Worst Comes to Worst
Baba Brinkman Lyrics

Worst comes to worst, my people come first
In times of trouble or danger, I prioritize protecting my own people above others.

But my tribe lives on every country on earth
Although my people may be scattered across the globe, we are one tribe or community.

I'll do anything to protect them from hurt
I am willing to go to great lengths to ensure my people are safe and unharmed.

The human race is what I serve
Above all else, I am dedicated to the welfare and well-being of all people, regardless of their nationality or race.

Some people got good friend; I've got disparate friends
While some people have close friends who are similar to them, I have friends from all over with different backgrounds.

They live on different ends of earth, but just pretend
Although my friends live far away from me, we pretend like we are close to each other and keep in touch as much as possible.

We actually get to the end of the time of tribalism
Eventually, we will reach a point in time when people no longer identify solely with their own tribe or community.

Like Obama said, and dissolve the lines of difference
Similar to a statement made by Barack Obama, we must break down the barriers and differences that separate us as people.

As man advances in civilization
As human society becomes more advanced and complex,

And small tribes expand into larger bases
As small, local communities grow and develop into larger, more interconnected societies,

And communities, the truest reason tells each individual
People should instinctually recognize and embrace the idea that we are all connected and should care for each other.

That's it's not that difficult to extend our instinctual
It should come naturally to us to extend our care and compassion to those who are not our immediate family or community members.

Sympathies to all members of one nation
We should be able to empathize and care for all people within our own nation, not just the ones we know personally.

Like, for instance, notice how everybody loves Canadians
As an example, people tend to show affection towards Canadians even if they have never met one before.

Overseas, even if they're personally unknown
This affection extends to Canadians living abroad who are not personally known to the person showing the affection.

Well so do I! But not so much when I come home
Similarly, I may show more compassion towards people from other nations when I am traveling abroad, but not as much when I am back home in my own country.

But I know there's nothing to stop me extending this basic
Despite this, I know that there is no reason why I cannot extend the same basic compassion towards people from all nations and races,

Sympathy to the people of all nations and all races
And show empathy and concern for people regardless of where they come from or what they look like.

By the way, those are Charles Darwin's statements
These ideas were originally proposed by Charles Darwin in his book 'Descent of Man'.

Paraphrased, a man ahead of his time
I am restating Darwin's thoughts in my own words, recognizing how innovative and visionary they were.

Extending his imagination and formidable mind
Darwin had an incredible intellect and was able to see beyond the limitations of his own times, and his ideas still resonate to this day.

Into a future where all human sympathies combine
He envisioned a future in which all people would come together and share their compassion and kindness with each other.

In the South Pacific Islands, there's certain animals that don't
In some parts of the world, there are animals--like Galapagos iguanas--that do not experience fear the way other creatures do.

Experience fear, like Galapagos iguanas
These animals do not have any natural predators and therefore have not developed the instinct to feel fear.

They never had predators, so their adaptive responses
Because they were never threatened or endangered, their physiological responses did not need to adjust in response to fear.

Evolved to be as calm as a pack of Dalai Llamas
The result is that these animals are incredibly calm and peaceful, much like a group of meditative llamas.

So then, why do we have to live with violence
If certain animals can thrive without violence and fear, why do humans need to live in a violent world?

When this whole planet could be like a pacifistic island?
We should be able to live in a peaceful, conflict-free world if we choose to prioritize reciprocal kindness and compassion.

Do we need fear to escape invading aliens?
Even the notion of violence as a necessary means of protection may be fundamentally flawed and rooted in our basest instincts.

The only predators here are called Homo sapiens
The only threats to safety and security of our planet come from human beings themselves.

And yeah, we can be dangerous, but we can also be
While it is true that human beings are capable of great harm and destruction,

Motivated by affection and reciprocity
We can also be motivated by love and generosity towards one another.

Or by that Old Testament animosity: an eye for an eye
Alternatively, we can choose to cling to old-fashioned notions of revenge and retaliation as a means of destructive conflict resolution.

But that philosophy's got the whole world blind
This approach only perpetuates hatred and violence and ultimately blinds us to the possibility of a world built on love, compassion, and reciprocity.

Let's not pretend it's gonna be a cake-walk to end it
It will not be easy to end conflicts and violence and instill a more peaceful and compassionate way of life.

If violence is an instinct it's not entirely senseless
However, violence and aggression have been hard-wired into human nature for thousands of years, so we cannot just dismiss them entirely.

But the logic of human destiny is reciprocal altruism
Instead, we should focus on the idea that to be truly human is to be kind and giving towards one another.

Yes we can change our perspectives
It is possible for us to shift our mindsets and choose to live in accordance with these values and principles.

And as soon as this is widely comprehended
When more and more people begin to understand this truth,

Then I predict we'll be as calm as Galapagos finches
We will be able to create a world as peaceful and harmonious as the Galapagos iguanas and llamas, living in a state of mutual cooperation and respect for each other's needs and perspectives.