The Grand Experiment
Doomtree Lyrics

It begins with a flash
The beginning of our existence is marked by a sudden event.

I know they say it ends the same
Many believe that our lives will end in a similar manner.

Bit of skill, bit of chance
The outcome of our lives is influenced by both our abilities and random occurrences.

Now every player guess the game
Everyone is trying to figure out how to live their lives.

We start with these planets waltzing through the darkness
Our universe began with celestial bodies moving around aimlessly in the void.

Tip the axis, that one’s ours
We have the power to manipulate elements of the universe to our advantage.

Zoom the camera in, cue lights up, dim the stars
We focus on our own lives, creating a spotlight effect that ignores the wider universe.

We shape the stone
We have the ability to alter our environment for our own purposes.

Paint our pictures on the wall
We create art and use symbols to express ourselves.

We hunt alone, plant in spring
We must learn to fend for ourselves and plan for the future.

Learn to harvest in the fall
We must work hard and wait for the right moment to reap the rewards of our efforts.

And we choose a king, mine the metals for his forges
We create hierarchies and gather resources to build structures of power.

To better wage our wars and all of Olympus is laughing
Our actions often lead to conflict and chaos, and even the divine beings mock us.

Until we go and split the atom
We have the capacity to destroy ourselves with our technological advancements.

Push that metal on down the road, we built this city on coal and gold
Our modern society is built on the exploitation of natural resources.

Money that trickles out, fill up that cup and sip it down
We are encouraged to consume and accumulate wealth, even if it only provides temporary satisfaction.

From the salt in the sails on down the rails
From the smallest details to the large-scale systems, we rely on natural resources and technology to function.

Everything’s for sale is the golden rule
Capitalism values profit above all else.

Including…well, I’m no fool
Even the singer is aware of the allure of money and material goods.

They get in a rush in a haze but I get out of mind, out of body, out of pocket
The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, but the artist chooses to take a step back and prioritize their well-being.

I’m still gunning, but I learned what’s worth hunting
The artist still has goals, but has learned to focus on what really matters.

And I learned what’s worth nothing, saw it, read it, outdone it
The artist has learned from their mistakes and those of others.

Now all the parts are running, sparks are spilling out the gears
Modern technology operates quickly and is prone to malfunctioning.

Over some thousand faces waiting years to see this work
Many people are eager to see new technology and its potential benefits.

Aching cause they need it first
The desire for new and improved technology can be intense and all-consuming.

Patient, but they seem berserk
People will wait for new technology, but may become irrational with anticipation.

Craving for that feast of merch
Consumer culture values material possessions and the status they bring.

Isn’t it marvelous…just darling (it’s the newest thing)
New technology is often marketed as miraculous and chic.

It’s totally harmless, but it’s charming (it’s the cutest thing)
New technology is often presented as safe and adorable.

But, it bites…not hard…just hard enough to break the skin and your bone and your back and the bank
New technology comes with risks and costs that are often ignored or downplayed.

But wait, it comes with a warranty for a week, and that’s respectable
Manufacturers offer warranties to ease concerns about technology, but they are often short and inadequate.

It’s cheap and it’s ethical…well, it’s ethical…well, it’s magical really
New technology is often billed as affordable, moral, and miraculous.

See, you put the cash in the till, fill in the blanks and that’s it
New technology is sold as a simple and effortless solution to our problems.

For my next trick I’ll need your password and an exit and then poof, cue the fog machine
New technology often requires access to personal information and can be used to manipulate or deceive users.

Modern man out of hand, motor mind off the line, automate the operator
Our dependence on technology has made us complacent and disconnected from our surroundings.

Can you hear me clearly? I’m gonna live forever
Technology has expanded our ability to communicate and created new possibilities for longevity.

Give me guerilla arms, sling shot me into outer space in hyper colored glitter bombs
Technology can be used to create exciting and fantastical experiences.

We’ll make our mark huh? They’ll put no stops to us
Technology can empower us to achieve great things and overcome limitations.

We’ll leave our footprints on foothills and dance the Megatropolis
Technology can help us reshape the physical and social landscapes of the world.

Pushing evolution faster, catching continental drifts
Technology can accelerate change and help us understand the natural world on a deeper level.

Desperately Seeking Solutions to problems we know we’ll never fix
Technology is often used to address issues that have no easy solutions or may even be unsolvable.

In the belly of a robot, out the valley of a microchip
Technology has transformed the way we interact with our environment and with each other.

Dialysis in Wonderland/ Apple Z the viruses
Technology has created both opportunities and new challenges for healthcare and cybersecurity.

I’ve never been myself, there is no human experience
The rapid pace of technological change has caused us to question what it means to be human.

You can’t Apple S yourself, this is The Grand Experiment
We cannot undo the effects of technology or the choices we have made; we must accept and learn from them.

There’s no escape They always looking for that easy out, but there’s nowhere to go
We cannot ignore the consequences of our actions or the complexity of the world we have created.

There’s no patience They always looking for that easy out, but there’s nowhere to go
We must learn to be patient and considerate in our approach to addressing the challenges we face.