Exploring the feelings behind the worldview theme--another project WORLDVIEW theme song...
song
for theme #23A: Sustainability “The
Earth Can Stand Tall” by Stephen P. Cook to be sung
to the tune of “Rolling in
the Deep” by Adele, L.B. and Epworth, P.R. / Adele |
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There’s a danger, growing every day If we ignore it, our children will pay Much of what we do: unsustainable We can change our ways: think renewable1 We all need to leave fossil fuel2 behind Rising C O two, got us in a bind3 Solar energy, it’s the way to go Or else climate change4 will soon cause
us woe Pollution thoughtless, it hurts all of us Rein it in, recycle5, do this or we fall With nature we start, not man apart6 If we change our ways, the Earth can stand tall7 There’s a danger, growing every day If we ignore it, our children will pay |
Much of what we do, and powers that be Cause needless waste so think efficiency8 Work to stop leaks of water and energy Tighten up, brighten up: use resources wisely We all need to leave old mindsets behind And teach children: treat Earth nice and kind Corporate growth mindless hurts all of us Grow sustainably, do this or we fall Earth’s life support, protect and comfort If we change our ways, the Earth can stand tall Earth’s wilderness leaves me breathless If we change our ways, the Earth can stand tall Respect nature’s wholeness: children we bless If we use restraint, the Earth can stand tall If we change our ways, the Earth can stand tall The Earth can stand tall |
SONG—NOTES
/ COMMENTS 1—
Renewable resources are continually being replaced or replenished by
natural processes ultimately driven by solar energy.
Examples include direct solar, wind
energy, biofuels, hydropower, wood, etc. 2—
Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons
(derived from ancient plants) stored in coal, oil, and natural gas that
can be burned to release energy.
Over 85% of global energy needs are met using this non-renewable
resource. 3—CO2=carbon
dioxide is a waste product of burning fossil fuels. In the atmosphere it
can trap radiation that otherwise would
escape to space. The steadily rising atmospheric levels of CO2
due to human activity have upset the planet’s energy balance by
enhancing the greenhouse effect resulting generally in global
warming. 4—Climate
change refers to regional / global
changes in climate over the last few decades that scientists, with over
95% certainty, attribute to human activity. Their
future projections predict both steadily increasing temperatures and
changes / greater variability in regional weather
patterns. If left unaddressed: disaster? 5—Instead
of throwing away certain materials they can be taken to recycling
centers to be sold and reused. 6—“Not
Man Apart” is a phrase from poet Robinson Jeffers long used by the
group Friends of the Earth. 7—
Standing tall refers to
maintaining integrity. See note 6 for theme #27. 8—Energy
efficiency is the energy used divided by total energy input.
An old incandescent light is 4% efficient, meaning 96% of input energy is wasted. Newer
lights (LEDs) are 20% efficient or more.
Comment: Today’s infants—typically baby
boomer grandchildren who could still be alive in 2100—are often
utilized by those who value this theme. They are used to make arguments,
about steps that need to be taken now to insure a livable future
environment, more emotionally compelling. |
the above song is part of The Worldview Theme Song Book: Exploring the Feelings Behind Worldviews--click here for more information
Musicians--We'd love it if you perform this song! Please contact us!