- Into-the-Foray-0.mp3
- Into-the-Foray-0.mp4
- Into-the-Foray-I.mp3
- Into-the-Foray-I.mp4
- Into-the-Foray-heavy.mp3
[Intro]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark
[Verse 1]
While being lazy
Things got hazy
Wound up in a daze
For days and days
[Chorus]
What can I say
About our way
We went astray
Into the foray
[Bridge]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark
Have no idea
No panacea
[Verse 2]
Got caught slacking
Intelligence lacking
Stuck in a maze
For days and days
[Chorus]
What can I say
About our way
We went astray
Into the foray
[Bridge]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark
Have no idea
No panacea
[Chorus]
What can I say
About our way
We went astray
Into the foray
[Bridge]
On a lark…
Went for a walk
Lost in the dark
[Outro]
Have no idea
No panacea
ABOUT THE SONG
The song reflects a metaphorical journey through the consequences of inaction and ignorance regarding climate change. Starting on a whimsical note (“on a lark”), it depicts humanity’s careless behavior, leading to being “lost in the dark,” which symbolizes a lack of awareness or direction in dealing with the crisis. The recurring theme of confusion and being “stuck in a maze” for “days and days” highlights how we’ve become entangled in the problems caused by environmental neglect.
The chorus, “What can I say about our way, we went astray,” suggests a recognition of how society has deviated from a sustainable path. The phrase “into the foray” could imply that, despite realizing the problem, we are now plunged into the chaotic and harsh consequences of our actions.
In the bridge, phrases like “no idea” and “no panacea” emphasize the sense of helplessness and the lack of a simple solution (“panacea”) to the crisis. The repetition of being “lost in the dark” reinforces the uncertainty surrounding the future and our inability to find a clear path forward.
Overall, the song expresses a sense of regret and frustration over humanity’s failure to act decisively on climate change, while acknowledging the difficulty of finding a way out of the environmental crisis we’ve created.
* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
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.