LYRICS
Soon we’ll concede
You can’t feed
On greed
Too much
Midas touch
Growing old
With a daughter of gold
Unintended consequences
Of the human menaces
Relentless exploitation
Environmental degradation
Tragic realization
Near-starvation
Insatiable desires
Consumption never tires
Material abundance
Children have no chance
A second chance
The need to balance
Humanity has the capacity
If only we could see?
- Midas.mp3
- Midas-Unplugged.mp3 (unplugged to save energy)
- Midas-Instrumental.mp3
- Midas-Piano.MID
- Midas-LH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID (Left Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
- Midas-RH-Casio-Wk-3500.MID (Right Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
Chords: Dm C Am G / G Dm G / Dm G Dm / G Bb G / Bb C Dm/D; 8 Beat Pop Digi-Rock @ 152 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT THE SONG
King Midas is renowned in Greek mythology for his ill-fated ability to turn everything he touched into pure gold. This power, initially seen as a blessing, quickly turned tragic when Midas inadvertently transformed his daughter and, later, his dinner into gold, leading to near-starvation. Realizing the dire consequences of his insatiable greed, Midas beseeched the gods for a reversal. Dionysus, showing mercy, allowed Midas to wash away the curse in the river Pactolus. This cautionary tale prompts reflection on the potential consequences of succumbing to our unchecked desires.
The myth of King Midas can be metaphorically related to climate change, highlighting the unintended consequences of human actions driven by insatiable desires. King Midas’s ability to turn everything into gold represents humanity’s pursuit of wealth, growth, and material prosperity without considering the broader implications.
In the context of climate change, the relentless exploitation of natural resources and the pursuit of economic growth often come at the cost of environmental degradation. The “golden touch” symbolizes the quest for material abundance without recognizing the potential harm to the planet.
Midas’s tragic realization, as he transforms his own daughter and dinner into gold, mirrors the unintended environmental consequences of human activities. Climate change, driven by factors like deforestation, overconsumption, and excessive reliance on fossil fuels, leads to severe consequences such as global warming, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity.
The myth serves as a cautionary tale, urging reflection on the need to balance human desires for prosperity with responsible environmental stewardship. Just as Midas sought to undo the damage by washing away the golden curse, the myth suggests that humanity has the capacity to mitigate and reverse the impacts of climate change through mindful and sustainable practices.