LYRICS
Doing well
How ’bout yourself
Bountiful happiness and health
Fortunate recipient of an Earth birth
Loving every minute
For what it’s worth
If we all could just see
How happy we could be
If only we’d restore our habitat
Happiness ensues, imagine that?
We’d be back out front
Havin’ fun under the sun
Pick-up slack, confront
Love resolved
Problem solved
- If-Only.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
Chords: Am G / C G Am / Em C A / C Em A / A D A / A E A
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE)
ABOUT THE SONG
“If Only” is a song that conveys a message of optimism and hope regarding the state of the Earth and humanity’s impact on it. The lyrics express contentment with personal well-being and emphasize the potential for widespread happiness if collective efforts were made to restore the environment. The singer envisions a world where people recognize the importance of preserving their habitat, leading to increased joy and a return to carefree enjoyment of life. The phrase “If only” suggests a longing for positive change and a belief that a harmonious coexistence with nature can bring about solutions to global challenges. The song encourages listeners to consider the transformative power of environmental stewardship in creating a better future.
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.