LYRICS
The consequences we create
Put us in our current state
Mounting expenses that we make
Due our cost from all we take
Chorus:
Paying off our debt
So we get less regret
Less we forget
Our match we’ve met
Look in the mirror
What do you see?
Wallow in horror
The enemy
(chorus)
Resources finite
We just might
Put up a fight
For what is right
(chorus)
- The-Enemy-Part-I.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
- The-Enemy-Part-II.mp3
- The-Enemy-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3
- The-Enemy-LH-Casio-WK-3500.MID (Left Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- The-Enemy-RH-Yamaha-PSR-750.MID (Right Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
Chords: Em6 Em9 / Em C D Em; Part II @ 124 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT THE SONG
These lyrics convey a reflection on the consequences of human actions that have led to the current state of the environment. The mounting expenses mentioned in the lyrics suggest the ecological costs incurred as a result of human activities. The chorus emphasizes the need to acknowledge and address these consequences by paying off the environmental debt to avoid regret and remember the impact of our actions.
The lines “Look in the mirror, What do you see? Wallow in horror, The enemy” prompt introspection, encouraging individuals to confront their role in environmental degradation. The mention of finite resources hints at the urgency of taking corrective actions, suggesting a call to fight for what is right in terms of environmental conservation. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of accountability, urging listeners to recognize the environmental challenges and actively work towards a more sustainable and responsible future.
ABOUT THE SCIENCE
Human-induced climate change is a dynamic component of an intricate and unordered system, as per chaos theory. This implies that global warming is accelerating exponentially in a complex manner. Over the period from 1992 to 2023, we have presented compelling evidence, proposed remedies to mitigate climate change, and amassed valuable information through the engagement of millions with this climate model. Your participation has been invaluable. The incontrovertible data underscores that human-induced climate change is rapidly deteriorating our habitat.
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.
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.