[Verse 1 sung by DIANE - a pop soprano] I am older than most starting academic scientists I am afraid I cannot advance Unlike this field of confident men I fear all my career is all by chance A predilection to work seven days a week A pedigree is necessary to shoot to the top A mentor to push you forward A monastic life to open the doorstop [Verse 2 sung by MEAD - an earthy alto] A life consequential will be yours I know it from my own career You will mentor and research well You will see that spark as all becomes clear [Verse 3 sung by DIANE - a pop soprano] I am afraid I’ll not succeed No one to cheer me on Sohmz was a mentor Now I am alone and he is gone Perhaps my work will be subject to scathing review Am I tainted? Tinged with reek? Just because we were so acquainted. [Verse 4 sung by MEAD - an earthy alto] Sohmz broke the Beautiful Law by failing to provide his methods Why? The first to publish is the first to fame This is not what you want. A consequential life does not need to win the game [Bridge sung by DIANE - a pop soprano] I want a life consequential One in service to humanity One with a jolt of adrenaline when the results are clear One that keeps my sanity [Bridge sung by MEAD - an earthy alto] An ideal world is one that makes a place for every human gift We need people who can work within the unknown Yours is a clear and concise scientific mind Forget fear and doubt, carry on without a moan [Verse 5 sung by MEAD - an earthy alto] You will not need the support of completely worked out systems You are one of those, you are not blind You will be a better mentor than others for your group You, like Sohmz, are kind [Verse 6 sung by DIANE - a pop soprano] My research area is small and narrow Perhaps so much so I will never succeed Or perhaps just right for the goals I have I will establish my own creed [Verse 7 sung by MEAD - an earthy alto] While top dog status may not be yours You’ll have many rewards internal Hard work and attention to detail Will bring you recognition external [Final Verse sung by MEAD and DIANE in harmony and full ensemble choir] A life consequential will be yours/mine I/you’ll breathe the air up high You/I’ll see that spark divine Together we will touch the sky
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