I wrote this whilst staying in the lush tropical rainforests of far north Queensland in Australia and saw that they were chopping down the oldest rainforest in the world (Daintree Rainforest) to plant sugarcane fields!
It made me think about what we consume and how it seriously affects our environment, our fellow humans and our fellow Earthlings.
So every teaspoon of sugar (regardless of whether it's white or brown or raw) put into a cup of tea or coffee is literally contributing to deforestation.
It is like we are "adults living like children with addictions and distractions" that we don't notice the damage we cause ourselves (to ourselves and our precious planet).
THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION!
If we want our beautiful natural places, like the tropical beaches and forests of Australia, or anywhere in the world, to remain beautiful, then we must become more conscious of our actions and inactions, of our addictions and distractions and then take action ourselves every day. Step by step. Bit by bit making changes in our lives every day.
We are the key.
We make the difference.
We make the change.
And reggae is a great way to skank happily as custodians of this beautiful planet we are the caretakers for future generations to also enjoy.
Jah Bless!
And smile!
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LYRICS
Children With Addictions
by Nathan Kaye
CHORUS:
Am G Dm G
Don't you know we're adults living like children,
Am G Dm G
Don't you know we're adults living like children,
Am7 G Am7
||:Children with addictions - addictions & distractions.:|| x 2
VERSE 1:
Am G Dm G
We got addictions to sugar. The sugar's growing where the trees once were.
Am G Dm G
We got addictions to caffeine & we genetically alter everything.
Am G Dm Em
Most of our lives we feed our addictions. When will distraction turn to
realisation
CHORUS:
VERSE 2:
We've got addictions to the nicotine treat - we suck on a cigarette like it's our mother's tit.
We're addicted to the fossil-fuel cycle. We all switch on lights so you tell me who's responsible? (we are)
CHORUS: X 2
MIDDLE-8
Well, it seems to me like some of you won't listen.
Why don't you just appreciate the life you've been given?
It's not a question of if you will die.
It's just a matter of how when & why!
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©Nathan Kaye 2000
Credits
from the album, Illumination, released 2000
All vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, organ - Nathan Kaye
Drums - Orlando Allen
Bass - Marky Power
Written and produced by Nathan Kaye
Recorded and engineered by Brad Wann at Top Cat Studios, Alstonville, NSW, Australia
Mastered at 301 Studios Sydney, NSW, Australia
© Nathan Kaye 2000. All rights reserved
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