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[Intro]
Over!
(The edge)
Discover
(The sludge)

[Verse 1]
Give a push
It’s about to go
An ambush
Of what we all know

[Chorus]
Over!
(The edge)
Discover
(The sludge)

[Bridge]
We went ahead
(And put a shove on love)
Until we’re dead
(Giving love a shove)

[Verse 2]
As we tackle
We self-shackle
Reckless acts
Ignoring facts

[Chorus]
Over!
(The edge)
Discover
(The sludge)

[Bridge]
We went ahead
(And put a shove on love)
Until we’re dead
(Giving love a shove)

[Chorus]
Over!
(The edge)
Discover
(The sludge)

[Outro]
Over!
(The edge)
Discover
(The sludge)

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
On the water’s edge
(Skimming the top)
Or at the root of it all
(Rise! Do not stop!)

[Verse 1]
Why not walk on water
(Skim the surface)
Droplets….
… form spherical shapes
(The shapes shape take)

[Bridge]
On the surface
(Tension)
Did I mention…
(Gravity versus)

[Chorus]
On the water’s edge
(Skimming the top)
Or at the root of it all
(Rise! Do not stop!)
No! (Never, ever stop)

[Verse 2]
Walking on water further
(The edge of submerge)
Molecules…
… are no fools
(Rather pull it together)

[Bridge]
On the surface
(Cohesive forces)
Did I mention…
(Gravity versus)

[Chorus]
On the water’s edge
(Skimming the top)
Or at the root of it all
(Rise! Do not stop!)
No! (Never, ever stop)

[Outro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
On the surface
(Cohesive forces surface, surface, surface)

A SCIENCE NOTE
Surface tension is the property of a liquid that makes its surface behave like a stretched elastic sheet. It occurs because the molecules at the surface of the liquid experience an imbalance of forces.

In the bulk of the liquid, molecules are pulled equally in all directions by neighboring molecules due to cohesive forces (the attraction between like molecules). However, at the surface, molecules do not have other liquid molecules above them, so they experience a stronger inward pull from below and the sides. This creates a “skin-like” effect, minimizing the surface area and making the liquid resist external force.

Surface tension is why small insects can walk on water, droplets form spherical shapes, and why water beads up on surfaces like waxed cars. It also plays a crucial role in capillary action, where liquids rise in narrow tubes against gravity, such as in plant roots.

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Ignorance or arrogance
(Maybe a bit of both)
Ignoring the science
(Like some kind of sloth)

[Verse 1]
Synapses movin’ slow
Hard to know
If the brain waves flow
Or thoughts can grow

[Chorus]
Ignorance or arrogance
(Maybe a bit of both)
Ignoring the science
(Like some kind of sloth)

[Verse 2]
The domain of the membrane’s….
Gone lame
What the matter…
With the gray matter?

[Chorus]
Ignorance or arrogance
(Maybe a bit of both)
Ignoring the science
(Like some kind of sloth)

[Bridge]
Going slow (oh, oh)
You don’t know
Moving slow (oh, no)
You don’t know
… because you don’t want to know
(Oh, no, no, no)
Don’t know
(Oh, no, no, no)
Don’t know

[Outro]
(Oh, no, no, no)
Don’t know

ABOUT THE SONG

This song, Ignorance or Arrogance, is a biting critique of climate science denial, portraying it as a mix of intellectual laziness and willful disregard for reality. Here’s a breakdown of its meaning:

  • Verse 1 suggests that climate deniers either struggle with critical thinking (“synapses movin’ slow”) or deliberately refuse to process information (“hard to know if the brain waves flow”)—implying a cognitive blockage when it comes to accepting climate science.

  • Chorus delivers the central question: “Ignorance or arrogance?”—are deniers simply uninformed, or do they reject science out of stubborn pride? The line “Maybe a bit of both” suggests that the issue is a combination of both factors. Comparing denial to “some kind of sloth” reinforces the idea of sluggish, deliberate inaction.

  • Verse 2 continues the theme of intellectual stagnation, with “The domain of the membrane’s gone lame” hinting at an inability (or refusal) to engage in rational thought. “What the matter with the gray matter?” is a pointed jab at those who fail to use their brains effectively.

  • Bridge intensifies the critique, emphasizing slow movement and lack of awareness. The repetition of “You don’t know” and “because you don’t want to know” suggests willful ignorance—climate deniers aren’t just uninformed; they actively avoid the truth.

  • Outro reinforces the theme of deliberate denial, repeating “Don’t know” as if to mimic the stubborn refusal to acknowledge reality.

Overall, the song portrays climate denial as both an intellectual failure and a deliberate choice, blending frustration with sarcasm.

From the album “On the Edge“

Also found on the album “Reggae Foray“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
How absurd…
Kicked to the curb
Trying to ignore
Science evermore?

[Verse 1]
It makes me want to cry
Ignoring the causes, we die
Overwhelming evidence
Of modern science

[Chorus]
How absurd…
Kicked to the curb
Trying to ignore
Science evermore?

[Bridge]
Start realizing
(The temperatures rising)
Climate is unfit
(Due to it)

[Verse 2]
Does it make you mad
People are indifferent
Does it make you sad
Failed our experiment

[Chorus]
How absurd…
Kicked to the curb
Trying to ignore
Science evermore?

[Bridge]
Start realizing
(The temperatures rising)
Climate is unfit
(Due to it)

[Chorus]
How absurd…
Kicked to the curb
Trying to ignore
Science evermore?

[Bridge]
Climate is unfit
(Throw a fit!)

ABOUT THE SONG

This song, Kicked to the Curb, captures the frustration, sadness, and urgency surrounding the climate crisis. Here’s an interpretation of its meaning:

  • Verse 1 highlights the emotional toll of climate inaction, emphasizing that despite overwhelming scientific evidence, humanity continues to ignore the root causes of climate change, leading to dire consequences. The phrase “ignoring the causes, we die” underscores the direct link between human negligence and environmental catastrophe.

  • Chorus conveys disbelief at the situation. “How absurd… kicked to the curb” suggests that climate science and those advocating for change have been cast aside, disregarded in favor of short-term interests or outright denial. The rhetorical question, “Trying to ignore science evermore?”, criticizes ongoing efforts to suppress or dismiss scientific reality.

  • Bridge serves as a stark warning. “The temperature’s rising” is both literal and symbolic—global temperatures are increasing, and so is the urgency to act. “Climate is unfit (Due to it)” implies that human actions have made the planet increasingly inhospitable.

  • Verse 2 shifts to frustration over public and governmental indifference. It questions whether people feel anger or sadness over the failure to address climate change effectively. The phrase “Failed our experiment” refers to the idea that humanity had a chance to manage its impact on the environment but has instead squandered it.

  • Final Bridge and Chorus reinforce the urgency and desperation, with “Throw a fit!” calling for people to take action rather than remain passive.

Overall, the song is a lament about the rejection of climate science and the avoidable destruction it leads to, urging listeners to recognize the crisis before it’s too late.

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
On the verge
(Too much splurge)
Lost our nerve
(Get what we deserve)

[Verse 1]
The masses
Never passes
Mass consumption
(Quite the gumption)

[Chorus]
On the verge
(Too much splurge)
Lost our nerve
(Get what we deserve)

[Verse 2]
Can mankind find
How to be kind
Self-consumption
(Quite the gumption)

[Chorus]
On the verge
(Too much splurge)
Lost our nerve
(Get what we deserve)

[Bridge]
Can’t breathe the air
(Yet so unaware)
Can’t drink the water
(Rather the slaughter)

[Chorus]
On the verge
(Too much splurge)
Lost our nerve
(Get what we deserve)

[Outro]
Can’t breathe the air
Yet still unaware
(As we gasp our last….)

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
There’s a new sheriff
(In love with a tariff)
Doesn’t understand taxes
(Doesn’t know what the fact is)

[Verse 1]
What’s the most regressive tax
Lacking economic facts
Going to reign on the poor
Till they have no more

[Chorus]
There’s a new sheriff
(In love with a tariff)
Doesn’t understand taxes
(Doesn’t know what the fact is)

[Bridge]
Up to no good (you know he would_
Increasing the price of goods
Disproportionately
(Hurting me)

[Verse 2]
No new taxes (no, no knew taxes)
To the poor take axes (likes to wack us)
Damaging the economy
Any dummy should see

[Chorus]
There’s a new sheriff
(In love with a tariff)
Doesn’t understand taxes
(Doesn’t know what the fact is)

[Bridge]
Up to no good (you know he would_
Increasing the price of goods
Disproportionately
(Hurting me)

[Chorus]
There’s a new sheriff
(In love with a tariff)
Doesn’t understand taxes
(Doesn’t know what the fact is)

[Outro]
There’s a new sheriff
(In love with a tariff)

AN ECONOMIC NOTE

Tariffs function as one of the most regressive forms of taxation because they disproportionately burden lower-income individuals, harm economic efficiency, and provide minimal benefit in terms of reducing the deficit. Here’s why:

1. Tariffs as a Regressive Tax

A regressive tax is one that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than from high-income earners. Tariffs fit this definition because:

  • They increase the price of goods—especially necessities like food, clothing, and household items—forcing lower-income consumers to spend a greater portion of their income on these essentials.
  • They do not scale with income—everyone pays the same higher price for imported goods, meaning that the burden is disproportionately heavier on those with less disposable income.

2. Damage to the Economy

Tariffs hurt the economy in multiple ways:

  • Higher Prices for Consumers – Import taxes make foreign goods more expensive, allowing domestic producers to raise prices due to reduced competition.
  • Supply Chain Disruptions – Many U.S. industries rely on imported components; tariffs increase their costs, reducing competitiveness and efficiency.
  • Retaliatory Tariffs – Other countries impose their own tariffs in response, harming U.S. exports and industries reliant on international markets.
  • Reduced Investment and Growth – Businesses facing higher costs and uncertainty are less likely to invest, expand, or hire new workers.

3. Minimal Impact on the Deficit

While tariffs generate revenue, their contribution to reducing the deficit is small because:

  • Tariff Revenues Are Limited – Even in years of aggressive tariff policies, they typically raise tens of billions—not enough to significantly impact a deficit that runs in the hundreds of billions or trillions.
  • Indirect Economic Costs Offset Revenue Gains – The economic drag from tariffs (reduced trade, job losses, lower productivity) often results in lower tax revenues elsewhere, negating much of the benefit.
  • Political Pressure for Subsidies – When tariffs hurt domestic industries (e.g., farmers suffering from retaliatory tariffs), the government often responds with subsidies, which further erode any fiscal gains.

Conclusion

Tariffs act as an inefficient, indirect tax on consumers, particularly the poor, while harming overall economic growth. They offer little benefit in reducing the deficit because their revenue is small relative to overall spending, and the economic damage they cause reduces other sources of tax revenue. In essence, they function more as a political tool than an effective economic policy.

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
On the ledge
(Near the edge)
Visceral
(Peripheral)

[Verse 1]
Starting to feel queasy
Overly uneasy
Standing oh so close

Getting way too breezy
Guessing it’s going to be
A foreboding dose

[Chorus]
On the ledge
(Near the edge)
Visceral
(Peripheral)

[Bridge]
(Oh, no, no)
Feeling vertigo
(There I’ll go)
If the winds blow

[Verse 2]
Bringing on anxiety
Hoping you’ll advise me
Standing oh so close

Nerves will get the best of me
Guessing it’s going to be
A foreboding dose

[Chorus]
On the ledge
(Near the edge)
Visceral
(Peripheral)

[Bridge]
(Oh, no, no)
Feeling vertigo
(There I’ll go)
If the winds blow

[Outro]
On the ledge
(Near the edge)
Visceral
(Peripheral)

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Stretching the envelope
(Thinking outside the box)
Moving away from nope
(Opening doors unlocking locks)

[Verse 1]
In the same routine
As we reach the edge
Repetitive mean
A bottom dredge

[Chorus]
Stretching the envelope
(Thinking outside the box)
Moving away from nope
(Opening doors unlocking locks)

[Bridge]
How far can we push
How far can we go
A logic ambush
(Bring into the know)

[Verse 2]
Seen the whole scene
Deviate from the mean
In a timespace race
But can’t find our place

[Chorus]
Stretching the envelope
(Thinking outside the box)
Moving away from nope
(Opening doors unlocking locks)

[Bridge]
How far can we push
How far can we go
A logic ambush
(Bring into the know)

[Chorus]
Stretching the envelope
(Thinking outside the box)
Moving away from nope
(Opening doors unlocking locks)

[Outro]
How far can we push
How far can we go
A logic ambush
(Bring into the know)

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Verse 1]
Ya know
Plug in my potato
And go!
(Put on a show)

[Chorus]
I’m (compressed)
Time’s (compressed)
The world’s (a mess)
Man’s put to the test

[Verse 2]
Limited resources
(I’ve got to make do)
Playing a potato
(Give ‘er a go!)

[Chorus]
I’m (compressed)
Time’s (compressed)
The world’s (a mess)
Man’s put to the test

[Bridge]
Making do
(To get through)
Happy to
(Play for you)

[Chorus]
I’m (compressed)
Time’s (compressed)
The world’s (a mess)
Man’s put to the test

[Outro]
Making do
(To get through)
Happy to
(Play for you)

by Jack Brouse and Daniel Brouse

From the album “Brain Slug“

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[Intro]
Woah (Oh, oh)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
I don’t know (Oh, oh)

[Bridge]
Which way to go
(Oh, oh)
Oh, oh

[Refrain]
Sitting on the fence
(Indecision)
Offense or defense
(What position)

[Break]
Woah (Oh, oh)
I don’t know (Oh, oh)

[Bridge]
Which way to go
(Oh, oh)
Oh, oh

[Refrain]
Sitting on the fence
(Indecision)
Offense or defense
(What position)

[Break]
Woah (Oh, oh)
I don’t know (Oh, oh)

[Outro]
Which way to go
(Oh, oh)
Oh, oh

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Would you say
We’re in the gray
Not black or white
And not quite right

[Verse 1]
Do we know
Good and bad
Will we show
Sad or glad

[Chorus]
Would you say
We’re in the gray
Not black or white
And not quite right

[Verse 2]
Do we know
Right from wrong
At the show
The same song

[Chorus]
Would you say
We’re in the gray
Not black or white
And not quite right

[Bridge]
In a gray area
(Of hysteria)
We don’t know
(Which way to go)
So….
There it goes…
(Love slows)

[Chorus]
Would you say
We’re in the gray
Not black or white
And not quite right

[Outro]
Would you say
We’re in the gray
Not black or white
And not quite right

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
As the light
Turns to night
Tonight
Is in sight

[Verse 1]
On the verge
Of night and day
The rays purge
Dark’s at play

[Bridge]
As the light
Turns to night
(Tonight)
Is in sight
In the thrust
(… of dusk)

[Chorus]
It’s getting darker now
(Can we hold on somehow)
Will we find our way
(Out of yesterday)

[Verse 2]
Are we prone
To enter the twilight zone
Approaching the night
Light’s loosing sight

[Bridge]
As the light
Turns to night
(Tonight)
Is in sight
In the thrust
(… of dusk)

[Chorus]
It’s getting darker now
(Can we hold on somehow)
Will we find our way
(Out of yesterday)

[Outro]
As the light
(Turns to night)
Is insight
(Thrust to dusk)

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Laying…
On a cloud
Cloud’s decaying
(Scream out loud!)

[Verse 1]
Is the dream
Fading away
Is the scene
Different today

[Chorus]
Laying…
On a cloud
Cloud’s decaying
(Scream out loud!)

[Bridge]
Coming…
(Down to Earth)
Loving…
What it’s worth

[Verse 2]
Has the dream
Come to an end
As we careen
Round the bend

[Chorus]
Laying…
On a cloud
Cloud’s decaying
(Scream out loud!)

[Bridge]
Coming…
(Down to Earth)
Loving…
What it’s worth

[Chorus]
Laying…
On a cloud
Cloud’s decaying
(Scream out loud!)

[Outro]
Coming…
(Down to Earth)
Loving…
What it’s worth

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Where the water meets the land
(Shoreline)
When the future meets our stand
(Sureline)

[Verse 1]
Are you certain
That we can
Behind the curtain
Is just man

[Chorus]
Where the water meets the land
(Shoreline)
When the future meets our stand
(Sureline)

[Bridge]
As the tide rises
(The line moves)
Changes in the sizes
(Reality proves)

[Verse 2]
When we reach the beach
Will we be sure
Or will a fine line
Continue to blur

[Chorus]
Where the water meets the land
(Shoreline)
When the future meets our stand
(Sureline)

[Bridge]
As the tide rises
(The line moves)
Changes in the sizes
(Reality proves)

[Chorus]
Where the water meets the land
(Shoreline)
When the future meets our stand
(Sureline)

[Outro]
Where the water meets the land
(Shoreline)
When the future meets our stand
(Sureline)

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Warm front
Followed by a cold front
In between
Do you know what I mean

[Verse 1]
Millibar (millibar) millibar
(Dropping so far)
Warm air rises
(Bringing on surprises)

[Bridge]
Warm front
Followed by a cold front
(In between)
Do you know what I mean

[Chorus]
Cyclogenesis
(That’s what this is)
Cyclogenesis
(That’s the diagnosis)

[Verse 2]
Intensification (ation, ation)
(Twenty-four in twenty-four)
Situation (ation, ation)
(24 maybe more)

[Bridge]
Warm front
Followed by a cold front
(In between)
Do you know what I mean

[Chorus]
Cyclogenesis
(That’s what this is)
Cyclogenesis
(That’s the diagnosis)

[Outro]
Cyclogenesis
(That’s what this is)
Cyclogenesis
(That’s the diagnosis)

ABOUT THE SONG

In March 2025, a powerful storm system unleashed over 40 tornadoes across eight states in the Midwest and Southern United States, resulting in at least 34 fatalities and widespread destruction. This devastating event has intensified discussions about the influence of climate change, particularly the warming of the Gulf of Mexico, on the frequency and severity of such tornado outbreaks.

When a significant low-pressure area combines a warm front and a cold front, it typically forms a mid-latitude cyclone, also known as an extratropical cyclone. This system can lead to severe weather and follows a characteristic evolution:

  1. Formation (Cyclogenesis)

    • A low-pressure system develops, drawing in air from surrounding areas.
    • A warm front (where warm air moves over cooler air) extends from the low-pressure center, while a cold front (where cold air advances and pushes warm air up) forms on the other side.

  2. Intensification

    • The cold front moves faster than the warm front, lifting warm, moist air and increasing instability.
    • Strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even snow (in colder regions) can develop.
    • The pressure drops, strengthening the system.

  3. Occlusion (Maturity and Dissipation)

    • The faster-moving cold front eventually catches up with the warm front, forming an occluded front.
    • The warm air is lifted off the ground, cutting off the system’s energy supply.
    • The storm gradually weakens and dissipates.

This process often results in severe weather, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and sometimes blizzards, depending on the season and location. It’s a common feature of major storm systems in temperate regions, such as nor’easters in the U.S. or powerful European windstorms.

During the development and progression of a mid-latitude cyclone (or extratropical cyclone), barometric pressure undergoes distinct changes:

  1. Formation (Cyclogenesis) – Pressure Drops

    • As the low-pressure system forms, warm air rises, reducing the weight of the air above.
    • This leads to a drop in barometric pressure at the center of the system.

  2. Intensification – Pressure Continues Dropping

    • The system strengthens as warm, moist air feeds into it.
    • The pressure gradient (difference between high and low pressure) increases, causing stronger winds.
    • Rapid pressure drops (more than 24 millibars in 24 hours) indicate a bomb cyclone, leading to severe weather.

  3. Occlusion (Maturity and Dissipation) – Pressure Rises

    • The cold front catches up with the warm front, lifting warm air aloft.
    • The storm loses its energy source, and barometric pressure begins to rise as the system weakens.
    • Winds decrease, and the weather stabilizes.

 

From the album “On the Edge“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment