However, by 1985, the anthem had lost significant attention, with The Bermudian citing difficulties in arranging the song for school choirs, regimental bands and orchestras and a lack of interest in doing so. In response, Senator Gerald Simons and his Community Services staff launched an initiative not to let the song die out, offering a limited budget to anyone skilled enough who would be prepared to arrange the song in time for the 1985 Heritage Month.
The decline of the anthem's popularity prompted a response from Senator Simons and his staff, who aimed to preserve its legacy through an initiative that provided financial support to individuals capable of arranging the song for various musical ensembles by the 1985 Heritage Month event.