Do or Die
Do or Die: Changing Course in a World Adrift
Lyrics
Words and music by John Kay and Michael Wilk
Introduction of songwriters
Got nothin' more to show ya, there ain't no more to say
Nothing more to display or articulate
You know the mess we made, it just will not go away
Our mistakes persist despite efforts
It's what we get for acting like a herd of sheep and swine
Consequences of behaving like mindless followers
It's time to pay the piper and we're running out of time
Confronting consequences with limited time
We got to change the way we do the things we do
Need for changing habitual actions
And we need everyone aboard to make it through
Require collective participation for success
It's do or die, we got to turn the ship around
Critical moment: succeed or fail
It ain't no lie, we're 'bout to burn, we're about to drown
Impending danger of destruction
It's do or die, we got to learn or we'll go down together
Learn and adapt together or face demise
There ain't no captain here to teach us how to steer
Lack of authoritative guidance
There's just the crew, that's me and you
Responsibility lies with everyone
There ain't no easy answer, there ain't no magic tricks
No easy solutions or shortcuts
It can't wait until tomorrow, you can't fix it in the mix
Urgency in addressing issues immediately
Come join the rainbow warriors, help us fight this dirty war
Invitation to join a movement for change
The enemy is everywhere, he's waitin' right behind your door
Constant threat exists close by
We got to hold the line or go down in defeat
Defend position or face failure
Do what you can to help, take only what you need
Advocating for moderation and necessity
It's do or die, we got to turn the ship around
Urgent need to reverse direction
It ain't no lie, we're 'bout to burn, we're 'bout to drown
Imminent danger of destruction
It's do or die, we got to learn or we'll go down together
Collective learning or facing downfall
There'll be no Calvary to come and set us free
No external savior; self-reliance emphasized
There's just the sea and you and me
Self and immediate surroundings - key elements
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