State of Bliss

[Intro]
In a state of bliss
(Like on Christmas)

[Verse 1]
Everyone is overflowing
(With love)
In our heart’s all are knowing
(With love)

[Bridge]
Comes a kiss

[Chorus]
In a state of bliss
(Is it Christmas?)
Warmth of the heart
(Let the music start)

[Bridge]
With a kiss
(Christmas bliss)

[Verse 2]
All the streets are bursting
(With love)
Everyone you meet dispersing
(Their love)

[Bridge]
Mistletoe kiss

[Chorus]
In a state of bliss
(All this Christmas)
Warmth from the heart
(The music plays its part)

[Outro]
Dancing
(Romancing)
With a kiss
(Christmas bliss)

Zadkiel

[Intro]
Zadkiel (the real deal)

[Verse 1]
That’s the name
(To aspire)
Violet flame
(Take us higher)

[Bridge]
(Archangel)
Zadkiel (the real deal)
… gel

[Chorus]
Angle of mercy
(Have mercy on me)
Transmutation
(Spiritual transformation)

[Verse 2]
Archangel Amethyst
(His twin flame)
Brings out the best
(His claim to fame)

[Bridge]
(Archangel)
Zadkiel (the real deal)
… gel

[Chorus]
Angle of mercy
(Have mercy on me)
Transmutation
(Spiritual transformation)

[Bridge]
Archangel (Gel)
Zadkiel (the real deal)
All’s going well
(All is for real)

[Chorus]
Angle of mercy
(Have mercy on me)
Transmutation
(Spiritual transformation)

[Outro]
Archangel (Gel)
Zadkiel (the real deal)
Easy to tell
(All’s going well)
Feel the spirit
(Get near it)
Feel (Zadkiel)

ABOUT THE SONG
Archangel Zadkiel is an archangel associated with mercy, benevolence, kindness, and forgiveness, whose name means “Righteousness of God”. He is sometimes called the patron of all who forgive and is linked to the “violet flame” of transmutation and spiritual transformation. Crystals such as amethyst, blue lace agate, and lapis lazuli are associated with connecting with him.

The Three Magi

[Intro]
Wise men…
(In this season)
It stands to reason
Now… (and then)

[Verse 1]
A wise man from Babylon
(Babble on, babble on)
The nature of the gifts
(A list of “what ifs”)

[Chorus]
Wise men…
(In this season)
It stands to reason
Now… (and then)

[Bridge]
Those who know
(Go!)
Magi (foresee)
Man’s destiny
Magi (Set free)
Immortality

[Verse 2]
Zoroastrian priestly caste
(Persia, ahh, ahh)
Astrologers come fast
(Gold, frankincense, and myrrh blur)

[Chorus]
Wise men…
(In this season)
It stands to reason
Now… (and then)

[Bridge]
Those who know
(Go!)
Magi (foresee)
Man’s destiny
Magi (Set free)
Immortality

[Chorus]
Wise men…
(In this season)
It stands to reason
Now… (and then)

[Outro]
Babylon
(Babble on, babble on)
Arabia
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Persia
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Magi (foresee)
Man’s destiny
Magi (Sets free)
Immortality

ABOUT THE SONG
The Wise Men, or Magi, are mentioned in the Bible as coming from “the East,” but their precise origin is not specified and is a subject of scholarly debate. While some sources suggest Persia (modern-day Iran), others argue for regions in Arabia (like Sheba, modern-day Yemen or Jordan) or even Babylon. The tradition of assigning specific names (Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar) and distinct homelands (Persia, India, and Arabia) is a later development, not found in the biblical account.

• Arabia (e.g., Sheba):

  The nature of their gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh) suggests a connection to Arabia, which was a major source of these commodities. Old Testament prophecies also refer to kings coming from Arabian kingdoms.
• Babylon:

  The biblical story of Daniel, who was a wise man from Babylon, could explain why wise men from that region might be familiar with the prophecy of the Messiah’s coming.

Think About It

[Intro]
If everyone hears….
Think about it (for a bit)
You can get back to me
(Eventually?)

[Refrain]
If you can come up with a reason
(I’m all ears)
If your brain is seizin’
(Have no fears)

[Bridge]
If everyone hears….
Think about it (for a bit)
You can get back to me
(Eventually?)

[Refrain]
If you can come up with a reason
(I’m all ears)
If your brain is seizin’
(Have no fears)
… just don’t leave me here in tears

[Bridge]
Overcoming our fears….
[Instrumental, Synth Solo, Organ, Piano]
Think about it (for a bit)
You can get back to me
(Eventually)
Or grasp this opportunity

[Refrain]
If you can come up with a reason
(I’m all ears)
If your brain is seizin’
(Have no fears)
… everyone cheers!
(Shout it out!)
Here’s my love in arrears

[Bridge]
(Magic appears)
The dark sky (clears)
Think about it (for a bit)
If we made love (a habit)
… forgave hate (quit)
And, beyond and above
(Love, love, love, love)

Light Up

[Intro]
Hey, everybody!
(Can’t you see…)
Light up

[Verse 1]
If you’re feeling
Left in the dark
Might be appealing
If I strike a spark

[Bridge]
(You know…)
Together we’ll glow

[Chorus]
Hey, everybody!
(Can’t you see…)
Light up
(Everything)

[Bridge]
Let’s hear you sing:
(You know…)
Together we’ll glow
(Shine on)
Shine on and on and on

[Verse 2]
Under a black cloud
Left in the dark
Come join the crowd
We’ll strike a spark

[Bridge]
(You know…)
Together we’ll glow

[Chorus]
Hey, everybody!
(Can’t you see…)
Light up
(Everything)

[Bridge]
Let’s hear you sing:
(You know…)
Together we’ll glow
(Shine on)
Shine on and on and on

[Outro]
Light up
(Everything)
(Get in the know)
Show our glow
(Shine on)
Shine on and on and on
(Shine the light)
Shine through the night
(Shine on)
Shine on and on and on
(and on and on….)

The Bounty

[Intro]
Is the bounty (in your heart)
Or is the bounty (on your head)

[Verse 1]
A reward
(A generous amount of something)
Move forward
(To the future bring)

[Bridge]
A mighty bounty

[Chorus]
Is the bounty (in your heart)
Or is the bounty (on your head)
Do you strive (to thrive)
Or are you wanted (dead)

[Verse 2]
A reward
(For capturing that person)
Please don’t hoard
(Pass the generous purse on)

[Bridge]
A mighty bounty

[Chorus]
Is the bounty (in your heart)
Or is the bounty (on your head)
Do you thrive (alive)
Or are you wanted (dead)

[Bridge]
A mighty bounty

[Chorus]
Is the bounty (in your heart)
Or is the bounty (on your head)
Do you thrive (alive)
Or are you wanted (dead)

[Outro]

A mighty bounty
(Yes, siree)
… just look and see…
(A mighty bounty)
Depart from my heart
(Love to you)
… to help get you through

Know No

[Intro]
Yes, know no

[Verse 1]
You don’t have to agree
To be racist
No, you don’t have to be
A sexist

[Chorus]
Yes, confess
(You can know no)
Do you best
(To show you know no)

[Bridge]
Yes, know no
(Let your love show)
Start your heart
(Let your love grow)

[Verse 2]
No, you don’t have to be
A bigot
Better off to set free
A whole lot

[Chorus]
Yes, confess
(You can know no)
Do you best
(To show you know no)

[Bridge]
Yes, know no
(Let your love show)
Start your heart
(Let your love grow)

[Chorus]
Yes, confess
(You can know no)
Do you best
(To show you know no)

[Outro]
Get to know no
(Let your love show)
Start your heart
(Let your love grow)
Do your best
(To suggest)
To all the rest
(Let your love show)
Start your heart
(Let your love grow)

Sow So

[Intro]
Sow so
… or… (So, sow!)

[Refrain]
Do you know
(Which way to go)
… to glow?
(Do you know?)

[Bridge]
Sow so
… or… (So, sow!)
Please! (Sow the seeds)

[Refrain]
Do you know
(Which way to go)
… to the show?
(Do you know?)

Do you know
(Which way to go)
… to glow (ohh)
Do you know?
(Do you know?)

[Bridge]
Sow so
… or… (So, sow!)
Please! (Sow the seeds)
The heart that feeds…
(Succeeds)

[Refrain]
Do you know
(Which way to go)
… to the show?
(Do you know?)

Do you know
(Which way to go)
… to grow (ohh)
Do you know?
(Do you know?)

Do you know
(Which way to go)
… to glow (ohh)
Do you know?
(Do you know?)

[Outro]
Sow so
… or… (So, sow!)
Please! (Sow the seeds)
The heart that feeds…
(Succeeds)
You know…
(So, sow!)
So, sow!
(So, sow!)

Crystallization

[Intro]
The reason is crystal clear
(The reason is right here)

[Verse 1]
For what it’s worth
(Arrange yourself…)
into a highly ordered
(Repeating pattern)

[Bridge]
The reason is crystal clear
(The reason is right here:)

[Chorus]
Crystallization
(Vapor state to solid)
Realization
(What nucleation did)

[Verse 2]
Substance transition
(From liquid to rocks)
Create a formation
(From building blocks)

[Bridge]
The reason is crystal clear
(The reason is right here:)

[Chorus]
Crystallization
(Vapor state to solid)
Realization
(What nucleation did)

[Bridge]
The reason is crystal clear
(The reason is right here:)

[Chorus]
Crystallization
(Vapor state to solid)
Realization
(What nucleation did)

[Outro]
Crystallization
(Realization)
Nucleation
(Formation)
(Chemical composition)
… in transition
[Instrumental, Whistle Solo]

ABOUT THE SONG
Crystals form through crystallization, a process where atoms, molecules, or ions arrange themselves into a highly ordered, repeating pattern called a crystal lattice. This occurs as a substance transitions from a fluid (like a dissolved liquid or melted rock) or vapor state to a solid. The process involves nucleation (the formation of a small seed crystal) followed by growth, where more units attach to the nucleus, creating a larger crystal with a specific external shape. Key factors influencing crystal formation include cooling rate, pressure, chemical composition, and the presence of fluids.

Ice crystals form when water vapor in a cloud freezes directly onto microscopic particles, growing into six-sided shapes. These initial crystals then grow by collecting more water vapor, developing intricate branches and arms that give each snowflake its unique, symmetrical structure. As the crystals get larger and heavier, they fall to the ground as snow, sometimes colliding and sticking to one another to form larger clumps.

For the Season

[Intro]
What’s the reason
(For the season)

[Verse 1]
Is it ’cause
(The Earth is tilting)
It always was
(Plus the orbiting)

[Bridge]
What’s the reason
(For the season)

[Chorus]
Equinox (justice)
Solstice (paradox)
Farthest from the sun
(Then comes day 1)

[Verse 2]
The Earth is spinning
(On its axis)
Yes it is
(Chronos is grinning)

[Bridge]
What’s the reason
(For the season)

[Chorus]
Equinox (justice)
Solstice (paradox)
Farthest from the sun
(Then comes day 1)

[Outro]
It’s the reason
(For the season)
Maximum tilt
(Away from the Sun)
A year built
(Another one done)

Raising or Razing

[Intro]
Are you raising or razing?

[Refrain]
Are we racing toward the bottom
(Or should we put love above)
What we’re facing… (do you know how come?)
Don’t be left in Sodom
(Let’s raise love above)

[Bridge]
Are you raising or razing?
Do you tear it down
(Down, down, down)
All around?

[Refrain]
Are we racing toward the bottom
(Or should we put love above)
What we’re facing… (do you know how come?)
Don’t be left in Sodom
(Let’s raise love above)

[Bridge]
All embracing
Are you raising or razing?
Do lift it higher
(High, high, higher)
Do you fly
(Or even try?)

[Refrain]
Are we racing toward the bottom
(Or should we put love above)
What we’re facing… (do you know how come?)
Don’t be left in Sodom
(Let’s raise love above)

[Outro]
All embracing
(We are raising)
Raising love above
Lifting ‘er higher
(High, high, higher)
We can fly
(If we try)
You know
(We can flow)

What World?

[Intro]
What world do I live in
(Do you begin to wonder)

[Verse 1]
Seeing one another
(At each others throat)
Do we even bother
(To check our own gloat)

[Chorus]
What world do I live in
(Do you begin to wonder)
Unfurled our own dungeon
(And, does it make you ponder)

[Bridge]
For what it’s worth
(Come down to Earth)
Do you part
(To impart heart)

[Verse 2]
Treating one another
(Like some kind of joke)
Do we even bother
(To let love invoke)

[Chorus]
What world do I live in
(Do you begin to wonder)
Unfurled our own dungeon
(And, does it make you ponder)

[Bridge]
For what it’s worth
(Come down to Earth)
Do you part
(To impart heart)

[Chorus]
What world do I live in
(Do you begin to wonder)
Unfurled our own dungeon
(And, does it make you ponder)

[Outro]
What world do I live in
(Do you begin wonderin’)
Escape from our dungeon
(Start your love wanderin’)
Begin.

Breathe Easy

[Intro]
Breathe easy, my friend
(Because in the end….)

[Verse 1]
To start the heart
(Is a beginning)
To impart love
(Starts angels singing)

[Bridge]
Lalala (Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Ohhhhh

[Chorus]
Love, my love, mends
(Radiates… sends)
Breathe easy, my friend
(Because in the end….)

[Verse 2]
Spread the word
(Love spoke)
Sings the bird
(Awoke)

[Bridge]
The dawn
(Shines on)
Lalala (Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Ohhhhh

[Chorus]
Love, my love, mends
(Radiates… sends)
Breathe easy, my friend
(Because in the end….)

[Bridge]
The dawn
(Shines on)
Lalala (Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Ohhhhh

[Chorus]
Love, my love, mends
(Radiates… sends)
Breathe easy, my friend
(Because in the end….)

[Outro]
Because in the end….
(The message you send)
… what you meant
(Is your judgement)
The dawn
(Shines on)
Lalala (Ahh, ahh, ahh)
Ohhhhh (yeah)

Beelzebub, Bub

[Intro]
He’ll razzle and dazzle, bub
(Hell, he’s Beelzebub)

[Verse 1]
The devil’s in the details
(Tails and fingernails)
Outlaws with claws
(Morality flaws)

[Chorus]
He’ll razzle and dazzle, bub
(Hell, he’s Beelzebub)
He’ll baffle and frazzle, bub
(Hell yeah, Beelzebub)

[Bridge]
Going down (temperature’s rising)
Evil clown (is it surprising?)

[Verse 2]
Your Satan is waitin’
(Wail and moan, “brimstone”)
Pitchforks and horns
(Crown made of thorns)

[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]

[Outro]
Going down (temperature’s rising)
Down, down, down
Evil clown (is it surprising?)
Going down, down, down
Dub your bub
(Beelzebub)

Lit

[Intro]
Beyond hate and despair
(We can get there)
Through the worst of it
(Out light is lit)

[Verse 1]
Is the darkness
(Getting you down)
The hearts’ starkness
(Is going around)

[Bridge]
Through thick and thin
(We can go it again!)

[Chorus]
Beyond hate and despair
(We can get there)
Through the worst of it
(Out light is lit)

[Verse 2]
Oh, woe… know no
(Too much hate)
Can we negate?
(Don’t hesitate)

[Bridge]
Through thick and thin
(We can go it again!)

[Chorus]
Beyond hate and despair
(We can get there)
Through the worst of it
(Out light is lit)

[Bridge]
Light up your light
(Shining bright)
Shine on the sight
(Shine through the night)

[Chorus]
Beyond hate and despair
(We can get there)
Through the worst of it
(Out light is lit)

[Outro]
Light up your light
(Shining bright)
Shine out tonight
(Shining down from above)
Shine down with love

Make It Through the Night

[Intro]
Might be a frost
(Tonight)
The frail lost?
(They might…)
Make it through the night

[Verse 1]
Temperature’s dropping
(A chill in the air)
Is there no stopping
(Fragile in despair)

[Chorus]
Might be a frost
(Tonight)
The frail lost?
(They might…)
Make it through the night

[Bridge]
Hold on, hold on (tight)
Come on, come on (we might)

[Verse 2]
Feel it in the breeze
(A chill in the air)
It will likely freeze
(Some beyond repair)

[Chorus]
Might be a frost
(Tonight)
The frail lost?
(They might…)
Make it through the night

[Bridge]
Hold on, hold on (tight)
Come on, come on (we might)

[Chorus]
Might be a frost
(Tonight)
The frail lost?
(They might…)
Make it through the night

[Outro]
Hold on, hold on (tight)
Come on, come on (we might)
Make it through the night
(Hold on, hold on) Ta, tight!
(Come on, come on) Alright!

Clasp

[Intro]
Here!
(Clasp my hand)

[Verse 1]
If you need some help
Just let me know
If you’re not sure, whelp
Give ‘er a go

[Bridge]
Understand?

[Chorus]
Here!
(Clasp my hand)
Together
(Make a stand)
.. we’ll weather

[Verse 2]
Not sure you’ll pull through
So rough, too tough
I’m here for you
Beelzebub rebuff

[Bridge]
(The damned be damned)
Understand?

[Chorus]
Here!
(Clasp my hand)
Together
(Make a stand)
.. we’ll weather

[Bridge]
(The damned be damned)
Understand?
(Love takes command)

[Chorus]
Here!
(Clasp my hand)
Together
(Make a stand)
.. we’ll weather

[Outro]
(The damned be damned)
Understand?
(Love takes command)
Clasp my hand
(Hold on tight)
… into the light

An Asp

[Intro]
(Gasp!)
An asp

[Verse 1]
No, don’t be tempted
(Contempted)
Pure viper
(That’s for sure)

[Bridge]
(Gasp!)
An asp

[Chorus]
The serpent and Eve
(Conceive)
Forbidden fruit
(Is absolute)

[Verse 2]
No, don’t be so vain
(Have you gone insane)
God will forsake
(You and your snake)

[Bridge]
(Gasp!)
An asp

[Chorus]
The serpent and Eve
(Conceive)
Forbidden fruit
(Is absolute)

[Bridge]
(Gasp!)
An asp

[Chorus]
The serpent and Eve
(Conceive)
Forbidden fruit
(Is absolute)

[Outro]
(Gasp!)
An asp
(Now we’ll toil the soil)
Give birth
(In pain and strain)
An ass
(And an asp)

Took My Breath Away

[Intro]
Such a beautiful day
(Took my breath away)

[Verse 1]
The temperature
(Is just right)
Yes, that’s for sure
(Pure delight)

[Chorus]
Such a beautiful day
(Took my breath away)
Dancing in the sunlight
(From morning ’till night)

[Bridge]
Such a beautiful day
(Sway in insight)

[Verse 2]
Fair weather clouds
(Go floating by)
No hassles or crowds
(No reason to cry)

[Chorus]
Such a beautiful day
(Took my breath away)
Dancing in the sunlight
(From morning ’till night)

[Bridge]
Such a beautiful day
(Our cares take flight)

[Chorus]
Such a beautiful day
(Took my breath away)
Dancing in the sunlight
(From morning ’till night)

[Outro]
Such a beautiful day
(Standing in the light)
Everything’s OK
(Yes, we just might)
Might make it through
(Come… let’s do)

The Number One

[Intro]
A reason for cohesion

[Refrain]
The number one reason
(To live to give)
Is for all the love
(Of all who live)

[Bridge]
A reason for cohesion
The more you live to love
(The more you love to live)
Setting free your peace dove
(Your troubles they’ll forgive)

[Refrain]
The number one reason
(To live to give)
Is for all the love
(Of all who live)
Rise above
(More than survive)
Alive!

[Bridge]
A reason for cohesion
The more you live to love
(The more you love to live)
Set free our peace dove
(No troubles to relive)
Free, free, free
(All’s in harmony)

[Refrain]
The number one reason
(To live to give)
Is for all the love
(Of all who live)
Rise above
(More than survive)
Alive!

[Break]
A reason for cohesion

[Outro]
The more you live to love
(The more you love to live)
Set free our peace dove
(No troubles to relive)
Free, free, free
(All’s in harmony)
A season for cohesion
(Reason)

Strongarm

[Intro]
Arm strong
(Strongarm)

[Verse 1]
How do you get along
With your day-to-day
Is it pure dance and song
(Or does lust lure you away)

[Chorus]
Do you strongarm
(Inflict harm)
Or are you arm strong
(Stand against wrong)

[Bridge]
Arm strong
(Strongarm)
How do you get on…?

[Verse 2]
How do you treat your neighbor
(Neither savior nor unpaid labor)
Is it pure love of life
(Or are you rife with strife)

[Chorus]
Do you strongarm
(Inflict harm)
Or are you arm strong
(Stand against wrong)

[Bridge]
Arm strong
(Strongarm)
How do you get on…?

[Outro]
How do you get along
With your day-to-day
Is it pure dance and song
(Or does lust lure you away)
How do you treat your neighbor
(Neither savior nor unpaid labor)
Is it pure love of life
(Or are you rife with strife)
Do you shine a light
(Pure delight)
Arm strong
(Heart kind)
See sharp (C#)
Find our song

Strong

[Intro]
(Sing along:)
Getting strong!
(Stronger, stronger)
Longer and longer

[Verse 1]
For how long
(Can we grow weak)
Can’t prolong
(A losing streak)

[Bridge]
Sing along:
(Getting strong!)

[Chorus]
Getting mental tough
(Stronger, stronger)
Can’t go long enough
(Longer and longer)

[Verse 2]
Pumping iron
(I am for the win)
Playing harder
(Music recorder)

[Bridge]
Sing along:
(Getting strong!)

[Chorus]
Getting mental tough
(Stronger, stronger)
Can’t go long enough
(Longer and longer)

[Bridge]
Sing along:
(Getting strong!)

[Chorus]
Getting mental tough
(Stronger, stronger)
Can’t go long enough
(Longer and longer)

[Outro]
Sing along:
(Getting strong!)
Swing your axe
(Jump and dance)
Take a chance
(Volume to the max)

Great Lengths

[Intro]
Going to great lengths
(Ohh, ohh, ohh)
Alpha and Omega
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)

[Refrain]
Walk on water
(Turn it to wine!)
Sun, and her daughter
(Peace in our time)

[Bridge]
Powers and strengths
(… going to great lengths)
(Ohh, ohh, ohh) Omega
(Fa, fa, fa) Alpha
(Alpha and Omega)
Ohm, ohm, ohm
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)

[Refrain]
Walk on water
(Turn it to wine!)
Sun, and her daughter
(Peace in our time)
A new day and age
(Write a knew page)

[Outro]
Powers and strengths
(… going to great lengths)
(Ohh, ohh, ohh) Omega
(Fa, fa, fa) Alpha
(Alpha and Omega)
Ohm, ohm, ohm
(Ahh, ahh, ahh)

On a Scale of One to Ten

[Intro]
On a scale of one to ten…
(What is the length of our strength)
How strong… how long…
(How often?)

[Bridge]
Does your strength lengthen
(When called upon)
To right might
(Incite insight)

[Refrain]
On a scale of one to ten…
(What is the length of our strength)
How strong… how long…
(How often?)
Then….
(Can you do it again?)

[Bridge]
Does your strength lengthen
(When called upon)
To right might
(Incite insight)
And, shine your light
(Shine, shine bright)

[Refrain]
On a scale of one to ten…
(What is the length of our strength)
How strong… how long…
(How often?)
Then….
(Can you do it again?)
Turn it on…
(And on again)

[Outro]
Does your strength lengthen
(Are you gaining strength)
Forever strong
(No mater how long)
Turn on and on and on
(When called upon)
To right might
(Incite insight)
And, shine your light
(Shine, shine bright)

The Meek

[Intro]
Check your birth

[Refrain]
When first is last
(and last is first)
…. the meek shall inherit the earth

[Bridge]
Check your birth
(What’s your worth)

[Refrain]
(Future’s past)
Then first is last
(and last is first)
…. the meek shall inherit the earth
(For what it’s worth)
…. the meek shall inherit the earth

[Break]
Thought greed would succeed?
(Begin to think again)

[Bridge]
Check your birth
(What’s your worth)
Do you uplift the gift
(Of birth on earth)

[Refrain]
(Future’s past)
Now first is last
(and last is first)
…. the meek inherit the earth
(For what it’s worth)
…. the meek shall inherit the earth

[Outro]
(Here hear:)
First is last
(Last is first)
…. the meek inherit the earth
(No longer weak)
…. the meek inherit the earth
(A reign of love)
Rains from above
(For what it’s worth)
…. the meek shall inherit the earth
(Love, love, love)

ABOUT THE SONG: when first is last, and last is first the meek shall inherit the earth
The phrase combines two related concepts from Jesus’ teachings: “the last will be first, and the first last” from the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, and “the meek shall inherit the earth” from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:5). Both concepts refer to a reversal of worldly values, suggesting that the humble and meek will be exalted in God’s kingdom, while those who are proud and powerful in this world will be humbled.

Downhill

[Intro]
Still…
The snowball
(Is rolling downhill)

[Verse 1]
Gaining mass
(Gaining momentum)
Going fast
(Oh, and then some)

[Chorus]
Still…
The snowball
(Is rolling downhill)
Until…
The catchall
(Is fulfilled)

[Bridge]
Still…
The snowball
(Is rolling) … and bowling
(Us down)
Down, down, down

[Verse 2]
Faster, faster
(Velocity)
Faster disaster
(We’re about to see)

[Chorus]
Still…
The snowball
(Is rolling downhill)
Until…
The catchall
(Is fulfilled)

[Outro]
Still…
The snowball
(Is rolling) … and bowling
(Us down)
Down, down, down
(Where we’re at)
Splat!

ABOUT THE SONG
When a snowball rolls down a hill, it accumulates mass, accelerates, and gains inertia, mirroring the progression of human-induced climate change. Tipping points, once breached, set off self-sustaining feedback loops independent of human influence. This phenomenon is akin to a falling domino striking two more, setting off a chain reaction -- hence the term “The Domino Effect”. In climate science, it’s often termed “tipping cascades.” This concept can also be likened to “The Snowball Effect.” A tipping point resembles a snowball gathering mass and velocity (momentum) as it rolls downhill. Once passed, it leads to cumulative and reinforced global warming.

When a snowball rolls down a hill, its momentum is governed by several principles of physics, including conservation of momentum, friction, and the laws of motion.

1. Conservation of Momentum: According to Newton’s first law of motion, an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. As the snowball starts rolling down the hill, it gains momentum. Momentum is the product of mass and velocity, so as the snowball gains mass by accumulating more snow, its momentum increases.
2. Friction: Friction between the snowball and the surface of the hill plays a crucial role. Friction opposes the motion of the snowball, which means it acts in the direction opposite to the snowball’s velocity. However, as the snowball accumulates more mass, it also gains more surface area in contact with the hill, which increases the frictional force. This can help accelerate the snowball’s motion, especially if the hill is steep enough.
3. Gravity: Gravity is what pulls the snowball downhill in the first place. As the snowball rolls down the hill, it accelerates under the influence of gravity. The force of gravity acting on the snowball increases its velocity, contributing to its momentum.
4. Impact and Collisions: As the snowball accumulates more mass, it may collide with other objects like rocks or other snowballs on its way down the hill. These collisions can transfer momentum and alter the snowball’s trajectory and velocity.

Overall, the snowball’s momentum is a result of the interplay between these factors. As it gains mass and velocity while rolling down the hill, its momentum increases, governed by the principles of classical mechanics.

Chaos theory, the concept of The Snowball Effect, tipping points and feedback loops provide valuable insights into understanding the acceleration of climate change.

1. Chaos Theory: Chaos theory deals with complex systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, where small changes can lead to significant differences in outcomes. The Earth’s climate system is a classic example of such a complex system. Small perturbations, such as changes in greenhouse gas concentrations or variations in ocean currents, can lead to large-scale and often unpredictable changes in weather patterns and climate dynamics. Chaos theory helps us understand why seemingly small changes in atmospheric composition or temperature can have profound and sometimes unexpected effects on global climate patterns.
2. Tipping Points: Tipping points are thresholds in a system where a small change can lead to a significant and often irreversible shift in the system’s state. In the context of climate change, tipping points represent critical thresholds in Earth’s climate system, such as the melting of polar ice caps or the collapse of large ice sheets. Once these tipping points are crossed, they can trigger feedback loops that amplify warming and accelerate climate change. For example, the melting of Arctic sea ice reduces the Earth’s albedo, leading to more absorption of solar radiation and further warming of the Arctic, creating a positive feedback loop.
3. Feedback Loops: Feedback loops are mechanisms by which changes in one part of a system amplify or dampen changes in another part of the system. In the climate system, there are both positive and negative feedback loops. Positive feedback loops amplify changes and tend to destabilize the climate system, while negative feedback loops dampen changes and promote stability. For example, as temperatures rise, permafrost thaw releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which further accelerates warming, creating a positive feedback loop. On the other hand, increased atmospheric CO2 levels can stimulate plant growth, leading to more carbon uptake through photosynthesis, which acts as a negative feedback loop.

By considering chaos theory, tipping points, and feedback loops, we can better understand the non-linear dynamics of the climate system and why climate change can accelerate rapidly once certain thresholds are crossed. This understanding is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

* 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.