Lagom

My friends💙💙💙 In Swedish culture, Lagom means "not too much, not too little" – it’s about balance, moderation, and sustainability. When we live lagom, we consume mindfully, respect nature’s limits, and strive for harmony between humans and the Earth. In the context of the environment, lagom serves as a guiding principle, reminding us that the planet has boundaries – and our future depends on how well we honor them. In this song, I’ve tried to highlight the dangers of neglecting the environment in the face of progress and modernity, as well as the meaningful silence of the media and powerful individuals. The cover art is inspired by the concept of balance and the colors of the Swedish flag. “We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.” – Barack Obama, speech at COP21, Paris 2015 💙With enduring love,💙 Arash.Ash 💙🕊️ ☮️🌈🌍 💙 Swedish-English💙 Fire in the forest, smoke in the skies One world burning, we can't close our eyes Lagom, lagom – the balance we lost Lagom, lagom – now look at the cost Vi snackar hållbart, men stressar förbi Städer växer – men tystnad är fri Ljusdal brann, men ingen såg branden Vinsten är kung, vi brände stranden Plastic oceans and asphalt veins We paved over trees just to numb our brains They say, “It’s progress,” but at what price? A greener grave under melting ice Skyscrapers reaching like we own the sky But coral’s bleaching, and rivers run dry They tweet “climate” from private jets Delay the truth, collect the debts Recyclin’ guilt, sellin’ hope in ads While the Arctic mourns in whites and blacks Lagom, lagom – whisper then scream We’re choking in smoke, lost in a dream Lagom, lagom – no more delay The balance is breaking, today is the day Vi har en chans, men sekunderna flyr Luften är tung, framtiden styr Vi dansar på randen, men hör hennes röst Jorden vill leva – vi har inget tröst