bookmark_borderDispersion

[Intro]
White light enters
(Slowing down)
Wavelength splinters
(Bending round)

[Verse 1]
How does a rainbow know
(Which way to go)
Raindrops act
(Reflect and refract)

[Chorus]
White light enters
(Slowing down)
Wavelength splinters
(Bending round)

[Bridge]
Exacting (refracting)
Shorts got the blues
Erecting (reflecting)
Sure’s got the hues
Cannot disparage
(Dispersion)

[Verse 2]
Into the prism schism
(Change in medium)
Refraction separation
(Into the spectrum)

[Chorus]
White light enters
(Slowing down)
Wavelength splinters
(Bending round)

[Bridge]
Exacting (refracting)
Shorts got the blues
Erecting (reflecting)
Sure’s got the hues
Cannot disparage
(Dispersion)

[Chorus]
White light enters
(Slowing down)
Wavelength splinters
(Bending round)

[Bridge]
Exacting (refracting)
Shorts got the blues
Erecting (reflecting)
Sure’s got the hues

[Outro]
Cannot disparage
(Dispersion)

A SCIENCE NOTE
A prism or a rainbow separates colors through a process called dispersion, where light is refracted (bent) as it passes through a medium with varying refractive indices for different wavelengths.

In a prism:

  • White light enters, slowing and bending due to the change in medium.
  • Shorter wavelengths (blue/violet) bend more than longer wavelengths (red).
  • This separation spreads the colors into a spectrum.

In a rainbow:

  • Raindrops act like prisms, refracting and reflecting sunlight.
  • Different wavelengths emerge at slightly different angles, producing the arc of colors visible in the sky.

From the album “Dispersion” by Daniel

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bookmark_borderUnplugged & Underground

[Verse 1]
Unplugged and underground
(Now you’ve found the get-down)
Souls loved… dance around
(Now you’ve found the get-down)

[Chorus[
Come on down (down, down, down)
Let that guitar take you far
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Come on ’round (round, round, round)
Get your singing ringing

[Bridge]
Going under
(Deep down inside)
Oh the wonder
(Feel the outside)

[Verse 2]
Unplugged and underground
(Dance and music easily found)
Unplugged and underground
(Dance and music abound)

[Chorus[
Come on down (down, down, down)
Let that guitar take you far
Come on ’round (round, round, round)
Get your singing ringing

[Bridge]
Going under
(Deep down inside)
Oh the wonder
(Feel the outside)

[Chorus[
Come on down (down, down, down)
Let that guitar take you far
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Come on ’round (round, round, round)
Get your singing ringing

[Bridge]
Going under
(Deep down inside)

[Outro]
Oh the wonder
(Feel the outside)

Found only on the album “Unplugged Underground VIV”

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bookmark_borderReggae Sway

[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_borderHooray!

[Intro]
(Let’s hear you say:)
Hooray! (Hooray!)
(O.K. we say:)
Hooray! (Today!)

[Verse 1]
The who hoorays?
In the light (in the rays)
Say our hoorays
(Hooray day) Oh, the ways

[Chorus]
(Let’s hear you say:)
Hooray! (Hooray!)
(O.K. we say:)
Hooray! (Today!)

[Bridge]
While the music plays
The breeze sways
(Movin’)
Once again

[Verse 2]
Who’s for ‘Oh, yeahs”?
Incite light (create rays)
Say our hoo-raa’s
(La, la, la) Oh, the ways

[Chorus]
(Let’s hear you say:)
Hooray! (Hooray!)
(O.K. we say:)
Hooray! (Today!)

[Bridge]
While the music plays
Tease the rays
(Movin’)
Once again

Chorus]
(Let’s hear you say:)
Hooray! (Hooray!)
(O.K. we say:)
Hooray! (Today!)

[Outro]
While the music plays
Tease the rays
(Movin’)
Once again

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderWhen, Johnny?

[Intro]
[Instrumental, Trumpet Solo]
When Johnny comes marching home…
(You’ve entered the twilight zone)

[Instrumental, Guitar, Bass, Organ, Drum Fills]

[Verse 1]
The Saints march no more
(The ain’t comin’ home)
As time can not endure
(Where humans roam)

[Chorus]
When, Johnny, when
(Will we know it then?)
When, Johnny, when
(Are we in heaven?)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Fife and Drum Fills]
When Johnny comes marching home…
(You’ve entered the twilight zone)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
Wars could be no more
(Is anyone home?)
But with man in store
(She’ll be left alone)

[Chorus]
When, Johnny, when
(Will we know it then?)
When, Johnny, when
(Are we in heaven?)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Fife, Drum]
When Johnny comes marching home…
(You’ve entered the twilight zone)

[Instrumental, Fife and Drum Solo]

[Chorus]
When, Johnny, when
(Will we know it then?)
When, Johnny, when
(Are we in heaven?)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Fife, Drum]
When Johnny comes marching home…
(You’ve entered the twilight zone)

[Instrumental, Whistle Solo]

[Outro]
When, Johnny, when
(Are we in heaven?)

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderOpen Wide

[Intro]
(My mind’s) Wide open
(Open wide)
I’m along for the ride
(Open wide)
(My mind’s) Wide open
(n’ hopin’)

[Verse 1]
There’s more to hoping
(Then meets the eye)
As there’s more to coping
(Than to compromise)

[Chorus]
My mind’s wide open
To knew ideas
Our hearts eloping
Through the atmospheres

[Bridge]
(My mind’s) Wide open
(Open wide)
I’m along for the ride
(Open wide)
(My mind’s) Wide open
(n’ hopin’)

[Verse 2]
There’s more we’re hoping
(Envisioning dreams)
The less need for coping
(Our dreams our scenes)

[Chorus]
My mind’s wide open
To knew ideas
Our hearts eloping
Through the atmospheres

[Bridge]
(My mind’s) Wide open
(Open wide)
I’m along for the ride
(Open wide)
(My mind’s) Wide open
(n’ hopin’)

[Chorus]
My mind’s wide open
To knew ideas
Our hearts eloping
Through the atmospheres

[Bridge]
(My mind’s) Wide open
(Open wide)
I’m along for the ride
(Open wide)
(My mind’s) Wide open
(n’ hopin’)

[Outro]
(My mind’s) Wide open
(Open wide)
No need to hide
(Open wide)

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderLow

[Intro]
Is it any wonder why
(I miss the high)

[Verse 1]
How low can we go
(Does anyone know)
Going down, down, down
(Down below)

[Chorus]
Is it any wonder why
(I miss the high)
No, don’t care to know
(About going low)

[Bridge]
Uplifting
The gifting
Of life
(And love)
Rife
(Whereof)
Hear of

[Verse 2]
I don’t know
(Setting the bar so low)
Going down, down, down
(Down below)

[Chorus]
Is it any wonder why
(I miss the high)
No, don’t care to know
(About going low)

[Bridge]
Uplifting
The gifting
Of life
(And love)
Rife
(Whereof)
Hear of

[Chorus]
Is it any wonder why
(I miss the high)
No, don’t care to know
(About going low)

[Bridge]
Uplifting
The gifting
Of life
(And love)
Rife
(Whereof)
Hear of

[Outro]
Love (hereof)
Love (hear of)
Love

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

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bookmark_border3, 2, 1

[Intro]
1, 2, 3

Are you able to move
If so, let’s prove
The magic of music
The power of love

[Verse 1]
Reeling in the feeling
Rocking and rolling
Turning up the sound
And sending it around

[Chorus]
Are you able to move
If so, let’s prove
The magic of music
The power of love

[Break]
1, 2, 3
(Come on with me)
1, 2, 3
(Moving reality)

[Verse 2]
An emotion… love notion
Dance in the romance
Come and meet the beat
Head on (and on and on and on)

[Chorus]
Are you able to move
If so, let’s prove
The magic of music
The power of love

[Bridge]
1, 2, 3
(Come on with me)
1, 2, 3’s
(Movin’ like the breeze)

[Chorus]
Are you able to move
If so, let’s prove
The magic of music
The power of love

[Break]
1, 2, 3
(Come on with me)
1, 2, 3
(Moving freely)

[Outro]
3, 2, 1
(Before it’s done)

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderTone Tune

[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_borderChange the Music

[Intro]
The days go on and on
To the same old song
Same sun, same dawn
But for how long?

[Verse 1]
Does anybody really care
How clean air became rare
Does anybody care to know
How things are bound to go?

[Chorus]
The days go on and on
To the same old song
Same sun, same dawn
But for how long?

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
How close to the edge do we veer
Is about to become crystal clear

[Verse 2]
Is there anywhere where they care
That clean water’s no longer there
The onslaught of the weak and sick
Maybe it’s time to change the music

[Chorus]
The days go on and on
To the same old song
Same sun, same dawn
But for how long?

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
How close to the edge do we veer
Is about to become crystal clear

[Chorus]
The days go on and on
To the same old song
Same sun, same dawn
But for how long?

[Outro]
How close to the edge do we veer
Is about to become crystal clear

From the album “Change the Music” by Daniel

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderDomination Celebration

[Verse 1]
Furthermore,
The historical baggage
Nevermore
In modern day language

[Chorus]
It’s a domination
(Celebration)
Ringing in
(The wringing of)
Domination
(Celebration)

[Bridge]
Grappling with the legacy
Of forefathers slavery
Resonate
(Embedded hate)

[Verse 2]
They say a word
Is mightier than the sword
So check the attitude
When lewd and crude

[Chorus]
It’s a domination
(Celebration)
Ringing in
(The wringing of)
Domination
(Celebration)

[Bridge]
Grappling with the legacy
Of forefathers slavery
Resonate
(Embedded hate)

[Chorus]
It’s a domination
(Celebration)
Ringing in
(The wringing of)
Domination
(Celebration)

[Outro]
A domination
Celebration
(Vacation)

ABOUT THE SONG
Part of my recent study reveals a disturbing trend among Trump supporters: a shared tendency toward cruelty and sadism. If someone finds sadism amusing, it not only highlights a lack of empathy but may also point to underlying mental health issues. This behavior reflects a troubling mindset that demands attention and critical examination. The unchecked destruction of the environment, the erosion of governmental structures, and the growing normalization of cruelty paint a dire and unmistakable picture of our future.

By celebrating domination and deriving satisfaction from others’ discomfort, “own the libs” perpetuates a culture of divisiveness and cruelty. Furthermore, the historical baggage of “ownership” as a concept cannot be entirely divorced from its use, especially in a country still grappling with the legacy of slavery. It’s a stark reminder of how language can carry unintended or overlooked implications that resonate deeply with historical injustices.

From the album “The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty” by The End

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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bookmark_borderOwn the Libs

[Intro]
Evocation of slavery imagery
(In need of salvation)
Dedication to hate and bigotry
(With no hesitation)

[Verse 1]
Here’s a smiley
(I’m laughing at you)
With wit too dryly
(I’m laughing at you)

[Bridge]
Laughing at you
(Laughing at me)
Or can’t you see
(What is true?)

[Chorus]
Yo, don’t you know?
We own the libs!
(Woe, no, didn’t know)
… they are up for dibs?

[Bridge]
Evocation of slavery imagery
(In need of salvation)
Dedication to hate and bigotry
(With no hesitation)

[Verse 2]
A shirk and a smirk
(A think in stink)
A worm squirm
(In need of a shrink)

[Bridge]
Laughing at you
(Laughing at me)
Or can’t you see
(What is true?)

[Chorus]
Yo, don’t you know?
We own the libs!
(Woe, no, didn’t know)
… they are up for dibs?

[Bridge]
Evocation of slavery imagery
(In need of salvation)
Dedication to hate and bigotry
(With no hesitation)

[Outro]
Own the libs
(And other fibs)

ABOUT THE SONG
Normalization of Hate and Cruelty: A Culture of Relishing Pain and Suffering
This shift in societal norms is mirrored in online behavior, where Trump supporters often express amusement or approval through emojis and comments, reinforcing the acceptability of these attitudes. Social media has amplified this trend, enabling the public normalization of sadistic and hateful behaviors across political and ideological divides.

The phrase “own the libs” has gained popularity in certain political and cultural contexts, often used to describe actions or statements aimed at provoking, humiliating, or frustrating perceived liberal or progressive individuals. Examining the phrase reveals two troubling implications:

  1. Pleasure in Cruelty:
    • The expression reflects a willingness to act out of spite rather than genuine political or ideological discourse. It shifts the goal from engaging in meaningful debate to simply inflicting emotional or intellectual discomfort on others.
    • This aligns with concepts like “schadenfreude,” the pleasure derived from another’s misfortune, and demonstrates an erosion of empathy in political and cultural exchanges. Instead of focusing on constructive policy or shared goals, the phrase celebrates antagonism for its own sake.
  2. Evocation of Slavery Imagery:
    • The term “own” carries dark historical connotations tied to the enslavement of human beings, particularly in the United States. Historically, to “own” a person was to assert absolute control and dehumanize them, stripping away autonomy and dignity.
    • While the phrase is not always used with an explicit reference to slavery, its invocation in the context of political dominance or humiliation can unintentionally (or in some cases, intentionally) echo the power dynamics and cruelty associated with slavery.

By celebrating domination and deriving satisfaction from others’ discomfort, “own the libs” perpetuates a culture of divisiveness and cruelty. Furthermore, the historical baggage of “ownership” as a concept cannot be entirely divorced from its use, especially in a country still grappling with the legacy of slavery. It’s a stark reminder of how language can carry unintended or overlooked implications that resonate deeply with historical injustices.

From the album “The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty” by The End

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderNormalization of Hate and Cruelty

[Intro]
That’s dark
(Into the shadows)
What sparks?
(No one knows)

[Verse 1]
The nationalization
(Of natural stupidity)
Normalization
(Of hate and cruelty)

[Bridge]
That’s dark
(Into the shadows)
What sparks?
(No one knows)

[Chorus]
Shift in societal norms
(Brains eaten by worms)
Acceptability
(Of our inhumanity)

[Verse 2]
The rationalization
(Of natural stupidity)
Normalization
(Of hate and cruelty)

[Bridge]
That’s dark
(Into the shadows)
What sparks?
(No one knows)

[Chorus]
Shift in societal norms
(Brains eaten by worms)
Acceptability
(Of our inhumanity)

[Bridge]
That’s dark
(Into the shadows)
What sparks?
(No one knows)

[Chorus]
Shift in societal norms
(Brains eaten by worms)
Acceptability
(Of our inhumanity)

[Outro]
Our nationalization
(Of the normalization)

ABOUT THE SONG
Normalization of Hate and Cruelty: A Culture of Relishing Pain and Suffering
This shift in societal norms is mirrored in online behavior, where Trump supporters often express amusement or approval through emojis and comments, reinforcing the acceptability of these attitudes. Social media has amplified this trend, enabling the public normalization of sadistic and hateful behaviors across political and ideological divides.

From the album “The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty” by The End

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_border#5 Pleasure in Suffering

[Verse 1]
How to endure….
Your pleasure in suffering
(Your logical shuffling)
Lovin’ pain’s insane

[Chorus]
Total insanity
(Thrive on deprive)
The inhumanity
(Of your vanity)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Violin Solo]
“owning” perceived adversaries
(Not knowing the absurdities)
A political tool fool
(The reality of your cruelty)

[Verse 2]
Ohh, how much more….
Will we have to endure
(Suffering’s allure)
Lovin’ pain’s insane

[Chorus]
Total insanity
(Strive to deprive)
The inhumanity
(Of your vanity)

[Bridge]
“owning” perceived adversaries
(Not knowing the absurdities)
A political tool fool
(The reality of your cruelty)

[Chorus]
Total insanity
(Strive to deprive)
The inhumanity
(Of your vanity)

[Outro]
Can’t remain
(Near your insane pain)

ABOUT THE SONG
The parallels between far-right movements in the United States and Israel often revolve around shared ideologies regarding nationalism, militarism, and resistance to pluralism or inclusive political solutions, such as a two-state resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Here are the connections:

5. Pleasure in Suffering

  • The far-right in both countries often appears to derive satisfaction from “owning” perceived adversaries, which aligns with the broader critique of cruelty as a political tool. Public comments, social media posts, and political statements sometimes celebrate the suffering of the “enemy,” reflecting an absence of empathy.

From the album “The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty” by The End

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_border#4 Deliberate Infliction of Pain

[Intro]
What pleasure do you gain
By the deliberate infliction of pain

[Verse 1]
Withholding medication
(Is one sick infliction)
As is starvation
(What in all God’s creation?)

[Chorus]
What pleasure do you gain
(By the deliberate infliction of pain)
The bombing of babies
(Are you stricken with rabies)

[Bridge]
Cherish watching
Humanitarian aid (Fade)
Loving the scorching
(Of Earth’s births)

[Verse 2]
Amputation
(Once again withholding medication)
You must concede
(You love watching them bleed)

[Chorus]
What pleasure do you gain
(By the deliberate infliction of pain)
The bombing of babies
(Are you stricken with rabies)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Cherish watching
Humanitarian aid (Fade)
Loving the scorching
(Of Earth’s births)

[Chorus]
What pleasure do you gain
(By the deliberate infliction of pain)
The bombing of babies
(Are you stricken with rabies)

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
What pleasure do you gain
(Inflicting pain)

ABOUT THE SONG
The parallels between far-right movements in the United States and Israel often revolve around shared ideologies regarding nationalism, militarism, and resistance to pluralism or inclusive political solutions, such as a two-state resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Here are the connections:

4. Deliberate Infliction of Pain

  • Far-right movements in both countries have been criticized for policies that appear to prolong suffering, such as withholding critical resources. For example:
    • Bombing Civilian Areas: Disregard for civilian casualties, including children, during military operations, has been a hallmark of critiques against Israeli far-right policies. Similar rhetoric in the U.S. far-right justifies collateral damage in conflicts by portraying it as necessary for national security.
    • Withholding Pain Medication and Food Supplies: Policies restricting medical and humanitarian aid to Gaza, for instance, have drawn international condemnation, with critics likening them to collective punishment.

From the album “The Rise of Public Sadism and Cruelty” by The End

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

MegaEpix Enormous