LYRICS
Reaching for the light
Climbing to the sky
Through the prism
Of phototropism
Opt in to ensure
Optimal exposure
Rooted in the ground
Gravity is found
Newton’s adhesion
Through gravitropism
Opting in to endure
Anchorage… that’s for sure
Flush in auxins
Hormonal options
Guiding how to grow
Which way to go
Going down into the ground
Climbing high up to the sky
Growing-Up.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
Chords: Bb Db Eb Bb / C F Bb / Eb Db Bb / Bb F Bb
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE)
ABOUT THE SONG
Plants grow upward in response to various environmental cues and internal mechanisms. One primary reason is phototropism, the tendency of plants to grow towards sources of light. This process is crucial for maximizing photosynthesis, as it ensures that leaves receive optimal light exposure. Additionally, plants grow upward to compete for sunlight with neighboring vegetation, aiming to access light before it is intercepted by taller plants. Gravitropism, which is the plant’s response to gravity, also plays a role. Roots exhibit positive gravitropism, growing downward into the soil for anchorage and water absorption, while stems and leaves display negative gravitropism, growing upward against the force of gravity. This upward growth allows stems to reach for light and support the plant’s overall structure. Hormonal signals, particularly auxins, regulate these growth responses, coordinating the plant’s growth patterns in response to its environment.
ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”
Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music