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Harder and Harder

By admin | Published: October 12, 2024

[Intro]
They’re fallin’ harder
(Harder and harder)
Need a retarder
(To slow things down)

[Verse 1]
It’s true:
(The bigger they come,
The harder they fall)
Point two:
(More smaller also fall harder)

[Chorus]
In conclusion:
(Shattered illusion)
The fact
(Of impact)

[Bridge]
Intensity’s intense
(Harder and harder)
Offense leaves no defense
(They’re fallin’ harder)
Harder and harder

[Bridge]
Raindrops keep falling
(Keep falling on my head)
No, can’t get ahead

[Verse 2]
It’s true:
(The more mass,
The more smash)
Point two:
(And, more small is equal)

[Chorus]
In conclusion:
(Shattered illusion)
The fact
(Of impact)

[Bridge]
Intensity’s intense
(Harder and harder)
Offense leaves no defense
(They’re fallin’ harder)
Harder and harder

[Bridge]
Raindrops keep falling
(Keep falling on my head)
No, can’t get ahead

[Chorus]
In conclusion:
(Shattered illusion)
The fact
(Of impact)

[Bridge]
Intensity’s intense
(Harder and harder)
Offense leaves no defense
(They’re fallin’ harder)
Harder and harder

[Outro]
Raindrops keep falling
(Keep falling on my head)
No, can’t get ahead

A SCIENCE NOTE
What is the past, present and future of climate change?

I originated the hypothesis of the non-linear acceleration of climate change in the 1990s. By the early 2000s, that hypothesis evolved into established climate theory and is now widely recognized as scientific fact. My lab partner, a Doctor of Physics from Ohio State, and I teamed up in the ’90s. He provided crucial evidence to support the hypothesis. Since then, we’ve observed that the doubling time for climate change impacts—how quickly the effects intensify—has dropped dramatically. Initially, the doubling time was around 100 years. However, over the last few decades, it has shortened to 10 years and more recently to just 2 years.

This means the damage from climate change this year is twice as bad as it was two years ago, and in another two years, it could be four times worse. Unfortunately, the sharp decrease in the doubling period doesn’t appear to be an anomaly, especially given the unprecedented events we’re witnessing this year, even during a La Niña phase. If this trend continues, the consequences will be far more devastating than originally anticipated.

Human-induced climate change is a dynamic element of an intricate and chaotic system, accelerating global warming in a complex and exponential manner. Over the period from 1992 to 2023 (update 2024), our climate model has presented evidence, proposed solutions, and engaged millions in understanding this escalating crisis. The data reveals that human activities are rapidly deteriorating our environment.

Our climate model employs chaos theory to assess human impacts. Global warming is driven by increased thermal energy within the climate system, a complex web of interconnected subsystems. Previous models often failed to account for “social-ecological systems,” where human activity significantly alters climate dynamics.

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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To Hear Angels Sing

By admin | Published: October 12, 2024

[Intro]
Here’s the thing
To hear angels sing
(Shhh… listen)
Hears the thing
(Listen to the children sing)

[Verse 1]
If you listen to the sound
The magic is all around
If you open up your heart
It’s a good start

[Chorus]
From mountain top
(To valley low)
Try not to stop
(Let the child in you grow)

[Bridge]
Here’s the thing
To hear angels sing
(Shhh… listen)
Hears the thing
(Listen to the children sing)

[Verse 2]
If you feel for the beat
You’ll find life complete
If you open up your eyes
Might get a nice surprise

[Chorus]
From mountain top
(To valley low)
Try not to stop
(Let the child in you grow)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Whistle Solo]
Here’s the thing
To hear angels sing
(Shhh… listen)
Hears the thing
(Listen to the children sing)

[Chorus]
From mountain top
(To valley low)
Try not to stop
(Let the child in you grow)

[Outro]
Here’s the thing
To hear angels sing
(Shhh… listen)
Hears the thing
(Listen to the children sing)

[Outro]
Here’s the thing
To hear angels sing
(Shhh… listen)

From the Christmas album “Holiday Cheer Hear“

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The Train of Thought

By admin | Published: October 11, 2024

[Verse]
It looks like things might be O.K.
If I don’t wonder too far astray
Then, again, much to my chagrin
The charade falls apart, again
(Chagrin… again and again)

[Chorus]
(oh, woe) Where to start
Everything falling apart
Should have listened with my brain
Instead of missing the train
(Woo, woo)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Violin Solo]
The train of thought
(Take n’ time to train the brain)
The thought of naught
(How to restrain n’ refrain)

[Verse]
It looks like will go our way
If we don’t ponder to cry n’ pray
Then, again, much to our chagrin
The charade falls apart, again
(Chagrin… again and again)

[Bridge]
Oh, ohhhhh, oh
(Woah woe whoa oh)

[Chorus]
(oh, woe) Where to start
Everything falling apart
Should have listened with my brain
Instead of missing the train
(Woo, woo)

[Bridge]
The train of thought
(Take n’ time to train the brain)
The thought of naught
(How to restrain n’ refrain)

[Outro]
Chuga (Chuga)
Oh yeah (ya)

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

“Ocho Rios Rendezvous” by Narley Marley

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Now That Now’s Arrived

By admin | Published: October 11, 2024

[Verse 1]
Now that now is here
Things become clearer
Now that now’s arrived…
In the moment (Alive!)

[Chorus]
Open arms
(Drive alive)
Now that now is here
Things become clearer

Do no harm
(Strive for thrive)
Now that now’s arrived…
Of the moment (Alive!)

[Bridge]
The fact
(We impact)
Try to give back

[Verse 2]
In the here and now (now we hear)
Things become clearer
More future to arrive
In the moment (Alive!)

[Chorus]
Open arms
(Drive alive)
Now that now is here
Things become clearer

Do no harm
(Strive for thrive)
Now that now’s arrived…
Of the moment (Alive!)

[Bridge]
The fact
(We impact)
Try to give back

[Chorus]
Open arms
(Drive alive)
Now that now is here
Things become clearer

Do no harm
(Strive for thrive)
Now that now’s arrived…
Of the moment (Alive!)

[Outro]
The fact
(We impact)
Try to give back

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Hear ‘er Comin’?

By admin | Published: October 10, 2024

[Intro]
Hear ‘er comin’
(Hummin’ round the bend)

[Verse]
If only…
The wish
Could push
(Us back from the edge)

[Bridge]
If only…
The wish
(Could save me)

And, then…
Hear ‘er comin’
(Hummin’ round the bend)

[Chorus]
Reality
(Comes ’round the bend)
Is this the end
(Finality)

[Verse]
If only…
The wish
Could push
(Us back from the edge)

[Bridge]
If only…
The wish
(Could save me)

And, then…
Hear ‘er comin’
(Hummin’ round the bend)

[Chorus]
Reality
(Comes ’round the bend)
Is this the end
(Finality)

[Bridge]
If only…
The wish
(Could save me)

And, then…
Hear ‘er comin’
(Hummin’ round the bend)

[Chorus]
Reality
(Comes ’round the bend)

[Outro]
Is this the end
(Finality)

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

“Ocho Rios Rendezvous” by Narley Marley

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Squeeze One More Sliver

By admin | Published: October 10, 2024

[Intro]
(Oh, no)
Getting to be that time of day
(Oh, Whoa)
Do you have to go away

[Verse 1]
Squeeze one more sliver
(Of the ray)
Please, one more shiver
(Into play)
Make my day?

[Chorus]
Let the sun shine
(Let the sunshine)
Shine
(Let the sun shine)
Sunshine!

[Bridge]
Alright
(I see the light)
All’s right
(The light’s in sight)

[Verse 2]
Squeeze one more splinter
(Over this way)
Oh, turn to squinter
(It’s O.K.)
Make my day?

[Chorus]
Let the sun shine
(Let the sunshine)
Shine
(Let the sun shine)
Sunshine!

[Bridge]
Alright
(I see the light)
All’s right
(The light’s in sight)

[Chorus]
Let the sun shine
(Let the sunshine)
Shine
(Let the sun shine)
Sunshine!

[Bridge]
Alright
(I see the light)

[Outro]
All’s right
(The light’s in sight)

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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With Eyes Open

By admin | Published: October 10, 2024

[Verse 1]
With eyes open
(Might see some new things)
With eyes open
(I might learn to see)

[Chorus]
With Heart open
(Might hear the souls sing)
With mind open
(Might know the real things)

[Bridge]
Sensory intake
(Learn how to navigate)
Memory retake
(Learn how to investigate)

[Verse2]
With ears open
(Might hear a few things)
With ears open
(Here we might hear things)

[Chorus]
With Heart open
(Might hear the souls sing)
With mind open
(Might know the real things)

[Bridge]
Sensory intake
(Learn how to participate)
Memory handshake
(Learn how to navigate)

[Outro]
With eyes open
(Insight’s in sight)

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Dialogue

By admin | Published: October 10, 2024

[Verse]
Talk, talk, talk
But do you listen
(Talk, talk, talk)
[Verse]
Squawk, squawk, squawk
What a condition
(Squawk, squawk, squawk)

[Bridge]
Over transmission
Lacking reception

[Chorus]
Hey! (Can you hear what I say?)
Hey! (The light is over this way)
Hey! (Come brighten up your day)
Hey! (It’ll be O.K.)

[Verse]
Talk, talk, talk
But you hear here?
(Talk, talk, talk)
[Verse]
Squawk, squawk, squawk
Over top of our talk
(Squawk, squawk, squawk)

[Bridge]
Over transmission
Lacking reception

[Chorus]
Hey! (Can you hear what I say?)
Hey! (The light is over this way)
Hey! (Come brighten up your day)
Hey! (It’ll be O.K.)

[Bridge]
Over transmission
Lacking reception

[Chorus]
Hey! (Can you hear what I say?)
Hey! (The light is over this way)
Hey! (Come brighten up your day)
Hey! (It’ll be O.K.)

[Outro]
Upon reflection
(Gaining reception)

From the album “Dialogue” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

“Ocho Rios Rendezvous” by Narley Marley

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The Silver Lining

By admin | Published: October 9, 2024

[Verse 1]
They say there’s a silver lining
In every black cloud
It’s just hard for the finding
Being loud of too proud

[Chorus]
The first thing:
(Lighten up a bit)
Then, join n’ sing
(Till you get the hang of it)

[Bridge]
Next…
Dance!
(Jump about)
Dance!
(Sing and shout)

[Verse 2]
(Oh, yes!) There’s a silver lining
In every black cloud
Just got to stop the whining
To see through the shroud

[Chorus]
The first thing:
(Lighten up a bit)
Then, join n’ sing
(Till you get the hang of it)

[Bridge]
Next…
Dance!
(Jump about)
Dance!
(Sing and shout)

[Chorus]
The first thing:
(Lighten up a bit)
Then, join n’ sing
(Till you get the hang of it)

[Bridge]
Next…
Dance!
(Jump about)

[Outro]
Dance!
(Sing and shout)

From the album “Time Dilation” by The End

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

“Ocho Rios Rendezvous” by Narley Marley

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Beyond Its Make?

By admin | Published: October 9, 2024

[Verse 1]
The blood and thin skin
Holding it in
How much can it take…
(Beyond its make?)

[Bridge]
Everybody’s got a little
(If not more)

[Chorus]
Doing the time whittle
(Less than before)
The blood and thin skin
(Brittle n’ sore)

[Bridge]
Rather soar
(Done with bore)
Give for more

[Verse 2]
The bones with thin skin
Holding it together
Now, the question, “Whether?”
(Thin skin holdin’ in)

[Bridge]
Everybody’s got a little
(If not more)

[Chorus]
Doing the time whittle
(Less than before)
The blood and thin skin
(Brittle n’ sore)

[Bridge]
Rather soar
(Done with bore)
Give for more

[Bridge]
Everybody’s got a little
(If not more)

[Chorus]
Doing the time whittle
(Less than before)
The blood and thin skin
(Brittle n’ sore)

[Outro]
Rather soar
(Done with bore)
Givin’ for livin’

A SCIENCE NOTE
Global warming has caused irreparable damage to our environment. Almost all scientists agree that IN FACT global warming is a problem. Humans have caused the destruction of the Earth’s environment. Our planet has become unfit for human life. Now the question is can we adapt in time?

The answer is “probably not.”

The author of research published in the journal Nature Climate Change said, “we’re not going to be able to adapt to climate change.“”And once we have destabilized these ice sheets, there will be no stable coastline for centuries. I repeat: There will be no stable coastline for centuries. I apologize to the children,” said Sidd Mukherjee in the paper Longthaw.

Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports, “by 2070, around 2 billion people are expected to live in extremely hot areas” similar to the Sahara Desert.

The study Greatly Enhanced Risk to Humans From Heat Stress found the world’s population will experience — for the first time in human history — prolonged exposures to uncompensable extreme moist heat. Humans will struggle to adapt to these conditions in a warmer world as they will present widespread challenges across many aspects of food-energy-water security, human health, and economic development.

“Time is no longer running out to act on climate change; it’s up,” reports Deloitte.

Dr. William Colgan said, “A collapse of the colossal east Antarctic ice sheet, which would lead to a 52-metre rise in sea levels if it all melted, could be averted if rapid climate action is taken.”

Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have already seen a devastating 69% drop. Many scientists believe we are living through the sixth mass extinction, and that it is being driven by humans. “Despite the science, the catastrophic projections, the impassioned speeches and promises, the burning forests, submerged countries, record temperatures and displaced millions, world leaders continue to sit back and watch our world burn in front of our eyes,” said Tanya Steele, chief executive at WWF-UK. “The climate and nature crises, their fates entwined, are not some faraway threat our grandchildren will solve with still-to-be-discovered technology.”

Air and water are the two most basic needs for human survival. Fresh air and fresh water are becoming scarce natural resources. Air pollution is now the leading cause of death and contributor to illness. Fresh water is being threatened by a decreasing supply of potable water, as well as, salt water intrusion due to the rising sea level.

From the album “Time Dilation” by The End

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Calamity Free

By admin | Published: October 9, 2024

[Intro]
A life free of calamity
(Catastrophe free)
Not free catastrophe
(Oh, save me… calamity free)

[Verse 1]
Frequency and intensity
(Gets the best of me)
Getting hit hard
(Again and again)
When can we let down our guard?

[Chorus]
A life free of calamity
(Catastrophe free)
Not free catastrophe
(Oh, save me… calamity free)

[Bridge]
Or is that scene
Just a dream

[Verse 2]
Hit faster. Hit harder.
(Really testing me)
Plain as day to see
(Over and over)
Not trying to be a martyr

[Chorus]
A life free of calamity
(Catastrophe free)
Not free catastrophe
(Oh, save me… calamity free)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]
Or is that scene
Just a dream

[Chorus]
A life free of calamity
(Catastrophe free)
Not free catastrophe
(Oh, save me… calamity free)

[Outro]
Or is that scene
Just a dream

A SCIENCE NOTE

If you’re wondering why rain-related severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, it’s due to climate change. Rising temperatures increase the amount of humidity in the atmosphere, as warmer air holds more moisture. The Clausius-Clapeyron equation shows that for every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in temperature, the air can hold about 7% more water vapor.

Many areas in the U.S. are experiencing average temperature increases of up to 10°C, extending over more weeks during both spring and fall. This increase allows the atmosphere to hold about 70% more water vapor, leading to significantly more rainfall. Additionally, raindrops are becoming larger and falling faster, which increases their momentum. Using the formula p=mv (momentum = mass x velocity), larger and faster raindrops carry more energy.

Moreover, the number of raindrops is also increasing. A higher concentration of raindrops in a given time and area further boosts momentum. For example, if raindrops, each with mass and velocity , hit a surface area per second, the total momentum impacting the surface is per second. This contributes to increased force and damage during rainstorms.

The end result is an increase not only in the frequency and intensity of storms but also in the momentum of falling rain, which intensifies their impact.

Violent Rain
What turns these severe weather events into ‘violent rain events’ is the application of the drag equation and flow dynamics.

Mass and velocity are just part of the equation; density also plays a key role. The combination of these variables increases the intensity of flow forces. Wind and water forces scale with the square of velocity, meaning that as flow speeds increase — due to more intense heating or heavier rainfall — the damage scales accordingly. According to drag physics, force is proportional to density times the square of velocity.

For example, a 20-mile-an-hour wind exerts four times the force of a 10-mile-an-hour wind, while a 40-mile-an-hour wind exerts 16 times the force of a 10-mile-an-hour wind. At 50 miles an hour, the force is 25 times greater, and at 60 miles an hour, it’s 36 times greater than at 10 miles an hour. Now, add the density factor: water is about 800 times denser than air, so a 10-mile-an-hour water flow exerts 800 times the force of a 10-mile-an-hour wind.

As flow velocities increase due to climate change, the forces — and thus the damage — scale with the square of the velocities. While we may not know precisely how much velocities will rise with climate change, we’re already seeing the effects: overwhelmed flood and sewage systems, collapsing hillsides, and more.

ALSO SEE:
The Reign of Violent Rain / Brouse and Mukherjee (2023-2024)
Violent Raindrops: Raindrops Are Increasing in Size / Brouse and Mukherjee (2024)
How is All Real Estate at Risk From Climate Change? / Brouse and Mukherjee (2024)

From the album “Time Dilation” by The End

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Race Race

By admin | Published: October 9, 2024

[Intro]
My heart…
Is starting to race
Trying to keep pace
With the human race
… better start

[Verse 1]
As the pace increases
Recovery ceases
The drive to stay alive
Intensifies (Surprise?)

[Chorus]
My heart…
Is starting to race
Trying to keep pace
With the human race
… better start

[Bridge]
Time to turn our attention
To good intention

[Verse 2]
Just look around…
Our time runs down
The ability to adapt
We lack (Can’t go back)

[Chorus]
My heart…
Is starting to race
Trying to keep pace
With the human race
… better start

[Bridge]
Time to turn our attention
To good intention

[Chorus]
My heart…
Is starting to race
Trying to keep pace
With the human race
… better start

[Outro]
Time to turn our attention
To good intention

A SCIENCE NOTE
Global average sea level rose by about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023, according to a NASA-led analysis. When we authored this paper in 2023, we could not have foreseen the swift acceleration of this trend. Initially projected to double over a span of 100 years, the rate of sea level rise dramatically escalated, shortening the doubling period to a mere 10 years by 2020. Shockingly, recent observations suggest that this doubling period has further compressed to just 2 years. It is imperative to acknowledge and address this concerning trend, hoping it is not a foreboding indication of a new norm but rather an anomaly.

Tipping points are Critical Milestones that directly impact the rate of acceleration in climate change by multiplying the number and intensity of feedback loops. Identifying and understanding these tipping points is crucial for climate science and policymaking. Crossing multiple tipping points has led to the domino effect, resulting in a much more rapid and severe climate change than currently projected.

From the album “Time Dilation” by The End

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

“Ocho Rios Rendezvous” by Narley Marley

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Rapid Intensification

By admin | Published: October 8, 2024

[Intro]
Mass hallucination
Leads to rapid intensification
Doing what’s “best for me”
Bringing on a tragedy

[Verse 1]
The complexity
Of thermal energy
Gaining clarity
On non-linearity

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Mass hallucination
Leads to rapid intensification
Doing what’s “best for me”
Bringing on a tragedy

[Chorus]
Twice as strong
Last twice as long
Come twice as soon
With twice the boom!

[Verse 2]
The tenacity of intensity
(ohh, woah, the frequency)
Gaining clarity
On non-linearity

[Bridge]
Mass hallucination
Leads to rapid intensification
Doing what’s “best for me”
Bringing on a tragedy

[Chorus]
Twice as strong
Last twice as long
Come twice as soon
With twice the boom!

[Bridge]
Mass hallucination
Leads to rapid intensification
Doing what’s “best for me”
Bringing on a tragedy

[Chorus]
Twice as strong
Last twice as long
Come twice as soon
With twice the boom!

[Outro]
Rapid intensification
Sure did (bring on the ramification)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The rapid intensification of hurricanes, as seen with Hurricane Helene (2024) and Hurricane Milton (2024), is directly tied to climate change. Warmer waters, higher atmospheric moisture, and rising sea levels are creating more powerful storms that cause greater damage. These trends indicate that as global temperatures rise, hurricanes will continue to become stronger, more frequent, and harder to predict.

“No place is safe from violent rain.” Unfortunately, the doubling time for the severity of these storms has dropped from 100 years to just 2 years. In other words, you can expect twice as much damage as we saw two years ago—and four times as much damage in another two years. Twenty years ago, we were confident that humans would change their behavior before it reached this point. Not only have we failed to do so, but we’ve also increased our reliance on fossil fuels. At the current rate of pollution, much of the Earth could become uninhabitable within this century — potentially within the lifetimes of our grandchildren. This outcome is entirely preventable, but our drive for mass consumption continues to dominate our actions.

From the album “Time Dilation” by The End

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Developing Wrinkle

By admin | Published: October 8, 2024

[Intro]
And, wouldn’t you know
(Just like that. Splat!)
The solid ice…
Was melting snow

[Bridge]
Drip (Drip, drip)
Dripping (More than just a bit)

[Verse]
A trickle
Then, a spurt
Developing wrinkle
You knew would hurt
[Bridge]
Yet, nevertheless….
[Break]
Headlong
[Bridge]
Breathless
(Headstrong)

[Verse 2]
And, wouldn’t you know
(Just like that. Splat!)
The falling rain…
(On the brain)
Cannot sustain

[Bridge]
Drip (Drip, drip)
Dripping (More than just a bit)

[Verse]
A trickle
Then, a spurt
Developing wrinkle
You knew would hurt
[Bridge]
Yet, nevertheless….
Headlong

[Outro]
Breathless
(Headstrong)

Long gone

ABOUT THE SONG
“Developing Wrinkle” uses vivid imagery and metaphor to convey the urgency and impact of climate change. Here’s an interpretation of the song’s themes and meanings:

Intro

The opening lines introduce a sense of surprise and inevitability. The phrase “just like that” suggests a sudden realization about the consequences of climate change, specifically the melting of ice. The mention of “solid ice” turning into “melting snow” emphasizes the immediate effects of rising temperatures on the environment.

Bridge

The repetitive sounds of “drip” highlight the gradual but relentless nature of climate change. It reflects how small changes (like dripping water) can accumulate, leading to more significant consequences. The phrase “more than just a bit” suggests that the changes are becoming more pronounced and alarming.

Verse 1

The imagery of a “trickle” turning into a “spurt” signifies the escalation of climate impacts, such as melting ice or increased rainfall. The term “developing wrinkle” can be interpreted as the emergence of new challenges and complications associated with climate change—wrinkles often symbolize stress and problems that arise over time. The line “you knew would hurt” implies a foreknowledge of the negative consequences of these changes.

Bridge & Break

The repeated phrases “yet, nevertheless…” and “headlong” create a sense of determination or urgency to confront the challenges ahead. “Breathless” suggests the overwhelming nature of the situation, while “headstrong” implies a stubbornness or unwillingness to change despite the mounting evidence of danger.

Verse 2

The second verse echoes the sentiments of the first, reinforcing the theme of unexpected consequences. “Falling rain” represents both a literal and metaphorical burden that cannot be sustained. This could symbolize the weight of climate-related issues that individuals and societies are grappling with.

Bridge

Once again, the “drip” motif reinforces the idea of small changes leading to larger, more impactful outcomes. The repetition throughout the song emphasizes that these changes are ongoing and cannot be ignored.

Verse 3

Returning to the imagery of “trickle” and “spurt,” the song reiterates the escalating nature of climate change and its impacts. The “developing wrinkle” continues to serve as a metaphor for the complications arising from our environmental challenges, and the acknowledgment of inevitable hurt suggests that we must confront these realities.

Outro

The concluding lines, featuring “breathless” and “headstrong,” encapsulate the song’s message: the urgency of the climate crisis leaves us gasping for breath, yet there is still a stubborn determination to face the consequences head-on.

Overall Interpretation

“Developing Wrinkle” reflects the growing awareness of climate change’s realities and emphasizes the need for immediate action. The song conveys both the emotional weight of witnessing environmental changes and the complexities that arise from human inaction. It serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of our actions and the environment, urging listeners to acknowledge the urgency of the situation.