bookmark_borderRunning Down Time

[Intro]
Running down time
(Racing to the finish line)
Running out the clock
(Depleting our stock)

[Verse 1]
Entered the human race
But they couldn’t keep pace
Running the wrong direction
Without a conception

[Chorus]
Running down time
(Racing to the finish line)
Running out the clock
(Depleting our stock)

[Bridge]
Can I win
If you lose
Can I choose
Ready? (Begin.)

[Verse 2]
Where’s the human
(In humane)
How to begin
(In thy vain)

[Chorus]
Running down time
(Racing to the finish line)
Running out the clock
(Depleting our stock)

[Bridge]
Can I win
If you lose
Can I choose
Ready? (Begin.)

[Chorus]
Running down time
(Racing to the finish line)
Running out the clock
(Depleting our stock)

[Bridge]
Can I win
If you lose
Can I choose
Over again?

[Outro]
Can I choose
Over again?

A SCIENCE NOTE
Have you ever seen A Beautiful Mind, the movie about John Forbes Nash Jr.? One of our earlier papers on climate change, “The Golden Rule’s Social Justification,” draws heavily on Nash’s Nobel-winning work on Game Theory. Interestingly, it aligns closely with other core scientific, moral, and ethical principles. For a societal view, see the companion paper, Never Wake a Sleeping Giant.

Hypothesis:
The Golden Scales of Justice
Q: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Or what?
A: Or, the elimination of all players is possible.

Proof: The Golden Rule can be applied to economics similarly to Nash’s Equilibrium (or Le Chatelier’s Principle in chemistry.)

“The best responses of all players are in accordance with each other.” — John Nash, Jr.

“If a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the position of equilibrium moves to counteract the change.” — Le Chatelier’s Principle

Key Question:
What happens when the responses of all players are not aligned?
Answer: Justification for potential outcomes, including destabilization.

Also see: “Never Wake a Sleeping Giant: The Future of Climate Change

Imagine society as a sleeping giant, with the few awake individuals — like you and me — sitting next to this giant. Do you want to startle the giant and suddenly wake him?

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

From the album “Change Your Mind” by Δ To Cause a Change

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bookmark_borderJingle Bells

[Verse 1]
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight

[Bridge]
Oh!

[Chorus]
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
A day or two ago
I thought I’d take a ride
And soon, Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
He got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot

[Bridge]
Oh!

[Chorus]
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

[Instrumental]

[Outro]
Ho, ho, ho

Christmas Bonus

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bookmark_borderAversion Aversion

 

[Intro]
No…
No aversion
(Aversion Aversion)
To vision
(I’m all in)

[Verse 1]
Ohh… (oh)
Decision
For vision
(I’m all in)

[Chorus]
Let’s dream
The scene
Let’s see it through
Let’s do

[Bridge]
Aspire (higher)
Hard to tire
(Aspire)
Becoming a flyer
(Fly, fly, fly)
Flying high

[Verse 2]
Ohh… (oh)
Decision
For vision
(I’m all in)

[Chorus]
Let’s dream
The scene
Let’s see it through
Let’s do

[Bridge]
Aspire (higher)
Hard to tire
(Aspire)
Becoming a flyer
(Fly, fly, fly)
Flying high

[Chorus]
Let’s dream
The scene
Let’s see it through
Let’s do

[Bridge]
Aspire (higher)
Hard to tire
(Aspire)

[Outro]
Aversion Aversion
(Fly, fly, fly)
Flyin’ so high
(Fly, fly, fly)

Christmas Bonus

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderAm I Who?

[Intro]
The riddle:
A division in the middle

The question:
Do I do…
Or do I die?

[Verse 1]
What once was a center
Now a hollowed core
The divisive enter
The middle’s no more

[Bridge]
The riddle:
A division in the middle

[Chorus]
The question:
Do I do…
(Or do I die?)
On reflection:
Am I who
(The things I do)

[Verse 2]
What once was independent
Is now up for rent
Both blue and white collar
Vote with their dollar

[Bridge]
The riddle:
A division in the middle

[Chorus]
The question:
Do I do…
(Or do I die?)
On reflection:
Am I who
(The things I do)

[Bridge]
The riddle:
A division in the middle

[Chorus]
The question:
Do I do…
(Or do I die?)

[Outro]
On reflection:
Is my view
(Now askew?)

ABOUT THE SONG

This song presents a poignant commentary on the state of American politics and climate change, encapsulated in its exploration of division, identity, and the existential choices facing individuals and society.

Themes and Interpretations:

  1. Division and Polarization:
    • The repeated phrase “A division in the middle” suggests a significant rift in society, reflecting the current political climate where consensus has become elusive. This can relate to how political parties have become more polarized, moving away from centrist values and increasing the divide between factions.
  2. Existential Choices:
    • The chorus poses the question, “Do I do… or do I die?” This can be interpreted as a call to action or an acknowledgment of the urgency surrounding issues like climate change. It suggests that inaction could lead to dire consequences, resonating with the idea that we must actively engage in combating climate issues rather than remaining passive.
  3. Loss of Independence:
    • The line “What once was independent is now up for rent” points to the commodification of political values and the influence of money in politics. It implies that both individual and collective agency have been compromised, as voters may feel pressured to align with corporate interests or party lines rather than their values.
  4. Identity and Reflection:
    • The introspective lines about reflection and questioning one’s actions emphasize the importance of self-awareness in the political context. It challenges listeners to consider whether their beliefs and actions align with their true selves, particularly in an era where misinformation and polarization can skew perspectives.
  5. Cyclical Structure:
    • The repetition of the bridge and chorus highlights the cyclical nature of the conversation about division and identity. It suggests that these issues are ongoing, requiring continual reflection and action, reinforcing the idea that the political landscape is dynamic and must be actively navigated.

Overall Message:

The song encapsulates the struggle between doing something meaningful versus succumbing to despair in the face of division and pressing issues like climate change. It encourages listeners to reflect on their values and actions in an increasingly polarized world, underlining the necessity of individual agency and collective responsibility.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderIs Living Cushy?

[Intro]
Are you sleep walking
Mumble for talking
At the risk of sounding pushy
Is living cushy?

[Verse 1]
The choices you choose
(Opt for win / lose?)
The price we pay
(For your heyday?)

[Chorus]
Who’s the boss
(Freedom’s costs)
At who’s loss
(Freewill ‘s lost)

[Bridge]
In society (tossed)
The reality (crossed)
The situation
(We’re in)

[Verse 2]
The voice of choice
(For all here to hear?)
Our freedom dues
(Do to what you do?)

[Chorus]
Who’s the boss
(Freedom’s costs)
At who’s loss
(Freewill ‘s lost)

[Bridge]
In society (tossed)
The reality (crossed)
The situation
(We’re in)

[Chorus]
Who’s the boss
(Freedom’s costs)
At who’s loss
(Freewill ‘s lost)

[Bridge]
In society (tossed)
The reality (crossed)
The situation
(We’re in)

[Outro]
The situation
(Of your occupation)

ABOUT THE SONG
This song about climate change speaks to the tension between individual freedom and collective responsibility. It critiques the comfortable lifestyles that ignore the long-term environmental costs. Phrases like “Who’s the boss” and “At who’s loss” suggest a loss of control over freedom as society faces the consequences of its choices. The recurring chorus and bridge emphasize the disconnect between our actions (“tossed” and “crossed”) and the harsh reality of climate change, leaving us in a precarious “situation.” The outro highlights personal responsibility.

The Golden Rule’s Social Justification

Never Wake a Sleeping Giant: The Future of Climate Change

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

From the album “Change Your Mind” by Δ To Cause a Change

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bookmark_borderUpended

[Intro]
It’s like being rear-ended
(Upended)
Beliefs suspended
(Upended)

[Verse 1]
Oh, is that what they say
It’s suppose to be this way
Where lies hold sway
And, criminals get away

[Bridge]
It’s like being rear-ended
(Upended)
Beliefs suspended
(Upended)

[Chorus]
Searching (and reaching)
For a piece of peace
Gifted to be lifted
To a birth on Earth

[Verse 2]
Oh, love to live in the day
Where love holds sway
We put away decay
Find “to know” (grow and flow)

[Bridge]
It’s like being rear-ended
(Upended)
Beliefs suspended
(Amended)

[Chorus]
Searching (and reaching)
For a piece of peace
Gifted to be lifted
To a birth on Earth

[Bridge]
It’s like being rear-ended
(Upended)
Beliefs suspended
(Upended)

[Chorus]
Searching (and reaching)
For a piece of peace
Gifted to be lifted
To a birth on Earth

[Outro]
Upended
(To be amended)

Christmas Bonus

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

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bookmark_borderI’m Waiting for Something

[Intro]
I’m waiting for something….

I’m waiting for something, (but…)

I’m waiting for something
(But, I don’t know what it is)

No, I don’t know
(No, don’t know what no is)

Pop quiz
That’s what this is?

[Chorus]
Waiting for something
(Anything)
To fall upon me
Waiting for something
(Everything)
To evolve me

[Bridge]
Into the know
(Into the glow)
Get-up-n-go (go-go)
Agog
(Out of the fog)

No, I don’t know
(No, don’t know what no is)

Pop quiz
That’s what this is?

[Chorus]
Waiting for something
(Anything)
To fall upon me
Waiting for something
(Everything)
To evolve me

[Outro]
Into the know
(Into the glow)
Get-up-n-go (go-go)
Agog
(Out of the fog)

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderNot a Perfect Sphere

[Intro]
Have we nothing to fear (here)
Near the end of the atmosphere
Sphere?

[Verse 1]
Have we something to fear (here)
Near the end of the atmosphere
Sphere?

[Bridge]

[Chorus]
Though not a perfect sphere
I would like to make it clear
I hold your dear
I do (need you)

[Verse 2]
What we have to fear (here)
Is NOT clear atmosphere
Near the end… do you hear
Clear?

[Bridge]
Foggin’ up the sky
(No friggin’ reason why)
Spew (through and through)
We do (you, you, and you, too)

[Chorus]
Though not a perfect sphere
I would like to make it clear
I hold your dear
I do (need you)

[Bridge]
Foggin’ up the sky
(No friggin’ reason why)
Spew (through and through)
We do (you, you, and you, too)

[Chorus]
Though not a perfect sphere
I would like to make it clear
I hold your dear
I do (need you)

[Outro]
Am I clear
(Atmosphere?)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The atmosphere is not a perfect sphere, but rather a collection of gaseous layers that envelop the Earth, forming a roughly spherical shape. However, like the Earth itself, the atmosphere is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator due to the planet’s rotation. This makes it an oblate spheroid, not a perfect sphere.

The atmosphere extends from the Earth’s surface up into space, gradually thinning as altitude increases. Its layers, such as the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere, create a structure that loosely follows Earth’s shape but is influenced by factors like gravity, temperature, and pressure changes. While it takes on a spherical form overall, local variations due to weather patterns, atmospheric waves, and other phenomena make it more complex than a simple geometric shape.

Climate change and pollution are significantly impacting the Earth’s atmosphere in several key ways:

  1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth’s surface to warm. This process, known as the greenhouse effect, is the primary driver of climate change, leading to rising global temperatures, more extreme weather events, and disrupted weather patterns.
  2. Air Quality Degradation: Pollution, particularly from industrial activities and vehicles, releases harmful pollutants such as particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants contribute to poor air quality, harming human health and ecosystems. Fine particles (PM2.5) can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution causes millions of premature deaths annually.
  3. Ozone Layer Depletion and Ground-Level Ozone: Pollution has also contributed to the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Although efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have helped, ground-level ozone (tropospheric ozone) formed from the reaction of sunlight with pollutants (like NOx and VOCs) is a major concern. This “bad” ozone contributes to smog and is harmful to both human health and plant life, exacerbating the impacts of climate change.
  4. Feedback Loops: Climate change is accelerating through feedback mechanisms. For example, as global temperatures rise, polar ice melts, reducing the Earth’s albedo (reflectivity), which causes more solar energy to be absorbed and further accelerates warming. Additionally, thawing permafrost releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, further intensifying the greenhouse effect.
  5. Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions: As the planet warms, the oceans absorb much of this heat, leading to ocean acidification and altering global weather patterns. Warmer oceans contribute to more intense storms and hurricanes, as well as shifts in marine ecosystems, affecting everything from fisheries to coral reefs.

In summary, pollution and climate change are creating a cascade of damaging effects on the atmosphere, leading to long-term environmental and health impacts. These atmospheric changes not only contribute to global warming but also disrupt ecosystems, harm human health, and make extreme weather events more frequent and severe.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderInto the Foray

[Intro]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark

[Verse 1]
While being lazy
Things got hazy
Wound up in a daze
For days and days

[Chorus]
What can I say
About our way
We went astray
Into the foray

[Bridge]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark
Have no idea
No panacea

[Verse 2]
Got caught slacking
Intelligence lacking
Stuck in a maze
For days and days

[Chorus]
What can I say
About our way
We went astray
Into the foray

[Bridge]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark
Have no idea
No panacea

[Chorus]
What can I say
About our way
We went astray
Into the foray

[Bridge]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark

[Outro]
Have no idea
No panacea

ABOUT THE SONG
The song reflects a metaphorical journey through the consequences of inaction and ignorance regarding climate change. Starting on a whimsical note (“on a lark”), it depicts humanity’s careless behavior, leading to being “lost in the dark,” which symbolizes a lack of awareness or direction in dealing with the crisis. The recurring theme of confusion and being “stuck in a maze” for “days and days” highlights how we’ve become entangled in the problems caused by environmental neglect.

The chorus, “What can I say about our way, we went astray,” suggests a recognition of how society has deviated from a sustainable path. The phrase “into the foray” could imply that, despite realizing the problem, we are now plunged into the chaotic and harsh consequences of our actions.

In the bridge, phrases like “no idea” and “no panacea” emphasize the sense of helplessness and the lack of a simple solution (“panacea”) to the crisis. The repetition of being “lost in the dark” reinforces the uncertainty surrounding the future and our inability to find a clear path forward.

Overall, the song expresses a sense of regret and frustration over humanity’s failure to act decisively on climate change, while acknowledging the difficulty of finding a way out of the environmental crisis we’ve created.

* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

What Can I Do?
There are numerous 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. The Butterfly Effect 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. Be a butterfly and affect the world.
Here is a list of additional actions you can take.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderConsider (For Better)

[Intro]
How low (can you woe?)
I dunno…

[Verse 1]
I thought you said
The topic was dead
Buried the hatchet
Already forgot it?

[Bridge]
Oh, no
Here we go
I don’t know

[Chorus]
Consider (for better)
Knew flow (new know)
The river (of knowledge)
Deliver (cutting edge)

[Verse 2]
The living dead
You want to wed?
Closet skeletons
Keep brinin’ ’em….

[Bridge]
Oh, no
Here we go
I don’t know

[Chorus]
Consider (for better)
Knew flow (new know)
The river (of knowledge)
Deliver (cutting edge)

[Bridge]
Oh, yes
Pass the test
Here we go
Now we know

[Outro]
Consider (for better)
New flow (knew know)

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

It’s Me” by Daniel

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderStuck in a Rhyme

[Intro]
O.K.
One more time
I’m stuck in a rhyme

[Verse 1]
The food chain
The lifecycle
Who’ll remain
Vapor, or…
Icicle

[Refrain]
O.K. (alright)
One more time
I’m stuck in a rhyme
Today (into the light)

[Verse 2]
World turning to day
World turning to night
Twirling away
Throughout the light

[Refrain]
O.K. (alright)
One more time
(I’m stuck in a rhyme)
Hooray (into the light)

[Chorus]
Purpose
(In the universe)
Reality
(Of our galaxy)

[Outro]
One more time
(My luck! It’s a rhyme)

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

It’s Me” by Daniel

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderWhat the Cat Brought In

[Verse 1]
Hey, would you look
at what the cat brought in
What is it…
Bone and some skin?
Hey, would you look
at what the cat brought in
Guess patience
Is wearing thin

[Chorus]
Blood and guts
(A world gone nuts)
What’s a poor boy to do?
A mess of a process
I can’t process
… what the cat brought in

[Bridge]
(no not again)
Look what the cat brought in
(no not again)
Look what the cat brought in

[Verse 2]
Hey, would you look
at what the cat brought in
Could it be my twin?
Hey, would you look
at what the cat brought in
The audience
Has lost their grin

[Chorus]
Blood and guts
(A world gone nuts)
What’s a poor boy to do?
A mess of a process
I can’t process
… what the cat brought in

[Bridge]
(no not again)
Look what the cat brought in
(no not again)
Look what the cat brought in

[Chorus]
Blood and guts
(A world gone nuts)
What’s a poor boy to do?
A mess of a process
I can’t process
… what the cat brought in
(no not again)

[Outro]
Look what the cat brought in
(no not again)
Look what the cat brought in

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

It’s Me” by Daniel

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderSow All of Our Love

[Verse 1]
So this is love
(In a whole new way)
Oh, this is love
(Finding it today)

[Chorus]
The sky above
Is shining (shining) down
Sow all of our love
Will be found
(Just look around)

[Bridge]
In the time of season
It stands to reason

[Verse 2]
So this is love
(Making my day)
Oh, this is love
(Happy to say)

[Chorus]
The sky above
Is shining (shining) down
Sow all of our love
Will be found
(Just look around)

[Bridge]
In the time of the season
It stands to reason

[Chorus]
The sky above
Is shining (shining) down
Sow all of our love
Will be found
(Just look around)

[Outro]
In the time of the season
It stands to reason

Christmas Bonus

It’s Me” by Daniel

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderCould Use a Lover

[Verse 1]
Could use a lover
To recover
(Don’t know where to begin)
Could use a lover
To discover
(Opened heart, let Her in}

[Chorus]
Could use the touch
(Oh, so much)
Would love the feel
(For real)
What’s the deal?
(Unseal)

[Verse 2]
Could use a lover
To deliver
(Over n’ over again)
Could use a lover
A real liver
(Opened heart, let Her in}

[Chorus]
Could use the touch
(Oh, so much)
Would love the feel
(For real)
What’s the deal?
(Unseal)

[Bridge]
The crisis
That is us
(Cause a fuss)
Mitigation
(Elimination)
Of a bad relation

[Chorus]
Could use the touch
(Oh, so much)
Would love the feel
(For real)
What’s the deal?
(Unseal)

[Bridge]
The crisis
That is us
(Cause a fuss)

[Outro]
Mitigation
(Elimination)
Of a bad relation

A SCIENCE NOTE
Achieving “net zero” is not only accessible but also cost-effective, providing substantial savings while contributing to the preservation of our planet. Here are some practices I’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. Most importantly, strive to remove hate from your heart and foster love.

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Christmas Bonus

It’s Me” by Daniel

The Montego Bay Way” by Narley Marley

Mish-Mash” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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bookmark_borderJekyll or Hide? (Pocket Chicken II)

What story should be told?
Is Pocket Chicken a hero or a villain?
Does he punish those who abuse their power in the world, or is he the one to be feared?

[Intro]
Knock, knock
(Who is it?)

[Verse 1]
Are you here to save
Or ravage and rave
Bringing on rage
Out of the cage

[Chorus]
Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?
(Oh, no!) You can’t hide
Wolf in sheep’s clothing
Or just a sheep, loathing

[Bridge]
Should we fear
Or hold dear
Steering clear
Drawing near

[Verse 2]
Hero or a villain
Zero or just chillin’
(Oh, so) complex
It does perplex

[Chorus]
Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?
(Oh, no!) You can’t hide
Wolf in sheep’s clothing
Or just a sheep, loathing

[Bridge]
Chicken or lion
Pocket Chicken
Heal or sicken?
Quicken or lyin’

[Chorus]
Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde?
(Oh, no!) You can’t hide
Wolf in sheep’s clothing
Or just a sheep, loathing

[Bridge]
Should we fear
Or hold dear
Steering clear
Drawing near

[Outro]
What’s the role
Of your toll?

From the continuing Adventures of Pocket Chicken.

Written by Jack Brouse and Daniel Brouse

From The Electric Slugs’The Nemo Sessions

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