Escape 2 Mars
The Gift Of Gab Lyrics

Escape 2 Mars, it ain't that far
The distance between Earth and Mars is not as far as one might think, and it may be necessary to escape here due to the catastrophic effects of climate change.

Escape 2 Mars, it ain't that far
Repetition of the first line for emphasis.

Verbal, verbal, verbal, verbal
The importance of using language to communicate effectively.

Verbal, verbal, verbal, verbal
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Verbally strike like lightning
The power of using words as a force for change.

Phenomenal abominable rhymer rally, timin' always automatic
The skill and talent of the artist's lyrical abilities to create impactful rhymes.

Python clouds surrounded to gather all the planet
The looming threat of climate change, like a snake poised to strike.

Night comes down and all about there's a lot of panic
The fear that comes with the knowledge of the devastating effects of climate change.

Gratification quick, fix mind manic in the wagon
The immediate pleasure of convenience and consumption causing us to ignore the negative consequences.

Antagonizing the wind all matter
Humans are causing damage to the environment, including natural resources.

It is the earth who'll stand through
The planet will survive and adapt, but humanity may not.

The aftermath, that'll bring forth many avalanche storms
The destruction and chaos that will come as a result of climate change.

In the canyons once filled with snow
The loss of natural beauty and wildlife caused by climate change.

Whether only the tarantulas and insects survive
The possibility of certain animal species surviving while human beings don't.

Replacin' all humanity
The extinction of humans due to the catastrophic effects of climate change.

We crammin' all the damage in the ozone habitat
The destruction of the ozone layer caused by human activity.

And travellin' into a savage end
Humanity's destructive path, marked by the extinction of many species and environmental collapse.

I hope the tabernacle songs
A call for spiritual awakening and greater understanding of our place in the natural world.

Bring upon the awakening of the nap
A metaphorical awakening from complacency and apathy towards the environment.

And gonna be a long, long summer
The long-lasting and devastating effects of climate change.

[Unverified] after that
The uncertain future of the planet beyond the predicted timeframe of climate change.

Man won't on soup, plant life cabbage
A potential future where survival depends on vegetarianism and self-sufficiency.

That is guided by the powers
A shift towards valuing and respecting the natural world and its resources.

Of the dyin' and the flowers c'mon
The interconnectedness and balance of life on Earth, and the need for humans to recognize and protect it.

A 4 degree C rise in temperature
A warning of the catastrophic effects of climate change if unchecked.

Would put many of you at risk of coastal flooding
The direct and immediate effects of climate change on human populations around the world.

Causing thirty to fifty percent reduction
The impact of decreased water availability on societies and economies.

In water availability in southern Africa and the Mediterranean
The regions most affected by decreased water availability caused by climate change.

Agricultural yields will decline twenty to fifty percent
The negative impact of climate change on global food production and security.

Of animal and plant species would face extinction
The tragic loss of biodiversity caused by climate change.

Two, zero, one, two
A reference to the predicted timeframe of climate change's worst effects.

Party over, oops
The realization that humanity's destructive behavior may lead to its own demise.

Out of sight, time, mind
The tendency to avoid thinking about or taking action regarding climate change due to its distance from our daily lives.

Illuminati death trap, blind deaf and dumb
The conspiracy of powerful people and corporations ignoring or profiting from climate change, leading to its devastating effects.

Crazy bent eighty percent
The majority of people and institutions ignoring or denying climate change's effects.

Wiped out sniped out, burn baby burn get hit
The potential for collateral damage in the wake of climate change's effects.

When we could've been turnin'
The lost opportunity to take action earlier and prevent the worst effects of climate change.

The cell phones off
A metaphorical representation of our tendency towards distraction and lack of engagement with the environment.

Ripped through your city
The destructive force of climate change on human infrastructure and society.

The Bentleys that sell most [unverified]
The superficial focus on luxury and wealth above the more important issues of climate change and sustainability.

Fish than the fishes you catch
The negative impact of pollution and climate change on aquatic ecosystems.

They smell so toxic from the rivers
A tangible example of the negative impact of pollution on the natural world.

Ingestin' their flow now
The tragic irony of humans destroying their own sources of food and sustenance.

(Wait)
A brief pause in the lyrics for emphasis.

Till humidity's
The potential impact of climate change on weather patterns and humidity levels.

Summer's are left cold y'all
The direct effects of climate change on the world's seasons and weather patterns.

Kids gonna feel it, there's no effect on y'all
The inherent unfairness of climate change's effects on future generations.

Since you directly don't experience no
The tendency to ignore climate change's effects due to a lack of direct impact on our daily lives.

'Cause and effect, drift inflicting the ozone wall
The impact of human activity on the planet's natural systems, including the destruction of the ozone layer.

Gradually it's all at a hands happening
The slow but steady progression of climate change's effects and their cumulative impact.

Global warming on the rise
The evidence of climate change's effects on the planet.

Sad to see if we don't make a change now
The urgency of the need for action to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

Then the path that we choose
A call for personal responsibility and action regarding climate change.

Is our own till we save our planet
The future of the planet is in our hands, and it is our duty to take action to protect it.

Renovate all traffic
The need for sustainable transportation solutions to reduce carbon emissions.

Innovate more atmospheric
A call for innovation and action to protect the planet's natural systems and resources.

Brace all damage done away with
A call for action to mitigate the damage already done to the environment.

Maybe some escape to another planet
A potential future where humans must escape to another planet due to the catastrophic effects of climate change on Earth.

Face mutated in a spaceship traveling in spaces
The potential impact of long-term space travel and adaptation to different environments.

Examining the ways of man and how we take advantage
A critique of human behavior and its impact on the natural world.

Of the place we inhabit it and taste more lavish shit
The destructive focus on luxury and wealth above the more important issues of climate change and sustainability.

Racism hatred we did got past it
A reference to humanity's past struggles with prejudice and discrimination, and the potential for similar unity towards addressing climate change.

But we may all be prey to the wrath of mother nature
The potential consequences of ignoring climate change's effects and the destructive force of nature.

Escape 2 Mars, escape 2 Mars
Repetition of the opening lines for emphasis.

Escape 2 Mars, escape 2 Mars
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

It ain't that far, escape 2 Mars
A call to action to take responsibility for preventing the worst effects of climate change and potentially seeking refuge on another planet.