Omer Moskovich - Join the Club

Well, it took three elections and a pandemic but we finally have a government. I was hoping to feel some sense of relief but I just feel disappointed. Left-leaning optimists will say that it could have been worse: instead of an extreme right-wing government that would have given Netanyahu complete power, there will be some balance from Gantz's Blue and White party and what remains of the Labor party (three seats). But the Blue and White party that will be in the government is not the Blue and White party that 1.25 million Israelis voted for. That Blue and White party included Yair Lapid's center-left Yesh Atid party and vowed to never sit in a government with Netanyahu. Gantz explained that the Coronavirus crisis left him no choice but to form an emergency government-but instead of a small and effective government we got Israel's largest government ever with new made-up ministries given to MKs without much logic.
Speaking of the Coronavirus, it's a strange situation right now. When the lockdown was lifted I felt that things were moving too quickly. It mainly reminded me of the end of the war in 2014, when at first I was cautious, keeping my ears alert for a possible siren and making sure my phone was always charged, but after a few quiet days I did everything I could to move on and forget about that awful summer. I saw in the crowds tanning on the beach and picnicking by Dizengoff Square that same yearning to forget about our lost spring and move on. We're all trying to enjoy our freedom before the second wave hits. It's still unclear if it's a matter of weeks (because we're not being cautious enough) or months.
Omer Moskovich is at the party but stands apart, making room for much-needed criticism and reflection. Check out more of her sensitive tunes here.

To zone out
In front of a screen
Pain is something that is spared
Apathy is the default
Violence is weightless

So let's join the club
Let's say that it will be okay
Come and let's join the club

To zone out
In front of a screen
Reality is a forgotten movie
Logic has a failed score
Indifference is the rule of the thumb

So let's join the club
Let's say that it will be okay
Come and let's join the club

Everyone has eating disorders
But I know what's on the menu
And it's not so bad

So let's join the club
Let's say that it will be okay
Come and let's join the club