You’ll Be the Death of Me (Oh, Please!)

By admin | Published: February 12, 2024

LYRICS
Please, excuse me, please
I’ve got a funny feeling
It’s got me reeling
It’s got me realing

I got a warm feeling
Running down my leg
I took this chance
To piss my pants
I’m down on my knees
You’re watching me beg
Oh, please!
Waterborne disease
Contamination
Abomination
Extreme extreme
… know what I mean

I got a solid feeling
Between my leg
I took this chance
To poop my pants
I’m down on my knees
You’re watching me beg
Oh, please!
Vector-Borne disease
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Mental distress
… yes, what a mess

Chords: E/7 D A E / G A D A E / C E / G E / A G E; Part II @ 142 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)

ABOUT THE SONG
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and concern about the impact of pollution and climate change on both the environment and human health. The use of humor and vivid imagery serves as a creative way to address serious issues. Here’s an interpretation:

Pollution and Environmental Degradation:

  1. “Please, excuse me, please”:
    • The repetition of this plea is a polite but urgent request for attention, perhaps directed towards society or those in power.
  2. “I’ve got a funny feeling / It’s got me reeling / It’s got me realing”:
    • The “funny feeling” symbolizes a discomfort or unease about the state of the environment. The repetition emphasizes the overwhelming and disorienting nature of this feeling.
  3. “Waterborne disease / Contamination / Abomination / Extreme extreme / … know what I mean”:
    • These lines highlight concerns about water pollution and waterborne diseases. The use of “abomination” emphasizes the severity of the pollution, and the repetition of “extreme” intensifies the urgency. The phrase “know what I mean” is a call for shared understanding and action.

Health Impact and Desperation:

  1. “I got a warm feeling / Running down my leg / I took this chance / To piss my pants / I’m down on my knees / You’re watching me beg / Oh, please!”:
    • The warm feeling running down the leg serves as a metaphor for an urgent and uncontrollable response, likened to desperation. “Pissing pants” and “begging” evoke a sense of vulnerability and urgency, reflecting the severity of the situation.
  2. “Vector-Borne disease / Malnutrition / Dehydration / Mental distress / … yes, what a mess”:
    • These lines address the health impacts associated with environmental issues. Vector-borne diseases, malnutrition, dehydration, and mental distress are highlighted as consequences of pollution and climate change. The phrase “what a mess” conveys a sense of chaos and lamentation.

Overall Message:

The lyrics use a combination of humor, vivid imagery, and desperation to draw attention to the serious consequences of environmental degradation, pollution, and climate change. The use of bodily functions as metaphors symbolizes the uncontrollable and urgent nature of the problems at hand. The repeated plea for understanding and action is a call for collective responsibility and a recognition of the urgency in addressing environmental issues before they escalate further.

How do pollution and climate change kill people?

Pollution and climate change can have severe health impacts, leading to the loss of lives through various direct and indirect mechanisms. An overview of how pollution and climate change contribute to adverse health outcomes:

Pollution:

  1. Air Pollution:
    • Respiratory Issues: Inhalation of air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone (O3), can cause or exacerbate respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    • Cardiovascular Effects: Air pollution is linked to cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes. Fine particulate matter can enter the bloodstream, affecting the cardiovascular system.
  2. Water Pollution:
    • Waterborne Diseases: Contaminated water sources can harbor pathogens, leading to waterborne diseases like cholera, dysentery, and gastrointestinal infections.
    • Chemical Exposure: Industrial pollutants, agricultural runoff, and untreated sewage can introduce harmful chemicals into water supplies, posing long-term health risks.
  3. Soil Pollution:
    • Food Contamination: Polluted soil can lead to the contamination of crops with heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful substances. Consuming contaminated food can result in health issues, including neurological problems and cancer.
  4. Noise Pollution:
    • Stress and Mental Health: Chronic exposure to high levels of noise can contribute to stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Long-term stress can impact mental health and, indirectly, physical well-being.

Climate Change:

  1. Extreme Heat:
    • Heat-Related Illnesses: Increasing temperatures, especially during heatwaves, can cause heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, leading to organ failure and death.
  2. Extreme Weather Events:
    • Injuries and Fatalities: Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events associated with climate change can cause injuries and fatalities directly. These events may also displace populations, leading to increased vulnerability.
  3. Vector-Borne Diseases:
    • Changing Disease Patterns: Climate change can alter the distribution and prevalence of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. These diseases can lead to severe health complications and death. “The magnitude of the vulnerability when you think about one or two diseases — okay, sure, we can deal with that,” he said. “But when you’re talking about 58% of the diseases, and 58% of those diseases can be affected or triggered in 1,000 different ways. So that, to me, was also revealing of the fact that we’re not going to be able to adapt to climate change.”
  4. Air Quality Impacts:
    • Worsening Respiratory Conditions: Changes in climate patterns can affect air quality, contributing to increased respiratory issues and exacerbating existing health conditions.
  5. Food and Water Scarcity:
    • Malnutrition and Dehydration: Climate change can impact agricultural productivity and water availability. This may lead to food and water scarcity, causing malnutrition, dehydration, and related health problems.
  6. Spread of Infectious Diseases:
    • Changing Disease Dynamics: Climate change can influence the geographic range and seasonality of infectious diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of new health threats.
  7. Mental Health Impact:
    • Psychological Stress: The environmental changes and uncertainties associated with climate change can contribute to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Almost all survivors of climate-related disasters suffer from mental distress. Survivors of climate-related disasters experience PTSD. Of those who have not experienced climate disasters, over two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) report having climate change anxiety.

It’s important to note that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are often disproportionately affected by the health impacts of pollution and climate change. Additionally, global efforts to mitigate these impacts and transition to more sustainable practices are crucial for protecting human health and well-being.

ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”

Music as a Universal Language: Music has the power to communicate emotions universally. Certain melodies, harmonies, or rhythms can evoke specific feelings that resonate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
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