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[Intro]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)
[Verse 1]
Embodied
By the disembodied
A warning for all
The writing’s on the wall
[Chorus]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)
[Bridge]
Consequences
(Of unchecked consumption)
Hindrance dance
(Man’s malfunction)
[Verse 2]
Disregarded by humanity
Man’s insanity
A warning for all
The writing’s on the wall
[Chorus]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)
[Bridge]
Consequences
(Of unchecked consumption)
Hindrance dance
(Man’s malfunction)
[Chorus]
Belshazzar’s feast
(Overindulgence)
Mark of the beast
(Arrogance)
[Bridge]
Consequences
(Of unchecked consumption)
Hindrance dance
(Man’s malfunction)
[Outro]
A warning for all
Written on the wall
ABOUT THE SONG
The Book of Daniel in the Bible contains prophetic visions and stories that, in various ways, can be seen as analogies to the climate crisis and the challenges humanity faces today.
The Writing on the Wall (Daniel 5:1-31)
In this story, a disembodied hand writes a warning on the wall during King Belshazzar’s feast, ultimately signaling the end of his kingdom. This is often interpreted as a warning about overindulgence and arrogance. Today, the “writing on the wall” could signify the scientific warnings and climate models predicting the consequences of unchecked consumption and environmental neglect. Like Belshazzar, who chose to ignore the warnings, humanity has often disregarded climate science and now faces consequences that threaten stability and survival.