Sung to the tune of C.R.E.A.M. by Wu-Tang Clan
I grew up on the sci side, the Bill Nye don’t lie side
Empirical research was my jive
Had second hand textbooks and a laptop, man
So then I went away to collegeland
A young youth, reading strictly peer reviewed to get loose
Debate your ideas and then give them the boot!
But then something happened and people started behaving dumb
Denying science, facts and logic, son
I wish it was just a dream cause of how bizarre it all seems
Crazy ass theories about cannibal lizards going mainstream
And people be claiming the earth’s flat, how’s that?
You know physics don’t be working like that
No question, cognitive dissonance is at a peak
I mean just last week, right wing media be saying we’re all sheep
Empathy is vacant and critical thinking is at a lull
Anti-maskers claiming freedom over lives of the vulnerable.
CHORUS
Delusion Rules Everything Around ME
D.R.E.A.M.
Don’t fall for it
Knowledge reigns supreme y’all
Delusion Rules Everything Around ME
D.R.E.A.M.
Don’t fall for it
Knowledge reigns supreme y’all
I don’t know how much more of this I can take, anti-vaxers really take the cake,
For trying to bring the measles back for Christ’s sake
People be acting so conspiratory with their anecdotal observations sounding corny
Don’t you know how to fact check and reference that story?
Seriously, this movement away from science is really weak
Humanity’s future is looking bleak, without truth there’ll be nothing left to save next week
Ok I’m done with this, sorry for being curt
But this approach to life reminds me of an ostrich with his head in the dirt
Let me sum it up, I’ll be brief and really real
The Virus and climate change don’t care how you feel
Masks protect others, white privilege is also real
And Black Lives Matter is a non-negotiable part of the deal.
CHORUS
Delusion Rules Everything Around ME
D.R.E.A.M.
Don’t fall for it
Knowledge reigns supreme y’all
Delusion Rules Everything Around ME
D.R.E.A.M.
Don’t fall for it
Knowledge reigns supreme y’all
About the Author
Matty Kakes is an artist, ally, educator, and father who has always felt at home on the west side. As an artist, they’re all about vibrant colours, the land, and political commentary. As an educator, they are interested in how creativity can promote wellness and learning. They believe public art can inspire discussion and promote reflection on social issues as well as strengthen relationships between community and public spaces.
