- Afraid-to-Jump-In-0.mp3
- Afraid-to-Jump-In-0.mp4
- Afraid-to-Jump-In-I.mp3
- Afraid-to-Jump-In-I.mp4
- Afraid-to-Jump-In-prelude.mp3
[Verse 1]
Afraid to jump in?
(Guess what?)
You’re already swimin’
(No, but)
[Chorus]
Hold on tight
(Or better let loose)
Hear comes the light
(Zest of Zeus)
[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Drum Solo]
What do we bring?
(Souls we sing!)
What do we give?
(We live to give!)
[Verse 2]
Really, it’s no joke
(As you soak)
You’re already swimin’
(Within)
[Chorus]
Hold on tight
(Or better let loose)
Hear comes the light
(Zest of Zeus)
[Bridge]
What do we bring?
(Souls we sing!)
What do we give?
(We live to give!)
[Outro]
What do we bring?
(Souls we sing!)
ABOUT THE SONG
This song, Afraid to Jump In?, explores the urgent yet overwhelming reality of climate change and the choices humanity faces. The opening line, “Afraid to jump in?” speaks to the hesitation and fear many people experience when confronting the climate crisis, but the follow-up reveals the twist: we’re already “swimming” in it, whether we realize it or not. This idea captures the way climate change is inescapably part of our world and daily lives, not a distant threat.
The chorus, with lines like “Hold on tight (Or better let loose),” hints at the dual approaches people can take—holding on and bracing for impact, or letting go and confronting the reality. “Zest of Zeus” suggests the intense power and force of nature, like lightning from Zeus, emphasizing that this force isn’t fully within our control.
The bridge and outro reflect a hopeful resilience: “What do we bring? (Souls we sing!)” and “What do we give? (We live to give!)” suggest a call for unity and selfless action. This imagery reinforces the theme of collective responsibility in facing climate change and hints at a shared purpose and dedication to making a positive impact. The song ultimately portrays climate change as an unavoidable challenge, but one that calls for both resilience and proactive choices from each individual.