- A-Dead-Ringer.mp4 (music video)
- A-Dead-Ringer.mp3
- A-Dead-Ringer.mp3 (unplugged to save energy0
[Verse 1]
A ring around the sun
A ring around the trunk
A ring around the sun
A ring around the trunk
[Chorus]
Another year gone by
Is this the one we’ll try?
Another day passed by
Another well run dry
[Bridge]
Hissy fits
Over leftover bits
Yet, not yet
Can’t forget regret
[Verse 2]
A ring around the sun
A ring around the trunk
An orbit of the Earth
Adding to the tree’s girth
[Chorus]
Another year gone by
Is this the one we’ll try?
Another day passed by
Another well run dry
[Bridge]
Hissy fits
Over leftover bits
Yet, not yet
Can’t forget regret
[Verse 3]
A ring around the sun
A ring around the trunk
An orbit of the Earth
Adding to the tree’s girth
One more ring till we’re done?
Here’s the thing: should have thunk!
[Chorus]
Another year gone by
Is this the one we’ll try?
Another day passed by
Another well run dry
[Bridge]
Hissy fits
Over leftover bits
Yet, not yet
Can’t forget regret
[Outro]
Sing!
Here’s the thing
Should have thunk!
Sing!
ABOUT THE SONG
Trees are highly vulnerable to climate change due to their lack of mobility, as they are rooted in place and unable to relocate in response to changing environmental conditions. This vulnerability is multifaceted:
- Temperature Extremes: Trees have evolved to thrive within specific temperature ranges. As temperatures rise due to climate change, trees may struggle to adapt, leading to increased stress, decreased growth rates, and heightened susceptibility to pests and diseases. Unlike mobile organisms that can seek out more suitable habitats, trees are confined to their current location, making them particularly vulnerable to temperature extremes.
- Changing Precipitation Patterns: Climate change alters precipitation patterns, leading to more frequent droughts or intense rainfall events in certain regions. Drought-stressed trees are more susceptible to disease, insect infestations, and mortality. Conversely, excessive rainfall can lead to waterlogged soils, root suffocation, and increased risk of landslides or uprooting. Trees cannot relocate to areas with more favorable moisture conditions, exacerbating their vulnerability to shifting precipitation patterns.
- Habitat Loss and Fragmentation: Climate change can alter ecosystems and disrupt habitats, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation for tree species. As temperatures warm, suitable habitat zones for certain tree species may shift poleward or to higher elevations. However, habitat fragmentation and human development may impede natural migration pathways, trapping tree populations in isolated patches of habitat. This fragmentation reduces genetic diversity and limits the ability of tree populations to adapt to changing conditions.
- Interactions with Other Species: Trees form complex ecological relationships with other organisms, including symbiotic fungi, pollinators, and herbivores. Climate change can disrupt these interactions, leading to mismatches in timing (e.g., flowering and pollinator emergence) or altering species distributions. Trees may face increased pressure from invasive species or novel pests and pathogens that thrive under warmer conditions. Limited mobility prevents trees from escaping areas of high predation or disease pressure.
The metaphor of trees as climate refugees underscores the parallels between the vulnerability of stationary organisms like trees and the plight of human populations displaced by climate change. Much like trees, climate refugees are often unable to escape the impacts of environmental degradation and face challenges in finding suitable habitats and resources. Both trees and climate refugees highlight the urgent need for proactive adaptation strategies, conservation efforts, and international cooperation to address the complex and interconnected challenges of climate change.