LYRICS
Have an Earthling lament
Of what being an Earthling meant
Reminisce
Over what we’ll miss
We will miss Mississippi
Long for Long Island
Hazy skies…
Will make us blue
We will opine, “Oh, the pine!”
Recollect our neglect
Crying eyes…
Both me and you
Back to our birth
When you could get down-to-earth
Connected to the changes
All Man rearranges
Environmental degradation
“What in God’s creation?!?!”
Collective responsibility
Both you and me
- Down-to-Earth-Part-I.mp3 (unplugged to save energy)
- Down-to-Earth-Part-II.mp3
- Down-to-Earth-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3
- Down-to-Earth-LH-Casio-WK-3500.MID (Left Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- Down-to-Earth-RH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID (Right Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
Chords: F# E / B C#7 F# / F# C# F# / F# D F# / D C#7 F# / B A F#; Part II 6/8 Blues and 60’s Rock @ 96 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
These lyrics convey a poignant reflection on the impacts of climate change, expressing a lament for the Earth and its changing conditions. The lines “Have an Earthling lament, of what being an Earthling meant” suggest a reflective and sorrowful tone, contemplating the essence of being connected to the Earth and the changes that are occurring.
“Reminisce, over what we’ll miss” indicates a yearning for aspects of the environment that are disappearing or undergoing negative transformations. The specific mentions of places like Mississippi and Long Island evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for regions that may be affected by climate-related changes.
“Hazy skies… will make us blue” cleverly plays on the dual meaning of “blue,” invoking both the color of the sky and a feeling of sadness. This line suggests that the environmental changes, symbolized by hazy skies, will contribute to a sense of melancholy.
“We will opine, ‘Oh, the pine!'” suggests a sentimental attachment to nature, particularly referencing the pine tree. “Recollect our neglect, crying eyes… both me and you” implies a recognition of the collective responsibility for the environmental degradation, leading to a somber acknowledgment with tears shed by both individuals and society.
The concluding lines, “Back to our birth when you could get down-to-earth,” may imply a desire to return to a simpler, more environmentally conscious time, contrasting with the current complexities and challenges associated with climate change.
In summary, these lyrics paint a vivid picture of environmental nostalgia, loss, and a shared sense of responsibility for the changes affecting the Earth.
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.
The Science of Chaos Theory, String Theory, and Music
ABOUT THE SCIENCE
Global warming has inflicted irreversible damage on our environment, a consensus echoed by nearly all scientists. Indeed, climate change poses a profound challenge. Our planet is witnessing conditions that increasingly jeopardize human habitation. The critical question now is whether we can adapt swiftly enough. (Year: 1999)
Human-induced climate change is a dynamic component of an intricate and unordered system, as per chaos theory. This implies that global warming is accelerating exponentially in a complex manner. Over the period from 1992 to 2023, we have presented compelling evidence, proposed remedies to mitigate climate change, and amassed valuable information through the engagement of millions with this climate model. Your participation has been invaluable. The incontrovertible data underscores that human-induced climate change is rapidly deteriorating our habitat.
Unfortunately, even scientists are failing to see, let alone forecast, the rapid acceleration in climate change. Due to their complexity, the impacts of the Domino Effect are being underestimated. The Domino Effect is also known as “tipping cascades” in climate science. Cascading impacts in relation to tipping points include cascading impacts across biogeophysical and social systems. Until recently, scientist have been drastically underestimating the social-ecological systems. The University of Exeter reports, “There is a notable lack of topic clusters dedicated to how humans will be impacted by climate-related tipping cascades.” 2023 was a wake-up call to social-ecological scientists. The record breaking physical and economical impacts could be felt worldwide. The record warming year was seventeen times greater than any other record increase in history. Typically, record-breaking temperatures are measured in 100th degrees. There were also 200 consecutive days of record-breaking temperatures. Usually, there are one or two record breaking days in a row. The increase in intensity and frequency of record-breaking heat requires forecasting models to be recast.
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 and experience PTSD. Of those who have not experienced climate disasters, over two-thirds of U.S. adults (68%) report having climate change anxiety.
— from The Age of Loss and Damage Brouse (2023)
* Our climate model utilizes chaos theory in an attempt to adequately account for humans and forecasts a global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Everybody has the responsibility not to pollute. There are plenty of things you can do: stop using fossil fuels, consume less, and love more. Here is a list of additional actions you can take.
Be a butterfly and affect the world. The Butterfly Effect: “a small change in one small area can cause _large_ changes in conditions _anywhere_ on the globe.”