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bookmark_borderAll Night Fight

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[Intro]
Looks like it’s gonna be
(Much too startling)
Oh, no… it’s not quite right
[Break]
All night fight!

[Verse 1]
Don’t know what I did
Certainly must have been something
I tell you I do not kid…
Must have been a dumb thing

[Chorus]
You can hear her screamin’
(At the top of her lungs)
Surely, can’t be dreamin’
(Speaking in tongues)

[Bridge]
Looks like it’s gonna be
(Much too startling)
Oh, no… it’s not quite right (Tragedy)
What’s happened to my darling?
[Break]
All night fight!
[Rest}
What?
(All night fight!)
Is that right?
(All night fight!)

[Verse 2]
What could I have done
To bring upon this wrath
This kinda war ain’t won
Everyone takes a bath

[Chorus]
You can hear her screamin’
(At the top of her lungs)
Surely, can’t be dreamin’
(Speaking in tongues)

[Bridge]
Looks like it’s gonna be
(Much too startling)
Oh, no… it’s not quite right (Tragedy)
What’s happened to my darling?
[Break]
All night fight!
[Rest}
What?
(All night fight!)
Is that right?

Way too startling
What’s happened to my darling?
It’s never be the same
Everyone loses this game

[Break]
All night fight!
What?
(All night fight!)
Is that right?
(All night fight!)

[Outro]
All night fight!
What?
(All night fight!)

Found on the album “Reggae Day” by Narley Marley

From the album “Slugging It Out” by The Electric Slugs

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bookmark_borderDeadlock

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[Intro]
It’s a drop down
And drag out fight
All end in frowns
(Should’ve taken flight)

[Verse 1]
At an impasse
(A standstill if you will)
Ill will does amass
(Yet, we carry on still….)

[Chorus]
It’s a drop down
And drag out fight
Round after round
(Should’ve taken flight)

[Bridge]
Deadlock
(Jaw drop)
Take stock
(And stop)

[Verse 2]
Found our fate
(In as stalemate)
Should we call it a draw
(After all?)

[Chorus]
It’s a drop down
And drag out fight
Round after round
(Should’ve taken flight)

[Bridge]
Deadlock
(Jaw drop)
Take stock
(And stop)

[Chorus]
It’s a drop down
And drag out fight
Round after round
(Should’ve taken flight)

[Outro]
Deadlock
(Let’s stop?)

From the album “Slugging It Out” by The Electric Slugs

Also found on the album “Reggae Day” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderWhat is That?

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[Intro]
What is that
(Did you taste it?)
Just don’t waste it

[Verse 1]
What is that
(Can you smell it?)
Can you spell it

[Chorus]
The mystery
As to destiny
Is… there is
No destiny
(Oh, say can you see?)

[Bridge]
Freewill
(Until)
You don’t foot the bill

[Verse 2]
What is that
(Did you touch it?)
How much of it

[Break]
What is that
(Did you see it?)
(Wouldya be it)

[Chorus]
The mystery
Of your destiny
Is… there is
No destiny
(Oh, say can you see?)

[Bridge]
Freewill
(Until)
You don’t foot the bill

[Outro]
And so it goes
(If one knows)

From the album “Slugging It Out” by The Electric Slugs

Also found on the album “Reggae Day” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderWatching Paint Dry

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[Intro]
How slow does it go
Watching paint dry
As time passes by

[Verse 1]
Watching paint dry
(Give ‘er a try)
More specifically
(Observing it scientifically)

[Chorus]
Experiment
(Is what I meant)
Make the best
(Of a touch test)

[Bridge]
How slow does it go
Watching paint dry
As time passes by

[Verse 2]
Watching paint dry
(Give ‘er a try)
Much more engaging
(Than wasted ageing)

[Chorus]
Experiment
(Is what I meant)
Make the best
(Of a touch test)

[Bridge]
How slow does it go
Watching paint dry
As time passes by

[Chorus]
Experiment
(Is what I meant)
Make the best
(Of a touch test)

[Outro]
How slow does it go
Watching paint dry
As time passes by

A SCIENCE NOTE
Physics of Paint Drying on a Wall

The drying of paint involves physical and chemical processes that depend on the paint type (water-based or oil-based), environmental conditions, and the surface being painted. Here’s a breakdown of the physics:

  1. Evaporation (Physical Process):
    • In water-based paints, water is the solvent that keeps the paint liquid. As the paint is applied, the water begins to evaporate, leaving behind the solid components like pigments and binders.
    • Oil-based paints rely on organic solvents like turpentine or mineral spirits, which evaporate more slowly than water.
  2. Diffusion and Absorption:
    • Some of the paint’s liquid components may diffuse into the porous surface of the wall, especially with materials like drywall or wood. This helps the paint adhere better.
  3. Coalescence:
    • In water-based paints, polymers (tiny particles) suspended in the liquid bind together as the water evaporates, forming a uniform film.
  4. Oxidation and Polymerization (Chemical Process):
    • In oil-based paints, the drying involves a chemical reaction where the oil reacts with oxygen in the air, forming a tough, durable film. This is a slower process than evaporation and can take days or weeks to fully cure.
  5. Environmental Influences:
    • Temperature: Higher temperatures speed up evaporation and chemical reactions, while cold conditions slow them down.
    • Humidity: High humidity reduces the evaporation rate, prolonging drying time.
    • Airflow: Increased ventilation speeds up evaporation by removing saturated air near the paint’s surface.

How to Watch Paint Dry

Watching paint dry is as slow as it sounds, but observing it scientifically can make it more engaging:

  1. Set Up a Controlled Experiment:
    • Paint a small section of the wall with a thin, even coat.
    • Use a stopwatch to measure drying times at intervals (e.g., surface dry, touch dry, and fully cured).
  2. Observe Visual Changes:
    • Watch for the change in glossiness as the liquid evaporates. Wet paint is shiny, but it becomes matte or less reflective as it dries.
  3. Touch Test:
    • Lightly tap a corner (without smudging!) to see when the paint transitions from tacky to dry.
  4. Use a Microscope:
    • Under magnification, you can observe microscopic changes, like the coalescence of paint particles forming a continuous film.
  5. Measure Volatile Loss:
    • Place a digital humidity sensor nearby to track how moisture levels drop as the paint dries.

While watching paint dry is metaphorically tedious, studying the process through a scientific lens can make it an unexpectedly fascinating exploration of everyday physics.

From the album “Dispersion” by Daniel

Also found on the album “Reggae Day” by Narley Marley

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderReggae Sway

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[Intro]
(Hey!)
Come and sway
(Say hey!)
To the reggae

[Verse 1]
If you can hear the reggae play
Can’t help but to sway
Once here you’ll want to stay
Reggae all the day

[Chorus]
(Hey!)
Come and sway
(Say hey!)
To the reggae way

[Bridge]
Everything is O.K.
(Feel the sun’s rays)
Everybody swings and sways
(As the music plays)

[Verse 2]
If you want to play all day
Dance right this way
Out of the foray
Reggae all the day

[Chorus]
(Hey!)
Come and sway
(Say hey!)
To the reggae way

[Bridge]
Everything is O.K.
(Feel the sun’s rays)
Everybody swings and sways
(As the music plays)

[Chorus]
(Hey!)
Come and sway
(Say hey!)
It’s the reggae way

[Bridge]
Everything is O.K.
(Feel the sun’s rays)
Everybody swings and sways
(As the music plays)

[Outro]
(Hey!)
Come and sway
(Say hey!)
It’s the reggae way

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderTone Tune

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[Intro]
The tone of the tune
The tune of the tone
Listenin’ to music on the roam
Time to be leaving home

[Verse 1]
Taking notes on the notes
Ramp up the staff on the staff
Put your ears to the test
And, hope for the best

[Chorus]
The tone of the tune
The tune of the tone
Let the music roam
Time to believe in home?

[Bridge]
Let the music play
(Play all day)
Dancing in the light
(And into the night)

[Verse 2]
Don’t be flat when you can see sharp
Play a guitar or a blues harp
Get up off your seat and onto your feet
So we can play all day

[Chorus]
The tone of the tune
The tune of the tone
Let the music roam
Time to be leaving home

[Bridge]
Let the music play
(Play all day)
Dancing in the light
(And into the night)

[Chorus]
The tone of the tune
The tune of the tone
Let the music alone
Then I’ll be coming home

[Bridge]
Let the music play
(Play all day)
Dancing in the light
(And into the night)

[Outro]
Hey, hey, hey
(What do you say)
Let the music play

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderThe Past Doesn’t Last

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[Verse 1]
The past
Doesn’t last
(Or it would be here right now)
At last
Gone past
I got over it… (somehow)

[Chorus]
(No) Never have to go back
(So) On we go
Found out love is the knack
(Oh) So glad to know

[Bridge]
The path’s been cleared ahead
(Now I’ve cleared my head)
I can hear here more naturally
(And it’s quite lovely)

[Verse 2]
The past
Didn’t last
(Or it would be here by now)
Gone past
At last
I got over it… (somehow)

[Chorus]
(No) Never have to go back
(So) On we go
Found out love is the knack
(Oh) So glad to know

[Bridge]
The path’s been cleared ahead
(Now I’ve cleared my head)
I can hear here more naturally
(And it’s quite lovely)

[Chorus]
(No) Never have to go back
(So) On we go
Found out love is the knack
(Oh) So glad to know

[Bridge]
The past
Doesn’t last
(Or it would be here right now)
At last
Gone past
I got over it… (somehow)

[Outro]
What do we lack?
(Love is the knack!)

From the album “A Bolt From the Blue” by Daniel

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderFeel Alright

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[Intro]
They say the times are fine
Where the sun shines
(Wake up in the light)
And, feel alright!

[Verse 1]
Predawn twilight
Starts to come into sight
The passing of time
With reason and rhyme

[Chorus]
(Hey!) The times are fine
We’re in the sunshine
(Wake up in the light)
And, feel alright!

[Bridge]
The light shines on
(Let the light shine upon)
The light shines bright
(Till all turns right)

[Verse 2]
As light comes into sight
The passing of the night
Watching the stars align
Looking for a sign

[Chorus]
(Hey!) The times are fine
We’re in the sunshine
(Wake up in the light)
And, feel alright!

[Bridge]
The light shines on
(Let the light shine upon)
The light shines bright
(Till all turns right)

[Chorus]
(Hey!) The times are fine
We’re in the sunshine
(Wake up in the light)
Let’s feel alright!

[Bridge]
The light shines on
(Let the light shine upon)
The light shines bright
(Till all turns right)

[Outro]
Bring the light into sight
(And, feel alright!)

From the album “A Bolt From the Blue” by Daniel

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderOn the Run

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[Intro]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Verse 1]
The day’s come undone
(Last light’s in sight)
Not to be outdone
(The dark seeks insight)

[Chorus]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Bridge]
Shine all day
(Shine all night)
Not fade away
(Keep it bright)
And shine so fine
(Shine, shine, shine)

[Verse 2]
The day went away
(Now night’s in sight)
Still looking for a ray
(For my soul’s delight)

[Chorus]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Bridge]
Shine all day
(Shine all night)
Not fade away
(Keep it bright)
And shine so fine
(Shine, shine, shine)

[Chorus]
The sun is on the run
Soon, it’s the turn of the moon
To shine
(Shine oh so fine)

[Bridge]
Shine all day
(Shine all night)
Not fade away
(Keep it bright)
And shine so fine
(Shine, shine, shine)

[Outro]
Keep it bright
(Shine the light)
Shine, shine on (and on)

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

From the album “The Last” by Daniel

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bookmark_borderCrux of the Matter

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[Intro]
Remember your get-go?
(You know… your get-go?)

[Verse 1]
(Oh, no!)
Did you remember your get-go
(Oh, woe)
No wonder so slow

[Chorus]
Your get up and go
Got up and went
Come to know woe
If life is spent

[Bridge]
Crux of the matter
(Fools’ souls shatter)
Crux of the matter
(Just ask the Mad Hatter)

[Verse 2]
(Oh, no!)
Did you remember your get-go
(Say it ain’t so)
You move in slow-mo

[Chorus]
Your get up and go
Got up and went
Come to know woe
If life is spent

[Bridge]
Crux of the matter
(Fools’ souls shatter)
Crux of the matter
(Just ask the Mad Hatter)

[Chorus]
Your get up and go
Got up and went
Come to know woe
If life is spent

[Bridge]
Crux of the matter
(What the cruck! Shatter!)
Crux of the matter
(Wittgenstein’s Ladder)

[Outro]
Crux of the matter
(Wittgenstein’s Ladder)

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

From the album “What The?” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderFind That Bizarre?

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[Silence]

[Intro]
You are who you are…
(Do you find that bizarre?)

[Verse 1]
Looking for something solid
To sink my teeth into
Something rock (ROCK!) solid
To put my faith through

[Chorus]
Across the see
(Maybe it’s me)
Look into
(The who is you)

[Bridge]
Living life
Is the way you pay
(Or the way you play)
You have the say
(Have it your way)

[Verse 2]
Looking for something that’s real
To name my real deal
Something rock (ROCK!) solid
To make up for what I did

[Chorus]
Across the see
(Maybe it’s me)
Look into
(The who is you)

[Bridge]
Living life
Is the way you pay
(Or the way you play)
You have the say
(Have it your way)

[Outro]
Because you are
(Find that bizarre?)

From the album “What The?” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderInjection

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[Intro]
Ejection (in to place)
Injection (into space)
Make a trace

[Verse 1]
It’s hard to hear (here)
(Here in space)
It’s hard to see (me)
(Out in space)

[Bridge]
Ejection (in to place)
Injection (into space)
Made a trace

[Chorus]
Reaching out
(Far, far out)
Come about
(Out and out)
[Break]
Shout!
Ejection (in to place)
Injection (into space)
Make a trace

[Verse 2]
It’s hard to be (free)
(Here in space)
It’s hard to be (me)
(Out in space)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Synth Solo]
Ejection (in to place)
Injection (into space)
Made a trace

[Chorus]
Reaching out
(Far, far out)
Come about
(Out and out)

[Outro]
Shout!

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

From the album “What The?” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderA Black Part

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[Intro]
Tit for tat
This and that
Where we’re at
(No lookin’ back)

[Verse 1]
Come to know
(Quid pro quo)
Scratch my back
(Ole kick-back)

[Chorus]
Tit for tat
This and that
Where we’re at
(No lookin’ back)

[Bridge]
On your breath
(The kiss of death)
’cause in your heart
(There’s a black part)

[Verse 2]
The bribe tribe
(Can’t subsribe)
Scratch my back
(I’m all done with that)

[Chorus]
Tit for tat
This and that
(Done with that)
No lookin’ back
(No, no lookin’ back)

[Bridge]
On my breath
(The kiss of life)
’cause in my heart
(Made nature my wife)

[Chorus]
Tit for tat
This and that
(Done with that)
No lookin’ back
(No, no lookin’ back)

[Bridge]
On my breath
(The kiss of life)
’cause in my heart
(Nature’s my wife)

[Outro]
On my breath
(Avoid death)

From the album “What The?” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderWhat The?

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[Intro]
Hey! (What the….)
Say! (What the….)
What the?

[Verse 1]
Did I see what I saw
(Jaw dropping in awe)
Did I hear what I heard
(The word absurd)

[Chorus]
Hey! (What the….)
Say! (What the….)
It’s not O.K.
To play that way

[Bridge]
It’s that time of day
(To push that way)
It’s time to love
(When push comes to shove)

[Verse 2]
Did you do what you did
(No friction, no skid)
On the course to brute force
(Ohhh… of course)

[Chorus]
Hey! (What the….)
Say! (What the….)
It’s not O.K.
To play that way

[Bridge]
It’s that time of day
(To push that way)
It’s time to love
(When push comes to shove)
It’s time to love

[Chorus]
Hey! (What the….)
Say! (What the….)
It’s not O.K.
To play that way

[Bridge]
It’s that time of day
(To push that way)
It’s time to love
(When push comes to shove)
It’s time to love

[Outro]
(It’s time to love)
(Love, love, love)

A SCIENCE NOTE
Many people ask, “Why does a scientist engage with climate deniers?”

Thanks for the concern! You’re right that, for my mental health, it might be easier to ignore them. However, as an educator, I see these interactions as an opportunity to reach a wider audience. Engaging with climate skeptics — what some might call ‘climate dummies’ — gives me the chance to correct misinformation in real time and provide fact-based explanations to others who may be quietly observing the conversation.

By addressing these false claims head-on, I can offer a legitimate, scientifically backed source of information to those seeking clarity in a sea of misinformation. This outreach is critical, especially when so many people are exposed to conflicting or inaccurate claims about climate change. My aim is not to argue for the sake of it, but to ensure that there are trusted voices out there providing clear, evidence-based information on the urgent reality of climate change.

In addition, their opposition is immensely educative in our efforts. In reality, their persistent denial of climate change has forced us to rethink and drastically rebuild our climate models. What were once “worst-case” scenarios have now become the “best-case” outcomes we are seeing today.

Our updated climate model, now integrating complex social-ecological factors, shows that global temperatures could rise by up to 9°C within this century — far beyond previous predictions of a 4°C rise over the next thousand years. This kind of warming could bring us dangerously close to the “wet-bulb” threshold, where heat and humidity exceed the human body’s ability to cool itself, leading to fatal consequences.

Unfortunately, we rely on these so-called climate “skeptics” to remind us just how urgent and critical the climate crisis is becoming. Ironically, their denial helps highlight the importance of decisive action, as climate change continues to spiral out of control.

The window for meaningful intervention is closing, and the need for action has never been more critical.

What you can do today. How to save the planet.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

From the album “What The?” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

“Reggae Sway” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderShock and Ahh

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[Intro]
So, foe….
(Or in the end a friend?)

[Verse 1]
Remarkable
(Unbelievable)
Shock and awe
(Dropping jaw)
How can it be?
(So hard to see)

[Chorus]
This is it
(Look what we’ve done)
Like your bit
(Or do you shun)

[Bridge]
Have we come undone
(Become un-one)

[Verse 2]
Astounding
(Dumbfounding)
Shock and awe
(Dropping jaw)
How can we be
(Remarkably)

[Chorus]
This is it
(Look what we’ve done)
Like your bit
(Or do you shun)

[Bridge]
Have we come undone
(Become un-one)

[Chorus]
This is it
(Look what we’ve done)
Like your bit
(Or do you shun)

[Bridge]
Have we come undone
(Become un-one)

[Outro]
(No) No longer one
(Come undone)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Shock and Ahh” addresses the urgency and profound impact of climate change, encapsulating a mix of disbelief, urgency, and the need for collective awareness.

Interpretation

  1. Contradiction of Awareness: The lyrics reflect a tension between shock and realization. Phrases like “shock and awe” convey an overwhelming sense of disbelief regarding the state of the planet, while questions about how such conditions can exist suggest a struggle to comprehend the severity of climate issues.
  2. Responsibility and Accountability: The repeated chorus, “This is it / Look what we’ve done,” serves as a stark reminder of humanity’s role in contributing to climate change. It prompts listeners to confront the consequences of their actions, whether they choose to engage with the reality of climate issues or to ignore them (“Like your bit / Or do you shun”).
  3. Unity vs. Division: The bridges emphasize a sense of collective responsibility, asking, “Have we come undone / Become un-one?” This suggests that societal fragmentation or inaction could lead to a disconnection from each other and from nature, reinforcing the idea that addressing climate change requires unity and collaboration.
  4. Finality and Urgency: The phrases in the outro, such as “No longer one,” highlight a sense of loss and the irreversible changes happening to our planet. It reinforces the idea that if action is not taken soon, the consequences could be catastrophic and permanent.

Overall Message

Ultimately, “Shock and Ahh” is a call to awareness and action, urging listeners to confront the realities of climate change and the need for collective responsibility. It serves as both a critique of inaction and a plea for unity in the face of environmental crises.

From the album “Nuntius” by Daniel

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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