LYRICS
We require our attention
As divine intervention
No need for a seer to see
We create our destiny
Man is overactive
Holding the climate captive
Steadfast devotion
To our solution
For evolution
Interpret the signs
Of Man’s designs
Long-term consequences
To satisfy our instance
And, the lion dines
Working towards redemption
For future generations
Could be our salvation
Redeem the drudge and sludge
God as our judge
Chords: E/7/m/m7(11) A E / B7 A A G e; Part II @ 128 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Fender Squire Mini Electric Guitar (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT THE SONG
The story of Daniel, as recounted in the Hebrew Bible, offers metaphorical parallels to the challenges and consequences associated with climate change.
While not a direct analogy, these connections highlight how narratives from religious texts can be metaphorically applied to contemporary challenges such as climate change, emphasizing the importance of faith, resilience, interpretation of signs, and responsible stewardship of the environment.
ABOUT DANIEL
According to the Hebrew Bible, Daniel was a noble Jewish youth from Jerusalem who faced captivity under Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon. Throughout his service to Babylonian kings, including Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, Daniel remained steadfast in his devotion to the God of Israel. He shared this period of captivity with his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and despite societal pressures to conform, they held firm to their faith. God blessed Daniel with wisdom and the ability to interpret dreams, showcasing his unwavering commitment.
The Book of Daniel, a 2nd-century BC biblical apocalypse set in the 6th century BC, offers an account of Daniel’s activities and visions during his exile. The name Daniel itself means “God is my judge.”
In Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams, Daniel interprets a giant statue representing four kingdoms, with God ultimately establishing His own kingdom. Another dream involves a great tree destroyed by a heavenly decree, foretelling divine judgment. Daniel’s visions include symbolic representations of historical events, such as the rise and fall of kingdoms, and a struggle between the “king of the north” and the “king of the south,” culminating in the establishment of God’s kingdom on Earth.
One notable event from Daniel’s life recounts how Persian King Darius I condemned him to a night in a lions’ den for his unwavering worship of God. Miraculously, Daniel emerged unharmed.
Overall, Daniel’s narrative is a testament to resilience and faithfulness, offering profound lessons about enduring faith even in the face of adversity.
Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the "sensitive initial conditions" similar to "a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic."
Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.
What Can I Do? There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a fluttering butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic. Be a butterfly and affect the world.
