Grammy-nominated singer John Ondrasik, known professionally as Five for Fighting, releases new song and accompanying music video in response to the October 7th attack on Israel and the aftermath in the United States and around the world did.

The song, titled “OK,” begins with excerpts from Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams' speech after the attack, then segues into Ondrasik's lyrics, “This is a time for choice, this is a time for mourning.” . The chorus conveys a simple message shared by many in the aftermath of the attacks: “We are not okay.”

Along with lyrics lamenting the loss of morality in modern society, the music video features footage of the October 7th attacks and subsequent anti-Semitic and pro-Hamas activities. The video targets everyone from students harassing fellow Jews on campus to politicians like Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. . (Related: UN agency teachers praise October 7 Hamas attack in group chat, monitoring agency finds)

Despite the song's dark tone, the video ends on an uplifting note, with Ondrasik paying tribute to those lost and featuring stories of those defending Jews who are currently being targeted. These include Catholic universities offering shelter to Jewish students and director Steven Spielberg pledging to document the stories of October 7 survivors. . It also includes footage of Israeli hostages being reunited with their families at the Supernova Music Festival venue and a memorial to the victims.

Now is the time to choose…

New song/music video – “OK”#WeAreNotOK pic.twitter.com/prBgT55ZqR

— John Ondrasik (@johnondasik) January 18, 2024

While many in Hollywood are perplexed about the October 7 attacks and anti-Semitism as a whole, Ondrasik is not alone in blaming Hamas and its allies. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group U2 paid tribute to the victims at a concert following the attack, and various celebrities, including actress Gal Gadot and actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld, wrote an open letter condemning Hamas. signed.

Ondrasik, known for his hit songs “Superman” and “100 Years,” has released songs such as 2021's “Blood on My Hands” and 2022's “Can One Man Save,” in response to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He has released a series of protest songs in recent years, including “The''. world? “In the wake of Ukraine's resistance to Russia.” On his own website, Ondrashik states that his current motivation as an artist is “promotion.”[ing] “Dialogue” and “Talk”[ing] his heart. ”