LYRICS
There’s a glowing edge
Passing by in the sky
A glimmer of light
A ray of hope
In scope
In sight / insight
(Through the night!)
Move over doom
We’ve got to make room
To let in optimism
Move over gloom
You know there’s no room
For skepticism
Got to cross this chasm
Move over soon
We’ve got to make room
Welcome optimism
Glowing Edge.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
Chords: Bb Db F Bb / Db F Bb C7 F / C F
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE)
ABOUT THE SONG
This song reflects on the urgency of addressing climate change while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining hope and optimism in the face of challenges. The “glowing edge passing by in the sky” could symbolize a moment of clarity or enlightenment, a realization that there is still hope for positive change.
The lyrics suggest a need to move past feelings of doom and gloom and instead make room for optimism and positivity. The repetition of “move over” implies a sense of urgency and a call to action to shift away from pessimism and skepticism.
By welcoming optimism, the song encourages listeners to embrace a mindset of possibility and resilience in addressing climate change. It acknowledges the daunting task ahead but also highlights the importance of maintaining hope and belief in the potential for positive outcomes. Overall, the song conveys a message of determination and optimism in the face of environmental challenges.
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.