{"id":42972,"date":"2025-04-18T11:31:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T11:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=42972"},"modified":"2025-04-18T11:31:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T11:31:33","slug":"deviant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2025\/04\/18\/deviant\/","title":{"rendered":"Deviant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XII\/Deviant-0.mp3\">Deviant-0.mp3<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XII\/Deviant-0.mp4\">Deviant-0.mp4<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XII\/Deviant-I.mp3\">Deviant-I.mp3<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XII\/Deviant-I.mp4\">Deviant-I.mp4<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XII\/Deviant-intro.mp3\">Deviant-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>\n(E gadz!)<br \/>\nThe deviant&#8217;s deviation<br \/>\n(Gone mad, gone bad)<br \/>\nDecline of civilization<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 1]<br \/>\nThe president<br \/>\nNeeds revoked of residence<br \/>\nQuite evident<br \/>\nExplode and erode<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\n(E gadz!)<br \/>\nThe deviant&#8217;s deviation<br \/>\n(Gone mad, gone bad)<br \/>\nDecline of civilization<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\n(After all&#8230;)<br \/>\nWatch us fall<br \/>\n(Once the first)<br \/>\nNow we thirst<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 2]<br \/>\nOur leader &#8212;<br \/>\nEconomy bleeder<br \/>\nTaking our whole<br \/>\nDown his rabbit hole<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\n(E gadz!)<br \/>\nThe deviant&#8217;s deviation<br \/>\n(Gone mad, gone bad)<br \/>\nDecline of civilization<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\n(After all&#8230;)<br \/>\nWatch us fall<br \/>\n(Once the first)<br \/>\nNow we thirst<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>\n(E gadz!)<br \/>\nThe deviant&#8217;s deviation<br \/>\n(Gone mad, gone bad)<br \/>\nDecline of civilization<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE SONG<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"243\"><strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"188\">Song of the Day: \u201cDeviant\u201d<\/strong> <br data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"194\" \/><em data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"243\">The industrial age meets its industrial anthem.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"596\">Today\u2019s <em data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"96\">Song of the Day<\/em> is <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"113\">\u201cDeviant\u201d<\/strong>, an industrial-influenced protest track that serves as a raw and gritty soundtrack to the unraveling of the American economy in real time. With distorted guitar riffs, emotionally charged vocals, and razor-sharp lyrics, the track captures the chaos and disillusionment of the modern era\u2014particularly under President Trump\u2019s second term.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1128\">The song\u2019s lyrics are direct and unflinching, portraying a \u201cdeviant\u2019s deviation\u201d from economic stability and democratic norms. Each verse exposes the damage done: a president whose leadership erodes the pillars of governance, a populace left to thirst for accountability, and a country tumbling down a rabbit hole of failed economic policy. The haunting choruses and raw instrumentation mirror the volatility of our current moment \u2014 one defined by fractured markets, frayed alliances, and fading confidence in American leadership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1213\">But \u201cDeviant\u201d is more than just metaphor \u2014 it\u2019s grounded in harsh economic reality:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1600\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1291\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1260\">$6.6 Trillion in market value erased<\/strong> within two days in April 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1356\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1326\">Recession odds now at 45%<\/strong>, the highest since late 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1446\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1446\"><strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1382\">S&amp;P 500 down 12%<\/strong>, and consumer confidence lower than during the Great Recession.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1523\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1523\"><strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1487\">GDP projected to shrink by 0.3%<\/strong>, marking a sharp economic reversal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1600\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1600\"><strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1576\">80% of fund managers cite Trump\u2019s trade war<\/strong> as the top global risk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1780\">As the chorus warns \u2014 \u201cGone mad, gone bad\u201d \u2014 <em data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1656\">Deviant<\/em> offers a visceral, lyrical echo of a nation in economic freefall, revealing the soundtrack of a civilization on the brink.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1869\">Let the distortion speak.<br data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1810\" \/>Let the numbers resonate.<br data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1838\" \/>Let the music document history.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Details<\/strong><br \/>\nThis song is a powerful protest piece that uses vivid language and sharp imagery to critique the economic and political damage caused by Trump\u2019s policies. It portrays Trump as a destabilizing force\u2014\u201cthe deviant&#8217;s deviation\u201d\u2014whose leadership has eroded both the economy and America\u2019s global standing. References to a declining civilization, economic thirst, and a fall from being \u201conce the first\u201d suggest a loss of prosperity and moral direction. The instrumental solos reinforce a sense of chaos and unraveling, evoking the emotional and structural breakdown of society under reckless leadership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Since the beginning of President Donald Trump&#8217;s second term in January 2025, the U.S. economy has experienced several significant deviations from historical norms, particularly in response to aggressive tariff policies and escalating trade tensions.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These deviations have manifested across various economic indicators, including stock market performance, investor sentiment, GDP growth projections, and consumer confidence.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"172\"><strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"172\">1. Record-Breaking Stock Market Declines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"407\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In early April 2025, the U.S. stock market suffered its most substantial two-day loss in history.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted over 4,000 points, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each declined by approximately 10% and 11%, respectively.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This unprecedented drop erased over $6.6 trillion in market value, surpassing the volatility seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as &#8220;Wall Street&#8217;s fear gauge,&#8221; spiked to 45.31, its highest level since 2020.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"448\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"448\">2. Surge in Recession Probabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"613\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Economists have raised the probability of a U.S. recession within the next year to 45%, the highest estimate since December 2023.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This increase is largely attributed to the economic impact of new tariffs and the resultant slowdown in business investment and consumer spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"652\"><strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"652\">3. Decline in Investor Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"819\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Investor sentiment has reached its most pessimistic level in three decades, with 80% of fund managers identifying the trade war as the primary risk to markets.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This sentiment has contributed to significant market volatility and a 12% decline in the S&amp;P 500 from its February peak.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"861\">4. Sharp Drop in Consumer Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1028\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Consumer confidence has declined sharply, reaching levels lower than those observed during the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This downturn reflects growing concerns about inflation, job security, and the broader economic outlook amid ongoing trade disputes.<\/span> \u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/economy\/408873\/us-recession-trump-tariffs-economist-projection?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Vox<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1062\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1062\">5. Contraction in GDP Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1229\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The U.S. economy is showing signs of contraction, with the Atlanta Federal Reserve projecting a 0.3% decline in GDP for the first quarter of 2025.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This projection marks a significant reversal from the 4% growth observed in the previous quarter and underscores the economic strain resulting from recent trade policies.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1356\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These developments indicate that the U.S. economy is experiencing significant stress under the current administration&#8217;s trade policies.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The combination of market volatility, declining confidence, and slowing growth suggests a need for careful monitoring and potential policy adjustments to mitigate further economic disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/everything.membrane.com\/trumpenomics-the-decline-of-the-us\/\">Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>From the album &#8220;<a href=\"\/songwriter\/tag\/deviation\/\">Deviation<\/a>&#8220;<\/h3>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/\">The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deviant-0.mp3 Deviant-0.mp4 Deviant-I.mp3 Deviant-I.mp4 Deviant-intro.mp3 [Intro] (E gadz!) The deviant&#8217;s deviation (Gone mad, gone bad) Decline of civilization [Verse 1] The president Needs revoked of residence Quite evident Explode and erode [Chorus] (E gadz!) 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