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bookmark_borderStand By

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[Intro]
War, what is it good for?
Nothing evermore
[Break]

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 1]
Bombing babies
No, no maybe’s
State sponsored
Genocide

[Bridge]
Are you going along for the ride?
Hubris pride
Died

[Chorus]
Can’t stand by
Watching children die
Ask yourself “Why?”
Invest in protest

[Verse 2]
Where to begin?
Children torn limb from limb
Starvation aberration
Humanitarian devastation

[Bridge]
Are you going along for the ride?
Hubris pride
Died

[Chorus]
Can’t stand by
Watching children die
Ask yourself “Why?”
Invest in protest

[Instrumental]

[Break]
War, what is it good for?
Nothing evermore
[Break]

[Verse 3]
Uprising campus chaos
Youth know the truth
Can’t stand by
Just to cry

[Bridge]
Are you going along for the ride?
Hubris pride
Died

[Chorus]
Can’t stand by
Watching children die
Ask yourself “Why?”
Invest in protest

[End]

Students are protesting on college campuses to end genocide for several reasons:

  1. Moral Imperative: Many students are driven by a sense of moral obligation to speak out against human rights violations and atrocities, such as genocide. They may feel compelled to take action to help prevent further loss of life and suffering.
  2. Awareness and Education: College campuses are hubs of learning and intellectual discourse. Students often become aware of global issues, including genocide, through their coursework, research, and interactions with peers and professors. This awareness can motivate them to advocate for change and raise awareness among their peers.
  3. Solidarity with Affected Communities: Students may feel a sense of solidarity with communities that are affected by genocide. They may recognize the importance of standing in solidarity with survivors and victims’ families and supporting efforts to seek justice and accountability for perpetrators.
  4. Advocacy for Human Rights: Many students are passionate about human rights and social justice issues. They may view protesting against genocide as a form of advocacy for fundamental human rights, including the right to life, dignity, and security.
  5. Pressure on Governments and Institutions: Student protests can exert pressure on governments, international organizations, and institutions to take action to end genocide and address the root causes of conflict and violence. By raising awareness and mobilizing public support, students can contribute to efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent future atrocities.

Overall, student protests on college campuses to end genocide reflect a desire to uphold human rights, promote peace and justice, and create a more compassionate and equitable world.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

bookmark_borderExp. Date

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[Verse 1]
Are you wondering
About your expiration date?
Are you curious
… you just can’t wait?
[Bridge]
Just kidding,
Well worth postponing
[Chorus]
Worth yielding to yearning
Learning wielding
Wield wild, all the while

[Bridge]
Mind kind (A kind mind)
Wield wild (All the while)
Kind mind (All the time)

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
I hesitate to anticipate
The expiration date
Seems we’ve put in place
… clock that’s ticking
[Bridge]
(Guilt that’s sticking?)
Plot is thickening
[Chorus]
Worth yielding to yearning
Learning wielding
Wield wild, all the while

[Instrumental]

[Outro]
Mind kind
Kind mind
[End]

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderClose Your Eyes

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[Intro]
Close our eyes
Rose our I’s
[Break]
[Instrumental]

[Verse 1]
Do you feel like floating
High into the sky
Do you feel like floating
Downstream… by-n’-by

[Chorus]
Close your eyes
Give ‘er a try
[Break]
Fly
[Break]
Open your mind
Give ‘er a go
[Break]
Flow

[Bridge]
Opened the mind
Found it quite kind
Got to know: “to be the flow”
Ohhhhhhhh

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Now that we’re floating
How does it feel?
Now that we’re floating
It feels unreal!

[Bridge]
Opened the mind
Found it quite kind
Got to know: “to be the flow”
Ohhhhhhhh

[Chorus]
Closed our I’s
Another try
[Break]
Fly
[Break]
Open our mind
Gave ‘er a go
[Break]
Into the flow

[Instrumental, Piano Solo]

[Verse 3]
Keep keeping on floating
Do it all day, work at play
Keep deepening, floating
All along the way (hey, hey, hey!)

[Bridge]
Opened the mind
Found it quite kind
Got to know: “to be the flow”
Ohhhhhhhh

[Chorus]
Closed our I’s
Another try
Close our I’s
Another fly
Open our knows
More flows

[Outro]
Fly
Open our mind
Give ‘er a go
Into the flow
Whoa ohhhhhhhhhh

[End]

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

bookmark_borderHeard It Through the Vine

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[Intro]
Reach
Breech the shade
Reach
We’ll have it made

[Instrumental, Piano, Vibraphone, Percussion, Chimes]

[Verse 1]
The vine climbed
Reaching for the sun
The words rhymed
Searching for the one

[Chorus]
Stretching for the light (alright)
Knowing everything will be alright (the light)
Making it through the night (to light)
Dusk till dawn, then back in sight (alright)

[Bridge]
Though a thorn has torn
We’re quick to learn
No double-take the same mistake
To understand is at hand

[Break]
Reach
Breech the shade
[Break]
Reach
We’ll have it made

[Verse 2]
The vine grew as the sun shone through
The words knew what they had to do

[Chorus]
Stretching for the light (alright)
Knowing everything will be alright (the light)
Making it through the night (to light)
Dusk till dawn, then back in sight (alright)

[Break]
Reach
Breech the shade
[Break]
Reach
We’ll have it made

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Vibraphone, Snare Drum]

[Verse 3]
The sun shined
Reaching down for you
The words chimed
Under a sky so blue

[Bridge]
Though a thorn has torn
We’re quick to learn
No double-take the same mistake
To understand is at hand

[Break]
Reach
Breech the shade
[Break]
Reach
We’ll have it made

[Chorus]
Stretching for the light (alright)
Knowing everything will be alright (the light)
Making it through the night (to light)
Dusk till dawn, then back in sight (alright)

[Instrumental]

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
In Pennsylvania, the once lush and verdant tree canopy is now facing a troubling decline, as the majestic older trees, towering guardians of the forest, succumb to the relentless pressures of human activities. The consequences of this ecological imbalance reverberate through the forest, as insidious vines, empowered by the thinning canopy, reach ever higher, entwining their tendrils around the very pillars of the ecosystem.

As these vines ascend to new heights, they smother and choke the life out of the venerable trees below, casting shadows of demise upon the once-thriving woodland. The intricate balance of nature is disrupted, as the loss of these towering giants reverberates throughout the ecosystem, impacting biodiversity, soil stability, and wildlife habitats.

The gradual encroachment of vines into the upper reaches of the forest canopy represents a poignant symbol of the broader environmental challenges facing Pennsylvania and beyond. It serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings and the urgent need for stewardship and conservation to preserve the natural wonders that enrich our lives.

* Our climate model / experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Tree Extinction Due to Human Induced Environmental Stress

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderWorldly

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[Intro]
[Break]
Role: Parts of the whole
[Break]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Verse 1]
Figuring out a way to say: Part of be
Going through the day-by-day
You and me
Part of be

[Chorus]
We’re an “of this world inhabitant”
With an alien perception (alien perception)
Not knowing why we’re meant
Or finding satisfaction (finding satisfaction)

[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
Find a way to less decay: heart of be
Going strong in day-to-day
You and me
Heart of be

[Chorus]
We’re an “of this world inhabitant”
With an alien perception (alien perception)
Not knowing why we’re meant
Or finding satisfaction (finding satisfaction)

[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door

[Instrumental, Organ Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door

[Verse 3]
Loving the day in the sun ray: part of be
A one world symphony
You and me
Part of be

[Chorus]
We’re an “of this world inhabitant”
With an alien perception (interpretation)
Not knowing why we’re meant
Or finding satisfaction (finding satisfaction)

[Bridge]
Space and time to get in line
If we’re going to find
Who we’re looking for
Open the door

[Instrumental, Harmonica Solo]

[Outro]
Role: Parts of the whole
Goal: whole

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
Global warming is caused by an increase in thermal energy in the climate system. The Earth is a climate system. Many subsystems make up our climate. Chaos theory emphasizes the complexity and nonlinearity of dynamic systems. You are part of the system. Everything you do impacts the planet.

Human induced climate change is an exponential component of an unordered system (chaos theory). Chaos theory plays a role in understanding the dynamics and potential unpredictability of social-ecological systems’ impact on climate change. Social-ecological systems encompass the interconnectedness of human societies and the ecosystems they are part of, and their behavior is influenced by a myriad of factors, including human activities, policies, resource use, and environmental changes. Chaos theory contributes insights into the complexity, sensitivity to initial conditions, and potential nonlinearities within these systems. Incorporating chaos theory into forecasting models for social-ecological systems helps researchers and policymakers recognize the limitations of linear thinking and deterministic approaches. Embracing complexity and uncertainty can lead to more robust and adaptive strategies for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change within the context of human societies and ecosystems.

Climate change is primarily driven by the escalation of thermal energy affecting biogeophysical and socio-economic systems. While biogeophysical factors can be studied using math, physics, and historical records, socio-economic systems pose greater challenges due to the unpredictable consequences of human behavior and inexplicable consumer choices, exacerbating tipping points and feedback loops.

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

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderFull Sun

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[Verse 1]
I’m the one
Grows best in full sun
Don’t like to throw shade
All for one, have it made

[Verse 2]
You’re one, too
Take in the view
Forego the shadow
Come to know

[Chorus]
The light (Is alright)
Sunlight (Sheer delight)
Take a bite (of your life)
So, so bright (Love is rife)

[Bridge]
Not alone
In our temperate zone
Feel at home
In our temperate zone
Know to grow

[Chorus]
The light (Is alright)
Sunlight (Sheer delight)
Take a bite (of your life)
So, so bright (Love is rife)

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
In Pennsylvania, the once lush and verdant tree canopy is now facing a troubling decline, as the majestic older trees, towering guardians of the forest, succumb to the relentless pressures of human activities. The consequences of this ecological imbalance reverberate through the forest, as insidious vines, empowered by the thinning canopy, reach ever higher, entwining their tendrils around the very pillars of the ecosystem.

As these vines ascend to new heights, they smother and choke the life out of the venerable trees below, casting shadows of demise upon the once-thriving woodland. The intricate balance of nature is disrupted, as the loss of these towering giants reverberates throughout the ecosystem, impacting biodiversity, soil stability, and wildlife habitats.

The gradual encroachment of vines into the upper reaches of the forest canopy represents a poignant symbol of the broader environmental challenges facing Pennsylvania and beyond. It serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings and the urgent need for stewardship and conservation to preserve the natural wonders that enrich our lives.

Climate change is significantly impacting the temperate zones in the United States in several ways:

  1. Shifts in Temperature: Temperate zones are experiencing changes in temperature patterns, with increases in both average temperatures and the frequency of extreme heat events. Winters are becoming milder, and summers are growing hotter, leading to shifts in growing seasons and ecosystem dynamics.
  2. Altered Precipitation Patterns: Climate change is causing alterations in precipitation patterns, including changes in rainfall intensity, frequency, and distribution. Some regions within temperate zones may experience more frequent and intense rainfall events, leading to increased flooding and soil erosion, while others may face more prolonged periods of drought, impacting water resources and agriculture.
  3. Changes in Ecosystems: The distribution and composition of ecosystems within temperate zones are being disrupted by climate change. Species ranges are shifting, and migration patterns are changing as plants and animals respond to altered temperature and precipitation conditions. This can lead to mismatches in timing between species interactions, such as flowering and pollination, or disruptions in food webs.
  4. Impacts on Agriculture: Climate change is posing challenges to agriculture in temperate zones, affecting crop yields, pest and disease dynamics, and the availability of suitable growing conditions. Heat stress, drought, and extreme weather events can damage crops and reduce agricultural productivity, impacting food security and economic livelihoods.
  5. Increased Risk of Wildfires: Warmer temperatures and drier conditions are contributing to an increased risk of wildfires in temperate zones, particularly in regions with dense vegetation and susceptible to drought. Wildfires can have devastating consequences for ecosystems, communities, and air quality, posing risks to human health and safety.
  6. Threats to Human Health: Climate change in temperate zones can exacerbate health risks associated with extreme heat events, air pollution, and the spread of vector-borne diseases. Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions, may face increased risks of heat-related illnesses and respiratory problems.

Overall, climate change is reshaping the environmental, social, and economic landscapes of temperate zones in the United States, underscoring the need for proactive measures to mitigate its impacts and enhance resilience in affected regions.

* Our climate model / experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Tree Extinction Due to Human Induced Environmental Stress

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderWhat a Day!

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[Into]
Nice!

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 1]
What a day
Wouldn’t ya say?
Everything
Is going our way

[Break]
Nice!
Roll the dice
[Break]

[Verse 2]
What a day
The sun’s rays
Everybody’s
In a craze

[Chorus]
The sky, so blue
Our love, so true
Couldn’t get much better
For any go-getter

[Bridge]
Go-getter
Go get Her
Make dreams come true
It’s up to you

[Break]
Nice!
Make it twice
[Break]

[Chorus]
The sky, so blue
Our love, so true
Couldn’t get much better
For any go-getter

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Outro]
Go-getter
Go get Her
Make dreams come true
It’s up to you

[End]

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

bookmark_borderSundown

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[Verse 1]
Sure bet
Gonna be a sunset
Every day
It happens that way

[Chorus]
Is the sun going down
Or the Earth going ’round?
It seems to me to be
Inherently

[Verse 2]
Sure thing
The sun setting
Every night
Out goes the light

[Chorus]
Is the sun going down
Or the Earth going ’round?
It seems to me to be
Inherently

[Bridge]
Sundown (Down, down, down)
Fade to black
Sundown (Down, down, down)
Light we lack
Sundown (Down, down, down)

[Chorus]
Is the sun going down
Or the Earth going ’round?
It seems to me to be
Inherently

[End]

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

bookmark_borderMay Day Mayday

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Are you O.K.?
[Break]
No way,
Mayday!

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 1]
Mayday, they say, coming our way (Mayday!)
The first of May may showing decay (Mayday!)
What’s it take for opinions to sway (Mayday!)
The working emitters are going to pay (Mayday!)

[Chorus]
It’s a May Day mayday,
Distress signal yells Mother Nature
To hot to play today
Can our dancing endure? (Oh, please save Her)
[Break]
Mayday!
[Break]
Mayday!

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
Maritime crime
Aviation pollution
Don’t you think it’s time
We found our solution

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
Are you O.K.?
[Break]
No way,
Mayday!

[Break]

[Verse 2]
Mayday, today’s the day (Mayday!)
Have we become our own prey? (Mayday!)
Nerves wrecked, hair turned gray (Mayday!)
Will you wake up? Hey, hey, hey! (Mayday!)

[Chorus]
It’s a May Day mayday,
Distress signal yells Mother Nature
To hot to play today
Can our dancing endure? (Oh, please save Her)
[Break]
Mayday!
[Break]
Mayday!

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
Maritime crime
Aviation pollution
Don’t you think it’s time
We found our solution

[Chorus]
It’s a May Day mayday,
Distress signal yells Mother Nature
To hot to play today
Can our dancing endure? (Oh, please save Her)
[Break]
Mayday!
[Break]
Mayday!

[Outro]
Dot dot dot
Dash dash dash
Dot dot dot
Mayday!

[End]

ABOUT THE SONG
“Mayday” is a universally understood distress signal, primarily utilized in aviation and maritime contexts. While many of us encounter it only in fiction or on television, it serves as a vital communication tool for aircraft and boats in times of emergency. It is expressed both as an interjection (“Mayday! Mayday!”) and as a modifier for a noun (“a mayday signal”).

“May Day” is an ancient European festival that heralds the arrival of summer, typically observed on May 1st, situated midway between the Northern Hemisphere’s Spring equinox and June solstice. Often, festivities spill over to the night before, referred to as May Eve. Traditions abound during this celebration, ranging from the gathering of wildflowers and green branches to the weaving of floral garlands. Other customs include the coronation of a May Queen, and the erection of a Maypole, May Tree, or May Bush, encircled by joyful dancing.

National Weather for May 1, 2024
THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN WESTERN OKLAHOMA…THE EASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE AND NORTHWEST/WEST-CENTRAL TEXAS: The greatest threat today for large to very large hail, severe thunderstorm gusts and a few tornadoes will be in western Oklahoma, the eastern Texas Panhandle and northwest/west-central Texas. The Northeastern United States has seen days of record temperatures.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderWhen the Cruel Rule

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[Intro]
When the cruel rule:

[Break]
Cry! Cry! Cry!
[Break]
Why?!?!
[Break]

[Instrumental, Sitar, Tambourine]

[Verse 1]
In lands torn by strife and war,
Children suffer, bruised and sore.
Their innocence lost, their cries unheard,
In the chaos, their voices blurred.

[Chorus]
A thousand children, lost in pain,
Their limbs shattered, their hopes wane.
In the darkness, they silently cry,
As the world turns a blind eye.

[Break]
Cry! Cry! Cry!
[Break]
Why?!?!
[Break]

[Instrumental, Sitar, Tambourine]

[Verse 2]
UNICEF’s count reveals the truth,
A staggering toll, the bitter proof.
A thousand children, their legs now gone,
Their childhood dreams forever drawn.

[Chorus]
A thousand children, lost in pain,
Their limbs shattered, their hopes wane.
In the darkness, they silently cry,
As the world turns a blind eye.

[Break]
Cry! Cry! Cry!
[Break]
Why?!?!
[Break]

[Instrumental, Sitar, Tambourine]

[Bridge]
But in their eyes, a flicker of light,
A resilience that shines so bright.
Though broken in body, their spirits soar,
Their courage, a beacon, forevermore.

[Verse 3]
Insane that children suffer in pain
Yet, on the couch we remain
Where is empathy for the babies
As our souls head for Hades

[Chorus]
A thousand children, lost in pain,
Their limbs shattered, their hopes wane.
In the darkness, they silently cry,
As the world turns a blind eye.

[Outro]
When the cruel rule:
Let us not forget these children’s plight,
Their voices echo in the night.
May we stand together, hand in hand,
To heal their wounds, to make a stand.

[End}

UNICEF estimated that at least 1,000 children in Gaza have had one or two of their legs amputated through the end of November, 2023, with an unknown number undergoing those surgeries without sedation or pain medication.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

bookmark_borderHot’lanta

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[Verse 1)]
In the heart of Georgia, where the peaches grow,
There’s a city sweltering, in the summer glow.
Atlanta’s heat, it’s a force to behold,
But beneath the surface, the truth is cold.

[Chorus]
Hot’lanta, city of heat,
Where the pavement sizzles beneath your feet.
In the grip of summer’s relentless flame,
We dance in the fire, we stake our claim.

[Verse 2]
From the towering buildings to the streets below,
The sun beats down, unrelenting, you know?
But with every rise, there’s a hidden toll,
As the power grid falters, under heat’s control.

[Chorus]
Hot’lanta, city of heat,
Where the pavement sizzles beneath your feet.
In the grip of summer’s relentless flame,
We dance in the fire, we stake our claim.

[Bridge]
Wildfires rage, in the distant lands,
While here in the city, we clasp our hands.
For in the face of adversity, put out the call,
Together we rise, and together we fall.

[Chorus]
Hot’lanta, city of heat,
Where the pavement sizzles beneath your feet.
In the grip of summer’s relentless flame,
We dance in the fire, we stake our claim.

[Outro]
So here’s to Atlanta, our home so dear,
In the heat of the summer, bringing on the fear.
In the heart of Hot’lanta, can’t find a day,
That makes me want to stay.

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
Georgia and several states across the South and Southeast have borne the brunt of some of the most extreme weather-related power outages witnessed in the past two decades.

The significance of this issue cannot be overstated: as climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, ranging from scorching heat waves to devastating wildfires, the strain on the electrical grid intensifies.

The repercussions of these outages extend far beyond mere inconvenience. Lengthy periods without power can exact a heavy toll on both the economy and human lives, costing billions of dollars in economic losses and tragically leading to loss of life.

A comprehensive analysis conducted by the nonprofit research and communications group, Climate Central, paints a stark picture: approximately 80% of all major power outages in the United States between 2000 and 2023 can be attributed to extreme weather events. These outages, characterized by their impact on at least 50,000 homes or businesses, or the loss of at least 300 megawatts of service, underscore the vulnerability of our energy infrastructure in the face of climatic upheaval.

Of particular concern are the increasing threats posed by wildfires and heat waves, phenomena intricately linked to human-induced climate change. While wildfires pose a direct threat to power infrastructure, heat waves pose acute public health hazards, especially in densely populated urban centers like Atlanta, where extreme heat and stormwater flooding are looming risks.

Zooming in on Atlanta reveals a city grappling with the dual challenges of extreme heat and escalating cooling demands. Projections indicate that Georgia is slated to experience a substantial increase in cooling costs by 2053, accompanied by a surge in state CO2 emissions driven by heightened air conditioning usage, according to a 2022 analysis by the nonprofit First Street Foundation.

As climate scientist Dr. Emily Fischer aptly observes, the confluence of intensifying weather events and escalating stressors on the energy system foreshadows a troubling trend: the likelihood of weather-related power outages escalating across the nation. The imperative for proactive measures to bolster resilience and adaptability in the face of climate-induced challenges has never been more urgent.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderAll for and In

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[Intro]
All for
I’m
All for
[Break]
All in
I’m all in
[Break]

[Verse 1]
I’m all for our hour for the flower
(Or make it two!)
I’m all for our power, usage lower
(Make it two, too)

[Bridge]
Going to pull us through?
Please do
Ohhh, D O
Oh, do, do, do

[Chorus]
Be the first in line
(To spend time, on your dime)
The first to find kind
(To start your heart,
Open your mind….)

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
All for!
All in!
Do it again

[Verse 2]
I’m all in to begin singing
(and ringing true, how ’bout you?)
Here’s the thing, avoid the sting
(Bring the lovin’, lovin’ the livin’)

[Chorus]
Be the first in line
(To spend time, on your dime)
The first to find kind
(To start your heart,
Open your mind….)

[Bridge]
Going to pull us through?
Please do
Ohhh, D O
Oh, do, do, do

[Verse 3]
I’m all for our hour for the flower
(Or make it two!)
I’m all for our power, usage lower
(Make it two, too)
I’m all in to begin singing
(and ringing true, how ’bout you?)
Here’s the thing, avoid the sting
(Bring the lovin’, lovin’ the livin’)

[Chorus]
Be the first in line
(To spend time, on your dime)
The first to find kind
(To start your heart,
Open your mind….)

[Outro]
Going to pull us through?
Please do
Ohhh, D O
Oh, do, do, do

[End]

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

bookmark_borderScot-Free

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[Intro]
Do you think we’ll get off
Scot-Free?
[Break]
Really?
[Break]

[Instrumental, Bagpipes, Finger Snaps]

[Verse 1]
Do you think we’re going to get off
Scot-free?
No, we won’t.
Do you think we do what we need
To do?
No, we don’t.

[Chorus]
Mortgage the future
Notes mature
Our “do’s” come due
… they do (Yes, they do)
They sure do.

[Break]
Scot-Free?
[Break]
Really?
[Break]

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Do you think we’re going to get away…
Red-handed?
No, we won’t.
Do you think we’ve a plan to not…
Be stranded?
No, we don’t.

[Chorus]
Mortgage the future
Notes mature
Our “do’s” come due
… they do (Yes, they do)
They sure do.

[Break]
Scot-Free?
[Break]
Really?
[Break]

[Instrumental, Bagpipes]

[Verse 3]
Do you think we’ll get away the greatest crime
Of all time?
No, we won’t
Do you think we have the inclination… that we’re apt to adapt
No, we don’t

[Chorus]
Mortgage the future
Notes mature
Our “do’s” come due
… they do (Yes, they do)
They sure do.

[Outro]
Scot-Free?
Really?
Our “do’s” come due
… they do (Yes, they do)
They sure do.

[End]

A song about people who are still burning fossil fuels. What is your excuse? Ignorance?

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderOutlast

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[Intro]
All the world is turning
Everyone under the sun
All our time is burning
Be one before you’re done

[Instrumental, Electric Piano, Chimes]

[Verse 1]
All the world is spinning
Everyone under the sun
All our time is fleeting
Be one before it’s gone

[Bridge]
Goal whole
Sage role
Stage:

[Break]
Front and center
Upfront, enter

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Drum Fills]

[Chorus]
Can’t separate if they won’t cooperate
All spinning round at the same rate
Can’t slow down to jump off
Might as well offer a quaff
[Break]
Raise your glass
To times past
May we outlast

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
All the world is turning
Everyone under the sun
All our time is burning
Be one before you’re done

[Bridge]
Goal whole
Sage role
Stage:

[Break]
Front and center
Upfront, enter

[Instrumental, Hammond B3 Organ, Drum Fills]

[Chorus]
Can’t separate if they won’t cooperate
All spinning round at the same rate
Can’t slow down to jump off
Might as well offer a quaff

[Outro]
Raise your glass
To times past
May we outlast

[End]

A LOOK AT SOME SCIENCE
Cooperation is essential in addressing the climate crisis for several reasons:

  1. Global Scope: Climate change is a global issue that transcends national borders. Greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation in one part of the world can have far-reaching effects on ecosystems, weather patterns, and communities across the globe. Therefore, coordinated efforts are needed on an international scale to mitigate the impacts of climate change effectively.
  2. Complex Interconnections: The climate system is complex and interconnected, with various factors influencing its dynamics, such as energy production, transportation, land use, and agriculture. Addressing climate change requires interdisciplinary collaboration across scientific disciplines, policymakers, industries, and civil society to develop comprehensive solutions that consider the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental factors.
  3. Shared Responsibility: While some countries may contribute more to greenhouse gas emissions than others, all nations share responsibility for mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Cooperation fosters a sense of shared responsibility and collective action, encouraging countries to work together towards common goals, such as reducing emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and protecting vulnerable communities.
  4. Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Collaboration enables the sharing of knowledge, technologies, and best practices among countries and stakeholders. By pooling resources and expertise, countries can accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, sustainable practices, and resilience-building measures, driving innovation and progress in the fight against climate change.
  5. Political Will and Diplomacy: Addressing climate change requires strong political will and diplomatic efforts to negotiate agreements, set targets, and implement policies at both national and international levels. Cooperation facilitates diplomatic dialogue, negotiation, and consensus-building, paving the way for the adoption of ambitious climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, and the implementation of concrete actions to reduce emissions and promote sustainability.

In summary, cooperation is essential in addressing the climate crisis because it enables coordinated action on a global scale, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, promotes shared responsibility, facilitates innovation and knowledge sharing, and strengthens political will and diplomatic efforts to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderTexas Clima Extremo

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[Intro]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Instrumental, Penny Whistle, Snare Drum, Piccolo]

[Break]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
[Break]
Texas Mess
[Break]

[Verse 1]
In the land of Texas, where the wild winds blow,
Fires rage, floods overflow.
April’s end brings a tempest’s might,
As tornadoes dance in the dead of night.

[Pre-Chorus]
Cold fronts clash with southern heat,
A volatile mix, a deadly feat.
The Trinity River, it bursts its banks,
As Texas faces nature’s ranks.

[Chorus]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Break]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
[Break]
Texas Mess
[Break]

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
In Trinity city, a home laid bare,
Torn asunder by the storm’s cruel glare.
But amidst the chaos, hope remains,
As lives are spared amidst the rains.

[Chorus]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Instrumental]

[Break]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
[Break]
Texas Mess
[Break]

[Bridge]
Darkness falls, as power fades,
Thousands stranded, in the storm’s cascade.
Oh, well…
The Texas mess, drill more wells (drill, drill, drill)
Pump more oil (spoil, spoil, spoil)
Two-step with Mother tonight
See the light

[Chorus]
Oh, Texas Clima Extremo, a stormy sight,
Floods and winds in the dead of night.
Winds roar, rivers rage, take a bath,
Leaving destruction, in the aftermath.

[Outro]
Don’t Mess with Texas?
This Texas Mess

[End]

A SCIENCE LESSON
April 30, 2024 — Amidst a backdrop of unusual winter warmth and raging wildfires that have gripped the Lone Star State for months, April bids its farewell with a tumultuous display of nature’s fury. Across Texas, communities grapple with the wrath of severe weather, unleashing a barrage of flooding, high winds, and tornadoes.

In Polk County, along the banks of the Trinity River, the scene is one of urgency as rushing waters breach their confines, triggering mandatory evacuations. Homes stand vulnerable against the relentless onslaught of flooding, prompting authorities to issue dire warnings and mobilize rescue efforts to safeguard lives.

The tumultuous weather phenomenon is attributed to a convergence of cold fronts sweeping down from the Pacific Northwest, colliding tumultuously with warmer air masses from the southeast. This clash engenders a volatile atmospheric cauldron ripe for the genesis of tornadoes and thunderstorms, unleashing chaos across the region.

“The relentless onslaught of fast-moving disturbances traversing the western U.S. continues to spawn new low pressure systems across the heartland of America,” remarks the weather service in a somber forecast discussion on Monday, foretelling the continuation of this tempestuous saga.

In the city of Trinity, southeast Texas bears witness to the unforgiving wrath of the storm, as at least one home is reduced to rubble, torn asunder by the ferocious might of a tornado. Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace, in a solemn Facebook video, recounts the devastation wrought by the twister, which left a trail of destruction in its wake. Miraculously, amidst the chaos, all occupants escaped with their lives, though the scars of the ordeal remain etched in the landscape.

Among the casualties of the storm, Lt. James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife suffer injuries in the wake of the Trinity County tornado. Waller, critically wounded, faces a grueling journey to recovery, while his steadfast wife remains steadfast at his side, a beacon of resilience in the face of adversity.

As the storm rages on, its impact reverberates beyond Texas’s borders, plunging tens of thousands into darkness as power outages sweep through the region. In Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma, communities brace themselves against the onslaught, grappling with the harsh realities of nature’s unyielding force.

by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment