{"id":33081,"date":"2024-04-19T15:29:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T15:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=33081"},"modified":"2024-04-19T15:29:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T15:29:09","slug":"as-if-my-life-depends-on-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2024\/04\/19\/as-if-my-life-depends-on-it\/","title":{"rendered":"As if My Life Depends on It"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/Daniel\/videos\/As-if-Your-Life-Depends-on-It.mp4\"> As if Your Life Depends on It.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/Daniel\/About-the-End\/mp3\/As-if-Your-Life-Depends-on-It.mp3\">As if Your Life Depends on It.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>\nThe butterfly<br \/>\nEffect<br \/>\n[Break]<br \/>\nAffect<br \/>\n[Break]<br \/>\nThe butterfly<br \/>\nBe the butterfly<br \/>\nFlutter<br \/>\nBetter flutter<br \/>\nAll the better<br \/>\nFly, fly high<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 1]<br \/>\nIn the quest, do we take a stand, to understand<br \/>\nClaiming balance, across the land?<br \/>\nEffective solutions, what do we seek,<br \/>\nSaving our selves, lessons from the meek.<br \/>\nAt last, first is last<br \/>\nPassed past<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nConservation over starvation, selfish salvation<br \/>\nMindful of usage, you, you, you savage<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on, opt for the low,<br \/>\nLet your love show.<br \/>\nAim high, opt for the low<br \/>\nHow low can you go<br \/>\nTo fly so high<br \/>\nMy butterfly<\/p>\n<p>[Break]<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on<br \/>\nTurn on: turn off<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on<br \/>\nFly high<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 2]<br \/>\nConsume less, less mess, undress.<br \/>\nReducing the stress, aiming high.<br \/>\nTravel, fashion, unravel, smash &#8217;em<br \/>\nChoosing what I do, what I pursue.<br \/>\nFree me to be<\/p>\n<p>[Break]<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on<br \/>\nTurn on: turn off<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on<br \/>\nFly high<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nConservation over starvation, selfish salvation<br \/>\nMindful of usage, you, you, you savage<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on, opt for the low,<br \/>\nLet your love show.<br \/>\nAim high, opt for the low<br \/>\nHow low can you go<br \/>\nTo fly so high<br \/>\nMy butterfly<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nWhat can I do, please tell what&#8217;s true?<br \/>\nEvery action counts, no need to mask, ask, mask, put to task task<br \/>\nMinimize your pollution, maximize solution,<br \/>\nRealize, Minimize<br \/>\nMinimize your stink<br \/>\nMaximize the think<br \/>\nOn the brink..<\/p>\n<p>[Break]<br \/>\nThe butterfly<br \/>\nEffect<br \/>\nAffect<br \/>\nThe butterfly<br \/>\nBe the butterfly<br \/>\nFlutter<br \/>\nBetter flutter<br \/>\nFlutter better<br \/>\nWe better<\/p>\n<p>[Break]<br \/>\nRealize minimize<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nConservation over starvation, selfish salvation<br \/>\nMindful of usage, you, you, you sage<br \/>\nTurn off to turn on, opt for the low,<br \/>\nLet your love show.<br \/>\nAim high, opt for the low<\/p>\n<p>[Break]<br \/>\n[Flute Solo]<br \/>\nThe butterfly<br \/>\nEffect<br \/>\nAffect<br \/>\nThe butterfly<br \/>\nBe the butterfly<br \/>\nFlutter<br \/>\nBetter flutter<br \/>\nFlutter better<br \/>\nWe better<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>\nThank you, for joining this fight,<br \/>\nIn your dismay of our foray<br \/>\nMy life depend on it, day and night.<br \/>\nLet&#8217;s be butterflies, spreading our wings,<br \/>\nFor a world of harmony, where hope springs.<br \/>\nFlutter<br \/>\nLet Her<br \/>\nFlutter<\/p>\n<p>[End]<br \/>\n[Silence]<\/p>\n<p>What I was thinking about&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Achieving &#8220;net zero&#8221; is not only accessible but also cost-effective, providing substantial savings while contributing to the preservation of our planet. Here are some practices I&#8217;ve adopted to reach net zero without compromising my standard of living, and, in fact, surpassing it in an effort to eliminate all my pollution. The simplest way to commence this journey is through energy conservation. Be mindful of your energy usage, refrain from unnecessary consumption, turn off devices when not in use, and opt for low-energy products.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Consume less.<\/b> Consumer habits have played a significant role in damaging the world&#8217;s environment and economies. The insatiable demands of mass consumption have led to the exploitation of natural resources and the emission of pollution and greenhouse gases. In many instances, it&#8217;s feasible to choose not to consume certain products entirely. Travel, fashion, and meat are examples of areas where consumption could be minimized. Reducing overall consumption is the most impactful individual contribution towards eliminating pollution and mitigating the effects of climate change. The critical aspect of reducing consumption is to cease burning fossil fuels and using hydrocarbon products immediately. (Hydrocarbons encompass plastics, polymers, petroleum, and natural gas.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What Can I Do?<\/b><br \/>\nAll the above are 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/chaos\/sidd.html\">The Butterfly Effect<\/a> 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. <b>Be a butterfly and affect the world.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Thank you. My life depends on it.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/Daniel\/Daniel_11_12.html\">About the End<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As if Your Life Depends on It.mp4 As if Your Life Depends on It.mp3 [Intro] The butterfly Effect [Break] Affect [Break] The butterfly Be the butterfly Flutter Better flutter All the better Fly, fly high [Verse 1] In the quest, do we take a stand, to understand Claiming balance, across the land? 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