Awake?
[Verse 1]
Do you wonder how long
Will this go on
How long
Till we see it’s gone wrong?
[Bridge]
(They say) Can’t put off today
Your yesterday
(In play) We’re on our way
To self-judgement day
[Chorus]
Can you stand naked before Mother
And swear you’ve done no harm
Will you sacrifice your brother
To avoid your squirm
[Break]
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[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
[Verse 2]
Do you wonder the length
Of time we rely on
Whether we’ve strength
To carry on (and on and on)
[Bridge]
(They say) Can’t put off today
Your yesterday
(In play) We’re on our way
To self-judgement day
[Chorus]
Can you stand naked before Mother
And swear you’ve done no harm
Will you sacrifice your brother
To avoid your squirm
[Break]
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[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
[Verse 3]
Do you wonder the heights
To which we’ve gone
To set things off right
And, carry on (and on and on)
[Break]
(They say) Can’t put off today
Your yesterday
(In play) We’re on our way
To self-judgement day
[Chorus]
Can you stand naked before Mother
And swear you’ve done no harm
Will you sacrifice your brother
To avoid your squirm
[Outro]
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A SCIENCE NOTE
The song delves into the introspection and accountability necessary in confronting the reality of climate change.
In the verses, questions are posed about the duration of our ignorance and the realization of the wrongness of our actions. The repetition of “on and on” suggests a cyclical nature to our behavior and the ongoing consequences we face.
The bridge introduces the idea of facing consequences for our actions, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the problem before it’s too late. The reference to “self-judgment day” implies a reckoning with our own choices and their impact on the planet.
The chorus challenges listeners to confront their role in environmental degradation, asking if they can honestly claim to have done no harm and if they would sacrifice others to avoid accountability. The break underscores the need for swift comprehension and action.
Instrumental sections with guitar solos and drum fills add intensity and urgency to the message, reinforcing the gravity of the situation.
The song serves as a call to awareness and responsibility, urging individuals to confront the reality of climate change and take meaningful action to mitigate its effects.