Drop by drop
Drip, drop
[Verse 1]
Ice eludes, turning to tears
Think of all the years….
Wanting to be free
Back to the see (be the sea)
[Bridge]
Drip turns to trickle
No longer fickle
So before you know
Turns to flow
[Chorus]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Free to be the sea
Revolutionary
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]
[Verse 2]
Along the way, who’s to say
You might take flight
And zoom, there’s plenty of room
In the atmosphere
[Bridge]
If you can warm up to the idea
(The wind’s will steer)
And before you know
You’re wind flow
[Chorus]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Free to be the sea
Revolutionary
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Bass, Organ, Drum Solo]
[Verse 3]
Moisture, are you sure
Vapor, more and / or were?
Humidity gets the best of me
But at least you’re free
[Bridge]
If you can warm up to the idea
(The wind’s will steer)
And before you know
You’re wind flow
[Chorus]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Free to be the sea
Revolutionary
[Outro]
Set free to see
Set free to be
Revolutionary
A SCIENCE NOTE
This climate change song follows the journey of a water molecule from the Greenland ice sheet as it melts and joins the sea, highlighting the transformative power of water in the context of environmental change.
The repeated motif of “Drop by drop, Drip, drop” emphasizes the gradual but significant process of melting ice and the release of water into the sea.
In the first verse, the water molecule yearns to be free, symbolizing the liberation of trapped water from the ice sheet. The desire to return “Back to the sea” underscores the natural cycle of water and the interconnectedness of Earth’s systems.
The bridge underscores the transition from individual drops to a flowing stream, paralleling the collective impact of melting ice on sea levels and ocean currents.
The chorus celebrates the water molecule’s newfound freedom, portraying it as “Revolutionary” in its ability to influence the environment.
The instrumental sections, including saxophone, bass, organ, and drum solos, evoke the fluidity and dynamism of water as it moves through various states and environments.
In the third verse, the song reflects on the complexity of water’s transformations, from solid ice to vapor and back again, while acknowledging the challenges of increasing humidity in a changing climate.
The outro reaffirms the water molecule’s revolutionary role, emphasizing its potential to inspire change and adaptation in the face of environmental challenges.
The song captures the essence of water’s journey from ice sheet to sea, offering a poignant reflection on the profound impact of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.