We are highlighting some of the superb lyrics on Brass Camel (2026) over the next few days here at Progarchy.com, with commentary on each one of the album tracks.

Daniel Sveinson of Brass Camel (who does electric guitar and vocals) comments on the second track of the album:

Coming second is “What Are You Going to Do” which is a song about environmental devastation.

I read Silent Spring way back in high school, used to sell wildlife photography, and can’t pass a moose on tour without slamming on the brakes to get a better look.

I love nature and it’s hard not to feel a sense of dread when you read about insect die-offs and rising ocean temperatures and general inaction — or worse, outright callous disregard — when it comes to various governments’ efforts to reign things in. 

Relevant lyrics;

“They filled the marshes to build you malls

and in them sold you a world of pain

and so the buzzard smiles atop the post

waiting to pick apart your remains

the choice is yours to make

if your head’s not in the cloud

what are you going to do about it, now?”