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Echoes of Extinction: Ryan Stibbs' Mesmerizing Tale Through Time
Lyrics
A small patch of desert has long been a home
A small patch of desert has been a long-time habitat.
to a porcelain pile of miraculous bones
Refers to a collection of impressive bones in the desert.
And the scientists dust off the dirt and they know
Scientists study and uncover the history buried in the dirt.
of a life that was once here a long time ago
Reflects on the existence of past life in that area.
And things might seem big now, but we're all so small
Despite current significance, humans are small in the grand scale.
if you zoom out a little
Encourages a broader perspective by zooming out.
Watch the rise and the fall, the world keeps on changing
Highlights the constant changes in the world, its rise and fall.
like it has before
Acknowledges the cyclical nature of change in the world.
But ain't it amazing
Expresses awe at the astonishing nature of existence.
We're not so far from the dinosaurs
Draws parallels between the present and the era of dinosaurs.
When plants have grown over the cities we knew
Envisions a future where nature reclaims human-made structures.
When the plastic is past tense and the sea is still blue
Describes a future with reduced plastic pollution and preserved seas.
With our stories unspoken and our paintings unviewed
Imagines a time when human stories and art are forgotten.
When nothing remembers the me's or the you's
Reflects on the transient nature of individual identities.
That might sound strange now, but look at the past
Suggests that the present might seem strange from a future perspective.
If you blink you might miss this, it happened so fast
Emphasizes the rapid pace of change in history.
The world keeps on changing like it has before
Reiterates the ongoing transformation of the world.
But ain't it amazing
Reiterates the awe at the remarkable aspects of existence.
We're not so far from the dinosaurs
Reconnects the present with the ancient era of dinosaurs.
Ain't it funny how
Points out the humor in human concerns given the broader perspective.
What we care about
Reflects on the impermanence of what humans value.
Isn't gonna stay
Acknowledges the transient nature of worldly matters.
But we care anyway
Despite the impermanence, humans still care about these matters.
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