Ozone
Hypnotic Clambake Lyrics
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But ever time I start my car it lets off more emissions
And who has time to ask the Earth's permission?
I fly all across the country, I'm into making music, for environmental causes I'm a sucker
But every time I start my jet it lets off more emissions
And who has time to ask the Earth's permission?
Ozone can't stop I'm in a hurry
Ozone will you be there tomorrow?
I touch down at the airport, the limousine is waiting,
the driver turns the key and starts it revving
When I look out the back window it's clouded with exhaust
And once again the planet pays the cost
The stadium seats ten thousand, the people come in masses
In buses, trains and cars and motorcycles
The concert will promote a new environmental vision
But who has time to ask the Earth's permission
Ozone are you somewhere up there?
Ozone I think I'm losing my hair
Ozone don't like this nasty tan
Ozone what's this growing on my head
Ozone it's getting really hot
Ozone you're the only one we got
The lyrics of Hypnotic Clambake's "Ozone" may sound like a cheerful tune, but the meaning behind it is pertinent. The song revolves around how the Earth's ozone layer is deteriorating due to humans' lack of concern for the environment. The band's vocalist, Mandolinist and accordionist Sandy Weltman, is remorseful that despite his environmental consciousness, he is still unable to escape contributing to the planet's degradation. In the first stanza, Weltman laments how, despite his willingness to do anything to save the Earth, every time he starts his car, it lets off more emissions. He reflects on how he merely desires to save the Earth without seeking its permission, indicating how humans have exploited and taken advantage of the planet for far too long. The same thought pattern runs through the second stanza, where he flies across the country to make music, but alas, every time he starts his jet, it releases harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
The third stanza's tone is different from the rest, as it embodies a feeling of regret. He apologizes to the ozone layer for the harm that he and humankind have caused to it. However, he cannot stop his activities as time is running out, and he has numerous commitments, signifying how society is always pushing for progress at any cost. In the fourth stanza, he takes the limousine to the stadium, with the pollution level all too apparent from the car's exhaust. They reach the venue, where a vast crowd awaits, and he hopes that by promoting an environmental vision through music, it will inspire people to take eco-friendly action.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd pump my accordion a million times if pumping it would save the planet
I wish that playing my accordion could prevent environmental issues
But ever time I start my car it lets off more emissions
My car emits pollution every time I use it
And who has time to ask the Earth's permission?
I don't have time to consider the environmental impact of my actions
I fly all across the country, I'm into making music, for environmental causes I'm a sucker
I travel frequently to promote environmental causes through my music
But every time I start my jet it lets off more emissions
My private jet contributes to air pollution
Ozone I'm really really sorry
I apologize to the Earth's ozone layer
Ozone can't stop I'm in a hurry
I'm too rushed to consider the impact of my actions on the ozone layer
Ozone will you be there tomorrow?
I worry about the future of the ozone layer
I touch down at the airport, the limousine is waiting, the driver turns the key and starts it revving
When I arrive at the airport, a car is waiting to transport me
When I look out the back window it's clouded with exhaust
The car's exhaust fumes pollute the air behind us
And once again the planet pays the cost
Our actions harm the Earth and its environment
The stadium seats ten thousand, the people come in masses
The event is popular and many people attend
In buses, trains and cars and motorcycles
People use various modes of transportation to arrive at the event
The concert will promote a new environmental vision
The event aims to raise awareness for innovative environmental ideas
But who has time to ask the Earth's permission
We are too preoccupied to consider the environmental impact of our actions
Ozone are you somewhere up there?
I address the ozone layer with concern for its well-being
Ozone I think I'm losing my hair
I attribute my hair loss to environmental factors like pollution
Ozone don't like this nasty tan
I speak to the ozone layer, blaming it for causing negative environmental effects like sunburns
Ozone what's this growing on my head
I question whether my hair loss has a deeper environmental cause
Ozone it's getting really hot
I worry about the rising temperatures linked to environmental destruction
Ozone you're the only one we got
The ozone layer is critical to our environment and we must protect it
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