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[Intro]
The absence of light
(Results in the dark)
Get closer at night
(On the journey… embark)
[Verse 1]
Without the sun
Would there be none…
(Or just some?)
Without the day
Coming our way
(Just night… without light?)
[Chorus]
There’s always light in the dark
(From a glow to a spark)
The light will come through
(With a caveat or two)
Photosynthesis would stop
[Break]
From the top…
(Tumbling down)
Ecosystem collapse
(Not perhaps)
Life as we know it would cease
(At least)
[Verse 2]
Without the sun
There wouldn’t be much
(Life and such)
Without sunshine
Some of the time
(Gain sight into the night)
[Chorus]
There’s always light in the dark
(From a glow to a spark)
The light will come through
(With a caveat or two)
Photosynthesis would stop
[Break]
From the top…
(Tumbling down)
Ecosystem collapse
(Not perhaps)
Life as we know it would cease
(At least)
[Chorus]
There’s always light in the dark
(From a glow to a spark)
The light will come through
(With a caveat or two)
[Outro[
Caveat: Ecosystem Impact
(Consider that)
Love the sun
(Glad we have one)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Yes, there would still be light without the Sun, but the sources of light would be different. Here are the key sources of light in a world without the Sun:
1. Other Stars
The Sun is just one star among billions in our galaxy. Light from other stars would still reach Earth, though much dimmer than sunlight because of their greater distances.
2. Artificial Light
Humans have developed numerous sources of artificial light, including:
- Electric lighting (incandescent, LED, fluorescent bulbs).
- Fire-based light (candles, torches, gas lamps).
3. Bioluminescence
Some organisms, like fireflies, jellyfish, and certain fungi, produce light through biochemical reactions. These sources of light would remain independent of the Sun.
4. Cosmic Light
- Starlight: Light from distant stars and galaxies contributes to a faint glow in the night sky.
- Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation: This faint glow of light comes from the early universe, but it’s not visible to the naked eye.
5. Volcanic and Geothermal Light
Molten lava, geothermal vents, and other geological phenomena can produce light due to their high temperatures.
6. Chemiluminescence
Certain chemical reactions release light, such as glow sticks, which don’t rely on sunlight.
7. Human Innovations (if Earth were sunless)
If the Sun disappeared, humans might harness alternative energy sources to produce light, such as nuclear energy or geothermal power.
Caveat: Ecosystem Impact
Without the Sun, most natural light on Earth would diminish, and photosynthesis would stop, leading to ecosystem collapse. While light from other sources would persist, it would not be enough to sustain life as we know it.