- Evaporating-I.mp3
- Evaporating-I.mp4
- Evaporating-Unplugged-Underground-XIII.mp3
- Evaporating-Unplugged-Underground-XIII.mp4
- Evaporating-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Evaporating
(Into thin air)
Exacerbating
(Feedback’s flair)
[Verse 1]
As the air warms
And the ice melts
Forecast warns
Strap on our safety belts
[Chorus]
Saturation
(Of the atmosphere)
Water vapor
(Vampire)
[Bridge]
Evaporating
(Into thin air)
Exacerbating
(Feedback’s flair)
[Verse 2]
As the temperature rises (no surprises)
Ice evaporates (at more rapid rates)
To reign again (as rain again)
Atmospheric rivers (deliver)
[Chorus]
Saturation
(Of the atmosphere)
Water vapor
(Vampire)
[Bridge]
Evaporating
(Into thin air)
Exacerbating
(Feedback’s flair)
[Chorus]
Saturation
(Of the atmosphere)
Water vapor
(Vampire)
[Outro]
Sucking us dry
(Making us cry)
ABOUT THE SONG
This song is a poignant artistic interpretation of the accelerating impacts of climate change, particularly focusing on the role of water vapor and the hydrological cycle in exacerbating global warming. Here’s an interpretation:
The instrumental intro sets a somber, reflective tone, evoking a sense of foreboding that underscores the seriousness of the climate crisis. The recurring themes of evaporation, exacerbation, and atmospheric saturation emphasize the amplifying feedback loops caused by climate change.
Verse 1
The opening verse connects rising global temperatures to melting ice and changing weather patterns. The “forecast warns” suggests humanity is being cautioned to prepare (“strap on our safety belts”) for the turbulence ahead. This imagery alludes to a climate system spiraling out of control as previously stable conditions give way to chaos.
Chorus
The chorus introduces the concept of atmospheric saturation with water vapor, described as a “vampire.” This metaphor portrays water vapor’s dual role in climate change: while essential for life, its increased presence in the atmosphere traps more heat, amplifying global warming. The term “vampire” implies that this process is draining the planet’s resilience and resources, creating a vicious cycle.
Bridge
The bridge, punctuated by guitar solos and instrumental intensity, mirrors the growing urgency of the crisis. The repetition of “evaporating” and “exacerbating” underscores how warming accelerates evaporation, turning surface water and ice into atmospheric moisture. This heightened evaporation feeds back into the system, worsening conditions and driving extreme weather events.
Verse 2
The second verse deepens the narrative by illustrating the cycle of ice evaporation and reformation as rain. This process is now occurring at unprecedented rates, contributing to atmospheric rivers—concentrated streams of moisture in the atmosphere that unleash devastating floods. The line “deliver” suggests these rivers are a harbinger of destruction, delivering consequences to communities unprepared for their intensity.
Outro
The outro’s imagery of “sucking us dry” and “making us cry” ties the song to the emotional and physical toll of climate change. It highlights humanity’s vulnerability in the face of these intensifying feedback loops, where the very systems that sustain life are now contributing to its decline.
This song captures the interconnected and self-reinforcing dynamics of climate change, blending stark scientific realities with evocative, poetic language. It serves as both a warning and a call to action, urging listeners to recognize the urgency of addressing climate change before its effects become irreversible.