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bookmark_borderWould It Be?

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[Intro]
What do you say
We play…
One more song?

[Verse 1]
Is today the day
… would it be O.K.
If we play….
[Break]
One more song!

[Bridge]
Only if you sing along
One more song!

[Chorus]
Come on let’s play
At least one more
Live for the day
Before closing the door
[Break]
One more song!

[Bridge]
Only if you sing along
One more song!

[Verse 2]
Today’s the day
Everything will be O.K.
If we play….
[Break]
One more song!

[Bridge]
Only if you sing along
One more song!

[Chorus]
Come on let’s play
At least one more
Live for the day
Before closing the door
[Break]
One more song!

[Bridge]
Only if you sing along
One more song!

[Outro]
Only if you sing along
One more song!

From the album “She’s Gonna Give!” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderTransgress This Mess

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[Intro]
Why don’t you back on up
And, sit right down
(We’ll take a look around)

[Verse 1]
Hey, how are you doing?
(O.K. What do you say?)
I’m doing fine, but about our time…
[Bridge]
Why don’t you back on up
And, sit right down
(We’ll take a look around)

[Chorus]
Take a look around
See what’s found
While we transgress
This mess

[Verse 2]
By the way, where ya going
(Me? I’m on my way to knowing. You?)
I’m doing fine, but about our time…
[Bridge]
Why don’t you back on up
And, sit right down
(We’ll take a look around)

[Chorus]
Take a look around
See what’s found
While we transgress
This mess

[Bridge]
Why don’t you back on up
And, sit right down
(We’ll take a look around)

[Outro]
Take a look around
See what’s found
While we transgress
This mess

From the album “She’s Gonna Give!” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderShe’s Gonna Give!

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[Intro]
You know…
She’s gonna…
She’s gonna blow!

[Verse 1]
You know She’s gonna give
And, I don’t mean in
She’ll give you the will to live
Earth is heaven

[Chorus]
You know She’s gonna blow (let’s go)
Blow up the love (love love)
Bring it in from above (love love)
She’ll give the love to live
[Break]
Let’s go
[Bridge]
Love’s a two-way street
Where give and take meet
Determinative
She’s gonna give!

[Verse 2]
You wanna know how to live (give)
Give giving a try (before you die)
Be like Her and give (live)
And, feel the high (kiss the sky)

[Chorus]
You know She’s gonna blow (let’s go)
Blow up the love (love love)
Bring it in from above (love love)
She’ll give the love to live
[Break]
Let’s go
[Bridge]
Love’s a two-way street
Where give and take meet
Determinative
She’s gonna give!

[Chorus]
You know She’s gonna blow (let’s go)
Blow up the love (love love)
Bring it in from above (love love)
She’ll give the love to live

[Outro]
Let’s go
Where give and take meet
Become complete

From the album “She’s Gonna Give!” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderAnd How

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[Intro]
Envision the scene
Vision as dream
It’s how dreams come true
They do

[Verse 1]
Envision the dream
With precision
And, dreams come true
They do

[Bridge]
Oh, we’re gonna have a good time
Yes, we’re gonna have a good time
Gonna have a good time
Right now
And how
(Wow)

[Chorus]
What do you want to be?
(Me and we!)
What do you want to be?
(Me and we!)
And, thus us
[Breakdown]
We’re in this together
No matter the weather
We’re in this together
No matter the whether

[Verse 2]
Envision a dream come true
It’s all up to you
See the dream’s scene
And, let it be seen

[Bridge]
Oh, we’re gonna have a good time
Yes, we’re gonna have a good time
Gonna have a good time
Right now
And how
(Wow)

[Chorus]
What do you want to be?
(Me and we!)
What do you want to be?
(Me and we!)
And, thus us

[Outro]
We’re in this together
No matter the weather
We’re in this together
No matter the whether

A SCIENCE NOTE

Athletes often use a meditation technique known as visualization or mental imagery to envision a race or performance in advance. This technique involves mentally rehearsing the race, competition, or performance in great detail. Here’s how it works and its benefits:

How Visualization Works

  1. Relaxation:

    • Athletes start by finding a quiet place and assuming a comfortable position. They might use deep breathing exercises to enter a relaxed state.

  2. Detailed Imagery:

    • They then begin to mentally recreate the race or event in vivid detail. This includes visualizing the start, the course, competitors, and the finish line.
    • They incorporate all senses into the visualization – seeing the track, hearing the crowd, feeling the ground underfoot, smelling the environment, and even tasting sweat.

  3. Positive Outcomes:

    • Athletes focus on performing well, imagining themselves executing each movement perfectly, overcoming challenges, and achieving their goals.
    • They visualize both the physical and emotional aspects of the race, including staying calm under pressure and maintaining focus.

  4. Consistency:

    • This practice is often repeated regularly, helping to reinforce the mental rehearsal and making the visualization more vivid and automatic.

Benefits of Visualization

  1. Improved Performance:

    • Visualization helps athletes prepare mentally for the race, which can enhance physical performance. By mentally rehearsing the race, they are better prepared for the actual event.

  2. Enhanced Confidence:

    • Seeing themselves succeed in their mind’s eye can boost athletes’ confidence, reducing anxiety and self-doubt.

  3. Better Focus:

    • Visualization helps athletes concentrate on the task at hand, blocking out distractions and staying focused on their goals.

  4. Preparation for Various Scenarios:

    • By imagining different scenarios, such as adverse weather or strong competitors, athletes can prepare mentally for unexpected challenges.

  5. Muscle Memory:

    • Repeated mental practice can help in building muscle memory, making physical movements more natural and automatic during the actual performance.

Practical Example

A sprinter might use visualization to mentally run through their race multiple times before the actual event:

  • Start: Imagining the feel of the starting blocks, the sound of the starter gun, and the initial burst of speed.
  • Middle of the Race: Visualizing maintaining form, pacing, and strategic movements.
  • Finish: Seeing themselves crossing the finish line, feeling the satisfaction of completing the race, and experiencing the emotions of victory.

In conclusion, visualization is a powerful meditation technique that helps athletes prepare for their races or performances by mentally rehearsing and envisioning every aspect of the event. This practice can lead to improved performance, increased confidence, better focus, and effective handling of various scenarios.

 

From the album “She’s Gonna Give!” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderPound Out Loud

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[Intro]
Coming through clear?
Can you hear…
My heartbeat
(Heartbeat)

[Verse 1]
If I had to think
To make my heart beat
Would it make my time shrink
In an effort to compete?

[Bridge]
Coming through clear?
Can you hear…
My heartbeat
(Heartbeat)

[Chorus]
Because when you’re near
My heart beats loud
Whenever you come around
You can hear my heart pound

[Breakdown]
Pound out loud
(Heartbeat)
Endowed loud
(Heartbeat)

[Verse 2]
To put forth effort
To make my heart beat
What would my time be worth
While counting’s not complete?

[Bridge]
Coming through clear?
Can you hear…
My heartbeat
(Heartbeat)

[Chorus]
Because when you’re near
My heart beats loud
Whenever you come around
You can hear my heart pound

[Outro]
Pound out loud
(Heartbeat)
Endowed loud
(Heartbeat)

From the album “She’s Gonna Give!” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderWanna Live?

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[Intro]
I’m falling (alling)
Falling in (all in)
Love

[Verse 1]
I’m falling more and more
(And more)
She calling, “come adore”
(Some more)
I’m falling more and more
(And more)

[Chorus]
I’m falling more and more
(And more)
Falling in love
With your love
Can’t forget
The more you give
The more you get

[Bridge]
Wanna live, give
(Without regret)
If you want to live,
Come alive

I’m falling (alling)
Falling in (all in)
Love

[Verse 2]
I’m falling more and more
(And more)
In love with love
We’re of a peace dove
Let’s rise above

[Chorus]
Falling in love
With your love
Can’t forget
The more I give
The more I get

[Bridge]
Wanna live, give
(Without regret)
If you want to live,
Come alive

[Chorus]
Falling in love
With your love
Can’t forget
The more I give
The more I get

[Outro]
Wanna live, give
(Without regret)
If you want to live,
Come alive

From the album “She’s Gonna Give!” by Daniel

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderPlaying in Your Head

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[Intro]
Can you hear that?
(What?)
That!

[Verse 1]
I’ve got to pull myself up
By the bootstraps
To fly by the seat of my pants
[Bridge]
Forego the snares and traps
If we’re to stand a chance

[Chorus]
Dance to the music
Playing in your head
Be it slow or quick
Hear it playing in your head

[Verse 2]
Will do some pull-ups
Run laps? Perhaps…
To fly by the seat of my pants
[Bridge]
Forego the snares and traps
If we’re to stand a chance

[Chorus]
Dance to the music
Playing in your head
Be it slow or quick
Hear it playing in your head

[Bridge]
Can you hear that?
(What?)
That!
Playing in your head
Like a heartbeat (beat)
Moves your feet (beat)

[Outro]
Can you hear that?
(What?)
That!
Playing in your head
Like a heartbeat (beat)
Moves your feet (beat)

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

bookmark_borderTornado Warning

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[Intro]
Is it all clear here?

[Verse 1]
Hear them holler
“Into the storm cellar”
Hear the siren
It’s wailin’ agin’

[Bridge]
They say…
A tornado’s on the way

[Chorus]
It’s coming
(It’s coming)
It’s coming this way
It’s coming
(It’s coming)
Best get (out of harm’s way)

[Verse 2]
Bet your bottom dollar
I can hear ’em holler
“Into the storm cellar”
Gather Ma and Old Yeller

[Bridge]
They say…
A tornado’s on the way

[Chorus]
It’s coming
(It’s coming)
It’s coming this way
It’s coming
(It’s coming)
Best get (out of harm’s way)

[Chorus]
It’s coming
(It’s coming)
It’s coming this way

[Outro]
It’s coming
(It’s coming)
Best get (out of harm’s way)

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderHave You Tried?

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[Intro]
Have you tried going outside?
(There’s no place to hide)

[Verse 1]
Have you tried opening the door?
I can’t take it any more
Try stepping outside…
It’ll tan your hide

[Bridge]
Have you tried going outside?
(There’s no place to hide)

[Chorus]
Oh, I tried
(And, I tried)
Too dry or would’ve cried
Oh, I tried
(And, I tried)
Tried and nearly died

[Verse 2]
Have you tried opening the window?
Just no (no, no, no)
Even under shadow
It’s woe (woe, woe, woe)

[Bridge]
Have you tried going outside?
(There’s no place to hide)

[Chorus]
Oh, I tried
(And, I tried)
Too dry or would’ve cried
Oh, I tried
(And, I tried)
Tried and nearly died

[Bridge]
Have you tried going outside?
(There’s no place to hide)

[Outro]
Have you tried going outside?
(There’s no place to hide)

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderOuch!

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[Intro]
Ouch!
Don’t touch
Ouch!
A touch to much

[Verse 1]
The air’s too thick too breathe
How can I relieve
The tangled web we weave
Is hard to believe

[Chorus]
The chaos in the hot sauce
Too severe to swallow
Gave common sense a toss
Now, we weep and wallow

[Bridge]
Ouch!
Don’t touch
Ouch!
A touch to much

[Verse 2]
The water’s too warm to relieve
Can’t win with a swim
The tangled web we weave
Is hard to believe

[Chorus]
The chaos in the hot sauce
Too severe to swallow
Gave common sense a toss
Now, we weep and wallow

[Bridge]
Ouch!
Don’t touch
Ouch!
A touch to much

[Chorus]
The chaos in the hot sauce
Too severe to swallow
Gave common sense a toss
Now, we weep and wallow

[Bridge]
Ouch!
Don’t touch
Ouch!
A touch to much

[Outro]
Ouch!
Don’t touch
Ouch!
A touch to much

A SCIENCE NOTE
How does chaos theory explain thermal energy redistributed throughout the world?

  1. Nonlinear Dynamics:
    • Chaos theory emphasizes the nonlinear dynamics of complex systems, meaning that small changes in initial conditions can lead to disproportionately large and unpredictable outcomes. In the context of climate, this nonlinearity is evident in how the redistribution of thermal energy is influenced by factors like ocean currents and atmospheric circulation, which can exhibit chaotic behavior.
  2. Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions:
    • Chaos theory also highlights the concept of sensitive dependence on initial conditions, commonly known as the butterfly effect. In climate systems, small variations in initial conditions, such as temperature or atmospheric pressure, can lead to significant changes in the distribution of thermal energy over time.
  3. Complex Feedback Loops:
    • Climate systems involve intricate feedback loops, where changes in one component can influence others. These feedback loops contribute to the complexity and unpredictability of thermal energy redistribution. Chaos theory helps us understand how these feedback mechanisms can amplify or dampen the effects of perturbations in the system.
  4. Emergent Patterns:
    • Chaos theory recognizes the emergence of complex patterns from seemingly chaotic systems. In climate science, emergent patterns may include large-scale phenomena like El Niño or the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which play roles in redistributing thermal energy on a global scale.
  5. Climate Variability and Change:
    • Chaos theory is particularly relevant in studying climate variability and change. While long-term trends such as global warming are discernible, the inherent chaos in the climate system introduces variability and uncertainty, making it challenging to precisely predict how thermal energy will be redistributed over shorter timescales.
  6. Atmospheric Rivers and Droughts:
    • Atmospheric rivers are concentrated bands of moisture in the atmosphere, and their behavior is influenced by various atmospheric factors. Chaos theory comes into play when trying to predict the exact paths and intensities of atmospheric rivers, especially as small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes over time. Droughts result from complex interactions between atmospheric conditions, precipitation patterns, land use, and water management. Chaos theory highlights the sensitivity of drought conditions to initial conditions and the potential for nonlinear responses, making it difficult to precisely predict the onset, duration, and severity of drought events.

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderFor What It’s Worth (My Advice)

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[Intro]
My advice
For what it’s worth
Think twice
Of your birth on Earth

[Verse 1]
My advice
In this paradise
For what it’s worth
Think twice

[Bridge]
If you’re going to roll
(It will take it’s toll)

[Chorus]
I prefer to ride
(On top of the tide)
On top of the tide
(A smoother ride)
More of a glide

[Verse 2]
To be rolled by waves
Why wrestle the sea
The way physics behaves
Will help you see

[Bridge]
If you’re going to roll
(It will take it’s toll)
On top of the tide

[Chorus]
I prefer to ride
(On top of the tide)
On top of the tide
(A smoother ride)
More of a glide

[Bridge]
If you’re going to roll
(It will take it’s toll)
On top of the tide

[Chorus]
I prefer to ride
(On top of the tide)
On top of the tide

[Outro]
On top of the tide
(A smoother ride)
More of a glide
On top of the tide

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderLook on the Bright Side

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[Intro]
Possibilities both far and wide
Why not take a look on the bright side?

[Verse 1]
If you’re dazed
And/or are confused
You don’t know
What to do

[Bridge]
You can count on love
To shine for you
You can count on love
To shine on you

[Chorus]
Shedding light on insight (in sight)
Wish with all your might (incite)
To get it right (get it right)
All right (alright!)

[Verse 2]
If you’re blue
Don’t know what to do
Come unglued
Ya, that too

[Bridge]
You can count on love
To shine for you
You can count on love
To shine on you

[Chorus]
Shedding light on insight (in sight)
Wish with all your might (incite)
To get it right (get it right)
All right (alright!)

[Bridge]
You can count on love
To shine for you
You can count on love
To shine on you

[Chorus]
Shedding light on insight (in sight)
Wish with all your might (incite)

[Outro]
To get it right (get it right)
All right (alright!)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The environmental changes and uncertainties associated with climate change can contribute to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Almost all survivors of climate-related disasters suffer from mental distress and experience PTSD. Of those who have not experienced climate disasters, over two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) report having climate change anxiety.

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderWhen I Think About When

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[Intro]
When I think about when
It gets me wondering
What about then?
Then again….

[Verse 1]
How long is this going to last
… before becoming the past
The sands of time pass
Through our grasp

[Chorus]
When I think about when
It gets me wondering
What about then?
Then again….

[Bridge]
Do you find it troubling
The doubling time is doubling
Watching our destruction’s pace
Win the race

[Verse 2]
Do we have much time to waste
Wasted pace, wasted race
How can we procrastinate
Leaving children to our fate

[Chorus]
When I think about when
It gets me wondering
What about then?
Then again….

[Bridge]
Do you find it troubling
The doubling time is doubling
Watching our destruction’s pace
Win the race

[Chorus]
When I think about when
It gets me wondering
What about then?
Then again….

[Outro]
Do you find it troubling
The doubling time is doubling
Watching our destruction’s pace
Win the race

A SCIENCE NOTE
Doubling time refers to the duration needed for a quantity to double in size, a characteristic of exponential growth. By 2020, substantial data revealed that the doubling time for certain anthropogenic climate impacts had decreased significantly, shifting from 100 years to merely 10 years. For instance, the rate of sea level rise has surged from approximately 1.5 millimeters per year to over 3 millimeters. This trend suggests that the doubling period is likely to further contract, heightening the prospect of sea levels ascending at a rate of one foot per year by 2050.

If the doubling time remains at 10 years, we could see extreme events 100% more intense and/or longer in duration, as well as, 14 times more likely to occur. As mentioned above, we expect the doubling time to be reduced. If the doubling time is 5 years, in ten years we could see 200% more intense and longer extreme weather events being 28 times more likely to occur.

2024 Update
Global average sea level rose by about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023, according to a NASA-led analysis. When we authored this paper in 2023, we could not have foreseen the swift acceleration of this trend. Initially projected to double over a span of 100 years, the rate of sea level rise dramatically escalated, shortening the doubling period to a mere 10 years by 2020. Shockingly, recent observations suggest that this doubling period has further compressed to just 2 years. It is imperative to acknowledge and address this concerning trend, hoping it is not a foreboding indication of a new norm but rather an anomaly.

From: Climate Change: Rate of Acceleration Brouse and Mukherjee (2023-2024)

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderTemper vs. Temperature

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[Intro]
3, 2, 1
Oh, no
(Zero!)

[Verse 1]
My temper’s going to blow
(Oh, don’t you know)
(I’ve) had enough
Of this stuff

[Bridge]
Your temperature, do ya know
(Admit it)
It gets rough
(It gets tough)

[Chorus]
Can’t stand the heat
(Time to get out of the kitchen)
The heat’s got me beat
(I’m sure that you know)
Baa, baa, baa, baa….
[Bridge]
Itchin’
Did I hear you peep?
Perhaps the black sheep
Itchin’
(Baa, baa, baa)
Oh, oh, oh, oh

3, 2, 1
Oh, no
(Zero!)

[Verse 2]
Your temper’s going to blow
(Oh, don’t we know)
(We’ve) had enough (no bluff)
Of this stuff (gettin’ rough)
Time to get going
(With knowing)

[Bridge]
Your temperature, do ya know
(Admit it)
It gets rough
(It gets tough)

[Chorus]
Can’t stand the heat
(Time to get out of the kitchen)
The heat’s got me beat
(I’m sure that you know)
Baa, baa, baa, baa….
[Bridge]
Itchin’
Did I hear you peep?
Are you the black sheep?
Itchin’
(Baa, baa, baa)
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]
Can’t stand the heat
(Time to get out of the kitchen)
The heat’s got me beat
(I’m sure that you know)
Baa, baa, baa, baa….
[Outro]
Did I hear you peep?
You’re the black sheep
Itchin’
(Baa, baa, baa)
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Itchin’
(Baa, baa, baa)

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderCan’t Stop

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[Intro]
I’ve never felt anything like this before…
Are you sure?

[Verse 1]
Oh, know no
(It won’t slow)
Watch it a bit
(Watch it go)
Can’t stop the heat

[Chorus]
No tepid temperature future
(That’s for sure)
How much hot brought fraught
(Can you endure)

[Bridge]
Heat seeking mission
Damned ambition
In our position

[Break]
I’ve never felt anything like this before…
Are you sure?

[Verse 2]
Oh, woe woe
(Woah, whoa woe)
Watch it blow
(Go, go, go)
Can’t stop the heat

[Chorus]
No tepid temperature future
(That’s for sure)
How much hot brought fraught
(Can you endure)

[Bridge]
Heat seeking mission
Damned ambition
In our position

[Chorus]
No tepid temperature future
(That’s for sure)
How much hot brought fraught
(Can you endure)

[Outro]
Heat seeking mission
Damned ambition
In our position

From the album “How to Serve Man” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment