[Intro]
Reach
Breech the shade
Reach
We’ll have it made
[Instrumental, Piano, Vibraphone, Percussion, Chimes]
[Verse 1]
The vine climbed
Reaching for the sun
The words rhymed
Searching for the one
[Chorus]
Stretching for the light (alright)
Knowing everything will be alright (the light)
Making it through the night (to light)
Dusk till dawn, then back in sight (alright)
[Bridge]
Though a thorn has torn
We’re quick to learn
No double-take the same mistake
To understand is at hand
[Break]
Reach
Breech the shade
[Break]
Reach
We’ll have it made
[Verse 2]
The vine grew as the sun shone through
The words knew what they had to do
[Chorus]
Stretching for the light (alright)
Knowing everything will be alright (the light)
Making it through the night (to light)
Dusk till dawn, then back in sight (alright)
[Break]
Reach
Breech the shade
[Break]
Reach
We’ll have it made
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Vibraphone, Snare Drum]
[Verse 3]
The sun shined
Reaching down for you
The words chimed
Under a sky so blue
[Bridge]
Though a thorn has torn
We’re quick to learn
No double-take the same mistake
To understand is at hand
[Break]
Reach
Breech the shade
[Break]
Reach
We’ll have it made
[Chorus]
Stretching for the light (alright)
Knowing everything will be alright (the light)
Making it through the night (to light)
Dusk till dawn, then back in sight (alright)
[Instrumental]
[End]
A SCIENCE LESSON
In Pennsylvania, the once lush and verdant tree canopy is now facing a troubling decline, as the majestic older trees, towering guardians of the forest, succumb to the relentless pressures of human activities. The consequences of this ecological imbalance reverberate through the forest, as insidious vines, empowered by the thinning canopy, reach ever higher, entwining their tendrils around the very pillars of the ecosystem.
As these vines ascend to new heights, they smother and choke the life out of the venerable trees below, casting shadows of demise upon the once-thriving woodland. The intricate balance of nature is disrupted, as the loss of these towering giants reverberates throughout the ecosystem, impacting biodiversity, soil stability, and wildlife habitats.
The gradual encroachment of vines into the upper reaches of the forest canopy represents a poignant symbol of the broader environmental challenges facing Pennsylvania and beyond. It serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings and the urgent need for stewardship and conservation to preserve the natural wonders that enrich our lives.
* 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.
by The Beatless Sense Mongers
Tree Extinction Due to Human Induced Environmental Stress
The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment
