Open the Shade?

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Open the shade…
Let your troubles fade

[Instrumental, Bass, Bass Drum, Vibraphone]

[Verse 1]
I’m always lookin’ (looking for a better way)
I’m always lookin’ (looking for a better day)
I’m always lookin’ for some kind of a miracle
(Spectacular)

[Verse 2]
There’s always, an easy way out
You don’t have to kick and shout
There’s always, an easy way out
You don’t have to shout (no doubt)

[Chorus]
There’s an easier way,
To get through the same old in each day.
All ya hafta do,
To let it through,
Is open the shade.

[Bridge]
Open the shade…
Let your troubles fade

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
It’s a beautiful day,
No clouds are commin’ our way.
The sun’s gonna shine. (shine fine)
The sun’s gonna shine. (Oh so fine)
Into your heart… and soul (let it roll)
[Bridge]
Each and every…
… way
Each and every…
… day
There’s got to be a better way.

[Chorus]
There’s an easier way,
To get through the same old in each day.
All ya have to do,
To let it through,
Is open the shade.
(Have it made)

[Outro]
Open the shade…
Let your troubles fade

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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The Costs and Benefits of Propheteering

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

[Verse 1]
Do you think the story has never been told?
Do ya think it’s gettin’ … gettin’ too old?
Though, I’ll tell you this:
They’ve messed with it, a bit.

[Chorus]
Take birth for what it’s worth.
Don’t add your two cents, if you will?
I’ve got my Freewill.
Let me exercise my judgment.
[Bridge]
You don’t have to squash the moment.
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
You’ve been down that road before.
Ya say ya don’t want to hear it (no more!)
And, there ya go again. You do it (do it yourself)
Try to take the worth of birth
[Chorus]
Take birth for what it’s worth.
Don’t add your two cents, if you will?
I’ve got my Freewill.
Let me exercise my judgment.
[Bridge]
You don’t have to squash the moment.

[Instrumental, Bass, Organ]

[Verse 3]
Are you the guardian angel of love?
Or, are you the angel of lust?
I suppose nothing is forever…
In fact, that’s where it’s at?

[Chorus]
Take birth for what it’s worth.
Don’t add your two cents, if you will?
I’ve got my Freewill.
Let me exercise my judgment.
[Bridge]
You don’t have to squash the moment.

[Outro]
Do you think the story has never been told?
Do ya think it’s gettin’ … gettin’ too old?

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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King Of Police

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Stop!
It’s a cop!

[Verse 1]
The weight of the system is bearing down “I am” (Attack)
And, if you ask me, they can take it all back (Back)
I worked so hard to get a say (Say, say)
And, now they want to take it away (all away)
And, I’ve only got one thing to say
[Break]
NO WAY!
[Bridge]
No way…

[Chorus]
You ain’t takin’ my pride away (no way)
One thing I can tell you for sure (no more)
You can take a whole lot more (no more)
But, you ain’t gonna… you ain’t gonna…
(Oh, no, oh, no)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 2]
The weight of the world is bearing down I’m told (Bold)
And, if you ask me, they can take it all back (Back)
I worked so hard to find a way (away)
And, now they want to take it away (all away)
But, I’ve got one thing left to say
[Break]
NO WAY!
[Bridge]
No way…

[Chorus]
You ain’t takin’ my pride away (no way)
One thing I can tell you for sure (no more)
You can take a whole lot more (no more)
But, you ain’t gonna… you ain’t gonna…
(Oh, no, oh, no)

[Outro]
Pull over
Are you knowing
How fast you’re going?

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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Webdrone

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Buzzzzzz

[Verse 1]
We are the drones of the web, are we.
Will they ever set us free or let us be?
Drone Bee? Drone Bee?

[Verse 2]
We are the drones of the web, are we.
We’ve got to turn the pages, must we?
… a drone bee.

[Chorus]
Spin the web
Believe in the weave
Spin the web
Never free to leave
[Break]
Home of the web drone
Spin the web
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum fills]

[Verse 3]
We are the slaves of the web, that’s us (Join us)
Come on, Come on. Jump on. Join the fuss. (Join us)
Home again (begin)

[Verse 4]
We are the drones of the web.
Don’t you think…
that you can get free, with me?
Drone Bee?

[Chorus]
Spin the web
Believe in the weave
Spin the web
Never free to leave
[Break]
Home of the web drone
Spin the web

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum fills]

[Verse 5]
I don’t know the Queen, not me
I’m just a drone, just a drone bee
a slave to the web, that’s me
a slave to the web

[Chorus]
Spin the web
Believe in the weave
Spin the web
Never free to leave
[Break]
Home of the web drone
Spin the web

[Outro]
We are the drones of the web are we
Forever to be

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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Welcome to the Bottom of a Bottomless Pit

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Welcome…
[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]
[Break]
… to the bottom of a bottomless pit
[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Chorus]
Well, can ya tell me something?
Cause… I feel as though…
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Am I missing something?
Or, is this it?
[Break]
Or, is this it
[Bridge]
Or, is this it

[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Verse 1]
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Flappin’ my arms doesn’t seem to help me a bit.
No, not a bit.

Or, is this it?

[Chorus]
Well, can ya tell me something?
Cause… I feel as though…
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Am I missing something?
Or, is this it?
[Break]
Or, is this it
[Bridge]
Or, is this it

[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Verse 2]
I’m headin’ toward the bottom of a bottomless pit.
Am I gonna have a cardiac fit?
A cardiac fit!

Am I missing something?
Or, is this it?
[Bridge]
Or, is this it

[Instrumental, Sub-Bass, Synthesizers]

[Outro]
.. a bottomless pit…
Is this it?

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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The Labyrinth

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

What do you think we might
Find in the labyrinth tonight?

[Instrumental, Acoustic Guitar, Upright Bass]

[Verse 1]
The water’s slowly spinning round and round
Heading, heading ever, forever down
I hope I don’t get sucked, quite right in
[Bridge]
Quite, right in. Quite, right in
(not quite yet)

[Chorus]
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to find my way out.
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to figure out about….
The labyrinth (the labyrinth)

[Instrumental, Piano Solo, Upright Bass]

[Verse 2]
What are you afraid of in the labyrinth?
(Can you give me a hint)
Under my bed (In my head)
Bad guys (In disguise)
My brain and the drain
I hope I don’t get sucked, quite right in
[Bridge]
Quite, right in. Quite, right in
(not quite yet)

[Chorus]
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to find my way out.
Forever walking round the paths,
Trying to figure out about….
The labyrinth (the labyrinth)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Upright Bass]

[Verse 3]
But, I know that if we try
(Try to use our mind’s eye)
We can make the walls come,
Tubmlin’ down (down, down, down)

[Bridge]
(Walls all around.)
Walls of the labyrinth come tumblin’ down.
Walls come tumbling down.
The walls come tumbling down,
all around… (all around…) all around… (all around.)

[Outro]
The water’s slowly spinning round and round
Heading, heading ever, forever down
I hope I don’t get sucked, quite right in
Not quite yet

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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Apocalyptic Vision

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

It’s like I’m looking down a real long hall…
There’s your car in the middle of the tracks,
Sittin’ stalled.
(Facts)

[Bridge]
Transition metamorphosisizes me.
Something’s comin’ to be … inside of me.
I don’t know if I’m liken’ it much.
… will ya be my crutch
[Break]
[Chorus]
I’ve got a thing I’ve gotta get through.
Maybe it’s got something to do with you?
We’ve got a thing we’ve gotta get through.
It’s got something to do with you (and, me, too)

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse]
There you sit.
Your car’s at a stall …
Engine Number 9,
is coming down the line.

[Bridge]
Transition metamorphosisizes me.
Something’s comin’ to be … inside of me.
I don’t know if I’m liken’ it much.
… will ya be my crutch
[Break]
[Chorus]
I’ve got a thing I’ve gotta get through.
Maybe it’s got something to do with you?
We’ve got a thing we’ve gotta get through.
It’s got something to do with you (and, me, too)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Here’s your car in the middle of the tracks…
Sittin’ stalled
Just like a tin of a beer can,
You’re gonna be crushed to a hush.

[Bridge]
Transition metamorphosisizes me.
Something’s comin’ to be … inside of me.
I don’t know if I’m liken’ it much.
… will ya be my crutch
[Break]
[Chorus]
I’ve got a thing I’ve gotta get through.
Maybe it’s got something to do with you?
We’ve got a thing we’ve gotta get through.
It’s got something to do with you (and, me, too)

[Outro]
The human race
Has been put outta place.

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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Give Your Heart an Attack

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Give your heart an attack

[Verse]
Open your heart…
Just a… a crack
And, give your heart
An attack
Let a splinter of light
Pierce that black of night
… and, give you second sight?

[Instrumental, Upright Bass, Drum Fills]

[Break]
Give your heart an attack

[End]

From the album The Labyrinth

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Still Floating

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

Going under
Is it any wonder

[Verse 1]
The state is still floating
The water so high
Only choice is boating
Or to fly

[Bridge]
The days go by
Yet, we can’t get dry

[Chorus]
Brazil, still, under water
More than a week and still the havoc
Send in god’s blotter
The state of the state — a wreck

[Instrumental, Sub-bass, Berimbau, Atabaque Drum, Pandeiro]

[Verse 2]
Inundated, shouldn’t have waited
Confessing it’s distressing
Inundated, isolated
More storms on the way
Will we last another day

[Bridge]
The days go by
Yet, we can’t get dry

[Chorus]
Brazil, still, under water
More than a week and still the havoc
Send in god’s blotter
The state of the state — a wreck

[Instrumental, Sub-bass, Berimbau, Atabaque Drum, Pandeiro]

[Verse 3]
The state is still floating
The only access there, by air
Recovery after discovery
Of land (Do you understand?)

[Bridge]
The days go by
Yet, we can’t get dry

[Chorus]
Brazil, still, under water
More than a week and still the havoc
Send in god’s blotter
The state of the state — a wreck

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
On May 10, 2024, when a representative of Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul was asked about “recovery” after weeks of historic flooding, she responded, “The state is still floating.”

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Can’t Hide

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

No, you can’t hide
From genocide

[Instrumental, Strings, Percussion]

[Verse 1]
Children lying in the street
All stopped crying, have no feet
Mothers mourning children
Over and over again (over and over)

[Bridge]
Are your eyes open (wide)
Can you see (can’t hide)
Hit again and again
How can it be?
[Break]
Shockingly

[Chorus]
The toll rolls higher
Situation continues dire
I’m losing count
As the death toll mounts
[Break]
No, you can’t hide
From genocide (no, can’t hide)

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
Children dying in masses
Time to say, “No more free passes”
No more motherless children
Say it over again (over and over)
(No more for sure!)

[Bridge]
Are your eyes open (wide)
Can you see (can’t hide)
Hit again and again
How can it be?
[Break]
Shockingly

[Chorus]
The toll rolls higher
Situation continues dire
I’m losing count
As the death toll mounts
[Break]
No, you can’t hide
From genocide (no, can’t hide)

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Are your eyes open (wide)
Can you see (can’t hide)
Hit again and again
How can it be?
[Break]
Shockingly

[Chorus]
The toll rolls higher
Situation continues dire
I’m losing count
As the death toll mounts
[Break]
No, you can’t hide
From genocide (no, can’t hide)

[Outro]
No, you can’t hide
On the inside of a genocide

[End]

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

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Apt to Adapt?

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

[Verse]
In the thick of the jungle
A battle’s begun
Climate adaptation
We’re out in the sun
Frictions and uncertainties
They’re tearing us apart
Lower technology adoption
It’s a poison dart

[Verse 2]
Beliefs are inaccurate
It’s a dangerous game
Monetary losses
They’re causing us pain
We’re stuck in a cycle
We can’t break free
The cost of ignorance
It’s plain to see

[Chorus]
Apt to Adapt
The road is rough
Jungle rock revival
We’ve had enough
Frictions and losses
They’re driving us mad
It’s time to rise up
Take a stand

[Bridge]
Apt to adapt
Pick yourself up by the bootstrap

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
Beliefs just are not true
What are you going to do
Losses mount
Can’t you count?

[Chorus]
Apt to Adapt
The road is rough
Jungle rock revival
We’ve had enough
Frictions and losses
They’re driving us mad
It’s time to rise up
Take a stand

[Outro]
Crap!
Can I adapt?

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE

As the climate changes, efficient climate policy requires a better understanding of how individuals adapt. Despite extensive research on various climate adaptation frictions, including financial and technological constraints, models of adaptive decision-making assume that agents have perfect information and accurate beliefs about climate. Combining rural household data in Bangladesh with a meteorological measure of dryness, this paper studies the role of individual drought beliefs and their accuracy in irrigation decisions as a key adaptive margin. In a theoretical model, I introduce a behavioral friction to document how heterogeneous beliefs differentially influence responsiveness to the same meteorological signal in dryness. The empirical analysis reveals an asymmetric response to dry shocks in irrigation conditional on the accuracy of prior beliefs. A counterfactual analysis shows lower technology adoption levels and higher monetary losses when beliefs are inaccurate.
— from “Adapting to climate change accounting for individual beliefs”

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Mount Washington

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

[Verse]
In the land where the winds howl and tear
Mount Washington
Don’t you dare compare
To the calm and serene
This ain’t no joke
Blistering cold like a hit from a sledgehammer stroke

[Verse]
Minus forty-three
I can’t even breathe
But I won’t back down
I won’t concede
Mother Nature’s wrath
She’s got her own plan
Winds over two hundred
Rippin’ through this land

[Verse]
Frozen air pierces like a dagger in my chest
But I ain’t no quitter
I’ll endure the test
Mount Washington
You’re the baddest of the bad
The world’s extreme
Weather runnin’ wild and mad

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Break]
I mean… Extreme!

[Bridge]
Trying to mount the mount
Does effort count?
I mean extreme….

[Chorus]
Blow me down
I’m gonna climb up
Freeze the breeze
My brain is gonna seize

[Outro]
On the summit
Made it
Full of an awe-inspiring spectacle

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Nestled within the rugged terrain of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, Mount Washington stands as a formidable testament to the raw power of nature, renowned for its unparalleled display of extreme weather phenomena. Situated at its summit, an unforgiving environment unfolds, characterized by bone-chilling temperatures plummeting to staggering lows of -43°F (-42°C), capable of freezing one’s breath in mid-air.

But it’s not just the biting cold that defines Mount Washington’s reputation; it’s the relentless fury of its winds, which can whip and roar with ferocity unmatched by most other places on Earth. Gusts exceeding 200 miles per hour (320 km/h) tear through the mountain’s craggy landscape, testing the limits of endurance and challenging even the most seasoned explorers.

In the annals of meteorological history, Mount Washington holds a notorious record: the highest recorded wind speed ever observed on land. In the tempestuous year of 1934, an anemometer perched atop the summit captured a staggering gust of 231 mph (372 km/h), a testament to the mountain’s unrivaled ability to unleash nature’s fury in its most potent form.

As visitors brave the ascent to Mount Washington’s summit, they are met with an awe-inspiring spectacle, where the elements reign supreme and the forces of nature command respect. In this harsh yet majestic realm, Mount Washington stands as a beacon of resilience, a reminder of the awe-inspiring power and unforgiving beauty that define our planet’s most extreme environments.

From the album “Nowadays” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

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Fingers in My Ears

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

[Verse]
Got the rhythm of rock
Spitting beats in your ears
But I ain’t here to talk about your foolish fears
I see the signs
The world’s running out of time
But I got my fingers in my ears
Blocking out the rhymes

[Verse 2]
Can’t you see the smoke
The planet’s going up in flames
But you keep on playing these mindless games
You’re blind to the truth
You’re living in a lie
While mother nature’s screaming
But you just deny

[Chorus]
Fingers in my ears
I refuse to hear the cries
Blind to the truth
While the world slowly dies
But I won’t back down
I won’t stay silent
Gonna scream and shout
’til the earth is defiant

A SCIENCE NOTE
“Fingers in My Ears” depicts the act of climate change denial through the metaphor of covering one’s ears to avoid hearing uncomfortable truths. The song portrays a sense of urgency and frustration as the singer confronts those who refuse to acknowledge the reality of the environmental crisis.

In the first verse, the lyrics describe the singer’s awareness of the signs of impending disaster, symbolized by the “rhythm of rock” and “beats in your ears.” Despite recognizing the urgency of the situation, the subject chooses to block out the truth by metaphorically putting their “fingers in [their] ears.” This represents a deliberate act of denial and avoidance of reality.

The second verse further emphasizes the severity of the situation, highlighting the destructive consequences of environmental degradation. The imagery of smoke and flames symbolizes the planet’s deterioration due to human activities, such as deforestation and fossil fuel combustion. Despite the clear evidence of environmental harm, the subject remains willfully ignorant and continues to prioritize their own comfort over acknowledging the truth.

The chorus reinforces the theme of denial and resistance to facing the reality of climate change. The repeated phrase “Fingers in my ears” serves as a metaphor for the subject’s refusal to listen to reason or accept responsibility for their role in the crisis. However, the defiant tone of the chorus suggests a determination to challenge this denial and advocate for action to address the environmental crisis. Ultimately, the song calls for a collective awakening and commitment to confronting climate change denial in order to protect the planet and secure a sustainable future.

From the album “Fingers in My Ears” by Listening Deficit

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Revolution of Clarity

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

[Verse]
Can’t hear the truth through your blinded ears
Your ignorance grows with each passing year
Claiming global warming is just a myth
But the evidence is here
Can’t you see it
Man?

[Verse]
You say it’s a natural cycle
That we’ll be fine
But the earth is dying
Can’t you read the signs?
Ozone depleting
Ice caps melting
But you turn a blind eye
Your ego swelling

[Verse]
It’s a listening deficit
You can’t comprehend
The science
The facts
You just don’t understand
But we won’t stand silent
We’ll shout it loud
Global warming is real
We’re breaking through the cloud

A SCIENCE NOTE
“Revolution of Clarity” is a passionate anthem that confronts climate change denial head-on. In the verses, the song addresses the willful ignorance and refusal to accept scientific evidence exhibited by climate change deniers. The lyrics emphasize the frustration of those who recognize the urgency of the environmental crisis but are met with resistance from skeptics.

The first verse highlights the inability of deniers to perceive the truth, likening their ears to being “blinded” by ignorance. Despite overwhelming evidence of global warming, deniers persist in dismissing it as a myth, refusing to acknowledge the reality of climate change.

In the second verse, the song dismantles common arguments used by deniers, such as attributing climate change to natural cycles. The lyrics vividly depict the devastating consequences of environmental degradation, including ozone depletion and melting ice caps. Despite the mounting evidence, deniers continue to ignore the signs of environmental distress, their arrogance and self-assurance only exacerbating the crisis.

The final verse serves as a rallying cry for action and advocacy. It rejects the silence and complacency surrounding climate change denial, urging listeners to speak out boldly against ignorance and misinformation. The phrase “Revolution of Clarity” encapsulates the idea of breaking through the clouds of denial and ignorance to achieve a collective understanding of the urgency of addressing climate change.

From the album “Fingers in My Ears” by Listening Deficit

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Revolution Reborn

By admin | Published: May 10, 2024

[Verse]
Politician on the throne
A listening deficit he’s shown
Clutching onto power
While our world’s turning to stone
Denying climate change
While kids suffer the pain
It’s time to rise up
Scream out in disdain

[Verse 2]
His pockets lined with gold
While the future’s being sold
Children bear the cost
Their innocence is tossed
We won’t stay silent
We won’t back down
Gonna shake the foundations
Bring this madness to the ground

[Chorus]
We won’t be silenced
We won’t be deceived
This revolution reborn
It’s time to achieve
Stand up for justice
For our planet’s sake
No more denial
It’s time to awake

A SCIENCE NOTE
“Revolution Reborn” is a rallying cry for action and change in the face of political indifference and denial regarding climate change. The song portrays a vivid picture of a world where politicians prioritize their own interests over the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.

In the first verse, the lyrics paint a portrait of a politician who is deaf to the cries of those affected by climate change. Despite overwhelming evidence and the suffering of children, the politician clings to power and denies the reality of the crisis. The verse calls for a response from the people, urging them to rise up and demand accountability from their leaders.

The second verse delves deeper into the consequences of political inaction, highlighting the disparity between the politician’s wealth and the struggles faced by future generations. Children are depicted as the most vulnerable victims of environmental degradation, their innocence sacrificed for the sake of profit and power. The verse emphasizes the need for collective action and resistance against the status quo.

The chorus serves as a defiant declaration of resilience and determination. It rejects the idea of complacency and passive acceptance, urging listeners to stand up for justice and the protection of the planet. The phrase “Revolution Reborn” symbolizes a renewed commitment to fighting for change and holding those in power accountable for their actions. Overall, the song inspires hope and mobilization in the face of adversity, advocating for a brighter future built on environmental stewardship and social justice.

From the album “Fingers in My Ears” by Listening Deficit

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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