to me while running a few months back, and “Jump in the Fire” came on my Workout playlist. At the chorus I started singing “Coronavirus” along with the song. I sat down and wrote the rest of the lyrics, learned all the parts to the song, and recorded it over the course of a couple weeks.

Down in the depths of seedy Wuhan
Bats with Covid-19
Spreading all around the Earth
As quick as you’ve ever seen
Is humanity cursed, will it get even worse
Not enough test kits
The stock market crashed, people don’t have the cash
The economy’s in the pits
So come on     Coronavirus
So come on     Coronavirus
With phlegm in my lungs and death in my blood
The end is closing in
Breathing with a ventilator
The nurses are wearing thin
The doctors all shout to search out
And find a better way
Follow the rules and don’t be a fool
To live another day
So come on     Coronavirus
So come on     Coronavirus
So don’t shake hands, or gather in groups
Want to play it safe
Trying, all, to flatten the curve
I guess we shelter in place
Living you life with social distancing
It’s all around everyone
Watching movies alone, or working from home
Stay home whenever you can
So come on     Coronavirus
So come on     Coronavirus
So come on     Coronavirus
So come on     Coronavirus
Come on jump in, yeah!

Legal

“Coronavirus” is a derivative work based on Metallica’s “Jump in the Fire.”

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James Alan Hetfield (PRO: ASCAP, IPI: 126306108)
David Scott Mustaine (PRO: BMI, IPI: 205503805)
Lars Ulrich (PRO: ASCAP, IPI: 126291585)

I reached out to Q Prime and Metallica management to get permission to make this derivative work, but have not received a reply, so sharing freely and hopefully can get some donations to the valuable organizations linked on my page that help musicians. I will not monetize unless legal permission is obtained from the publishers… but that’s not the point, anyways.

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