Ignorance-or-Arrogance-0.mp3
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-0.mp4
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-I.mp3
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-I.mp4
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-II.mp3
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-II.mp4
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-Reggae.mp3
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-Reggae.mp4
Ignorance-or-Arrogance-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Ignorance or arrogance
(Maybe a bit of both)
Ignoring the science
(Like some kind of sloth)
[Verse 1]
Synapses movin’ slow
Hard to know
If the brain waves flow
Or thoughts can grow
[Chorus]
Ignorance or arrogance
(Maybe a bit of both)
Ignoring the science
(Like some kind of sloth)
[Verse 2]
The domain of the membrane’s….
Gone lame
What the matter…
With the gray matter?
[Chorus]
Ignorance or arrogance
(Maybe a bit of both)
Ignoring the science
(Like some kind of sloth)
[Bridge]
Going slow (oh, oh)
You don’t know
Moving slow (oh, no)
You don’t know
… because you don’t want to know
(Oh, no, no, no)
Don’t know
(Oh, no, no, no)
Don’t know
[Outro]
(Oh, no, no, no)
Don’t know
ABOUT THE SONG
This song, Ignorance or Arrogance, is a biting critique of climate science denial, portraying it as a mix of intellectual laziness and willful disregard for reality. Here’s a breakdown of its meaning:
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Verse 1 suggests that climate deniers either struggle with critical thinking (“synapses movin’ slow”) or deliberately refuse to process information (“hard to know if the brain waves flow”)—implying a cognitive blockage when it comes to accepting climate science.
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Chorus delivers the central question: “Ignorance or arrogance?”—are deniers simply uninformed, or do they reject science out of stubborn pride? The line “Maybe a bit of both” suggests that the issue is a combination of both factors. Comparing denial to “some kind of sloth” reinforces the idea of sluggish, deliberate inaction.
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Verse 2 continues the theme of intellectual stagnation, with “The domain of the membrane’s gone lame” hinting at an inability (or refusal) to engage in rational thought. “What the matter with the gray matter?” is a pointed jab at those who fail to use their brains effectively.
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Bridge intensifies the critique, emphasizing slow movement and lack of awareness. The repetition of “You don’t know” and “because you don’t want to know” suggests willful ignorance—climate deniers aren’t just uninformed; they actively avoid the truth.
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Outro reinforces the theme of deliberate denial, repeating “Don’t know” as if to mimic the stubborn refusal to acknowledge reality.
Overall, the song portrays climate denial as both an intellectual failure and a deliberate choice, blending frustration with sarcasm.