Thank U Front Line

Thanks to Laura Tinti, North Valley Assistant Medical Group Administrator, for sharing Thank U Front Line, Chris Mann’s adaptation of Alanis Morissette's Thank U. As you can see in his lyrics, we are part of a “front line” that includes many dedicated people from all walks of life. Today I am especially grateful for the custodians, garbage collectors, and sewage workers who keep our workplaces tidy and make our wastes magically disappear; the farmers, ranchers, field workers, manufacturers, truck drivers, and grocery clerks who produce food and make it easy for us to buy locally; and my wife Lesli who makes our house a home and did the lion’s share of raising our children.
How bout taking a moment to thank the front line?
How bout thinking about others who can’t stay home?
How bout fighting to get these workers protection?
How bout standing up for ones we love?
Thank you doctors, thank you nurses, thanks for working the front line
Thank you scientists, thank you pharmacists, thanks for working overtime
How bout reigning it in for the bigger picture?
How bout putting another before yourself?
How bout appreciating what we took for granted? (Everything)
How bout slow clapping those who are soldiering on
Thank you Amazon, thank you grocery clerks, thank you all night truckdrivers
Thank you janitors, thanks mail carriers, thank you selfless volunteers
The moment we can all buckle down, the sooner the moment this all will be over
There’s so many ways to help out
Let us start by giving thanks. Thanks.
To everyone who’s sick we’re sending you love
To everyone who’s struggling I feel you
How bout governing without all of the politics?
How bout working to gather for the greater good?
Thank you garbage men, firewomen, teachers holding class online
Thank you companies, changing strategies, to make more medical supplies
Factory workers, first responders, civil service employees
Thank you farmers, thank you journalists, thank you military
Bless the unemployed, the house workers, and the work-at-home parents
Thank you! Thank you!!!
To everyone doing your part . . . Thank U