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bookmark_borderFormation Process

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[Verse 1]
Is your mind sedimentary
(Or to the contrary)
Does you mind meld
(In a metamorphosis)
Or quelled…
(Just like this)

[Bridge]
Heat and pressure
(Will you endure)
Whether you’ll weather
(Erosion pla plosion)

[Chorus]
Formation process
(Ingenious igneous)
Oh, oh the stress
(Metamorphic music)

[Verse 2]
Is your mind on fire
(Taken you higher)
Does you mind flow
(With all you know)
Ignition
(Of imagination)

[Bridge]
Heat and pressure
(Will you endure)
Whether you’ll weather
(Erosion pla plosion)

[Chorus]
Formation process
(Ingenious igneous)
Oh, oh the stress
(Metamorphic music)

[Chorus]
(Ingenious igneous)
Sedimentary sentiment
(Metamorphic music)

A SCIENCE NOTE

Rocks are categorized based on their formation process into three main types:

  1. Igneous Rocks – Formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

    • Intrusive (Plutonic): Formed beneath the Earth’s surface (e.g., granite).

    • Extrusive (Volcanic): Formed when lava cools quickly on the surface (e.g., basalt, pumice).

  2. Sedimentary Rocks – Formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

    • Clastic: Made from fragments of other rocks (e.g., sandstone, shale).

    • Chemical: Formed from mineral precipitation from solutions (e.g., limestone, rock salt).

    • Organic: Composed of plant or animal remains (e.g., coal, some limestones).

  3. Metamorphic Rocks – Formed when existing rocks undergo heat, pressure, or chemical changes without melting.

    • Foliated: Have distinct layers or bands (e.g., schist, gneiss).

    • Non-foliated: Lack distinct layers (e.g., marble, quartzite).

Each type of rock can transform into another through the rock cycle, driven by geological processes like heat, pressure, weathering, and erosion.

From the album “Rocked“

bookmark_borderMy World

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[Intro]
(You rocked!)
My world

[Bridge]
(Sssss so shocked!)
Dreams whirled

[Verse 1]
Crumbling at the foundation
Mumbling some insanity
Destroying a loved nation
Disabling humanity

[Break]
(You rocked!)
My world

[Bridge]
(Sssss so shocked!)
Dreams whirled

[Chorus]
Rocked (and rolled)
Blocked (from our goal)
Rocked (and rolled)
Docked (the payroll)

[Verse 2]
Blowing up and imploding
All our minds… exploding
Causing the earth to quake
Making the dead shake

[Break]
(You rocked!)
My world

[Bridge]
(Sssss so shocked!)
Dreams whirled

[Chorus]
Rocked (and rolled)
Blocked (from our goal)
Rocked (and rolled)
Docked (the payroll)

Break]
(You rocked!)
My world

[Outro]
(Sssss so shocked!)
Dreams whirled

From the album “Rocked“

bookmark_borderRocked

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[Intro]
What’s under his lid
Turned solid
Taking stock
In solid rock

[Verse 1]
His brain (fossilized)
His hate (realized)
More than just a pig
Humanity he’ll rig

[Chorus]
What’s under his lid
Turned solid
Taking stock
In solid rock

[Bridge]
Rocked
(By ignorance)
Blocked
(By arrogance)

[Verse 2]
Insane (memorialized)
Too hate (we realized)
More than a fat cat
He’s a dirty rat

[Chorus]
What’s under his lid
Turned solid
Taking stock
In solid rock

[Bridge]
Rocked
(By ignorance)
Blocked
(By arrogance)

[Chorus]
What’s under his lid
Turned solid
Taking stock
In solid rock

[Outro]
Shocked! (ocked, ocked, ocked)
And (rocked, ocked, ocked, ocked)

From the album “Rocked“

bookmark_borderTo and Fro

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[Intro]
(Whoa oh oh oh)
There we go
(Whoa oh oh oh)
To and Fro

[Bridge]
(Whoa oh oh oh)
There we go
(Whoa oh oh oh)
To and fro

[Verse 1]
Bouncing back and forth
Across the universe
For what it’s worth
We’ve flown off course

[Chorus]
(Whoa oh oh oh)
We must know…
(Whoa oh oh oh)
To from fro

[Bridge]
(Whoa oh oh oh)
There we go
(Whoa oh oh oh)
To and fro

[Verse 2]
Bouncing here and there
Seemingly unaware
For what it’s worth
We’ve flown off course

[Chorus]
(Whoa oh oh oh)
We must know…
(Whoa oh oh oh)
To from fro

[Outro]
(Whoa oh oh oh)
There we go
(Whoa oh oh oh)
To and fro

From the album “Moving Target“

Also found on the album “Reggae Foray“

bookmark_borderGetting Away

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[Intro]
Hey! Hey!
(He’s getting away)
Hey! Hey!
(Don’t let you get in the way)

[Bridge]
He’s getting away
(A way away)

[Verse 1]
Has he gone astray
Has it ruined your day
Is he getting away
(Gone on holiday!)

[Chorus]
Hey! Hey!
(He’s getting away)
Hey! Hey!
(Don’t let you get in the way)

[Bridge]
He’s getting away
(A way away)

… getting away
(A way away)

[Verse 2]
Has he gone awry
You don’t know why
Don’t give up, try!
(Try, try, try)

[Chorus]
Hey! Hey!
(He’s getting away)
Hey! Hey!
(Don’t let you get in the way)

[Bridge]
He’s getting away
(A way away)

[Chorus]
Hey! Hey!
(He’s getting away)
Hey! Hey!
(Don’t let you get in the way)

[Outro]
Hey! Hey!
(He’s getting away)
Hey! Hey!
(No, not today)

From the album “Moving Target“

bookmark_borderCatch It

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[Verse 1]
If at first you don’t succeed
Try n’ try until you bleed
(Dang it!)
When the going gets rough
Time to call their bluff
(Catch it!)

[Chorus)
Catch it!
(No, not the common cold)
Catch it!
(Your youth’s gettin’ old)

[Verse 2]
Round n’ round the mulberry bush
Always chasing the monkey’s tush
(Dang it!)
Ya, what fool let the dogs out
It’s time you found all about
(Catch it!)

[Chorus)
Catch it!
(No, not the common cold)
Catch it!
(Your youth’s gettin’ old)

[Bridge]
Fetch it!
(Before it gets away)
Wretched!
(Whoa, another day)
Catch it!
(The day’s last ray)
Snatch it!
(Hold past at bay)

[Outro]
Catch it!
(Everyday)

From the album “Moving Target“

bookmark_borderSignal

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[Intro]
Sent you the signal
(One and all)
Thought everyone should know
(How this show will go)

[Verse 1]
Smoke signals
(And mirrors)
The fine line squiggles
(Into terrors)

[Chorus]
Sent you the signal
(One and all)
Thought everyone should know
(How this show will go)

[Bridge]
Top secret
(Information)
For clarification
(Damn nation)

[Verse 2]
Stop signals
(Light is red)
The truth squiggles
(Into the dead)

[Chorus]
Sent you the signal
(One and all)
Thought everyone should know
(How this show will go)

[Bridge]
Top secret
(Information)
For clarification
(Damn nation)

[Chorus]
Sent you the signal
(One and all)
Thought everyone should know
(How this show will go)

[Outro]
Sent you the signal
(One and all)

From the album “Moving Target“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderDance, Partner, Dance

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[Intro]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)

[Verse 1]
Dance, partner, dance
(Bullets hit the floor)
Dance, partner, dance
(Better dance some more)

[Chorus]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)

[Bridge]
You will (dance against your will)
Until (you don’t stand still)

[Verse 2]
Dance, monkey, dance
(Metaphorical monkey)
Dance, monkey, dance
(Hysterical honky)

[Chorus]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)

[Bridge]
You will (dance against your will)
Until (you don’t stand still)

[Chorus]
Dancing feet
Keep on movin’ (movin’)
Why not
(Take your best shot)

[Outro]
You will (dance against your will)
Until (you don’t stand still)

ABOUT THE SONG

A common parody of the trope where a cowboy gets his feet shot at to make him dance is the idea of someone being forced into an awkward or absurd situation due to external pressure. Some variations include:

  • “Dance, Monkey, Dance!” – This swaps the cowboy with a literal or metaphorical “monkey,” suggesting someone is being forced to perform against their will.

  • Sci-Fi or Cyberpunk Versions – Instead of bullets, the character might have electrodes or mind-control devices making them move involuntarily.

  • Corporate or Political Parodies – The cowboy could be replaced by a politician, CEO, or public figure being pressured into embarrassing actions due to scandals or bribes.

  • Cartoonish Takes – Shows like Looney Tunes often exaggerate the trope, where characters dance wildly due to hot surfaces, explosions, or even music itself.

From the album “Moving Target“

bookmark_borderRisk of Locking In

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[Intro]
(Begin…)
The risk of locking in

[Verse 1]
If we delay
Another day
We just may
Cause dismay

[Bridge]
(Begin…)
The risk of locking in

[Chorus]
Indeed we feed
(Feedback loops)
As if we need
(Two more scoops)

[Verse 2]
Yet we play
Another day
No change in way
Extreme forray

[Bridge]
(Begin…)
The risk of locking in

[Chorus]
Indeed we feed
(Feedback loops)
As if we need
(Two more scoops)

[Outro]
(Now what’s been)
Is locked in

A SCIENCE NOTE

Feedback Loops and the Risk of “Locking In” 1.5°C

  • If emissions stay high, we will permanently lock in warming beyond 1.5°C.

  • The real danger is that if we delay action, crossing 1.5°C even temporarily triggers irreversible climate feedbacks, making it impossible to return to safer levels.

Complex Feedback Loops:
Complex feedback loops in climate science refer to interactions between different components of the Earth’s climate system that can amplify or dampen the effects of initial changes, leading to non-linear and often unpredictable outcomes. These feedback loops play a crucial role in shaping the behavior of the climate system and can influence various climate phenomena, including temperature changes, ice melt, and precipitation patterns.

Tipping points are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops. Identifying and understanding these tipping points is crucial for climate science and policymaking. Crossing multiple tipping points has led to a domino effect, resulting in a much more rapid and severe climate change than currently projected.

* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9°C above pre-industrial levels.

From the album “Moving Target“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Shifting goalposts
By Earth’s hosts
Past one point five
Can we survive

[Verse 1]
Uninterested interests shift
Their morals set adrift
The target unachievable
Are they believable

[Chorus]
Shifting goalposts
By Earth’s hosts
Past one point five
(Can we survive)

[Bridge]
Will we thrive
(As we dive)
Into the depths of despair
(Are we already there?)

[Verse 2]
Overshoot and return
Won’t we ever learn
Removal technology
Is mythology

[Chorus]
Shifting goalposts
By Earth’s hosts
Past one point five
(Can we survive)

[Bridge]
Will we thrive
(As we dive)
Into the depths of despair
(Are we already there?)

[Chorus]
Shifting goalposts
By Earth’s hosts
Past one point five
(Can we survive)

[Outro]
Can I stay alive
(If we drive)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The 1.5°C target in the Paris Agreement is a moving target due to the way global temperatures are measured and interpreted.

Feedback Loops and the Risk of “Locking In” 1.5°C

  • If emissions stay high, we will permanently lock in warming beyond 1.5°C.

  • The real danger is that if we delay action, crossing 1.5°C even temporarily triggers irreversible climate feedbacks, making it impossible to return to safer levels.

Shifting Goalposts

  • Some political and economic interests may reframe the target as unachievable, shifting focus to “keeping below 2°C” instead.

  • Others may push for “overshoot and return” scenarios, where we exceed 1.5°C but later try to bring temperatures back down with carbon removal technologies.

Bottom Line

  • The Paris 1.5°C target was never a strict “red line” but a long-term guideline.

  • Since 2024 has already passed that threshold in annual temperatures, the debate now shifts to whether this is temporary or permanent.

  • The more we delay cutting emissions, the more 1.5°C becomes truly impossible, moving us toward a 2°C+ world with severe consequences.

 

From the album “Moving Target“

Also found on the album “Reggae Foray“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderAmbushing

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[Verse 1]
Predict
Where the target will be
Direct
Before setting it free

[Chorus]
Push for an ambush
(Fire!)
For the outcome you desire
Their fate is dire

[Verse 2]
Anticipate
Where the target will be
Then wait
Till it’s reality

[Chorus]
Push for an ambush
(Fire!)
For the outcome you desire
Their fate is dire

[Bridge]
Pushing
(For ambushing)
Rushing
(Into surprise)
Realize
(The prize)

[Chorus]
Push for an ambush
(Fire!)
For the outcome you desire
Their fate is dire

[Outro]
Push for an ambush
(Fire!)

ABOUT THE SONG
Tracking vs. Ambushing
Tracking (Swing-Through): Follow the target with your sights and pull the trigger while continuing the motion.

Ambushing (Point Shooting): Predict where the target will be and fire when it reaches that point.

From the album “Moving Target“

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[Verse 1]
What’s going to come
Or come undone
Look into the future
To see the picture

[Chorus]
Aiming ahead
(Of your goal)
Needle and thread
(Plan comes whole)

[Bridge]
A bullet takes time
(To travel)
Opportunities prime
(Soon to unravel)

[Verse 2]
What’s lies ahead
Does the future hold
Avoiding the dread
While maintaining bold

[Chorus]
Aiming ahead
(Of your goal)
Needle and thread
(Plan comes whole)

[Bridge]
A bullet takes time
(To travel)
Opportunities prime
(Soon to unravel)

[Chorus]
Aiming ahead
(Of your goal)
Needle and thread
(Plan comes whole)

[Outro]
Aim that takes lead
(Is deadly indeed)

A SCIENCE NOTE

Shooting at a moving target requires adjusting for the target’s speed, direction, and distance while maintaining accuracy and precision. The process involves several key factors:

1. Assess Target Movement

  • Determine the speed of the target (slow, moderate, or fast).

  • Identify the direction of movement (toward, away, left to right, etc.).

  • Evaluate the distance to the target, as this affects bullet travel time and trajectory.

2. Lead Compensation (Aiming Ahead)

  • Since a bullet takes time to reach its target, aim ahead of the target’s movement.

  • The amount of lead (how far ahead you aim) depends on:

    • The target’s speed.

    • The distance to the target.

    • The bullet’s velocity.

  • Faster-moving targets require more lead.

3. Tracking vs. Ambushing

  • Tracking (Swing-Through): Follow the target with your sights and pull the trigger while continuing the motion.

  • Ambushing (Point Shooting): Predict where the target will be and fire when it reaches that point.

4. Adjust for Bullet Drop and Wind

  • At longer distances, bullets drop due to gravity, requiring adjustments.

  • Wind can push bullets off course, necessitating compensation.

5. Trigger Control & Follow-Through

  • Maintain smooth trigger pressure to avoid jerking.

  • Continue tracking after the shot to ensure accuracy and potential follow-up shots.

6. Practice & Adaptation

  • Training with moving targets improves instinctive adjustments.

  • Different firearms and calibers require varying lead estimations.

From the album “Moving Target“

bookmark_borderBreathe Out

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[Intro]
Hold steady (Ready?)
Breathe out slowly (Really)
Pull the trigger
Bang! (Vigor)

[Verse 1]
You’ve got to lead
Then proceed
Nothing’s the same
As a careful aim

[Chorus]
Hold steady (Ready?)
Breathe out slowly (Really)
Pull the trigger
Bang! (Vigor)

[Bridge]
How to shoot a moving target
(With no regret)
Only get one shot
(So why not….)

[Verse 2]
Anticipate the rate
Distance… and wait
Not too anxious
In the process

[Chorus]
Hold steady (Ready?)
Breathe out slowly (Really)
Pull the trigger
Bang! (Vigor)

[Bridge]
How to shoot a moving target
(With no regret)
Only get one shot
(So why not….)

[Chorus]
Hold steady (Ready?)
Breathe out slowly (Really)
Pull the trigger
Bang! (Vigor)

[Outro]
Once you figure
Pull the trigger
Bang! (Rigor)

From the album “Moving Target“

bookmark_borderBullet Drop

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[Intro]
Plop!
(Bullet drop)

[Verse 1]
How to calculate
Your best aim
To determine if fate
Remains the same

[Chorus]
The longer the distance
The larger the fall
Add wind resistance
Then make the call

[Bridge]
Calculations
(What is the sum)
Predictions
(Of what’s to come)

[Verse 2]
How to do the math
Your best shot (shot!)
For the bullet’s wrath
Give it all you’ve got

[Chorus]
The longer the distance
The larger the fall
Add wind resistance
Then make the call

[Bridge]
Calculations
(What is the sum)
Predictions
(Of what’s to come)

[Chorus]
The longer the distance
The larger the fall
Add wind resistance
Then make the call

[Outro]
Calculations
(What is the sum)
Predictions
(Of what’s to come)

ABOUT THE SONG
Adjust for Bullet Drop and Wind
At longer distances, bullets drop due to gravity, requiring adjustments.

Wind can push bullets off course, necessitating compensation.

From the album “Moving Target“

bookmark_borderThe Pendulum Swings

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[Intro]
The pendulum swings
(From one end to the other)
The change it brings
(We’re about to uncover)

[Bridge]
For what it’s worth
(Back and forth)

[Verse 1]
Here’s the thing
(Forces acting on the swing)
Inevitability (of the gravity)
Tension (brings me back again)

[Chorus]
The pendulum swings
(From one end to the other)
The change it brings
(We’re about to uncover)

[Bridge]
For what it’s worth
(Back and forth)

[Bridge]
For what it’s worth
(Back and forth)

[Verse 2]
The forces bring
(Back the swing)
Of course (restoring force)
Tangential (transitional)

[Chorus]
The pendulum swings
(From one end to the other)
The change it brings
(We’re about to uncover)

[Bridge]
For what it’s worth
(Back and forth)

[Outro]
For what it’s worth
(Back and forth)

A SCIENCE NOTE

A swinging pendulum follows the principles of classical mechanics, particularly Newton’s laws of motion and the conservation of energy. It consists of a mass, known as the bob, attached to a string or rod of fixed length, allowing it to swing back and forth under the influence of gravity. The forces acting on the pendulum include gravity, which pulls the bob downward, and the tension in the string, which adjusts as the pendulum moves. The force that restores the pendulum to its equilibrium position comes from the component of gravity acting along the arc of its motion.

When the pendulum swings at small angles, its motion closely resembles simple harmonic motion, meaning it follows a regular, repeating pattern. The time it takes to complete one full swing depends only on the length of the string and the strength of gravity, not on the pendulum’s weight or the size of its swing.

As the pendulum moves, its energy shifts between two forms: potential energy, which is highest when the bob reaches the peak of its swing, and kinetic energy, which is greatest at the lowest point of the swing when the bob is moving fastest. If there is no external interference, the total energy remains constant, and the pendulum continues swinging indefinitely.

In real-world conditions, however, air resistance and friction at the pivot gradually reduce the pendulum’s motion, causing it to slow down and eventually stop. If an external force is applied at regular intervals, the pendulum can maintain or even increase its motion, sometimes leading to complex and unpredictable behavior. When the swing reaches larger angles, the motion becomes nonlinear, meaning the time for each swing slightly increases compared to the ideal case of small angles.

From the album “Moving Target“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment