LYRICS
A paralyzed man
And neural regeneration
Just shows we can
Legs dancing with gyration
Just shows we can
With moral fortitude
… the right attitude
The olfactory factory
Lights a bulb
A bright idea
A problem solved
Angels singing Ave Maria
The sensation of neural regeneration
Sensation — neural regeneration
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords/Tempo
C F
G7 C
AbAug Am7 C7 CM7 C
102 Beats Per Minute – Casio WK-3500 Ambient (specialized settings on the midi connected microKorg)
Mixed live through a Behringer mixer. Vocals mic’d one natural Sennheiser and one through a Digitech KP3.
Based on this news story:
A paralyzed man has been able to walk again after a pioneering therapy that involved transplanting cells from his nasal cavity into his spinal cord.
Prof Geoff Raisman, chair of neural regeneration at University College London’s Institute of Neurology, led the UK research team.
He said what had been achieved was “more impressive than man walking on the moon”.
A key difference with Mr Fidyka was that the scientists were able use the patient’s olfactory bulb, which is the richest source of olfactory ensheathing cells.
The complex neural circuitry responsible for our sense of smell is the only part of the nervous system that regenerates throughout adult life.
It is this ability that scientists have tried to exploit in stimulating repair in the spinal cord.
Every time we breathe, molecules carrying different odours in the air come into contact with nerve cells in the nose.
These transmit messages to our olfactory bulbs – at the very top of the nasal cavity, sitting at the base of the brain.
The nerve cells are being continually damaged and must be replaced.
This process of regeneration is made possible by olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs), which provide a pathway for the fibres to grow back.
Scientists believe this is evidence that the recovery is due to regeneration….
— BBC
Written and recorded in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.
LYRICS
When the tunnel appears pitch black as night
When I can’t see the end… no glimmer of light
I should have remembered to pray for a rainy day
Though I pray I can say there’s never been passion neglect
I would regret if I forget
That I’m in love with you
That would be worse than anything on Earth
That would be worse than anything I could do
That would be to curse my re-birth
I’m giving my love to the heavens above
I’m giving my love to all living beings
I’m giving my love to the heavens above
I’m giving my love to Her image samplings
LYRICS
Faith in hope
Hope in faith
I have hope in hope
Faith that hope holds true
Within you skin’s underneath
Bare the soul that’s within you
Release the love from within the bloke
Faith that life’s not a joke
Hope that mankind learns to cope
Hoping Faithfully
Shy of pride
Fashion of compassion
String as an oak
Weaving threads into rope
Bringing peace to Earth
Faith in hope
Hope in faith
Spreading smiles and mirth
Hoping to spread the faith
Written and recorded on August 23 and 24, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park and West Chester, Pennsylvania.
It is about trying to get information corrected in a database and having to call a bunch of automated operators. Then, apply the concept to any obstacle in life.
LYRICS
If you believe that everything will turn out alright
It might
When you are sincere… above fear… a natural delight
Everything will turn out alright
With the wings of an angel, you’ll take flight
By believing with all your might
Written and recorded on August 22, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is based on studies that show positive thinking leads to a positive outcome:
Positive thinking: Reduce stress by eliminating negative self-talk
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health.
Indeed, some studies show that personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that typically comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, don’t despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.
