Kids in Quarantine

Cover version of Kim Wilde’s Kids in America, recorded by Joe Trey. The song features an altered title and altered lyrics. The newly written lyrics were made by Joe Trey.

The track was released on 21 May 2020 as a video on YouTube. The song describes the events during the global crisis caused by the coronavirus Covid-19.


Lyrics

Stuck inside, nowhere I can go now
Not outside, the government they just tell me no
Shelter in place for a little while

Friday night and nobody’s groovin’
Stores are closed and nobody’s moving or gettin’ down
Netflix and takeout is all we got

Inside the young ones are groaning
Inside the parents are moaning
We’re the kids stuck in quarantine
We’re the kids stuck in quarantine
Everybody’s dreaming just to go out

Each day is just like the other
Soon call teachers and grandmothers when will it end?
I can’t remember what day it is

Homework and virtual classrooms
Principal’s now my mom and my dad, now help me please
This life is cruel when you’re stuck inside

Inside the young ones are groaning
Inside the parents are moaning
We’re the kids stuck in quarantine
We’re the kids stuck in quarantine
Everybody’s dreaming just to go out

I’m a parent working from home now
Once laid off, they’re calling in furlough just for now
I’m wondering when things will be alright

Kids are home, I’m pulling my hair out
Where’s my phone, it’s stolen again now give it back!
I’m clearly riding this crazy train

Outside it looks so inviting
Wear a mask if you go out shopping
My kids stuck in quarantine – with me!
Your kids stuck in quarantine – with you!
Everybody’s dreaming just to go out