[Silence]
[Instrumental, Guitar, Organ, Synth, Bass, Drum Fills]
[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
In the pursuit to discover….
The dilemma of ever
[Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
Does it include yesterday
(And the years to come)
All the way
(Till we’re done)
[Chorus]
In the pursuit to discover….
The dilemma of ever
Will we weather
Our will’s endeavor
[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Can man withstand
(The stand of man)
Come to understand
(Man’s damned demand)
[Instrumental, Synth Solo]
[Verse 2]
Infinite duration
(Turns to finite destination)
When past and future
(Don’t endure)
[Chorus]
In the pursuit to discover….
The dilemma of ever
Will we weather
Our will’s endeavor
[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Flute Solo]
Can man withstand
(The stand of man)
Come to understand
(Man’s damned demand)
[Chorus]
In the pursuit to discover….
The dilemma of ever
Will we weather
Our will’s endeavor
[Outro]
[Instrumental, Flute Solo]
Can man withstand
(The stand of man)
Come to understand
(Man’s damned demand)
A SCIENCE NOTE
The term “ever” does not have a fixed length of time—it is subjective and context-dependent. Its meaning can vary depending on how and where it’s used:
Contextual Interpretations of “Ever”:
- Infinite Duration (Timeless):
- When referring to something eternal, such as in the phrase “forever,” “ever” implies an infinite or unending span of time.
- Entire History (Past or Future):
- In phrases like “the best movie ever,” it refers to all time up to the present.
- Similarly, in “if you ever visit Paris,” it refers to any point in the future.
- Momentary Emphasis:
- Sometimes, “ever” is used for emphasis in a specific situation, e.g., “Have you ever seen anything like this?” Here, it spans the speaker’s or listener’s personal experience.
- Poetic or Philosophical:
- In philosophical or literary contexts, “ever” might symbolize timelessness or continuity, such as “ever-changing tides.”
Conclusion:
“Ever” is not a measurable unit of time but rather a flexible concept shaped by context, ranging from fleeting moments to infinite spans. However, if human activity were to bring about the end of civilization, “ever” could take on a finite meaning. Ever would be over.
2024 was the hottest year ever. Throughout the year, monthly temperature records were consistently broken, with each month from January through August ranking as the hottest on record.
The global average temperature for January to September 2024 was 1.54 °C above pre-industrial levels, surpassing the 1.5 °C threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement.
This unprecedented heat led to significant environmental impacts, including accelerated glacier loss, reduced Antarctic sea ice, and intensified extreme weather events.
The record-breaking temperatures of 2024 underscore the urgent need to address climate change and its far-reaching consequences.