I wrote this song after listening to a conversation between Jordan B Peterson and Bret Weinstein in which they discussed evolutionary psychology, the void in society left by waning religions, the filling of that void by toxic ideology, and how we need to overcome our gene-driven nature to focus solely on propagating lineages in order to use the incredible brains evolution has given us to to do the most good in the world that we can. I was also inspired by many conversations between Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in which they discussed the wisdom of Dr. Seuss, the danger of tribalism, and the desperate need for a societal return to quality sense making. I also am so lucky to have people in my life who love me and will tell me their honest thoughts about the songs I write when something doesn't sound quite right or some words could be better. Conversation between Jordan B Peterson and Bret Weinstein https://youtu.be/O55mvoZbz4Y​ Lyrics: If we walk down this road to the end of the line Will we be shocked at who's been thrown aside Will we throw up our hands and let truth stand aside Or is there a way for our minds to survive Once noble thoughts have descended so far To set fires between us and not tend the scars That while fading still fester to leave us alarmed At our unfinished world with no guide but the stars On the sea we float Wondering where to go Can we slow down Is the world so broken that What we need to do is Throw the whole thing out If we wipe out our past how will we know the way To a world where all brothers and sisters can say That all fruits are in reach and all games can be played Will we fight for that goal or tear out the page It's true that the evil are the first to fall But then there is Seuss who once stood so tall Will Solla Sollew be the death of us all Or can Sneeches forgive with their backs on the wall On the sea we float Wondering where to go Can we slow down Is it me who's broken or Should we go ahead and Just throw it out Oh I want to see the whole world shine I have to believe that everything will be alright When walls are crumbling how can the house survive Can we plot a course and just make it out alive Let's follow Martin looking not to the skin And instead root our world in what lies within In the courage and beauty that makes us all kin If we throw down our swords then our lives can begin Embracing differences of our lives If we share all our gifts then we can all thrive If we open our hearts we'll find love inside When we see one another then peace can arrive On the sea we float Wondering where to go Can we slow down No the world ain't broken so Can we look around and Not throw it out If we walk down this road to the end of the line Will we be shocked at who's been thrown aside Will we throw up our hands and let truth stand aside Or is there a way for our minds to survive Once noble thoughts have descended so far To set fires between us and not tend the scars That while fading still fester to leave us alarmed At our unfinished world with no guide but the stars On the sea we float Wondering where to go Can we slow down Is the world so broken that What we need to do is Just throw it out Have our dreams been stolen till All there's left to do is throw in the towel Or can our hearts be open to Fix our broken world and Let love win out

Sometimes my only escape from mindless media is picking up my guitar.