LYRICS
I can’t resume to consume
As though it’s yesterday
Should I assume there is room
To obtain O.K.?
If so, I’m on my way
Chorus:
On my way
Into today
On my way
Toward the day
When we can say
All’s O.K.
Pursue to refrain to “to consume”
As though time will resume
It’s a crime to breed doom
No, it’s not O.K.
Let’s hope help is on the way
(chorus)
Consequences of consume loom
The reaper counts the days
As we encourage gloom
Best change our ways
Or else End in a blaze
(chorus)
- On-My-Way.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
- On-My-Way-Part-II.mp3
- On-My-Way-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3
- On-My-Way-LH-Casio-WK-3500.MID (Left Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- On-My-Way-RH-Yamaha-PSR-749.MID (Right Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
Chords: Am D7 / D7 C Am / Am Em Am; Part II Heavy Metal Twist @ 164 BPM
Instrumentation: Vocals, Takamine Acoustic Guitar; Part II Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
Part I written and recorded at Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania
ABOUT THE SONG
These lyrics convey a sense of reflection on past actions and a desire for positive change in the face of potential consequences. The singer expresses a reluctance to resume the same consumption patterns as before, suggesting a recognition of the impact of past behaviors. The use of “On my way” and the chorus implies a commitment to move forward into a better future, aspiring toward a day when everything is deemed okay. The lyrics also touch on the urgency of addressing environmental issues, hinting at potential dire consequences if actions are not altered. Overall, the song encourages a shift in behavior for the greater good and a more sustainable future.
THE SCIENCE
“Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable.” — Daniel and Sidd
March 7, 2024
“According to Copernicus, the average global surface air temperature in February was 13.54 degrees Celsius (roughly 56.4 degrees Fahrenheit). That is 1.77 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average for February, leading it to become the ninth consecutive month where each month was the warmest on record globally.”
Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels. Global warming is a consequence of elevated thermal energy in the climate system, which comprises various subsystems. Chaos theory underscores the intricate and nonlinear nature of dynamic systems. Human well-being is compromised above a 1.5-degree temperature rise, rendering much of the Earth uninhabitable. A 9-degree Celsius increase would bring the Earth close to a wet-bulb temperature incapable of sustaining human life.
What Can I Do? There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. Consume less. Consumer habits have played a significant role in damaging the world’s environment and economies. The insatiable demands of mass consumption have led to the exploitation of natural resources and the emission of pollution and greenhouse gases. In many instances, it’s feasible to choose not to consume certain products entirely. Travel, fashion, and meat are examples of areas where consumption could be minimized. Reducing overall consumption is the most impactful individual contribution towards eliminating pollution and mitigating the effects of climate change. The critical aspect of reducing consumption is to cease burning fossil fuels and using hydrocarbon products immediately. (Hydrocarbons encompass plastics, polymers, petroleum, and natural gas.)
The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a fluttering butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic. Be a butterfly and affect the world.
